n. (Zool.) A small African monkey (Cercopithecus talapoin or Miopithecus talapoin) -- called also
‖n. [ Pg. talapoi, talapoin, name for Buddhist priest, fr. Siamese t‘ama p‘ră; t‘ama, honorific title + p‘ră priest. ] A Buddhist monk or priest. [ Ceylon & Indo-China ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
‖n. pl. [ L., from talaris pertaining to the ankles, fr. talus ankle. ] (Class. Myth.) Small wings or winged shoes represented as fastened to the ankles, -- chiefly used as an attribute of Mercury. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A sort of dog, noted for quick scent and eager pursuit of game. [ Obs. ] Wase (1654). [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The figure of a dog is borne in the arms of the Talbot family, whence, perhaps, the name. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Photog.) Same as Calotype. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq. ] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia.
Indurated talc,
‖n. [ NL. ] (Min.) Same as Talc. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. See Tael. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To tell stories. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. Gower. [ 1913 Webster ]