English English Dictionary

A stump of a tree.

A skullcap covering the tonsure, worn under the berretta. The pope's is white; a cardinal's red; a bishop's purple; a priest's black.

A little flute or flageolet, especially that which is used to teach birds.

The American widgeon.

The most important tribe belonging to the Kaffir race. They inhabit a region on the southeast coast of Africa, but formerly occupied a much more extensive country. They are noted for their warlike disposition, courage, and military skill.

A small cannon supported by a swiveled rest on the back of a camel, whence it is fired, -- used in the East.

Alt. of Zumometer

Alt. of Zumometer

Alt. of Zumometer

See Zymic, Zymological, etc.

A fluosilicate of alumina occurring in tetrahedral crystals at the Zu/i mine in Colorado.

An Austrian silver coin equivalent to 20 kreutzers, or about 10 cents.

of Zygantrum

See under Zygosphene.

of Zygapophysis

One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two anterior and two posterior. See under Vertebra.

Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zygaenidae, most of which are bright colored. The wood nymph and the vine forester are examples. Also used adjectively.

A division of marine gastropods in which the gills are developed on both sides of the body and the renal organs are also paired. The abalone (Haliotis) and the keyhole limpet (Fissurella) are examples.

Of or pertaining to the Zygobranchia.

Alt. of Zygodactyle