Index of English words, starting with "sp"

(1) - Spearman (n.) One who is armed with a spear.

(1) - Spearmint (n.) A species of mint (Mentha viridis) growing in moist soil. It vields an aromatic oil. See Mint, and Mentha.

(1) - Spearwort (n.) A name given to several species of crowfoot (Ranunculus) which have spear-shaped leaves.

(1) - Special (n.) One appointed for a special service or occasion.
(2) - Special (n.) A particular.
(3) - Special (a.) Chief in excellence.
(4) - Special (a.) Limited in range; confined to a definite field of action, investigation, or discussion; as, a special dictionary of commercial terms; a special branch of study.
(5) - Special (a.) Appropriate; designed for a particular purpose, occasion, or person; as, a special act of Parliament or of Congress; a special sermon.
(6) - Special (a.) Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon.
(7) - Special (a.) Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort.