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The feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium); -- so called because it resembles the above.

An immature comatula when it is still attached by a stem, and thus resembles a Pentacrinus.

of the genus Perameles, which includes numerous species found in Australia. They somewhat resemble rabbits in size and form. See Illust. under Bandicoot.

s. Japanese persimmon, Diospyros Kaki and its red or yellow edible fruit, which outwardly resembles a tomato, but contains a few large seeds.

Anything which resembles a pest; one who, or that which, is troublesome, noxious, mischievous, or destructive; a nuisance. "A pest and public enemy." South.

An ammoniated compound of phenyl and acetamide, used as an analgesic and antipyretic. It resembles phenacetin in its therapeutic action.

A flattened stem or branch which more or less resembles a leaf, and performs the function of a leaf as regards respiration and assimilation.

Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state. "You are a well-deserving pillar." Shak. By day a cloud, by night a pillar of fire. Milton.

That which resembles a pin in its form or use; as:

extracted from the gum of a species of pine (Pinus Lambertina). It is isomeric with, and resembles, quercite.

ing birds belonging to Anthus and allied genera, of the family Motacillidæ. They strongly resemble the true larks in habits, colors, and the great length of the hind claw. They are, therefore, often called titlarks, and pipit larks.

Having a pattern or colors which resemble a Scotch plaid; checkered or marked with bars or stripes at right angles to one another; as, plaid muslin.

cocoa, etc. A mixture of this with butter, water, and salt is called Plasmon butter, and resembles clotted cream in appearance.

s (Chem.), the group of metallic elements which in their chemical and physical properties resemble platinum. These consist of the light platinum group, viz., rhodium, ruthenium, and palladium, whose specific gravities are about 12; and the heavy platinum group, viz., osmium, iridium, and platinum, whose specific gravit…

A lake whitefish (Coregonus pollan), native of Ireland. In appearance it resembles a herring.

A figure supposed to resemble an apple; a roundel, -- always of a green color.

of the cocoa palm; -- so called because, when cut horizontally, the markings of the wood resemble the quills of a porcupine.

To cause to resemble porphyry; to make spotted in composition, like porphyry.

symmetry characteristic of certain crystals which from twinning, or other causes, come to resemble forms of a system other than that to which they belong, as the apparently hexagonal prisms of aragonite.

olecular granules, powdered inorganic substances, etc., which in form, size, and grouping resemble bacteria.