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Pertaining to a part of the columella of the ear, between the stapes and the mediostapedial. -- n.

Pertaining to that part of the columella of the ear which, in some animals, connects the stapes with the other parts of the columella. -- n.

Pertaining to, or designating, a supposed acid obtained from pectin.

A substance obtained from, and resembling, pectin, and occurring in overripe fruits.

An intermediate product formed in the gastric digestion of albuminous matter.

Having five petals, or flower leaves.

Pertaining to, or characterized by, official formality. See Red tape, under Red, a.

Of or pertaining to stapes.

An extensive and curious genus of African plants of the natural order Asclepiadaceæ (Milkweed family). They are succulent plants without leaves, frequently covered with dark tubercles giving them a very grotesque appearance. The odor of the blossoms is like that of carrion.

The innermost of the ossicles of the ear; the stirrup, or stirrup bone; -- so called from its form. See Illust. of Ear.

ting, that part of the columella of the ear which projects above the connection with the stapes, as in many animals. -- n.

A plant with a tall flowering stem; esp. the great mullein, or hag-taper, and the golden-rod.

One of the functionaries who light and trim the tapers.

f a head or visible organs on the vesicle. These cysts are the immature stages of certain tapeworms. Also applied to similar cysts of different origin.

Tapering to a point; pointed; as, acuminate leaves, teeth, etc.

A sharpening; termination in a sharp point; a tapering point. Bp. Pearson.

Having to stomach, or distinct digestive canal, as the tapeworm.

Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.

A fossil bird, of the Jurassic period, remarkable for having a long tapering tail of many vertebræ with feathers along each side, and jaws armed with teeth, with other reptilian characteristics.

Tapestry; a rich figured fabric; especially, a screen or hangings of heavy cloth with interwoven figures. Stateliest couches, with rich arras spread. Cowper. Behind the arras I'll convey myself. Shak.