(idiomatic, chiefly US) Alternative form of root about

Alternative spelling of araba

Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something). / (of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding. / Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.

(informal, with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity. / (informal, with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof. / So as to surround or be near. / Nearly; approximately; about. / From place to place.

Alternative letter-case form of around the Horn.

(US, Navy, idiomatic) Via shipboard communications, formerly metal tubes with earhorn-like ends. / Following the extremely hazardous naval route around Cape Horn, the southernmost point in South America.

(slang, vulgar) To fritter aimlessly or distractedly, to procrastinate, to waste time. / (slang, vulgar) To fool around. / (slang, vulgar) To have sex with many partners.

Fragrant or spicy. / (organic chemistry) Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons. / (organic chemistry) Derived from benzene.

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it. / (organic chemistry) Any aromatic compound.