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eogenetic layer of the periosteum, and from or around which the matrix of the bone is developed; an osteoplast.

so, the embryonic vesicle from which the parts of the internal ear of vertebrates are developed.

A small, graceful, and swift African antelope, allied to the klipspringer.

itution, party, etc., spoken of; one disconnected in interest or feeling. [Recent] A. Trollope.

he palatopterygoid cartilage, or rod, from which the palatine and pterygoid bones are developed.

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 large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment.

The envelope of the coffee grains, inside the pulp. Parchment paper. See Papyrine.

trange to him that a father should feel no tenderness at parting with an only son. A. Trollope.

An extensive division of ruminants, including the antelopes, deer, and cattle.

A graceful and swift South African antelope (Pelea capreola). The hair is woolly, and ash-gray on the back and sides. The horns are black, long, slender, straight, nearly smooth, and very sharp. Called also rheeboc, and rehboc.

Slope; inclination. [Obs.] Sir H. Wotton.

The envelope or coat of certain fungi, such as the puffballs and earthstars.

A sphere of light; esp., the luminous envelope of the sun.

ke fungi. The plant body ranges from an undifferentiated mass of protoplasm to a well-developed and much- branched mycelium. Reproduction is mainly sexual, by the formation of conidia or sporangia; but the group shows every form of transition from this method through simple conjugation to perfect sexual reproduction by…

potted; piebald. "Pied coats." Burton. "Meadows trim with daisies pied." Milton. Pied antelope (Zoöl.), the bontebok. -- Pied-billed grebe (Zoöl.), the dabchick. -- Pied blackbird (Zoöl.), any Asiatic thrush of the genus Turdulus. -- Pied finch (Zoöl.) (a) The chaffinch. (b) The snow bunting. [Prov. Eng.] -- Pied fl…

A feather not fully developed; esp., a rudimentary feather just emerging through the skin.

Having part, or all, of the feathers imperfectly developed.

Pierced with small holes; worked in eyelets; scalloped on the edge. Shak.

To plunge or fall; esp., to fall forward; to decline or slope; as, to pitch from a precipice; the vessel pitches in a heavy sea; the field pitches toward the east. Pitch and pay, an old aphorism which inculcates ready-money payment, or payment on delivery of goods. Shak.