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Vibrissa (n.)

One of the specialized or tactile hairs which grow about the nostrils, or on other parts of the face, in many animals, as the so-called whiskers of the cat, and the hairs of the nostrils of man.

Vibrissa (n.)

The bristlelike feathers near the mouth of many birds.

Vibrissae (pl. )

of Vibrissa

Vibroscope (n.)

An instrument for observing or tracing vibrations.

Vibroscope (n.)

An instrument resembling the phenakistoscope.

Viburnum (n.)

A genus of shrubs having opposite, petiolate leaves and cymose flowers, several species of which are cultivated as ornamental, as the laurestine and the guelder-rose.

Vicar (n.)

One deputed or authorized to perform the functions of another; a substitute in office; a deputy.

Vicar (n.)

The incumbent of an appropriated benefice.

Vicarage (n.)

The benefice of a vicar.

Vicarage (n.)

The house or residence of a vicar.

Vicarial (a.)

Of or pertaining to a vicar; as, vicarial tithes.

Vicarial (a.)

Delegated; vicarious; as, vicarial power.

Vicarian (n.)

A vicar.

Vicariate (a.)

Having delegated power, as a vicar; vicarious.

Vicariate (n.)

Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight of a vicar.

Vicarious (prep.)

Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy; deputed; delegated; as, vicarious power or authority.

Vicarious (prep.)

Acting of suffering for another; as, a vicarious agent or officer.

Vicarious (prep.)

Performed of suffered in the place of another; substituted; as, a vicarious sacrifice; vicarious punishment.

Vicarious (prep.)

Acting as a substitute; -- said of abnormal action which replaces a suppressed normal function; as, vicarious hemorrhage replacing menstruation.

Vicariously (adv.)

In a vicarious manner.