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n. [ Gr. (&unr_;) concealed, p. p. of &unr_; to conceal. ] (Zool.) A genus of trilobites characteristic of the Silurian age. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. an order of birds, including the family Podicipedidae, which consitutes the grebes.
Syn. -- Podicipitiformes, order Podicipitiformes, Podicipediformes, order Podicipediformes, order Colymbiformes. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

pos>n. (Biochemistry, Genetics) an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of DNA from deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates. Cells contain several types of DNA polymerase, some of which are required for replication of DNA, and are indispensable for multipliation and division of cells. [ PJC ]

n. [ Endo- + lymph: cf. F. endolymphe. ] (Anat.) The watery fluid contained in the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Endo- + lymphangial. ] (Anat.) Within a lymphatic vessel. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Endo- + lymphatic. ] (Anat.) (a) Pertaining to, or containing, endolymph; as, the endolymphatic duct. (b) Within a lymphatic vessel; endolymphangial. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Flymen The driver of a fly, or light public carriage. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL.; cf. Gr. &unr_; ginglymoid. See Ginglymoid. ] (Zool.) An order of ganoid fishes, including the modern gar pikes and many allied fossil forms. They have rhombic, ganoid scales, a heterocercal tail, paired fins without an axis, fulcra on the fins, and a bony skeleton, with the vertebræ convex in front and concave behind, forming a ball and socket joint. See Ganoidel.

{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; ginglymus + e'i^dos form: cf. F. ginglymoide, ginglymoïdal. ] (Anat.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a ginglymus, or hinge joint; ginglyform. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Ginglymi [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; a hingelike joint, a ball and socket joint. ] (Anat.) A hinge joint; an articulation, admitting of flexion and extension, or motion in two directions only, as the elbow and the ankle. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Limaille. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A dull-colored moth whose larvae have tufts of hair on the body and feed on the leaves of many deciduous trees.
Syn. -- tussock moth. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. The natural family comprising the tussock moths.
Syn. -- family Lymantriidae. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

pos>n. (Bot.) A coarse perennial grass of several species of Elymus, esp. Elymus Canadensis, and the European Elymus arenarius. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ or , n. A dog held in a leam; a bloodhound; a limehound. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. lympha: cf. F. lymphe. ] 1. A spring of water; hence, water, or a pure, transparent liquid like water. [ 1913 Webster ]

A fountain bubbled up, whose lymph serene
Nothing of earthly mixture might distain. Trench. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Anat.) An alkaline colorless fluid, contained in the lymphatic vessels, coagulable like blood, but free from red blood corpuscles. It is absorbed from the various tissues and organs of the body, and is finally discharged by the thoracic and right lymphatic ducts into the great veins near the heart. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Med.) A fibrinous material exuded from the blood vessels in inflammation. In the process of healing it is either absorbed, or is converted into connective tissue binding the inflamed surfaces together. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Physiol. Chem.) A fluid containing certain products resulting from the growth of specific microorganisms upon some culture medium, and supposed to be possessed of curative properties. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

Lymph corpuscles (Anat.), finely granular nucleated cells, identical with the colorless blood corpuscles, present in the lymph and chyle. --
Lymph duct (Anat.), a lymphatic. --
Lymph heart. See Note under Heart, n., 1. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. See Lymph, and Adenitis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the lymphatic glands; -- called also lymphitis. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. See Lymph, Aden-, and -oma. ] (Med.) See Lymphoma. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., from L. lympha lymph + Gr. &unr_; vessel + -itis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. [ Written also lymphangitis. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ See Lymphangeitis. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the lymphatics, or lymphoid tissue; lymphatic. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ L. lymphatus, p. p. of lymphare to water, dilute with water, to drive out of one's senses, to make mad. ] Frightened into madness; raving. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. lymphaticus distracted, frantic: cf. F. lymphatique ] pertaining to, containing, or conveying lymph. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Madly enthusiastic; frantic. [ Obs. ] “ Lymphatic rapture. ” Sir T. Herbert. [ See Lymphate. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Lymphatic gland (Anat.), one of the solid glandlike bodies connected with the lymphatics or the lacteals; -- called also lymphatic ganglion, and conglobate gland. --
Lymphatic temperament (Old Physiol.), a temperament in which the lymphatic system seems to predominate, that is, a system in which the complexion lacks color and the tissues seem to be of loose texture; hence, a temperament lacking energy, inactive, indisposed to exertion or excitement. See Temperament. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. (Anat.) One of the lymphatic or absorbent vessels, which carry lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; lymphatic duct. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A mad enthusiast; a lunatic. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. ] (Med.) See Lymphadenitis. [ 1913 Webster ]

