Index of English words, starting with "ta"

(1) - Tantalum (n.) A rare nonmetallic element found in certain minerals, as tantalite, samarskite, and fergusonite, and isolated as a dark powder which becomes steel-gray by burnishing. Symbol Ta. Atomic weight 182.0. Formerly called also tantalium.

(1) - Tantalus (n.) A genus of wading birds comprising the wood ibises.
(2) - Tantalus (n.) A Phrygian king who was punished in the lower world by being placed in the midst of a lake whose waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst, while over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit which likewise receded whenever he stretched out his hand to grasp them.

(1) - Tantamount (v. i.) To be tantamount or equivalent; to amount.
(2) - Tantamount (a.) Equivalent in value, signification, or effect.

(1) - Tantivy (v. i.) To go away in haste.
(2) - Tantivy (n.) A rapid, violent gallop; an impetuous rush.
(3) - Tantivy (adv.) Swiftly; speedily; rapidly; -- a fox-hunting term; as, to ride tantivy.