Emily Dickinson Lexicon

PHA-GE-DE'NOUS, a.

Causing absorption of the flesh, as in phagedena; of the nature of phagedena.

PHA-LAN'GES, n. [plur.]

In anatomy, the small bones of the fingers and toes.

PHA-LAN'GI-OUS, a. [Gr. φαλαγγιον, a kind of spider, from φαλαγξ.]

Pertaining to the genus of spiders denominated φαλαγγιον, phalangium. – Brows.

PHAL'AN-GITE, n. [Gr. φαλαγγιτης, a legionary soldier.]

A soldier belonging to a phalanx. – Mitford.

PHAL-AN-STE'RI-AN, a.

Relating to phalansterianism, or the doctrine of association.

PHAL-AN-STE'RI-AN, n.

A friend of social science, the new philosophy of Fourier.

PHAL-AN-STE'RI-AN-ISM, n.

The system of Charles Fourier, whose leading inculcation is, that the evils which mainly afflict mankind are social in their nature, and that their only remedy is in a reorganization of society upon principles analogous to those of a joint-stock company; each community to consist of from 500 to 2000 persons living in one spacious edifice, cultivating a large domain, prosecuting industry in common, but sharing its proceeds according to their capital, skill, and labor. – Greeley.

PHAL'AN-STE-RY, n. [From phalanx.]

A name given to the grand edifice which is to be the common dwelling of all the inhabitants or members of an association, according to the theory and projection of Fourier.

PHAL'ANX, n. [L.; Gr. φαλαγξ.]

1. In Grecian antiquity, a square battalion or body of soldiers, formed in ranks end files close and deep, with their shields joined and pikes crossing each other, so as to render it almost impossible to break it. The Macedonian phalanx, celebrated for its force, consisted of 8000 men; but smaller bodies of soldiers were called by the same name. – Encyc. Milford.
2. Any body of troops or men formed in close array, or any combination of people distinguished for firmness and solidity of union.
3. In anatomy, the rows of small bones forming the fingers, or the toes.
4. In natural history, a term used to express the arrangement of the columns of a sort of fossil coralloid, called lithostrotion, found in Wales. – Woodward.

PHAL'A-ROPE, n.

The name of several species of water fowls inhabiting the northern latitudes of Europe and America. – Pennant.

PHAN-E-RO-GAM'IC, or PHAN-E-ROG'A-MOUS, a. [Gr. φανερος, manifest, and γαμος, marriage.]

Plants having visible flowers containing stamens and pistils, are called phanerogamic or phanerogamous.

PHAN'TASM, n. [Gr. φαντασμα, from φανταζω, to show, from the root of φαινω, to shine; φαινομαι, to appear.]

That which appears to the mind; the image of an external object; hence, an idea or notion. It usually denotes a vain or airy appearance; something imagined. All the interim is / Like a phantasm or a hideous dream. – Shak.

PHAN-TAS-MA-GO'RI-AL, a.

Relating to the optical exhibition called phantasmagory.

PHAN-TAS-MAG'O-RY, n. [Gr. φαντασμα.]

Representations made by a magic lantern.

PHAN-TAS'TIC, or PHAN'TA-SY, [See FANTASTIC, and FANCY.]

PHAN'TOM, n. [Fr. fantöme, corrupted from L. phantasma.]

1. Something that appears; an apparition; a specter. Strange phantoms rising as the mists arise. – Pope.
2. A fancied vision. – Pope.

PHA'RA-ON, n.

The name of a game of chance.

PHA-RA-ON'IC, a.

Pertaining to the Pharaohs or kings of Egypt, or to the old Egyptians. – Niebuhr.

PHAR-I-SA'IC, or PHAR-I-SA'IC-AL, a. [from Pharisee.]

Pertaining to the Pharisees; resembling the Pharisees, a sect among the Jews, distinguished by their zeal for the traditions of the elders, and by their exact observance of these traditions and the ritual law. Hence pharisaic denotes addicted to external forms and ceremonies; making a show of religion without the spirit of it; as, pharisaic holiness. – Bacon.

PHAR-I-SA'IC-AL-LY, adv.

In the manner of Pharisees.

PHAR-I-SA'IC-AL-NESS, n.

Devotion to external rites and ceremonies; external show of religion without the spirit of it.

PHAR'I-SA-ISM, n.

1. The notions, doctrines and conduct of the Pharisees, as a sect.
2. Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion. – Encyc. Milner.

PHAR-I-SE'AN, a.

Following the practice of the Pharisees. – Milton.

PHAR'I-SEE, n. [Heb. פרס, to separate.]

One of a sect among the Jews, whose religion consisted in a strict observance of rites and ceremonies and of the traditions of the elders, and whose pretended holiness led them to separate themselves as a sect, considering themselves us more righteous than other Jews.

PHAR-MA-CEU'TIC, or PHAR-MA-CEU'TIC-AL, a. [Gr. φαρμακευτικος, from φαρμακευω, to practice witchcraft or use medicine; φαρμακον, poison or medicine.]

Pertaining to the knowledge or art of pharmacy, or to the art of preparing medicines.