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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Ca-puched’, a. p. 196Covered with a hood. [Obs.] They are differently cucullated or capuched upon the head and back. Browne.Căp/ū-chĭn’, n. p. 196A garment for females, consisting of a cloak and hood, made in imitation of the dress of capuchin monks. Johnson. 2. A pigeon whose head is covered with feathers.Căp'ū-chĭn', n. p. 196(Eccl.) One of the monks of the order of St. Francis. “A bare-footed and long-bearded capuchin.” W. Scott.Căp'ū-chĭn' or Căp'ū-cĭne, n. p. 196(Zoöl.) A species of monkey (Cebus capucinus), a native of Guinea, characterized by having the hair on the crown and back part of the head of a black color, resembling a monk's cap or hood, the rest…Căp'ū-let, n. p. 196See CAPELLET.Căp'ū-lĭn, n. p. 196The Mexican cherry.Cā'put, n. p. 196(Eng.) The council of a university, by which every grace must be approved before it can be submitted to the senate. It consists of the vice-chancellor, a doctor of each of the faculties of divinity…Cā'put Mōr'tu-ŭm p. 196(Old Chem.) The residuum or remainder of distillation or sublimation; worthless residue. Junius.Căr, n. p. 196A small vehicle moved on wheels. 2. A carriage for running on the rails of a railway. [U. S.] 3. A chariot of war or of triumph. See millions crowding the gilded car. Prior. The gilded car of day.…Căr'a-bīne, n. p. 196(Mil.) A kind of fire-arm. See CARBINE.Cār'a-bī-neer', n. p. 196A man who carries a carabine; a carbineer.Cār'a-boid, a. p. 196Like, or pertaining to, a genus of beetles, called Carabæus. Smart.Cār'ae, n. p. 196Same as CARACK.Căr'a-căl, n. p. 196(Zoöl.) A species of lynx (Felis caracal of Linnæus; Caracal melanotis, of others), a native of Africa, India, Persia, and Turkey, about two feet long. It preys on small quadrupeds and birds; its…Cār'ack, n. p. 196(Naut.) A large ship of burden, such as the Portuguese formerly used in trading to the East Indies. “Like some huge carack lay.” Waller.Căr'a-cōle, n. p. 196(Man.) A semi-round, or half turn, which a horseman makes, either to the right or left. 2. (Arch.) A staircase in a spiral form. Gavilt.Căr'a-cōle, v. i. p. 196To move in a caracole; to wheel. Prince John caracoled within the lists at the head of his jovial party. W. Scott.Căr'a-col-ī, n. p. 196An alloy of gold, silver, and copper, of which an inferior quality of jewelry is made.Ca-rāfe', n. p. 196A glass water-bottle for the table or toilet. Simmonds.Cār'a-gheen, n. p. 196See CARRAGEEN.Cār'a-mēl, n. p. 196(Chem.) Burnt sugar; a black, porous substance obtained by heating sugar to about 400°. It is soluble in water, forming a dark-brown solution, and is used to color brandy and other spirits. Gregory.Cā'ranx, n. p. 196(Ichth.) A genus of fishes of the Scomber or mackerel family. The most common species is C. vulgaris, called on the British coast scad or horse-mackerel. Baird.Căr'a-pāce or Căr'a-păx, n. p. 196A thick shell or shield which covers the back of the tortoise, or turtle; the upper shell of the crab, or other crustaceous animal.Cār'at, n. p. 196The weight of four grains, used by jewelers in weighing precious stones and pearls. 2. A twenty-fourth part:—a denomination used in determining the proportionate fineness of gold. The whole mass of…Cār'a-văn or Cār'a-văn', n. p. 196A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, marching or proceeding in a body, or traveling together for greater security, especially through countries infested by robbers, or hostile tribes. “Men…Cār'a-van-eer', n. p. 196The leader or driver of the camels in a caravan.Căr'a-văn'sa-ry or Căr'a-văn'se-ra, n. p. 196A kind of inn, in the East, where caravans rest at night, being a large, square building, with a spacious court in the middle.Căr'a-vĕl, n. p. 196(Naut.) A kind of light, round, old-fashioned ship, with a square poop, rigged like a galley, and not much above a hundred tons in burden; — formerly used by Spaniards and Portuguese. To board the…Cār'a-wāy, n. p. 196(Bot.) A biennial plant of the parsley family (Carum carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative. 