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The stipe when developed into an internode between calyx and corolla, as in the Pink family. Gray.

Flower bearing; supporting the flower.

A mineral of the hornblende group, of a yellowish gray or clove brown color. -- An`tho*phyl*lit"ic, a.

A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party. [R.]

The arrangement of flowers in a cluster; the science of the relative position of flowers; inflorescence.

The class of the Coelenterata which includes the corals and sea anemones. The three principal groups or orders are Acyonaria, Actinaria, and Madreporaria.

Pertaining to the Anthozoa. -- n.

Of or pertaining to the Anthozoa.

A solid hydrocarbon, C6H4.C2H2.C6H4, which accompanies naphthalene in the last stages of the distillation of coal tar. Its chief use is in the artificial production of alizarin. [Written also anthracin.]

ch distills over from coal tar at a temperature above 270º. It is the principal source of anthracene.

Of or relating to anthrax; as, anthracic blood.

Yielding anthracite; as, anthraciferous strata.

ly non luminous flame. The purer specimens consist almost wholly of carbon. Also called glance coal and blind coal.

Of, pertaining to, or like, anthracite; as, anthracitic formations.

Any one of several fungus diseases, caused by parasitic species of the series Melanconiales, attacking the bean, grape, melon, cotton, and other plants. In the case of the grape, brown concave spots are formed on the stem and fruit, and the disease is called bird's-eye rot.

Resembling anthrax in action; of the nature of anthrax; as, an anthracoid microbe.

Divination by inspecting a burning coal.

An instrument for measuring the amount of carbonic acid in a mixture.

Of or pertaining to an anthracometer.

coal-black marble, usually emitting a fetid smell when rubbed; -- called also stinkstone and swinestone.