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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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Co-rūn'dum, n. p. 298(Min.) The earth alumina, as found native in a crystalline state, including sapphire, which is the fine blue variety; the oriental ruby, or red sapphire; the oriental amethyst, or purple sapphire…Co-rūs'cant, a. p. 298Glittering by flashes; flashing. Howell.Cŏr'us-eāte or Cō-rūs'eāte, v. i. p. 298To throw off vivid flashes of light. [See Note under CONTEMPLATE.] Syn.—To flash; lighten; glitter; glisten; gleam; sparkle; radiate.Côr'us-eā'tion, n. p. 298A sudden flash or play of light. A very vivid but short-lived splendor, not to call it a little coruscation. Boyle. 2. A flash of intellectual brilliancy. He might have illuminated his times with the…Côrve, n. p. 298See CORF.Cor-vée', n. p. 298(Feudal Law.) An obligation to perform certain services, as the repair of roads, for the feudal lord or sovereign. Brande.Côr'vet or Cor-vēt'te, n. p. 298(Naut.) A sloop of war, ranking next below a frigate, and carrying not more than twenty guns. [Written also corvetto.]Cor-vět'to, n. p. 298Same as CORVETTE. 2. (Man.) A curvet. See CURVET. Peacham.Côr'vine, a. p. 298Pertaining to the crow.Côr'vo-rant, n. p. 298Same as CORMORANT.Côr'vus, n. p. 298(Ornith.) A genus of birds embracing many species, including the crow, raven, rook, &c.Cŏr'y-bānt, n. p. 298Côr'y-bān'ti-āsm, n. p. 298(Med.) A kind of frenzy in which the patient is tormented by fantastic visions and want of sleep. [Obs.] Dunglison.Cŏr'y-băn'-ti-āte, v. i. p. 298(Med.) (a.) To act in a frenzied manner, like a lunatic. (b.) To sleep with the eyes open.Cŏr'y-băn’tic, a. p. 298Madly agitated or excited, like the Corybantes, or priests of Cybele, when celebrating her rites.Cŏr'y-lūs, n. p. 298(Bot.) A genus of shrubs, including the hazel-nut and filbert trees.Cŏr'ymb, n. p. 298(Bot.) A species of inflorescence, in which the lesser or partial flower-stalks are produced along the common stalk on both sides, and, though of unequal length, rise to the same height, so as to…Co-rŷm'bi-ate or Co-rŷm'bi-ā'ted, a. p. 298(Bot.) Adorned with clusters of berries or blossoms in the form of corymbs.Cŏr'ym-bĭf'er-oŭs, a. p. 298(Bot.) Producing corymbs; bearing fruit or berries in clusters, or producing flowers in clusters.Cō-ry̆m'bōse or Cŏr'ym-bōse', a. p. 298(Bot.) Consisting of corymbs, or resembling them in form. [Written also corymbous.]Cō-rȳm'bōse-ly, adv. p. 298In corymbs.Co·rým'bōus, a. p. 298Same as CORYMBOSE.Co-rym'bu-loŭs, a. p. 298(Bot.) Having, or consisting of, little corymbs.Co-rŷm'būs, n. p. 298(Bot.) Same as CORYMB.Cŏr'y-phēne', n. p. 298(Ichth.) The ocean fish called dolphin, noted for the fine play of colors on its body. The common species is Coryphæna hippuris.Cŏr'y-phē'us, n. p. 298(Gr. Antiq.) The conductor, chief, or leader of the dramatic chorus; hence, any chief or leader.Co-rŷ'za, n. p. 298(Med.) An inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose and the cavities connected with it; catarrh.Cos-çin'o-mān'cy, n. p. 298The art or practice of divination, by suspending a sieve and then repeating a formula of words, and the names of persons suspected. If the sieve trembled, shook, or turned, when any name was…Cō-sē'cant, n. p. 298(Geom.) The secant of the complement of an arc or angle.Cōs'en, v. t. p. 298See COZEN.Cōs'en-age, n. p. 298See COZENAGE.Cŏs'en-ing, n. p. 