Phrase Hound found 4 phrases and 496 compound words that contain sp. The most common are listed below. Open sp in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 4
- f. sp.Initialism of forma specialis: An informal taxonomic grouping applied to a parasite (frequently a fungus) that is adapted to a specific host.
- sp. nov.new species
- gen. et sp. nov.new genus and species
- sp. gr.Abbreviation of specific gravity: Synonym of relative density (“a dimensionless measure which is the ratio of the mass of a substance to that of some reference substance (chiefly an equal volume of water at 4°C)”).
Compound words 496
- spaceUnlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.
- springTo move or burst forth.
- speedThe state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
- SpainA country in Southern Europe, including most of the Iberian peninsula. Official name: Kingdom of Spain. Capital and largest city: Madrid.
- spendTo pay out (money).
- splitTo divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
- sprayA fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid.
- spellWords or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
- spareExtra.
- spouseA person in a marriage or marital relationship.