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(Zool.) A species of shell (Cypræa argus), beautifully variegated with spots resembling those in a peacock's tail. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Zool.) A marine bivalve shell belonging to the genus Arca and its allies. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Zool.) (a) A marine gastropod of the genus Crepidula. The species are numerous. It is so named from its form and interior deck. (b) A marine univalve shell of the genus Cymba. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A bomb. See Bomb, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. something or someone that stuns or amazes, especially suddenly and unexpectedly; as, the news of the president's affair was a political bombshell; a blonde bombshell. [ PJC ]

(Zool.) A marine univalve shell of the genus Bulla and allied genera, belonging to the Tectibranchiata. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. the shell of a clam. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
Syn. -- grapple. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. One of the shells or valves of a cockle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A light boat. [ 1913 Webster ]

To board the cockleshell in those plunding waters. W. Black. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A machine that separates the kernels of corn from the cob. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zoöl.) any of various large edible marine gastropod mollusks of the genus Haliotis, having a flattened ear-shaped shell with a pearly interior; -- called also sea-ear. See Abalone.
Syn. -- abalone. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. The shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zoöl.) A smooth, white, marine, gastropod shell of the genus Ovulum, resembling an egg in form. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. of a pale, yellowish-white color; as, an eggshell ceiling and light green walls. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

2. (Architecture) having a smooth but not glossy texture like that of a hen's egg; as, a latex paint giving an eggshell finish. Also referred to as matte glaze or non-lustrous glaze. [ PJC ]

n. (Zool.) A marine univalve shell of the genus Pyrula, or Ficula, resembling a fig in form.

n. (Zool.) One of numerous species of marine gastropod shells, belonging to Ranella and allied genera. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Zool.) A large, handsome, marine, univalve shell (Triton femorale). [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) A sharp-edged, tubular, marine shell, of the genus Vermetus; also, the pinna. See Vermetus. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Unyielding; insensible to argument; uncompromising; strict. [ Colloq., U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ AS. hell; akin to D. hel, OHG. hella, G. hölle, Icel. hal, Sw. helfvete, Dan. helvede, Goth. halja, and to AS. helan to conceal. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. Cf. Hele, v. t., Conceal, Cell, Helmet, Hole, Occult. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades. [ 1913 Webster ]

He descended into hell. Book of Common Prayer. [ 1913 Webster ]

Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell. Ps. xvi. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish. “Within him hell.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

It is a knell
That summons thee to heaven or to hell. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A place where outcast persons or things are gathered; as: (a) A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention. (b) A gambling house. “A convenient little gambling hell for those who had grown reckless.” W. Black. (c) A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type. Hudibras. [ 1913 Webster ]

Gates of hell. (Script.) See Gate, n., 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To overwhelm. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_;, &unr_;, a Greek + &unr_; right, judgment. ] (Gr. Antiq.) A judge or umpire in games or combats. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) A large North American aquatic salamander (Protonopsis horrida or Menopoma Alleghaniensis). It is very voracious and very tenacious of life. Also called alligator, and water dog. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. recklessly determined; as, hell-bent on winning. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. Born in or of hell. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Produced in hell. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Prepared in hell. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A composition for infernal purposes; a magical preparation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A witch; a hag. Middleton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) The dabchick. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Doomed to hell. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. helleborus, elleborus, Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;; cf. F. hellébore, ellébore. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Bot.) A genus of perennial herbs (Helleborus) of the Crowfoot family, mostly having powerfully cathartic and even poisonous qualities. Helleborus niger is the European black hellebore, or Christmas rose, blossoming in winter or earliest spring. Helleborus officinalis was the officinal hellebore of the ancients. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) Any plant of several species of the poisonous liliaceous genus Veratrum, especially Veratrum album and Veratrum viride, both called white hellebore. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) A poisonous glucoside accompanying helleborin in several species of hellebore, and extracted as a white crystalline substance with a bittersweet taste. It has a strong action on the heart, resembling digitalin. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) A poisonous glucoside found in several species of hellebore, and extracted as a white crystalline substance with a sharp tingling taste. It possesses the essential virtues of the plant; -- called also elleborin. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The practice or theory of using hellebore as a medicine. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] A native of either ancient or modern Greece; a Greek. Brewer. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to the Hellenes, or Greeks. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, fr. &unr_; the Greeks. ] Of or pertaining to the Hellenes, or inhabitants of Greece; Greek; Grecian. “The Hellenic forces.” Jowett (Thucyd. ). [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The dialect, formed with slight variations from the Attic, which prevailed among Greek writers after the time of Alexander. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. Hellénisme. ] 1. A phrase or form of speech in accordance with genius and construction or idioms of the Greek language; a Grecism. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The type of character of the ancient Greeks, who aimed at culture, grace, and amenity, as the chief elements in human well-being and perfection. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. Helléniste. ] 1. One who affiliates with Greeks, or imitates Greek manners; esp., a person of Jewish extraction who used the Greek language as his mother tongue, as did the Jews of Asia Minor, Greece, Syria, and Egypt; distinguished from the Hebraists, or native Jews (Acts vi. 1). [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One skilled in the Greek language and literature; as, the critical Hellenist.

{ } a. [ Cf. F. Hellénistique. ] Pertaining to the Hellenists. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hellenistic language,
Hellenistic dialect, or
Hellenistic idiom, the Greek spoken or used by the Jews who lived in countries where the Greek language prevailed; the Jewish-Greek dialect or idiom of the Septuagint. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. According to the Hellenistic manner or dialect. J. Gregory. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] To use the Greek language; to play the Greek; to Grecize. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] To give a Greek form or character to; to Grecize; as, to Hellenize a word. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Ivorytype. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. Hellespontus, Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; the mythological Helle, daughter of Athamas + &unr_; sea. ] A narrow strait between Europe and Asia, now called the Daradanelles. It connects the Aegean Sea and the sea of Marmora. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to the Hellespont. Mitford.

{ } n. (Zool.) The aquatic larva of a large American winged insect (Corydalus cornutus), much used a fish bait by anglers; the dobson. It belongs to the Neuroptera. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A hag of or fit for hell. Bp. Richardson. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Haunted by devils; hellish. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]