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A line or curved surface passing beneath the earth's surface through points having the same mean temperature.

Pertaining to, having the nature of, or marking, isogeotherms; as, an isogeothermal line or surface; as isogeothermal chart. -- n.

Having the nature of an isothere; indicating the distribution of temperature by means of an isothere; as, an isotheral chart or line.

A line connecting points on the earth's surface having the same mean summer temperature.

the temperature for a given time of observation, or the mean temperature for a year or other period. Also, a similar line based on the distribution of temperature in the ocean.

Relating to equality of temperature.

A line drawn through points of equal temperature in a vertical section of the ocean.

Of or pertaining to an isothermobath; possessing or indicating equal temperatures in a vertical section, as of the ocean.

A line connecting or marking points on the earth's surface, which have the same mean summer rainfall.

A kerchief. [Obs.] He became . . . white as a kercher. Sir T. North.

Covered, or bound round, with a kercher. [Obs.] G. Fletcher.

See Kinesiatrics.

t of them feed upon fishes which they capture by diving and seizing then with the beak; others feed only upon reptiles, insects, etc. About one hundred and fifty species are known. They are found in nearly all parts of the world, but are particularly abundant in the East Indies.

uirements of Jewish law. Opposed to tref. Hence, designating a shop, store, house, etc., where such food is sold or used.

One who languishes.

A piece of rope for binding or making fast one thing to another; - - called also lashing.

To spread over with lather; as, to lather the face.

Formerly, the head officer of a lathe. See 1st Lathe.

One who laughs.

One who lavishes.