‖n. [ NL. ] (Zoöl.) A genus of spiders, including the common garden spider (E. diadema). They spin geometrical webs. See Garden spider. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Anat.) See Epencephalon. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.)
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr.
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; an upper garment;
‖n. [ NL. ] See Ependyma. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_;, from &unr_; to praise;
‖n.;
a. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. épenthétique. ] (Gram.) Inserted in the body of a word;
‖n. [ F. épargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. “Our épergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers.” Brewer. ] A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design. [ 1913 Webster ]