English English Dictionary

A cavity open at one end, as the blind end of a canal or duct.

The blind part of the large intestine beyond the entrance of the small intestine; -- called also the blind gut.

of Caecum

A cream-colored limestone for building, found near Caen, France.

See Cenozoic.

A Roman emperor, as being the successor of Augustus Caesar. Hence, a kaiser, or emperor of Germany, or any emperor or powerful ruler. See Kaiser, Kesar.

Alt. of Caesarian

Of or pertaining to Caesar or the Caesars; imperial.

A system of government in which unrestricted power is exercised by a single person, to whom, as Caesar or emperor, it has been committed by the popular will; imperialism; also, advocacy or support of such a system of government.

Of the color of lavender; pale blue with a slight mixture of gray.

A rare alkaline metal found in mineral water; -- so called from the two characteristic blue lines in its spectrum. It was the first element discovered by spectrum analysis, and is the most strongly basic and electro-positive substance known. Symbol Cs. Atomic weight 132.6.

Same as Cespitose.

A metrical break in a verse, occurring in the middle of a foot and commonly near the middle of the verse; a sense pause in the middle of a foot. Also, a long syllable on which the caesural accent rests, or which is used as a foot.

of Caesura

Of or pertaining to a caesura.

of Caesura

A coffeehouse; a restaurant; also, a room in a hotel or restaurant where coffee and liquors are served.

A humble inn or house of rest for travelers, where coffee is sold.

Alt. of Cafeneh

Pertaining to, or obtained from, coffee.