· Herbal Definitions
Herbal definitions to include plant description, medical applications and magickal applications. Everything you ever wanted to know about herbs, with over 300 fundamental herbs and their medicinal purposes. Tables complete with pictures and information arranged for ease of reference, including herbal and common names, origin, herbal properties, functions and applications, dosage and administration, cautions on use, traditional references, toxic and side effects, and modern researches. Each herb includes information about where it is found, the part used, in which conditions the herb might be supportive, traditional use, active compounds, suggested dosage, and potential interactions.

· Pagan Terms
Definitions of terms and/or phrases used within Paganism.

· Culinary Terms
Know saté from sauté, semifreddo from spoom? This is a comprehensive, searchable, online dictionary of Nearly 6000 Food, Drink, and Culinary terms and definitions.

Here, are answers to your questions about cooking techniques, meat cuts, kitchen utensils, food, wine, cocktail terms, and much more. Hailed by Bon Appétit Magazine as "one of the best reference directories we've seen", readers will also find a completely revised and expanded appendix containing a pasta glossary, a pan substitution chart, consumer information contacts, ingredient equivalents and food substitutions.

Just type the word or phrase you're looking for in the box below and select the "Search" button. If you're unsure of a term's correct spelling, just type in the first few letters. You may also browse through the dictionary by selecting any of the letters below.


Based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst © Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. - A must for every cook's library! It's the ultimate kitchen tool. A million readers can't be wrong-- and they've found previous editions of this book invaluable. For anybody who cooks--or who simply loves food--here's a terrific reference source and an outstanding cookbook supplement.

· Wine & Spirits
Thirsting to know the difference between Riesling and Gewürztraminer? Or perhaps you'd like to learn more about other grape varietals popular in Alsace? In our Wine Dictionary, you'll find more than 3,500 entries — from basic tasting terms to top-tier vineyards — that relate to wine.

To search for a specific term, type it in the box below and select the "Search" button. If you're unsure of a term's correct spelling, just type in the first few letters. You may also browse through the dictionary by selecting any of the letters below.

· Essential Oils
An outstanding collection of references on 160 essential oils and is suitable for both the beginner and more advanced aromatherapy student.

Monographs (details) of 165 oils are provided within this section with one full page dedicated to each oil. Photos for each oil include photos of the plant and its parts used for the oil. Also included is Latin name, family, herbal/folk tradition, aromatherapy/home use, safety data, constitudents, other uses, distribution, and other species information.

**The information provided in the Essential Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The info about essential oils and other herbal products is very basic and it does not include all possible precautions, side effects, or interactions of these oils and products. This information is NOT intended as medical advice.



· Health Conditions
This section contains information about specific health conditions. Dietary, lifestyle recommendations, nutrients and herbs that might be of help are suggested.

· Nutritional Supplements
This section focuses on vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other nutrients (such as CoQ10). Information includes where it is found, health conditions in which the nutrient might be supportive, suggested dosage, and potential interactions.

· Drug Depletion & Interaction
This section describes potential interactions/depletions between pharmaceutical drugs and specific nutrients and herbs. Although this collection of topics is extensive, it does not include every drug-nutrient or drug-herb interaction/depletion. Therefore, if a drug is not mentioned in this section, there still may be drug-food, drug-nutrient, or drug-herb interactions/depletions.

· Food Guide
From acorn squash to zucchini, discover preparation and buying tips for hundreds of foods as well as their nutritional highlights.

· Art
For artists, collectors, students and educators in art production, appreciation, criticism, history, aesthetics, and education. You'll find definitions for more than 3,600 terms used in discussing visual culture, along with thousands of supporting images, pronunciation notes, great quotations and cross-references.

As an online visual art reference this encyclopedia explains the language of art. It offers you access to a vast array of information about the media, techniques, styles, genres, contemporary issues, and cultural contexts of the art that you and other artists have produced in various periods and regions of the world.

As in any art setting, online or otherwise, visitors should be aware that nudity, politics, and other controversial issues have long been topics in the art world, and this online dictionary presents and offers greater understanding of images and ideas dealing with the wide range of art topics.



· Dream Dictionary
While we use the term "dream dictionary", it is in fact a misnomer, given that nobody but you is able to define your dream symbols. Rather, the purpose of this "dictionary" is to help you think laterally about the interpretational possibilities within a given dream symbol. Ultimately, the best dream dictionary for you is one that is created by you, based on your own associations with your dream symbols.

It is our sincere hope that this free dream dictionary will be helpful to you when you are interpreting your dreams. If you have anything you would like to add to the free dream dictionary... contact us and tell us what it is! Our free dream dictionary is designed to be fun and user-friendly. The Dream Dictionary also contains links to related words and topics. We are always adding symbols to our free dream dictionary, so if you don't find what you're looking for today, it will probably be here tomorrow! If you need help interpreting a dream click here.

Please remember that dream interpretation is very personal and the meaning of symbols for any individual may depend on his/hers life experiences and psychic needs.

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