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anile Definition

an·ile (an′īl′, ā′nīl′; an′il)

adjective

of or like an old woman; infirm; weak

Etymology: L anilis < anus, old woman < IE base *an-, designation of male or female ancestor (> Ger ahn, grandfather); orig. < baby talk

anile Related Forms

anil′·ity (ə nil′ə tē) noun

Browse dictionary entries near anile

  1. ‹ anil
  2. ‹ ani
  3. ‹ anhydrous
  4. ‹ anhydrite
  5. ‹ anhydride
  6. ‹ Anhui
  7. ‹ anhinga
  8. ‹ anhedonia
  9. ‹ Anhalt
  10. ‹ angwantibo
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