See Also: warhorse(dictionary)
warhorse(dictionary)

biological (oh) and warhorse (iou)


biological (oh)



relating to the natural processes performed by living things
::the biological functions of the body
::Depression is both biological and psychological.
biological weapons/warfare/attack etc
weapons, attacks etc that involve the use of living things, including bacteria, to harm Other living things
::a ban on chemical and biological weapons
[only before noun] relating to biology
::the biological sciences
biological parent/father/mother etc
a child's parent through birth, rather than through adoption
-- biologically /-kli/ adv

warhorse (iou)



warhorse noun. M17.
[from WAR noun1 + HORSE noun.]
A powerful horse ridden in war by a knight or trooper; a charger. Now Hist. M17.
A veteran soldier or politician. Also more widely, a veteran of any activity; a dependable or stalwart person. M19.
A tough or determined woman. E20.
A thing which is frequently used or very familiar; spec. a work of Art, esp. Music, which is frequently performed. M20.