अंग्रेजी अंग्रेजी शब्दकोश

Alt. of Califate

Same as Caliph, Caliphate, etc.

Of or pertaining to California.

A native or inhabitant of California.

Dimness; cloudiness.

Darkness.

Affected with darkness or dimness; dark; obscure.

Dimness or obscurity of sight, dependent upon a speck on the cornea; also, the speck itself.

See Calligraphic.

See Caligraphy.

An alloy of lead and tin, of which the Chinese make tea canisters.

A part of a turtle which is next to the upper shell. It contains a fatty and gelatinous substance of a dull greenish tinge, much esteemed as a delicacy in preparations of turtle.

A part of a turtle which is attached to the lower shell. It contains a fatty and gelatinous substance of a light yellowish color, much esteemed as a delicacy.

An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer, timber, masts, shot, etc.; or the bore of firearms, tubes, etc.; -- called also caliper compasses, or caliber compasses.

Successor or vicar; -- a title of the successors of Mohammed both as temporal and spiritual rulers, now used by the sultans of Turkey.

The office, dignity, or government of a caliph or of the caliphs.

Of or pertaining to Calippus, an Athenian astronomer.

A valuable kind of Peruvian bark obtained from the Cinchona Calisaya, and other closely related species.

A gymnasium; esp. one for light physical exercise by women and children.

The science, art, or practice of healthful exercise of the body and limbs, to promote strength and gracefulness; light gymnastics.