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ia. They have tuberous roots containing a large amount of starch, and from one species (Maranta arundinacea) arrowroot is obtained. Many kinds are cultivated for ornament.

One of the Marsipobranchia.

It includes the lampreys and hagfishes. See Cyclostoma, and Lamprey. Called also Marsipobranchiata, and Marsipobranchii.

A medicine, or application, which promotes suppuration.

A brand originated by a dishonest cattleman, who, without owning any stock, gradually accumulates a herd by finding mavericks. [Western U. S.]

Inclosed, or nearly inclosed, with land; as, the Mediterranean Sea, between Europe and Africa.

A two-winged fly (Ceratitis capitata) with black and white markings, native of the Mediterranean countries, but now widely distributed. Its larva lives in ripening oranges, peaches, and other fruits, causing them to decay and fall.

Inland. Sir T. Browne.

Same as Membranous. Arbuthnot.

A thin layer or fold of tissue, usually supported by a fibrous network, serving to cover or line some part or organ, and often secreting or absorbing certain fluids.

See Membranous.

Having or producing membranes.

Having the form of a membrane or of parchment.

The science which treats of membranes.

Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, membrane; as, a membranous covering or lining.

mething which it is desired to remember; a note to help the memory. I . . . entered a memorandum in my pocketbook. Guardian. I wish you would, as opportunity offers, make memorandums of the regulations of the academies. Sir J. Reynolds.

A large aquatic American salamander of the genus Necturus, having permanent external gills.

Of or pertaining to a region of the carapace of a crab covering the middle branchial region.

Of or pertaining to the lobe of the carapace of crabs covering the posterior branchiæ.

Having a medium compass between the soprano and contralto; -- said of the voice of a female singer. -- n.