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Coming into being; nascent. [Obs.] Bp. Warburton.

Same as Anadiplosis. Gibbs.

owth in which an organ grows more rapidly on its upper than on its under surface. See Hyponastic.

An easy death; a mode of dying to be desired. "An euthanasia of all thought." Hazlitt. The kindest wish of my friends is euthanasia. Arbuthnot.

Same as Euthanasia.

To strike together, as in anger or pain; as, to gnash the teeth.

With gnashing.

An Athenian officer who superintended the gymnasia, and provided the oil and other necessaries at his own expense.

A place or building where athletic exercises are performed; a school for gymnastics.

One who teaches or practices gymnastic exercises; the manager of a gymnasium; an athlete.

A gymnast. [Obs.]

lin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.

In a gymnastic manner.

Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises; also, disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character.

Exhibiting a downward convexity caused by unequal growth. Cf. Epinastic.

Downward convexity, or convexity of the inferior surface.

ing that; considering that; since; -- followed by as. See In as much as, under In, prep. Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. Matt. xxv. 45.

Between the nasal cavities; as, the internasal cartilage.

A labionasal sound or letter.

A black pigment which dries rapidly when mixed with oil, and is of intense body. Fairholt.