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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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Cŏr'al-līg'e-noŭs, a. p. 293Producing coral; coralligerous. Humble.Cōr'al-līg'er-oŭs, a. p. 293Producing coral; coralliferous.Cŏr'al-līne, a. p. 293Consisting of coral; like coral; containing coral.Cōr'al-līne, n. p. 293(Bot.) A submarine, semi-calcareous or calcareous plant, consisting of many jointed branches, resembling some species of moss. 2. A piece of certain minute corals, growing in moss-like forms. Dana.Cōr'al-līn-ĭte, n. p. 293A fossil coralline.Cŏr'al-līte, n. p. 293A mineral substance or petrifaction, in the form of coral.Cŏr'al-lōid or Cŏr'al-lōid'al, a. p. 293Having the form of coral; branching like coral.Cŏr'al-loid, n. p. 293A species of minute corals called Escara. [Obs.] ☞ The term was also sometimes applied to the Gorgonias. 2. (Geol.) A deposit of coralliferous limestone forming a portion of the middle division of…Cō-răl'lum, n. p. 293(Zoöl.) The coral or solid part of a zoophyte, whether composed of stone or horn, it being of the former in ordinary corals, and mainly of the latter in the Gorgonia, or sea-fan tribe. Dana.Cŏr'al-rāg, n. p. 293(Geol.) A rock formed largely of fossil corals, occurring in the middle oölite. Dana.Cŏr'al-rōōt, n. p. 293(Bot.) A species of plants of the genus Corallorhiza; — so called from its branched roots, which resemble coral; — called also coral-wort. Gray.Cōr'al-tree, n. p. 293(Bot.) A small tree, of several species, of the genus Erythrina, found in Africa and America. ☞ It is a shrubby, flowering plant, usually adorned with trifoliate or three-lobed leaves, and scarlet…Cōr'al-woŏd, n. p. 293A cabinet wood, which, when first cut, is yellow, but soon changes to a fine red or superb coral. It is hard, and receives a fine polish.Cōr'al-wort, n. p. 293(Bot.) A plant of certain species of Dentaria; — called also tooth-wort, or tooth-violet.Cō'ram nōn jū'di-çe p. 293Before one who is not a judge; before a court or judge having no jurisdiction over the particular case or subject matter.Cōr'-anāch, n. p. 293A lamentation for the dead; a dirge. [Written also coranich, corrinach, coronach.] [Scot.]Co-rānt’ or Co-rān’to, n. p. 293A certain lofty, sprightly dance. [Obs.] It is harder to dance a corant well, than a jig. Temple. Dancing a coranto with him upon the heath. Macaulay.Côrb, n. p. 293A basket used in coaleries. 2. (Arch.) An ornament in a building; corbel. 3. [Abbreviated from corban.] An alms-basket.Côr'ban, n. p. 293An alms-basket; a vessel to receive gifts of charity; a treasury of the church, where offerings are deposited. 2. (Jewish Antiq.) An offering, sacrifice, or oblation of any kind, devoted to God; an…Côrbe, a. p. 293Crooked. [Obs.] “On thy corbe shoulder it leans amiss.” Spenser.Côr'beil, n. p. 293(Arch.) A carved basket with sculptured flowers and fruits. 2. (Fort.) A little basket to be filled with earth, and set upon a parapet, to shelter men from the fire of besiegers. [Obs.]Côr'bel, n. p. 293(Arch.) (a.) The representation of a basket, sometimes set on the heads of caryatides. (b.) The vase or tambor of the Corinthian column;—so called from its resemblance to a basket. (c.) A short piece…Côr'bel, v. t. p. 293To use corbels in; to furnish with corbels.Côr'bel-tā'ble, n. p. 293(Arch.) A projecting course, as of masonry, used for supporting a battlement, parapet, or cornice, and resting on corbels. Gwilt.Côr'bil, n. p. 293The same as CORBEL.Côr'by, n. p. 293A raven. [Scot.]Côr'cle or Côr'cule, n. p. 293(Bot.) The heart of the seed, or rudiment of a future plant, attached to, and involved in, the cotyledons. It consists of the plume, or ascending part, and radicle, the simple descending part. Martyn.Côrd, n. p. 293A string, or small rope, composed of several strands twisted together. 