Index of English words, starting with "ra"

(1) - Rare (superl.) Characterized by wide separation of parts; of loose texture; not thick or dense; thin; as, a rare atmosphere at high elevations.
(2) - Rare (superl.) Thinly scattered; dispersed.
(3) - Rare (superl.) Of an uncommon nature; unusually excellent; valuable to a degree seldom found.
(4) - Rare (superl.) Not frequent; seldom met with or occurring; unusual; as, a rare event.
(5) - Rare (superl.) Nearly raw; partially cooked; not thoroughly cooked; underdone; as, rare beef or mutton.
(6) - Rare (a.) Early.

(1) - Rarebit (n.) A dainty morsel; a Welsh rabbit. See Welsh rabbit, under Rabbit.

(1) - Rarefaction (n.) The act or process of rarefying; the state of being rarefied; -- opposed to condensation; as, the rarefaction of air.