n. [ Gr. &unr_; + &unr_; color. ] An instrument for measuring colors. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; measure + -graph. ] An instrument attached to a locomotive for recording its speed and the number and duration of its stops. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. métrologique. ] Of or pertaining to metrology. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; measure + -métrologie. ] The science of, or a system of, weights and measures; also, a treatise on the subject. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; measure + E. mania. ] A mania for writing verses. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who has metromania. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; womb + -meter. ] (Med.) An instrument for measuring the size of the womb. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; measure + &unr_; distribute, assign: cf. F. métronome, It. metronomo. ] An instrument consisting of a short pendulum with a sliding weight. It is set in motion by clockwork, and serves to measure time in music. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Metronome. ] Measurement of time by an instrument. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; mother + &unr_;, for &unr_; name. ] Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor;