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The grampus. [Written also ork and orch.] Milton.

A machine for use in making topographical maps. It is operated by being pushed across country, and not only records distances, like the perambulator, but also elevations.

-- Oyster catcher (Zoöl.), any one of several species of wading birds of the genus Hæmatopus, which frequent seashores and feed upon shellfish. The European species (H. ostralegus), the common American species (H. palliatus), and the California, or black, oyster catcher (H. Bachmani) are the best known. -- Oyster cra…

A large South African antelope (Æpyceros melampus). The male has long lyrate and annulated horns. The general color is bay, with a black crescent on the croup. Called also roodebok.

A metallic disk, attached to a strap, and worn the palm of the hand, -- used to push the needle through the canvas, in sewing sails, etc.

Same as Palpus.

Having a palpus.

pl. of Palpus. (Zoöl.) See Palpus.

Having the form of a palpus.

Bearing a palpus. Kirby.

Without a palpus.

Resembling the pappus of composite plants.

Furnished with a pappus; downy.

h a trocar, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of effused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping.

A thrust or push; an attempt to stab or strike an adversary. Shak.

An epidemic disease of the silkworm, characterized by the presence of minute vibratory corpuscles in the blood.

The South American hairy armadillo (Dasypus villosus).

A low carriage for a child, propelled by pushing.

called also Persians. See Atlantes. -- Persian drill (Mech.), a drill which is turned by pushing a nut back and forth along a spirally grooved drill holder. -- Persian fire (Med.), malignant pustule. -- Persian powder. See Insect powder, under Insect. -- Persian red. See Indian red (a), under Indian. -- Persian wh…

See Pusane.