van Gogh
         n 1: Dutch Post-impressionist painter noted for his use of color
               (1853-1890) [syn: {van Gogh}, {Vincent van Gogh}, {Gogh}]

English Dictionary: vanquish	by the DICT Development Group
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Vancocin n an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections Synonym(s): vancomycin, Vancocin
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Vanessa Stephen n English painter; sister of Virginia Woolf; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1879-1961) Synonym(s): Bell, Vanessa Bell, Vanessa Stephen
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vanquish v come out better in a competition, race, or conflict; "Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship"; "We beat the competition"; "Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game" Synonym(s): beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
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vanquishable adj susceptible to being defeated [syn: beatable, vanquishable, vincible]
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vanquisher n someone who is victorious by force of arms [syn: conqueror, vanquisher]
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vena azygos n one of a system of veins that drain the thoracic and abdominal walls; arises as a continuation of the right ascending lumbar vein and terminates in the superior vena cava Synonym(s): azygos vein, azygous vein, vena azygos
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vena cystica n vein that drains the gallbladder [syn: cystic vein, {vena cystica}]
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vena gastrica n one of several veins draining the stomach walls [syn: gastric vein, vena gastrica]
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vena gastrica sinistra n arises from a union of veins from the gastric cardia; runs in the lesser omentum; empties into the portal vein Synonym(s): left gastric vein, vena gastrica sinistra
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vena gastrica-dextra n receives veins from the upper surfaces of the stomach and empties into the portal vein Synonym(s): pyloric vein, right gastric vein, vena gastrica-dextra
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vena gastroomentalis n one of two veins serving the great curvature of the stomach Synonym(s): gastroomental vein, gastroepiploic vein, vena gastroomentalis
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vena jugularis n veins in the neck that return blood from the head [syn: jugular vein, vena jugularis, jugular]
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vena sacralis n vein of the sacral region [syn: sacral vein, {vena sacralis}]
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vena sigmoideus n tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon Synonym(s): sigmoid vein, vena sigmoideus
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venesect v practice venesection
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venesection n surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis Synonym(s): venesection, phlebotomy
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Venezia-Euganea n a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic [syn: Veneto, Venezia-Euganea, Venetia]
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Vienna sausage n short slender frankfurter usually with ends cut off
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vinaceous adj of or relating to wine Synonym(s): vinous, vinaceous of the color of wine
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vine cactus n desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers Synonym(s): ocotillo, coachwhip, Jacob's staff, vine cactus, Fouquieria splendens
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Thistle \This"tle\, n. [OE. thistil, AS. [thorn]istel; akin to       D. & G. distel, OHG. distila, distil, Icel. [thorn]istill,       Sw. tistel, Dan. tidsel; of uncertain origin.] (Bot.)       Any one of several prickly composite plants, especially those       of the genera {Cnicus}, {Craduus}, and {Onopordon}. The name       is often also applied to other prickly plants.          {Blessed thistle}, {Carduus benedictus}, so named because it             was formerly considered an antidote to the bite of             venomous creatures.          {Bull thistle}, {Cnicus lanceolatus}, the common large             thistle of neglected pastures.          {Canada thistle}, {Cnicus arvensis}, a native of Europe, but             introduced into the United States from Canada.          {Cotton thistle}, {Onopordon Acanthium}.          {Fuller's thistle}, the teasel.          {Globe thistle}, {Melon thistle}, etc. See under {Globe},             {Melon}, etc.          {Pine thistle}, {Atractylis gummifera}, a native of the             Mediterranean region. A vicid gum resin flows from the             involucre.          {Scotch thistle}, either the cotton thistle, or the musk             thistle, or the spear thistle; -- all used national             emblems of Scotland.          {Sow thistle}, {Sonchus oleraceus}.          {Spear thistle}. Same as {Bull thistle}.          {Star thistle}, a species of {Centaurea}. See {Centaurea}.          {Torch thistle}, a candelabra-shaped plant of the genus             Cereus. See {Cereus}.          {Yellow thistle}, {Cincus horridulus}.          {Thistle bird} (Zo[94]l.), the American goldfinch, or             yellow-bird ({Spinus tristis}); -- so called on account of             its feeding on the seeds of thistles. See Illust. under             {Goldfinch}.          {Thistle butterfly} (Zo[94]l.), a handsomely colored American             butterfly ({Vanessa cardui}) whose larva feeds upon             thistles; -- called also {painted lady}.          {Thistle cock} (Zo[94]l.), the corn bunting ({Emberiza             militaria}). [Prov. Eng.]          {Thistle crown}, a gold coin of England of the reign of James             I., worth four shillings.          {Thistle finch} (Zo[94]l.), the goldfinch; -- so called from             its fondness for thistle seeds. [Prov. Eng.]          {Thistle funnel}, a funnel having a bulging body and flaring             mouth.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vanjas \Van"jas\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       The Australian pied crow shrike ({Strepera graculina}). It is       glossy bluish black, with the under tail coverts and the tips       and bases of the tail feathers white.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vanquish \Van"quish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vanquished}; p. pr. &       vb. n. {Vanquishing}.] [OE. venquishen, venquissen,       venkisen,F. vaincre, pret. vainquis, OF. veintre, pret.       venqui, venquis (cf. an OF. infin. vainquir), fr. L. vincere;       akin to AS. w[c6]g war, battle, w[c6]gant a warrior, w[c6]gan       to fight, Icel. v[c6]g battle, Goth. weihan to fight,       contend. Cf. {Convince}, {Evict}, {Invincible}, {Victor}.]       1. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy.             --Hakluyt.                         They . . . Vanquished the rebels in all encounters.                                                                               --Clarendon.          2. Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to             put down; to refute.                         This bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a                      late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise.                                                                               --Atterbury.                         For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still.                                                                               --Goldsmith.          Syn: To conquer; surmount; overcome; confute; silence. See                {Conquer}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vanquish \Van"quish\, n. (Far.)       A disease in sheep, in which they pine away. [Written also       {vinquish}.]
