Homoeomorphism

n.

A near similarity of crystalline forms between unlike chemical compounds. See Isomorphism.

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Ear

n.

The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; the power of discriminating between different tones; as, a nice ear for music; -- in the singular only.

Howell

n.

The upper stage of a porcelian furnace.

Groundsel

n.

Alt. of Groundsill

Licensee

n.

The person to whom a license is given.

Haemo-

prefix.

See Haema-.

Guardhouse

n.

A building which is occupied by the guard, and in which soldiers are confined for misconduct; hence, a lock-up.

Paleocrinoidea

n. pl.

A suborder of Crinoidea found chiefly in the Paleozoic rocks.

Vaccinating

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Vaccinate

Rockfish

n.

Any one of several California scorpaenoid food fishes of the genus Sebastichthys, as the red rockfish (S. ruber). They are among the most important of California market fishes. Called also rock cod, and garrupa.

Gill

n.

A two-wheeled frame for transporting timber.

Ulotrichous

a.

Having woolly or crispy hair; -- opposed to leiotrichous.

Retirer

n.

One who retires.