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A nonoxygenous ptomaine, formed in the putrefaction of albuminous matters, especially of horseflesh and mackerel.

A liquid base, C

Producing albumin.

Characterized by containing the rudiments of both flowers and leaves; -- applied to a bud.

Running in a contrary direction. Hammond.

lines or planes which make angles in some respect opposite in character to those made by parallel lines or planes.

Good against paralysis. -- n.

Antiparalytic.

See Mataco.

A kind of pack saddle used in the American military service and among the Spanish Americans. It is made of leather stuffed with hay, moss, or the like.

Enumeration of parts or particulars.

Separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside. Others apart sat on a hill retired. Milton. The Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself. Ps. iv. 3.

A room in a building; a division in a house, separated from others by partitions. Fielding.

A building comprising a number of suites designed for separate housekeeping tenements, but having conveniences, such as heat, light, elevator service, etc., furnished in common; -- often distinguished in the United States from a flat house.

The quality of standing apart.

Preparation. [Obs.] Chaucer.

A collection of organs all of which unite in a common function; as, the respiratory apparatus.

othing; vesture; garments; dress; garb; external habiliments or array. Fresh in his new apparel, proud and young. Denham. At public devotion his resigned carriage made religion appear in the natural apparel of simplicity. Tatler.

Appearance. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Apparentness; state of being apparent. Coleridge.