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‖n. [ L., garlic. ] (bot.) A genus of plants, including the onion, garlic, leek, chive, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. 1 the olfactory cortex of the cerebrum.
Syn. -- paleocortex [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ NL.; L. argentum silver + E. aluminium. ] A (patented) alloy of aluminium and silver, with a density of about 2.9. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

‖n. [ LL. ] See Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L., fr. Gr. bde`llion; cf. Heb. b'dolakh bdellium (in sense 1). ] 1. An unidentified substance mentioned in the Bible (Gen. ii. 12, and Num. xi. 7), variously taken to be a gum, a precious stone, or pearls, or perhaps a kind of amber found in Arabia. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A gum resin of reddish brown color, brought from India, Persia, and Africa. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Indian bdellium or false myrrh is an exudation from Balsamodendron Roxburghii. Other kinds are known as African bdellium, Sicilian bdellium, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ from the city of Berkeley, California, location of the University of California campus where it was discovered. ] a chemical element of the transuranic series. Chemical symbol Bk; atomic number 97; atomic weight 247. It is a radioactive element, with no stable isotopes; the longest-lived isotope is of mass number 247.07, decaying by alpha-emission with a half-life of 1, 400 years. The isotope with atomic weight 249 has a half-life of 314 days, and was isolated in weighable quantities.
Syn. -- Bk. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

n. [ NL. ] (Chem.) A metallic element found in the beryl. See Glucinum. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ L., eyelid. ] See Cilia. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. L. dens, dentis, tooth. ] (Zool.) A genus of marine mollusks belonging to the Scaphopoda, having a tubular conical shell. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. any slime mold of the genus Dictostylium. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

‖n. [ L. large jar. ] (Zool.) A genus of large univalve mollusks, including the partridge shell and tun shells. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;. See Ecbole. ] (Bot.) A genus of cucurbitaceous plants consisting of the single species Ecballium agreste (or Elaterium), the squirting cucumber. Its fruit, when ripe, bursts and violently ejects its seeds, together with a mucilaginous juice, from which elaterium, a powerful cathartic medicine, is prepared. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Endothelia [ NL., fr. Gr. 'e`ndon within + &unr_; nipple. ] (Anat.) The thin epithelium lining the blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities. See Epithelium. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. E. Epitheliums L. Epithelia [ NL., fr. Gr. 'epi` upon + &unr_; nipple. ] (Anat.) The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels and lymphatics, serous cavities, etc. It often includes the epidermis (i. e., keratin-producing epithelial cells), and it is sometimes restricted to the alimentary canal, the glands and their appendages, -- the term endothelium being applied to the lining membrane of the blood vessels, lymphatics, and serous cavities. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. E. Foliums L. Folia [ L., a leaf. ] 1. A leaf, esp. a thin leaf or plate. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Geom.) A curve of the third order, consisting of two infinite branches, which have a common asymptote. The curve has a double point, and a leaf-shaped loop; whence the name. Its equation is x3 + y3 = axy. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL.; perh. fr. L. Gallia France. ] (Chem.) A rare metallic element, found combined in certain zinc ores. It is white, hard, and malleable, resembling aluminium, and remarkable for its low melting point (86° F., 30° C.). Symbol, Ga; at. wt., 69.9. Gallium is chiefly trivalent, resembling aluminium and indium. It was predicted with most of its properties, under the name eka-aluminium, by the Russian chemist Mendelyeev on the basis of the periodic law. This prediction was verified in its discovery (in 1875) by the French chemist Lecoq de Boisbaudran by its characteristic spectrum (two violet lines), in an examination of a zinc blende from the Pyrenees. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

‖n. [ Nl., from Gr. &unr_; wool of the teasel. ] (Bot.) A genus of composite plants with white or colored dry and persistent involucres; a kind of everlasting. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL., fr. Gr. "h`lios the sun.] (Chem.) An inert, monoatomic, gaseous element occurring in the atmosphere of the sun and stars, and in small quantities in the earth's atmosphere, in several minerals and in certain mineral waters. It is obtained from natural gas in industrial quantities. Symbol, He; atomic number 2; at. wt., 4.0026 (C=12.011). Helium was first detected spectroscopically in the sun by Lockyer in 1868; it was first prepared by Ramsay in 1895. Helium has a density of 1.98 compared with hydrogen, and is more difficult to liquefy than the latter. Chemically, it is an inert noble gas, belonging to the argon group, and cannot be made to form compounds. The helium nucleus is the charged particle which constitutes alpha rays, and helium is therefore formed as a decomposition product of certain radioactive substances such as radium. The normal helium nucleus has two protons and two neutrons, but an isotope with only one neutron is also observed in atmospheric helium at an abundance of 0.013 %. Liquid helium has a boiling point of -268.9° C at atmospheric pressure, and is used for maintaining very low temperatures, both in laboratory experimentation and in commercial applications to maintain superconductivity in low-temperature superconducting devices. Gaseous helium at normal temperatures is used for buoyancy in blimps, dirigibles, and high-altitude balloons, and also for amusement in party balloons. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]

