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n. [ NL., fr. Gr. ko`smos the world + "o`rama a sight, spectacle, fr. "ora^n to see. ] An exhibition in which a series of views in various parts of the world is seen reflected by mirrors through a series of lenses, with such illumination, etc., as will make the views most closely represent reality. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to a cosmorama. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cyclo- + Gr. "o`rama sight, spectacle.] A pictorial view which is extended circularly, so that the spectator is surrounded by the objects represented as by things in nature. The realistic effect is increased by putting, in the space between the spectator and the picture, things adapted to the scene represented, and in some places only parts of these objects, the completion of them being carried out pictorially. [1913 Webster]

n. [ L. decoramentum. See Decorate, v. t. ] Ornament. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; to see through; &unr_; = dia` through + &unr_; to see; cf. &unr_; that which is seen, a sight: cf. F. diorama. Cf. Panorama. ] 1. A mode of scenic representation, invented by Daguerre and Bouton, in which a painting is seen from a distance through a large opening. By a combination of transparent and opaque painting, and of transmitted and reflected light, and by contrivances such as screens and shutters, much diversity of scenic effect is produced. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A building used for such an exhibition. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to a diorama. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.[ L. flos, floris, flower + amorlove. ] The plant love-lies-bleeding. [ Obs. ] Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. L. Foramina E. Foramines [ L., fr. forare to bore, pierce. ] A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra. [ 1913 Webster ]

Foramen of Monro (Anat.), the opening from each lateral into the third ventricle of the brain. --
Foramen of Winslow (Anat.), the opening connecting the sac of the omentum with the general cavity of the peritoneum. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. foraminatus. ] Having small opening, or foramina. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) One of the Foraminifera. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. foramen, -aminis, a foramen + ferre to bear. ] (Zool.) An extensive order of rhizopods which generally have a chambered calcareous shell formed by several united zooids. Many of them have perforated walls, whence the name. Some species are covered with sand. See Rhizophoda. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Having small openings, or foramina. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Pertaining to, or composed of, Foraminifera; as, foraminiferous mud. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. foraminosus. ] Having foramina; full of holes; porous. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + &unr_; sight, view, &unr_; to see, view: cf. F. géorama. ] A hollow globe on the inner surface of which a map of the world is depicted, to be examined by one standing inside. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) Same as Gourami. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; beyond + &unr_; countless + &unr_; view. ] A show or exhibition having a great number of scenes or views. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L., we are ignorant. See Ignore. ] 1. (Law) We are ignorant; we ignore; -- being the word formerly written on a bill of indictment by a grand jury when there was not sufficient evidence to warrant them in finding it a true bill. The phrase now used is, “No bill, ” “No true bill, ” or “Not found, ” though in some jurisdictions “Ignored” is still used. Wharton (Law Dict. ). Burn. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (pl. Ignoramuses ) A stupid, ignorant person; a vain pretender to knowledge; a dunce. [ 1913 Webster ]

An ignoramus in place and power. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Jorum.

n. [ NL., from L. marinus marine + Gr. &unr_; view. ] A representation of a sea view. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. majoran, F. marjolaine, LL. marjoraca, fr. L. amaracus, amaracum, Gr. 'ama`rakos, 'ama`rakon. ] (Bot.) A genus of mintlike plants (Origanum) comprising about twenty-five species. The sweet marjoram (Origanum Majorana) is pecularly aromatic and fragrant, and much used in cookery. The wild marjoram of Europe and America is Origanum vulgare, far less fragrant than the other. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; numberless + &unr_; a sight, fr. &unr_; to see. ] A picture made up of several smaller pictures, drawn upon separate pieces in such a manner as to admit of combination in many different ways, thus producing a great variety of scenes or landscapes. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; temple + &unr_; a view. ] A panorama of the interior of a building, seen from within. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. odoramentum. See Odorate. ] A perfume; a strong scent. [ Obs. ] Burton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL., fr. Gr. pa^s, pa^n, all + &unr_; that which is seen, a view, fr. &unr_; to see. See Pan-, and Wary. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A complete view in every direction. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: A comprehensive survey of a particular topic; also, a broad view of the development of a series of events. [ PJC ]

3. A picture presenting a view of objects in every direction, as from a central point. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A picture representing scenes too extended to be beheld at once, and so exhibited a part at a time, by being unrolled, and made to pass continuously before the spectator. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. 1. Of, pertaining to, or like, a panorama; exhibiting a very broad view; as, a panoramic view. [ 1913 Webster ]

Panoramic camera. See under Camera. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: Presented with a broad perspective; as, a panoramic view of European history. [ PJC ]

n. [ NL., fr. Gr. pa^s, pa^n, all + &unr_; solid + &unr_; a view. ] A model of a town or country, in relief, executed in wood, cork, pasteboard, or the like. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Phlorlucin + amine. ] (Chem.) A basic amido derivative of phloroglucin, having an astringent taste. [ 1913 Webster ]