n. [ L. troglodytae, pl., Gr. &unr_; one who creeps into holes; &unr_; a hole, cavern (fr. &unr_; to gnaw) + &unr_; enter: cf. F. troglodyte. ]
In the troglodytes' country there is a lake, for the hurtful water it beareth called the “mad lake.” Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. See Troglodyte. ]
n. [ NL. ] (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of beautiful tropical birds belonging to the family
☞ Some of the species have a train of long brilliant feathers lying over the tail and consisting of the upper tail coverts. Unlike other birds having two toes directed forward and two backward, they have the inner toe turned backward. A few species are found in Africa and India, but the greater number, including the most brilliant species, are found in tropical America. See Illust. of Quesal. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Trogon + -oid. ] (Zool.) Like or pertaining to the trogons. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. G. trog trough, E. trough. ] (Mining) A wooden trough, forming a drain. Raymond. [ 1913 Webster ]