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n. [ L. anethum (see Anise) + -ol. ] (Chem.) A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]

a., Of or pertaining to a church modeled on the English Reformation; Anglican; -- sometimes restricted to the ritualistic or High Church section of the Church of England. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A member of the Church of England who contends for its catholic character; more specifically, a High Churchman. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The belief of those in the Church of England who accept many doctrines and practices which they maintain were those of the primitive, or true, Catholic Church, of which they consider the Church of England to be the lineal descendant; a doctrine and practice within the Church of England emphasizing the Catholic tradition.
Syn. -- High Anglicanism [ Webster 1913 Suppl. + WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Gr. 'a`nqos flower + -lite. ] (Paleon.) A fossil plant, like a petrified flower. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to anthology; consisting of beautiful extracts from different authors, especially the poets. [ 1913 Webster ]

He published a geographical and anthological description of all empires and kingdoms . . . in this terrestrial globe. Wood. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who compiles an anthology. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. 1. compile an anthology. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. 'anqolo`gos flower gathering; 'a`nqos flower + le`gein to gather. ] 1. A discourse on flowers. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A collection of flowers; a garland. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A collection of flowers of literature, that is, beautiful passages from authors; a collection of poems or epigrams; -- particularly applied to a collection of ancient Greek epigrams. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Gr. Ch.) A service book containing a selection of pieces for the festival services. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Astro- + lithology. ] The science of aërolites. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. a vitamin essential for normal vision (C20H30O); it prevents night blindness or inflammation or dryness of the eyes; same as vitamin A. One U.S.P. unit of vitamin A is equivalent to 0.30 micrograms of pure vitamin A alcohol.
Syn. -- vitamin A; vitamin A alcohol; antiophthalmic factor; biosterol; retinol; A. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

Time of the festival of St. Bartholomew, August 24th. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth.
Syn. -- batholith, pluton, plutonic rock. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. [ Gr. baqo`s depth + -lith. ] A large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth.
Syn. -- batholite, pluton, plutonic rock. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. Of or pertaining to a batholith. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

{ n. Also }. [ Benzoin + naphthol. ] (Chem.) A white crystalline powder used as an intestinal antiseptic; beta-naphthol benzoate. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ L. catholicus, Gr. kaqoliko`s, universal, general; kata` down, wholly + "o`los whole, probably akin to E. solid: cf. F. catholique.] 1. Universal or general; as, the catholic faith. [1913 Webster]

Men of other countries [came] to bear their part in so great and catholic a war. Southey. [1913 Webster]

☞ This epithet, which is applicable to the whole Christian church, or its faith, is claimed by Roman Catholics to belong especially to their church, and in popular usage is so limited. [1913 Webster]

2. Not narrow-minded, partial, or bigoted; liberal; as, catholic tastes. [1913 Webster]

3. Of or pertaining to, or affecting the Roman Catholics; as, the Catholic emancipation act. [1913 Webster]

Catholic epistles, the epistles of the apostles which are addressed to all the faithful, and not to a particular church; being those of James, Peter, Jude, and John. [1913 Webster]

n. 1. A person who accepts the creeds which are received in common by all parts of the orthodox Christian church. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An adherent of the Roman Catholic church; a Roman Catholic. [ 1913 Webster ]

Old Catholic, the name assumed in 1870 by members of the Roman Catholic church, who denied the ecumenical character of the Vatican Council, and rejected its decrees, esp. that concerning the infallibility of the pope, as contrary to the ancient Catholic faith. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Catholic. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. catholicisme. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The state or quality of being catholic or universal; catholicity. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Liberality of sentiment; breadth of view. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The faith of the whole orthodox Christian church, or adherence thereto. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. The doctrines or faith of the Roman Catholic church, or adherence thereto. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The state or quality of being catholic; universality. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Liberality of sentiments; catholicism. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Adherence or conformity to the system of doctrine held by all parts of the orthodox Christian church; the doctrine so held; orthodoxy. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Adherence to the doctrines of the church of Rome, or the doctrines themselves. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. & i. To make or to become catholic or Roman Catholic. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a catholic manner; generally; universally. Sir L. Cary. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being catholic; universality; catholicity. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;, neut. &unr_;, universal. See Catholic. ] (Med.) A remedy for all diseases; a panacea. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. See Catholic. ] (Eccl.) The spiritual head of the Armenian church, who resides at Etchmiadzin, Russia, and has ecclesiastical jurisdiction over, and consecrates the holy oil for, the Armenians of Russia, Turkey, and Persia, including the Patriarchs of Constantinople, Jerusalem, and Sis. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The Patriarch of Constantinople is the civil head of the Armenians in Turkey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. ky`aqos a cup + -lith. ] (Biol.) A kind of coccolith, which in shape resembles a minute cup widened at the top, and varies in size from 1/6000 to 1/8000 of an inch. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. same as demythologization. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. the restatement of a message (as a religious one) in rational terms.
Syn. -- demythologisation. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

v. t. to remove the mythical elements from; -- of writings, such as the Bible. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. having mythical elements removed. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

n. [ Pref. dia- + catholicon. ] (Med.) A universal remedy; -- a name formerly given to a purgative electuary. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ See Ethology. ] treating of, or pertaining to, ethnic or morality, or the science of character. J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]

pos>n. One who studies or writes upon ethology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; a depicting of character; &unr_; custom, moral nature + &unr_; to speak. ] 1. A treatise on morality; ethics. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The science of the formation of character, national and collective as well as individual. J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing. L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Cf. F. helminthologique. ] Of or pertaining to helminthology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. helminthologiste. ] One versed in helminthology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, a worm + -logy: cf. F. helminthologie. ] The natural history, or study, of worms, esp. parasitic worms. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. "i`ppos horse + E. pathology: cf. F. hippopathologie.] The science of veterinary medicine; the pathology of the horse. [1913 Webster]

n. [ Gr. 'i`chnos footstep + -lith + -logy. ] Same as Ichnology. Hitchcock. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Litho- + Gr. &unr_; worship. ] The worship of a stone or stones. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ Cf. F. lithologique. ] 1. (Geol.) Of or pertaining to the character of a rock, as derived from the nature and mode of aggregation of its mineral contents. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Of or pertaining to lithology. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. From a lithological point of view; as, to consider a stratum lithologically. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who is skilled in lithology. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Litho- + -logy: cf. F. lithologie. ] 1. The science which treats of rocks, as regards their mineral constitution and classification, and their mode of occurrence in nature. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) A treatise on stones found in the body. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Mentha + -ol. ] (Chem.) A white, crystalline, aromatic substance (C10H20O) resembling camphor, extracted from oil of peppermint (Mentha); -- called also mint camphor or peppermint camphor. It has the peculiar effect on skin and membranes of making them feel cool, and is used in liqueurs, confections, cigarettes, cough drops and perfumes, among other things. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; wine + -ol. ] (Chem.) An earlier technical name of methyl alcohol or wood spirit, now called methanol; also, by extension, the class name of any of the series of alcohols of the methane series of which methol proper is the type. See Methyl alcohol, under Methyl. [ 1913 Webster ]