. (Anat.) A lymphatic gland. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Lymph + root of L. gignere to produce. ] (Physiol.) Connected with, or formed in, the lymphatic glands. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Lymph + -graphy. ] A description of the lymphatic vessels, their origin and uses. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Lymph + -oid. ] (Anat.) Resembling lymph; also, resembling a lymphatic gland; adenoid; as, lymphoid tissue. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. See Lymph, and -oma. ] (Med.) A tumor having a structure resembling that of a lymphatic gland; -- called also lymphadenoma. [ 1913 Webster ]

Malignant lymphoma, a fatal disease characterized by the formation in various parts of the body of new growths resembling lymphatic glands in structure. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Containing, or like, lymph. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. olympias, -adis, Gr. 'olympia`s, 'olympia`dos, fr. 'O`lympos Olympus, a mountain in Macedonia: cf. F. olympiade. ] 1. (Greek Antiq.) A period of four years, by which the ancient Greeks reckoned time, being the interval from one celebration of the Olympic games to another, beginning with the victory of Corœbus in the foot race, which took place in the year 776 b. c.; as, the era of the olympiads. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The quadrennial celebration of the modern Olympic games; as, the first Olympiad (1906). See Olympics.
Syn. -- Olympic games, Olympics. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

prop. n. [ L. See 1st Olympian, a. ] A god who dwells on Olympus. [ PJC ]

2. An inhabitant of Olympia. [ PJC ]

3. An athlete who competes in the Olympics. [ PJC ]

a. [ L. See 1st Olympian, n. ] Pertaining to, characteristic of, or fitting for one of the gods on Olympus; grand, majestic, or aloof. [ PJC ]

{ or }. (Greek Antiq.), The greatest of the national festivals of the ancient Greeks, consisting of athletic games and races, dedicated to Olympian Zeus, celebrated once in four years at Olympia, and continuing five days. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Worship of the Olympian gods, esp. as a dominant cult or religion. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

{ } a. [ L. Olympius, Olympicus, Gr. 'Oly`mpios, 'Olympiko`s, fr. 'O`lympos: cf. F. olympique. See Olympiad. ] Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods, or to Olympia, a small plain in Elis. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ or } A modified revival of the ancient Olympian games, consisting of international athletic games, races, etc., now held once in four years, the first having been at Athens in 1896. There are now two sets of modern Olympic games, the summer games and the winter games. Both had been held every four years, in the same year, but in 1998 for the first time the winter games began to be held two years after the summer games, though each series is still held only once every four years. The number and types of sports contests held at the olympics has greatly expanded from the original number. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; a conqueror in the Olympic games. ] An ode in honor of a victor in the Olympic games. [ R. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

prop. n. A mountain in Northeastern Greece; -- it was believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods.
Syn. -- Mount Olympus, Mt. Olympus, Olimbos. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. (Anat.) The fluid which surrounds the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear, and separates it from the walls of the chambers in which the labyrinth lies. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Anat.) Around, or at the side of, a lymphatic vessel. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Anat.) (a) Pertaining to, or containing, perilymph. (b) Perilymphangial. [ 1913 Webster ]

The members of a religious sect which first appeared at Plymouth, England, about 1830. They protest against sectarianism, and reject all official ministry or clergy. Also called Brethren, Christian Brethren, Plymouthists, etc. The Darbyites are a division of the Brethren. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Poly- + Gr. &unr_; a breast. ] (Anat.) The condition of having more than two mammæ, or breasts. [ 1913 Webster ]

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a. [ Cf. F. polymathique. See Polymathy. ] Pertaining to polymathy; acquainted with many branches of learning. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One versed in many sciences; a person of various learning. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;; poly`s much + &unr_;, &unr_;, to learn. ] The knowledge of many arts and sciences; variety of learning. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ See Poly-, and Meniscus. ] (Zool.) Having numerous facets; -- said of the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans. [ 1913 Webster ]