‖n. pl. [ NL., from Gr.
‖n. pl. [ NL. ] (Zool.) Same as Anthozoa. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Zoantharia. --
n. [ See Zoantharia, and Deme. ] (Zool.) The zooids of a compound anthozoan, collectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Zoantharia, and -oid. ] (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Zoanthacea. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; animal + &unr_; man. ] (Med.) A kind of monomania in which the patient believes himself transformed into one of the lower animals. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ NL. See Zoantharia. ] (Zool.) A genus of Actinaria, including numerous species, found mostly in tropical seas. The zooids or polyps resemble small, elongated actinias united together at their bases by fleshy stolons, and thus forming extensive groups. The tentacles are small and bright colored. [ 1913 Webster ]
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‖n. [ Native name. ] (Zool.) A kind of domestic cattle reared in Asia for its flesh and milk. It is supposed to be a hybrid between the zebu and the yak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Arch.) Same as Socle. [ 1913 Webster ]