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02/07/2024

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ORION

A large and bright constellation on the equator, between thestars Aldebaran and Sirius. It contains a remarkable nebula visibleto the naked eye.The flaming glories of Orion's belt. E. Everett.

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PROBE

An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances ofa wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of forexploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc. Parr. Probe,or Probe-pointed, scissors (Surg.), scissors used to open wounds, theblade of which, to be thrust into the orifice, has a button at theend. Wiseman.

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TEREBRATULA

A genus of brachiopods which includes many living and somefossil species. The larger valve has a perforated beak, through whichprojects a short peduncle for attachment. Called also lamp shell.

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BROWNING

A smooth coat of brown mortar, usually the second coat, and thepreparation for the finishing coat of plaster.

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BAROMETER

An instrument for determining the weight or pressure of theatmosphere, and hence for judging of the probable changes of weather,or for ascertaining the height of any ascent.

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ROLLER

One of series of long, heavy waves which roll in upon a coast,sometimes in calm weather.

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PINAKOTHEK

Pinacotheca.

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ROSTELLIFORM

Having the form of a rostellum, or small beak.

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INFRA-RED

Lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end; -- said ofrays less refrangible than the extreme red rays.

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CANDICANT

Growing white. [Obs.]

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BILLMAN

One who uses, or is armed with, a bill or hooked ax. "A billmanof the guard." Savile.

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TITHONIC

Of, pertaining to, or denoting, those rays of light whichproduce chemical effects; actinic. [R.]