English English Dictionary

The inflammable wood of certain trees (Amyris balsamifera, A. Floridana, etc.); also, the trees themselves.

The common mullein, the stalks of which, dipped in suet, anciently served for torches. Called also torch, and hig-taper.

of Tear

imp. of Tear.

The dead grass that remains on mowing land in winter and spring.

Same as Torus.

The surface described by the circumference of a circle revolving about a straight line in its own plane.

The solid inclosed by such a surface; -- sometimes called an anchor ring.

A bullfighter.

A Turret.

A ring for fastening a hawk's leash to the jesses; also, a ring affixed to the collar of a dog, etc.

A description of sculpture such as bas-relief in metal.

The art or the description of scupture such as bas-relief in metal; toreumatography.

In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.

The saibling.

of Torus

of Tory

A species of Turnix (Turnix sylvatica) native of Spain and Northen Africa.

Of or pertaining to Turin.

A native or inhabitant of Turin; collectively, the people of Turin.