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A glucoside extracted from squill (Scilla) as a light porous substance.

A bitter principle extracted from the bulbs of the squill (Scilla), and probably consisting of a complex mixture of several substances.

A spark; the least particle; an iota; a tittle. R. North.

Emitting sparks, or fine igneous particles; sparkling. M. Green.

To emit sparks, or fine igneous particles. As the electrical globe only scintillates when rubbed against its cushion. Sir W. Scott.

The act of scintillating.

Scintillant. [R.]

In a scintillant manner. [R.]

See Skimmer.

A gorgonian coral with long flexible branches.

One's own will, esp. when opposed to that of others; obstinacy.

Governed by one's own will; not yielding to the wishes of others; obstinate.

Obstinacy. Sir W. Scott.

Partially verticillate.

According to the French method of numeration (which is followed also in the United States), the number expressed by a unit with twenty-four ciphers annexed. According to the English method, the number expressed by a unit with forty-two ciphers annexed. See Numeration.

Of or pertaining to the nasal septum and the maxilla; situated in the region of these parts. -- n.

expressed by a unit with twenty-one ciphers annexed. According to the English method, a million raised to the sixth power, or the number expressed by a unit with thirty-six ciphers annexed. See Numeration.

The black skimmer. See Skimmer.

Either one of two species of birds composing the genus Chionis, and family Chionidæ, native of the islands of the Antarctic.seas.

To shell. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]