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archetypal
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adj 1: representing or constituting an original type after which
other similar things are patterned; "archetypal
patterns"; "she was the prototypal student activist"
[syn: archetypal, archetypical, prototypal,
prototypic, prototypical]
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bible
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n 1: the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to
carry the Word to the heathen" [syn: Bible, Christian
Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ,
Scripture, Word of God, Word]
2: a book regarded as authoritative in its field
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bridal
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adj 1: of or relating to a wedding; "bridal procession";
"nuptial day"; "spousal rites"; "wedding cake"; "marriage
vows" [syn: bridal, nuptial, spousal]
2: of or pertaining to a bride; "bridal gown"
n 1: archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast [syn:
bridal, espousal]
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bridle
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n 1: headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and
reins to give the rider or driver control
2: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;
"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" [syn:
bridle, check, curb]
v 1: anger or take offense; "She bridled at his suggestion to
elope"
2: put a bridle on; "bridle horses" [ant: unbridle]
3: respond to the reins, as of horses
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cycle
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n 1: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events
occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons" [syn:
cycle, rhythm, round]
2: a series of poems or songs on the same theme; "Schubert's
song cycles"
3: a periodically repeated sequence of events; "a cycle of
reprisal and retaliation"
4: the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of
one second [syn: hertz, Hz, cycle per second,
cycles/second, cps, cycle]
5: a single complete execution of a periodically repeated
phenomenon; "a year constitutes a cycle of the seasons" [syn:
cycle, oscillation]
6: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot
pedals [syn: bicycle, bike, wheel, cycle]
v 1: cause to go through a recurring sequence; "cycle the
laundry in this washing program"
2: pass through a cycle; "This machine automatically cycles"
3: ride a motorcycle [syn: motorbike, motorcycle, cycle]
4: ride a bicycle [syn: bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal,
wheel]
5: recur in repeating sequences
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disciple
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n 1: someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of
another [syn: disciple, adherent]
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prototypal
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adj 1: representing or constituting an original type after which
other similar things are patterned; "archetypal
patterns"; "she was the prototypal student activist"
[syn: archetypal, archetypical, prototypal,
prototypic, prototypical]
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pipal
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n 1: fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks
the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by
Buddhists [syn: pipal, pipal tree, pipul, peepul,
sacred fig, bo tree, Ficus religiosa]
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stipel
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