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n. [ Cf. F. cancéreux. ] Like a cancer; having the qualities or virulence of a cancer; affected with cancer. “Cancerous vices.” G. Eliot.

n. [ Gr. ke`ras horn. ] (Zool.) A gastropod shell belonging to the family Cerithiïdæ; -- so called from its hornlike form. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From Cherium. ] (Min.) A mineral of a brownish of cherry-red color, commonly massive. It is a hydrous silicate of cerium and allied metals. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ , n. [ Fluo- + cerium. ] (Min.) A fluoride of cerium, occuring near Fahlun in Sweden. Tynosite, from Colorado, is probably the same mineral. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Med.) A medicinal preparation made by mixing or dissolving a substance in glycerin. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. 'ischi`on the hip + ke`ras a horn. ] (Zool.) The third joint or the antennæ of the Crustacea.

n. [ Gr. 'o`zein to smell + khro`s wax. ] (Min.) A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. pro- + Gr. &unr_; &unr_; horn. ] (Zool.) The segment next to the flagellum of the antennæ of Crustacea. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. ska`fh boat + E. cerite. ] (Zool.) A flattened plate or scale attached to the second joint of the antennae of many Crustacea. [ 1913 Webster ]