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A granitoid rock containing feldspar, biotite, elæolite, and sodalite.

Capable of being reproduced; ablle to spring again into being.

Having, or surrounded by, three fasciæ, or bands.

Supplemental; additional; adventitious; ascititious. "Adscititious evidence." Bowring. -- Ad`sci*ti"tious*ly, adv.

Any one of the thicker and denser of the deep fasciæ which cover, invest, and the terminations and attachments of, many muscles. They often differ from tendons only in being flat and thin. See Fascia.

The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes.

In ascomycetous fungi, the spherical, discoid, or cup-shaped body within which the asci are collected, and which constitutes the mature fructification. The different forms are known in mycology under distinct names. Called also spore fruit.

lass of higher fungi distinguished by septate hyphæ, and by having their spores formed in asci, or spore sacs. It comprises many orders, among which are the yeasts, molds, mildews, truffles, morels, etc. -- As`co*my*ce"tous (#), a.

One of the spores contained in the asci of lichens and fungi. [See Illust. of Ascus.]

A cavity in ascidians into which the intestine and generative ducts open, and which also receives the water from the gills. See Ascidioidea.

See Bascinet. [Obs.]

Same as Bascinet.

Same as Bascinet.

See Bascinet. Lord Lytton.

To charm; to fascinate; to please to such a degree as to take away the power of resistance; to enchant. The charms of poetry our souls bewitch. Dryden.

The power of bewitching or fascinating; bewitchment; charm; fascination. There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. South.

Having power to bewitch or fascinate; enchanting; captivating; charming. -- Be*witch"ing*ly, adv. -- Be*witch"ing*ness, n.

ous vesicles in the divisions of the leaves. These serve as traps for minute animals. See Ascidium.

A cover or protection for an advanced trench or approach, formed of fascines and earth supported by a framework.

To be lustful; to be lascivious. [Obs.]