‖ n. pl. [ Pref. a- not + placenta. ] (Zool.) Mammals which have no placenta. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ It., fr. cantare to sing, fr. L. cantare intens of canere to sing. ] (Mus.) A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖prop. n. pl. [ NL., neut. pl. from L. edentatus, p. p. of edentare to render toothless; e out + dens, dentis, tooth. ] (Zoöl.) An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; -- called also
adj. Aapable of being reached or attained;
a. (Anat.) Between the metatarsal bones. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the metatarsus. --
n. (Anat.) Metatarsus. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
‖n. pl. [ NL. See Pari-, and Digitate. ] (Zool.) Same as Artiodactyla. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. That can be stated;
a. Of, pertaining to, or existing with reference to, a State of the American Union, as distinguished from the general government. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
I have no knowledge of any other kind of political citizenship, higher or lower, statal or national. Edward Bates. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. stare to stand. ] (Her.) In a standing position;
a. Fixed; settled; steady; statary. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Fixedly; steadily. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. statarius standing fast, fr. stare to stand. ] Fixed; settled. [ Obs. ] “The set and statary times of paring of nails and cutting of hair.” Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.)
‖n.;
n. [ From the native name. ] (Zool.) A South American tinamou (Crypturus tataupa). [ 1913 Webster ]