scole

‖n. pl. [ NL. See Scolex. ] (Zool.) Same as Helminthes. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. skw`lhx, -hkos, a worm, earthworm. ] (Min.) A zeolitic mineral occuring in delicate radiating groups of white crystals. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. Called also lime mesotype. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. pl. [ NL. See Scolex, -morphous. ] (Zool.) Same as Scolecida. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Scoleces [ NL., from Gr. skw`lhx worm, grub. ] (Zool.) (a) The embryo produced directly from the egg in a metagenetic series, especially the larva of a tapeworm or other parasitic worm. See Illust. of Echinococcus. (b) One of the Scolecida. [ 1913 Webster ]