n. a natural family of insects including the ladybugs.
a. (Zool.) Having six-rayed spicules; belonging to the
a. [ From NL. Hexactinellinæ, fr. Gr.
adv. In an ineligible manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Eng. Politics) The policy or principles of the Parnellites. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. (Eng. Politics) One of the adherents of
n. (Zool.) Any species of sponge of the division Tetractinellida. Also used adjectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ NL., from Gr.