Posted on December 31, 2008 by dictionaryguide
U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Agriculture Glossary
No. of terms: close to 2000
Description: An outstanding reference source covering different aspects related to agriculture. “A Glossary of Agricultural Terms, Programs and Laws. A product of the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress at the request of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.”
Example term: Farm [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2008 by dictionaryguide
Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary. You may find online version of this Bible dictionary at:
Babylon Online Dictionary
Biblestudytools.net
Christian Classics Ethereal Library – online and PDF version for download
Language: English
No. of terms: 2,600
Description: The Hitchcock’s Bible Names Dictionary is originally part of “Hitchcock’s New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible” published in the late 1800s and [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2008 by dictionaryguide
Easton’s Bible Dictionary. Also this Bible dictionary can be accessed through several Websites. Here is a short selection:
Bible-Dictionary.org
Eastonsbibledictionary.com: a bit slow loading, but with many additional information
CCEL.org – online and PDF version for download
Language: English
No. of terms: 3,700
Description: Easton’s Bible Dictionary is a fascinating reference work with well written descriptions of Biblical names, [...]
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Posted on December 29, 2008 by dictionaryguide
Volcano Glossary
No. of terms: approximately 400
Description: The Volcano Glossary by the expert and adventurer John Seach is a great place to look up terms related to volcanoes. John Seach traveled over the past 20 years to the world’s most exciting volcanoes, and witnessed eruptions during trips to more than 100 volcanoes.
The glossary is part [...]
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Posted on December 28, 2008 by dictionaryguide
Nave’s Topical Bible Dictionary. You may find versions of this Bible dictionary on these following sites:
Babylon: Browse or download the dictionary
Bible-history.com
Biblestudytools.net
Language: English
No. of terms: 5,320
Description: This dictionary actually is a Bible concordance, written by Orville James Nave (1841-1917), a Biblical scholar and chaplain in the United States Army. “Nave’s Topical Bible” is the result of [...]
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Posted on December 25, 2008 by dictionaryguide
ODLIS — Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science; also available in print as hardcover or paperback from Libraries Unlimited.
No. of terms: 4,200 terms and cross-references
Golden Favourite
Description: ODLIS , written by Joan Reitz, Haas Instruction Librarian, Western Connecticut State University, is a most remarkable reference resource for library and information science and [...]
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Posted on December 24, 2008 by dictionaryguide
Smith’s Bible Dictionary can be found on several pages. These are my recommendation for an online lookup:
Bible-dictionary.org
StudyLight.org
CCEL.org – Here you will have the possibility to download the dictionary as a PDF.
Language: English
No. of terms: 4,562
Description: Smith’s Bible Dictionary is a Bible dictionary from the 19th century named after its editor, William Smith (1813-1893), a renowned [...]
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Posted on December 22, 2008 by dictionaryguide
Canadian Cheese Encyclopedia
No. of terms: 75
Description: Canadian Cheese Encyclopedia by the Dairy Farmers of Canada is a small but well structured reference work with more than the basic information on cheeses available in Canada. In addition to the description of the cheese’s characteristics (aroma, appearance and texture) you get tips how to enjoy it, store, [...]
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Posted on December 22, 2008 by dictionaryguide
Wella Hairdresser Dictionary
Language: English
No. of terms: 287
Description: When offering online education and training it is important to assure common understanding of professional terms. Wella Professional’s Online Training offers information for the hair experts to refresh their knowledge about e.g. the scalp, the hair, cutting tools, colors, movements, and cutting techniques. The Hairdressers Dictionary is a [...]
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Posted on December 22, 2008 by littlehelpers
The New Georgia Encyclopedia
Language: English
No. of terms: nearly 2000
Description: The NGE, (The New Georgia Encyclopedia) is an authoritative source on the people, places, events, and institutions of Georgia. This exquisite encyclopedia covers topics relating to the arts, business and industry, cities and counties, education, folklife, government and politics, history and archaeology, land and resources, literature, [...]
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