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hus rostratus), living among kelp. The name is also applied to species of the genus Platyglossus.

iving type of a family allied to the rollers. It has a pair of loral plumes. The male is glossy green above, with metallic reflections; the female is spotted with brown and black.

t is reputed to be poisonous, esp. the bark and seeds. It has handsome racemes of yellow blossoms.

A climbing plant with fragrant blossoms (Clematis vitalba).

a; but the operculated land snails of warm countries are Dioecia, and belong to the Tænioglossa. See Geophila, and Helix. -- Land spout, a descent of cloud and water in a conical form during the occurrence of a tornado and heavy rainfall on land. -- Land steward, a person who acts for another in the management of lan…

aflike expansions on the legs; -- said of certain insects; as, the leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus).

A large flat stone, esp. one laid over a tomb. Oxf. Gloss.

ing-course or horizontal suit of moldings, such as the base moldings of a building. Oxf. Gloss.

the daffodil; -- so named from its blossoming in spring.

Like the blossom of a lily in general form.

Any one of many species of marine shellfish of the order Docoglossa, mostly found adhering to rocks, between tides.

Of or pertaining to the tongue; uttered by the aid of the tongue; glossal; as, the lingual nerves; a lingual letter. Lingual ribbon. (Zoöl.) See Odontophore.

The science of languages, or of the origin, signification, and application of words; glossology.

s.] A liripoop, vel lerripoop, a silly, empty creature; an old dotard. Milles. MS. Devon Gloss.

To listen or hearken to. Then weigh what loss your honor may sustain, If with too credent ear you list his songs. Shak.

The glossy ibis (Ibis falcinellus); -- said to have given its name to the city of Liverpool.

rboreal in their habits and feed largely upon the honey of flowers. They belong to Trichoglossus, Loriculus, and several allied genera.

Any one of many species of small parrots of the family Trichoglossidæ, generally having the tongue papillose at the tip, and the mandibles straighter and less toothed than in common parrots. They are found in the East Indies, Australia, New Guinea, and the adjacent islands. They feed mostly on soft fruits and on the ho…

flames, and lost me this glory. Baxter. To lose ground, to fall behind; to suffer gradual loss or disadvantage. -- To lose heart, to lose courage; to become timid. "The mutineers lost heart." Macaulay. -- To lose one's head, to be thrown off one's balance; to lose the use of one's good sense or judgment. In the excit…

Causing or incurring loss; as, a losing game or business. Who strive sit out losing hands are lost. Herbert.