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In two figures having relative motion, one of the two curves which are the loci of the instantaneous center.

One of the Cephalopoda.

The highest class of Mollusca.

Belonging to, or resembling, the cephalopods.

A genus of ganoid fishes, of the order Dipnoi, first known as Mesozoic fossil fishes; but recently two living species have been discovered in Australian rivers. They have lungs so well developed that they can leave the water and breathe in air. In Australia they are called salmon and baramunda. See Dipnoi, and Archipte…

One of the jointed antenniform appendage of the posterior somites of cartain insects. Packard.

Of or pertaining to the Cestoidea. -- n.

A marine fish of the family Chætodontidæ. The chætodonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors.

Pertaining to the Chætopoda. -- n.

A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by the presence of lateral setæ, or spines, on most or all of the segments. They are divided into two principal groups: Oligochæta, including the earthworms and allied forms, and Polychæta, including most of the marine species.

A subdivision of the Quaternary age immediately following the Glacial period; -- so named from beds near Lake Champlain.

Little sticks; twigs for burning; fuel. Johnson.

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A subdivision in the upper part of the Devonian system in America, so named from the Chemung River, along which the rocks are well developed. It includes the Portage and Chemung groups or epochs. See the Diagram under Geology.

n; the condition or time from infancy to puberty. I have walked before you from my childhood. 1. Sam. xii. 2.

A myriapod of the order Chilopoda.

One of the orders of myriapods, including the centipeds. They have a single pair of elongated legs attached laterally to each segment; well developed jaws; and a pair of thoracic legs converted into poison fangs. They are insectivorous, very active, and some species grow to the length of a foot.

One who treats diseases of the hands and feet; especially, one who removes corns and bunions.

The art of treating diseases of the hands and feet.

Compounded of chlorine and iodine; containing chlorine and iodine.