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Vanquishable \Van"quish*a*ble\, a.       That may be vanquished.
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vanquished}; p. pr. &       vb. n. {Vanquishing}.] [OE. venquishen, venquissen,       venkisen,F. vaincre, pret. vainquis, OF. veintre, pret.       venqui, venquis (cf. an OF. infin. vainquir), fr. L. vincere;       akin to AS. w[c6]g war, battle, w[c6]gant a warrior, w[c6]gan       to fight, Icel. v[c6]g battle, Goth. weihan to fight,       contend. Cf. {Convince}, {Evict}, {Invincible}, {Victor}.]       1. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy.             --Hakluyt.                         They . . . Vanquished the rebels in all encounters.                                                                               --Clarendon.          2. Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to             put down; to refute.                         This bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a                      late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise.                                                                               --Atterbury.                         For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still.                                                                               --Goldsmith.          Syn: To conquer; surmount; overcome; confute; silence. See                {Conquer}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vanquisher \Van"quish*er\, n.       One who, or that which, vanquishes. --Milton.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vanquish \Van"quish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vanquished}; p. pr. &       vb. n. {Vanquishing}.] [OE. venquishen, venquissen,       venkisen,F. vaincre, pret. vainquis, OF. veintre, pret.       venqui, venquis (cf. an OF. infin. vainquir), fr. L. vincere;       akin to AS. w[c6]g war, battle, w[c6]gant a warrior, w[c6]gan       to fight, Icel. v[c6]g battle, Goth. weihan to fight,       contend. Cf. {Convince}, {Evict}, {Invincible}, {Victor}.]       1. To conquer, overcome, or subdue in battle, as an enemy.             --Hakluyt.                         They . . . Vanquished the rebels in all encounters.                                                                               --Clarendon.          2. Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to             put down; to refute.                         This bold assertion has been fully vanquished in a                      late reply to the Bishop of Meaux's treatise.                                                                               --Atterbury.                         For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still.                                                                               --Goldsmith.          Syn: To conquer; surmount; overcome; confute; silence. See                {Conquer}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vanquishment \Van"quish*ment\, n.       The act of vanquishing, or the state of being vanquished.       --Bp. Hall.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Venesection \Ve`ne*sec"tion\, n. [NL. venaesectio; L. vena vein       + sectio section.] (Med.)       The act or operation of opening a vein for letting blood;       bloodletting; phlebotomy.
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Vienna paste \Vi*en"na paste`\ (Pharm.)       A caustic application made up of equal parts of caustic       potash and quicklime; -- called also {Vienna caustic}.
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Vinaceous \Vi*na"ceous\ (?; 277), a. [L. vinaceus. See {Vine}.]       1. Belonging to, or like, wine or grapes.          2. Of the color of wine, especially of red wine.
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Vanquish \Van"quish\, n. (Far.)       A disease in sheep, in which they pine away. [Written also       {vinquish}.]
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Vinquish \Vin"quish\, n. (Far.)       See {Vanquish}, n.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vanquish \Van"quish\, n. (Far.)       A disease in sheep, in which they pine away. [Written also       {vinquish}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vinquish \Vin"quish\, n. (Far.)       See {Vanquish}, n.
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Vance County, NC (county, FIPS 181)       Location: 36.36467 N, 78.40516 W       Population (1990): 38892 (15743 housing units)       Area: 656.7 sq km (land), 42.2 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Venice Center, NY       Zip code(s): 13147
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Venice Gardens, FL (CDP, FIPS 73950)       Location: 27.06903 N, 82.40502 W       Population (1990): 7701 (4085 housing units)       Area: 6.5 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water)