2. A…Car-bāz'o-tate, n. p. 196(Chem.) A salt formed by the union of carbazotic acid with a base.Căr'ba-zōt'ic, a. p. 196(Chem.) Produced by the decomposition of different substances, as carbolic acid, indigo, salicine, silk, aloes, &c., by means of nitric acid; — applied to an acid which consists of carbon, nitrogen…Cär'bīne, n. p. 196(Mil.) A fire-arm intermediate between the pistol and musket in length and weight, used by mounted troops.Căr'bĭ-neer', n. p. 196(Mil.) A soldier armed with a carbine; a light-horseman; a carabineer.Car-bŏl'ic Āç'id p. 196An oily liquid, colorless, having a burning taste, and the odor of creosote, to which it has great resemblance; it is obtained from coal-tar. Gregory.Cār'bon, n. p. 196(Chem.) An elementary substance, not metallic in nature, which predominates in all organic compounds. It is combustible, and forms the base of charcoal, and enters largely into mineral coals. In its…Cär'-bo-nā'-ceoūs, a. p. 196Pertaining, or relating to, or containing, or composed of, carbon. “Carbonaceous matters.” Gregory.Căr'bo-nāde or Căr'bo-nā'do, n. p. 196(Cookery.) Flesh, fowl, or the like, cut across, seasoned, and broiled on coals. [Obs.]Căr'bo-nā'do or Căr'bo-nāde, v. t. p. 196To cut or hack for frying or broiling. [Obs.] “A hare daintily carbonadoed.” Beau. & Fl. 2. To cut or hack. [Obs.] “With his keen-edged spear he cut and carbonadoed them.” Massinger.Cār'bo-nā'rī, n. pl. p. 196Members of a secret political association in Italy, in the early part of the nineteenth century, for changing the government by force into a republic. The origin of the society is uncertain, but is…Căr'bo-nā'rism, n. p. 196The principles of the Carbonari.Cär'bon-ate, n. p. 196(Chem.) A salt formed by the union of carbonic acid with a base. Gregory.Cär'bon-ā'ted, a. p. 196Combined or impregnated with carbonic acid.Car-bōn'ic, a. p. 196Of, or pertaining to carbon; as, carbonic ether. Gregory. Carbonic acid (Chem.), an acid composed of one part of carbon and two parts of oxygen. In its ordinary condition it is a gas, but it may be…Cär'/bon-if'er-oüs, a. p. 197Producing, or containing, carbon or coal. Carboniferous age (Geol.), the one immediately following the Devonian, or age of fishes, and characterized by the vegetation which formed the coal beds. This…Căr·bon-i-zā'tion, n. p. 197The act or process of carbonizing.Cār'bon-ize, v. t. p. 197To convert into carbon by combustion or the action of fire, or by other means, as by the action of concentrated acids on animal and vegetable substances.Cär'-bon-ôm'e-ter, n. p. 197An instrument for ascertaining the presence of an excess of carbonic acid, by its action on lime-water.Cär'/bon-spär, n. p. 197(Min.) Any carbonate related in constitution to carbonate of lime, as carbonate of magnesia, of zinc, &c. Dana.Cär'boy, n. p. 197A large, globular bottle of green glass, inclosed in basket-work for protection; used especially for carrying corrosive liquors, as sulphuric acid, &c.Căr'bun-cle, n. p. 197(Min.) A beautiful gem, of a deep-red color, with a mixture of scarlet, called by the Greeks anthrax: found in the East Indies. It is usually found pure, of an angular figure, and adhering to a…Cār′bun-cled, a. p. 197Set with the stone called carbuncle. Armor . . . carbuncled like holy Phœbus’ car. Shak. 2. Having a malignant boil called carbuncle; hence, having red or inflamed spots. “A carbuncled face.” Brome.Car-bŭn'cū-lar, a. p. 197Belonging to a carbuncle; resembling a carbuncle; red; inflamed.Car-būn'cu-lā'tion, n. p. 197The blasting of the young buds of trees or plants, by excessive heat or cold. Harris.Cār'bu-rĕt, n. p. 197(Chem.) A combination of carbon with some other substance, the resulting compound not being an acid or base; as, carburet of nitrogen; carburet of (or carbureted) hydrogen.Căr'bu-rēt-ed, a. p. 197Combined with carbon in the manner of a carburet. Carbureted hydrogen gas, any one of several gaseous compounds of carbon and hydrogen, some of which make up illuminating gas.Cär'ca-jou, n. p. 197(Zoöl.) The American badger (Meles Labradorica), found in the sandy plains or prairies of North America.Cār'ca-nēt, n. p. 197A chain or collar of jewels. Shak.Căr'cass, n. p. 197The dead body of an animal; a corpse. The mangled carcass of the poor victim. Prescott. 2. The body, in contempt or ridicule. To pamper his own carcass. South. 3. The decaying remains of a thing, as…Cär'çe-la-ge, n. p. 197Prison fees. [Obs.]Câr'çel Lämp p. 197A lamp of French invention, in which the oil is raised through tubes by clock-work, so as continually to overflow at the bottom of the burning wick.