‖n.; pl. L. Hydrophyllia E. Hydrophylliums [ NL., fr. Gr. "y`dwr water + &unr_; a leaf.] (Zool.) One of the flat, leaflike, protective zooids, covering other zooids of certain Siphonophora. [1913 Webster]

‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; under + &unr_; neck. ] (Arch.) Same as Gorgerin. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ See Ileum. ] (Anat.) The dorsal one of the three principal bones comprising either lateral half of the pelvis; the dorsal or upper part of the hip bone. See Innominate bone, under Innominate. [ Written also ilion, and ileum. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL. See Kali. ] (Chem.) Potassium; -- so called by the German chemists. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The type genus of the Liliaceae.
Syn. -- genus Lilium. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. A genus of plants including the darnel and ryegrass.
Syn. -- genus Lolium. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. me`sos middle + E. epithelium. ] (Biol.) Epithelial mesoderm; a layer of cuboidal epithelium cells, formed from a portion of the mesoderm during the differetiation of the germ layers. It constitutes the boundary of the cœlum. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. See Meta-, and Nauplius. ] (Zool.) A larval crustacean in a stage following the nauplius, and having about seven pairs of appendages. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. my`khs a mushroom. ] (Bot.) The white threads or filamentous growth from which a mushroom or fungus is developed; the so-called mushroom spawn. -- My*ce"li*al a. [1913 Webster]

‖n.; pl. Nauplii [ L., a kind of shellfish, fr. Gr. nay^s ship + &unr_; to sail. ] (Zool.) A crustacean larva having three pairs of locomotive organs (corresponding to the antennules, antennae, and mandibles), a median eye, and little or no segmentation of the body. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The neocortex. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

‖n.; pl. L. Pallia E. Palliums [ L. See Pall the garment. ] 1. (Anc. Costume) A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (R. C. Ch.) A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The wool is obtained from two lambs brought to the basilica of St. Agnes, Rome, and blessed. It is worn by the pope, and sent to patriarchs, primates, and archbishops, as a sign that they share in the plenitude of the episcopal office. Before it is sent, the pallium is laid on the tomb of St. Peter, where it remains all night. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Zool.) (a) The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle. (b) The mantle of a bird. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. See Parhelion. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ L. See Peculiar. ] 1. (Rom. Law) The saving of a son or a slave with the father's or master's consent; a little property or stock of one's own; any exclusive personal or separate property. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A special fund for private and personal uses. [ 1913 Webster ]

A slight peculium only subtracted to supply his snuff box and tobacco pouch. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n.; pl. Perihelia [ NL., fr. Gr. peri` about, near + "h`lios the sun.] (Astron.) That point of the orbit of a planet or comet which is nearest to the sun; -- opposed to aphelion. [1913 Webster]

‖n.; pl. Prothallia [ NL. ] (Bot.) Same as Prothallus. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Rhopalia [ NL. ] (Zool.) One of the marginal sensory bodies of medusae belonging to the Discophora. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL. From C.W. Scheele, who discovered it. ] (Chem.) The metal tungsten. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. L. Scholia E. Scholiums [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;. See School. ] 1. A marginal annotation; an explanatory remark or comment; specifically, an explanatory comment on the text of a classic author by an early grammarian. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A remark or observation subjoined to a demonstration or a train of reasoning. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Subsellia [ L. ] (Eccl. Arch.) One of the stalls of the lower range where there are two ranges. See Illust. of Stall. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ L. ] (Zool.) The eyebrow, or the region of the eyebrows. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Anat.) The cartilaginous cap at the sacral end of the ilium of some animals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; young or green shoot or branch, twig. So called from a characteristic bright green line in its spectrum. ] (Chem.) A rare metallic element of the aluminium group found in some minerals, as certain pyrites, and also in the lead-chamber deposit in the manufacture of sulphuric acid. It is isolated as a heavy, soft, bluish white metal, easily oxidized in moist air, but preserved by keeping under water. Symbol Tl. Atomic weight 203.7. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL. See Thule. ] (Chem.) A rare metallic element of the lanthanide group having atomic number 69, and atomic weight 168.93. It is found in the mineral gadolinite and other minerals, together with other rare earths. For more information see the data from ChemGlobe. [ 1913 Webster + PJC ]

‖n. [ L., clover. ] (Bot.) A genus of leguminous herbs with densely spiked flowers and usually trifoliate leaves; trefoil. There are many species, all of which are called clover. See Clover. [ 1913 Webster ]