Genua

pl.

of Genu

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Hyperbolical

a.

Relating to, containing, or of the nature of, hyperbole; exaggerating or diminishing beyond the fact; exceeding the truth; as, an hyperbolical expression.

Palette

n.

One of the plates covering the points of junction at the bend of the shoulders and elbows.

Tahr

n.

Same as Thar.

Admaxillary

a.

Near to the maxilla or jawbone.

Frosty

a.

Chill in affection; without warmth of affection or courage.

Halberd

n.

An ancient long-handled weapon, of which the head had a point and several long, sharp edges, curved or straight, and sometimes additional points. The heads were sometimes of very elaborate form.

Wadset

n.

A kind of pledge or mortgage.

Zoanthacea

n. pl.

A suborder of Actinaria, including Zoanthus and allied genera, which are permanently attached by their bases.

Altern

a.

Acting by turns; alternate.

Government

n.

The body politic governed by one authority; a state; as, the governments of Europe.

Sea

n.

An inland body of water, esp. if large or if salt or brackish; as, the Caspian Sea; the Sea of Aral; sometimes, a small fresh-water lake; as, the Sea of Galilee.

Henotic

a.

Harmonizing; irenic.