n.;
n. a natural family comprising the leafhoppers.
n. a family of insects comprising the cicadas.
‖n. [ It., fr. L. cicada. ] A cicada. See Cicada. “At eve a dry cicala sung.” Tennison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., fr. L. cicatrix. ] A cicatrix. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Med.) Relating to, or having the character of, a cicatrix. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. cicatricule, fr. L. cicatricula a small scar, fr. cicatrix a scar. ] (Biol.) The germinating point in the embryo of a seed; the point in the yolk of an egg at which development begins. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to promote the formation of a cicatrix; good for healing of a wound. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.;
n. [ Cf. F. cicatrisant, properly p. pr. of cicatriser. ] (Med.) A medicine or application that promotes the healing of a sore or wound, or the formation of a cicatrix. [ 1913 Webster ]