298(O. Eng. Law.) Any thing done deceitfully, and which could not be properly designated by any special name. Burrill.Co-sĕn'tient, a. p. 298Perceiving together.Cō'sey, a. p. 298See COZY.Cŏsh'er, v. t. p. 298(O. Eng. Law.) To levy certain exactions or tribute upon.Cōsh'er-er, n. p. 298One who coshers, or levies exactions.Cōsh'er-ing, n. p. 298(O. Eng. Law.) A feudal prerogative or custom for lords to lie and feast themselves at their tenants' houses. Burrill. Sometimes he contrived, in defiance of the law, to live by coshering, that is to…Cō'sier, n. p. 298A tailor who botches his work. [Obs.] Shak.Cō-sig-nīf'i-ca-tīve, a. p. 298Having the same signification. [Obs.] Cock'eram.Cō'si-ly, adv. p. 298See COZILY.Cōs'in-ağe, n. p. 298(Law.) (a.) Collateral relationship or kindred by blood; consanguinity. Burrill. (b.) A writ to recover possession of an estate in lands, when a stranger has entered, after the death of the…Cō'-sine, n. p. 298(Geom.) The sine of the complement of an arc or angle.Cos-mēt'ic or Cos-mēt'ic-al, a. p. 298Improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion. First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. Pope.Cos-mēt'ic, n. p. 298Any external application that helps to beautify and improve the complexion.Cōs'mic or Cōs'mic-al, a. p. 298Pertaining to the universe, and having special reference to universal law or order, or to the one grand harmonious system of things. 2. Pertaining to the solar system as a whole, and not to the earth…Cōs'mic-al-ly, adv. p. 298With the sun at rising or setting: as, a star is said to rise or set cosmically when it rises or sets with the sun.Cos-mŏg'o-nal or Cŏs'mo-gŏn'ic or Cŏs'mo-gŏn'ic-al, a. p. 299Belonging to cosmogony. B. Powell.Cos-mŏg'o-nĭst, n. p. 299One who treats of the origin or formation of the universe; one who is versed in cosmogony.Cos-mōg′o-ny, n. p. 299The doctrine or science of the generation, origin, or creation of the world or universe. Did he not talk a long string of learning about Greek cosmogony, and the world? Goldsmith.Cos-mŏg'ra-pher, n. p. 299One who describes the world or universe, including the heavens and the earth; one who is versed in cosmography.Cōs′mo·grāph′ic, a. p. 299Cōs′mo-grāph′ic-al p. 299Relating to the general description of the universe; pertaining to cosmography.Cōs′mo-grāph′ie-al-ly, adv. p. 299In a manner relating to the science of describing the universe, or corresponding to cosmography.Cos-mŏg'ra-phy, n. p. 299A description of the world or universe; or the science which teaches the constitution of the whole system of worlds, or the figure, disposition, and relation of all its parts, and the manner of…Cŏs'mo-lābe, n. p. 299An instrument resembling the astrolabe, formerly used for measuring the angles between heavenly bodies;—called also pantacōsm. [Obs.] Davies.Cos-mŏl'a-try, n. p. 299The worship paid to the world or its parts by the heathen. Cudworth.Cōs′mo-lŏg′ie-al, a. p. 299Relating to a discourse or treatise of the world, or to the science of the universe; pertaining to cosmology.Cos-mŏl′o-gĭst, n. p. 299One who describes the universe; one who is versed in cosmology.Cos-mŏl′-o-gy, n. p. 299The science of the world or universe; or a treatise relating to the structure and parts of the system of creation, the elements of bodies, the modifications of material things, the laws of motion…Cos-mŏm'e-try, n. p. 299The art of measuring in degrees the world or sphere. Blount.