Definitions for AAˈɑ ɑ

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

a•aˈɑ ɑ(n.)

or a'a

  1. basaltic lava having a rough surface.

    Category: Geology, Pharmacology

Origin of aa:

1855–60; < Hawaiian ‘a‘ā

AA

  1. administrative assistant.

  2. Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Category: Titles, Associations, Organizations

  3. antiaircraft.

    Category: Military

  4. Also, aa author's alteration.

A.A.

  1. Associate of Arts.

    Category: Titles, Associations, Organizations

Princeton's WordNet

  1. aa(noun)

    a dry form of lava resembling clinkers

  2. Alcoholics Anonymous, AA(noun)

    an international organization that provides a support group for persons trying to overcome alcoholism

  3. Associate in Arts, AA(noun)

    an associate degree in arts

Wiktionary

  1. aa(Noun)

    A form of lava flow associated with Hawaiian-type volcanoes, consisting of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a jagged and loose, clinkery surface. Compare pahoehoe.

  2. Origin: From ʻaʻā.


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