2. A solid measure, equivalent to 128 cubic feet; or a pile eight feet long, four feet high, and four feet broad, used for…Côrd, v. t. p. 293To bind with a cord or rope; to fasten with cords. 2. To pile up, as wood, for measurement and sale by the cord.Côrd'age, n. p. 293Ropes or cords;—used collectively; hence, any thing made of rope or cord, as those parts of the rigging of a ship which consist of ropes, &c.Côrd'als, n. p. 293Same as CORDELLE.Côr'date, or Côr'dā-ted,, a. p. 293(Bot.) Having the form of a heart; heart-shaped; as, a cordate leaf; cordated spots.Côr'date-ly, adv. p. 293In a cordate form.Côrd'ed, p. a. or a. p. 293Bound or fastened with cords. 2. Piled in a form for measurement by the cord. 3. Made of cords; furnished with cords. 4. Striped or furrowed, as by cords. 5. (Her.) Bound about, or wound, with cords.Côr'de-liêr', n. p. 293(Eccl. Hist.) One of a religious order founded by St. Francis; a Gray friar. The Cordeliers wear a thick gray cloth cloak, with a girdle of rope or cord, tied with three knots.Côr'del-ing, a. p. 293Twisting.Côrd'elle, n. p. 293A twisted cord; tassel. Halliwell. 2. A tow-line. The propelling power of the keel-boat is by oars, sails, setting-poles, the cordelle, &c. Flint.Côr'di-al or Côrd'ial, a. p. 293Proceeding from the heart; hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate. He . . . with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamored. Milton. 2. Tending to revive, cheer, or invigorate; giving strength or…Côrd'i-al or Côrd'ial, n. p. 293Any thing that comforts, gladdens, and exhilarates. Charms to my sight, and cordials to my mind. Dryden. 2. (Med.) That which cheers or invigorates; a medicine which increases strength, raises the…Cor-di-āl'i-ty or Cord-iāl'i-ty, n. p. 294Relation to the heart. [Obs.] Browne. 2. Sincere affection and kindness; warmth of regard; heartiness. These ill-fated gentlemen had been received with apparent cordiality. Motley.Côr'di·al-īze or Cōrd'ial-īze, v. t. p. 294To render cordial.Côr'di·al-īze or Côrd'ial-īze, v. i. p. 294To grow cordial; to feel or express cordiality; to harmonize. [Rare.]Côr'di-al-ly or Côrd'ial-ly, adv. p. 294With real affection; heartily; sincerely.Côr'di·al-ness or Côrd'ial-ness, n. p. 294Hearty good will; cordiality.Côr'di-fôrm, a. p. 294Having the form of the human heart; heart-shaped; cordate.Cor-dil/le-rā, n. p. 294(Geog.) A mountain ridge or chain.Cōr'di·ner, n. p. 294A cordwainer. [Obs.]Côr'don, n. p. 294A cord or ribbon bestowed or borne as a badge of honor. 2. (Arch.) The edge of a stone on the outside of a building. Gwill. 3. (Fort.) The coping of the scarp-wall, which projects beyond the face of…Côr'do-van, n. p. 294Spanish leather, or goat-skin tanned and dressed; cordwain.Côr'du-roy', n. p. 294A thick cotton stuff, corded or ribbed on the surface. Corduroy road, a roadway formed of logs laid side by side across it, as in marshy places;—so called from its rough or ribbed surface, resembling…Cōrd'wāin, n. p. 294Spanish leather; goat-skin tanned and dressed. [Obs.] Buskins he wore of costliest cordwain. Spenser.Cōrd'wāin-er, n. p. 294A worker in cordwain, or cordovan leather; a shoemaker.Cōrd'-wood, n. p. 294Wood cut and piled for sale by the cord, in distinction from long wood; especially, wood cut to the length of four feet.Cōre, n. p. 294The heart or inner part of a thing, as of a column or wall, of a boil, &c.; especially the central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds; as, the core of an apple or quince. Whose core…Cōre, v. t. p. 294To take out the core or inward parts of; as, to core an apple. He's like a corn upon my great toe . . . he must be cored out. Marston.Cō-rē'gent, n. p. 294A joint regent or ruler.Cō'-re-lā'tion, n. p. 294Corresponding relation.Cō-rēl'a-tive, a. p. 294Correlative.Cō're-ōp'sis, n. p. 294(Bot.) An American plant whose seed has two little horns at the end which give it the appearance of some insect. One species is used to dye cloth red. London.Cōr'er, n. p. 294That which cores; an instrument for coring fruit.