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bræ, ribs, and sternum united with the dermal plates so as to form a firm shell. The jaws are covered by a horny beak. See Reptilia; also, Illust. in Appendix.

ations of the number, kind, or mode of arrangement, of the constituent atoms. These atoms are not assumed to be indivisible, but merely the finest grade of subdivision hitherto attained. Chemistry deals with the changes in the composition and constitution of molecules. See Atom, Molecule.

of the Devonian system in America, so named from the Chemung River, along which the rocks are well developed. It includes the Portage and Chemung groups or epochs. See the Diagram under Geology.

ndians, formerly inhabiting the region about the head waters of the Tennessee River. They are now mostly settled in the Indian Territory, and have become one of the most civilized of the Indian Tribes.

stone; (a) The common garden cherry (Prunus Cerasus), of which several hundred varieties are cultivated for the fruit, some of which are, the begarreau, blackheart, black Tartarian, oxheart, morelle or morello, May-duke (corrupted from Médoc in France). (b) The wild cherry; as, prunus serotina (wild black cherry), val…

nguished from the seraphim (see Seraph), and in later art the children's heads with wings are generally called cherubs.

cus cerefolium) with pinnately divided aromatic leaves, of which several curled varieties are used in soups and salads.

A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.

iting the region of Wyoming, but now mostly on reservations in the Indian Territory. They are noted for their horsemanship.

A leguminous plant (Lathyrus sativus), with broad flattened seeds which are sometimes used for food.

al caryophyllaseous weeds, especially Stellaria media, the seeds and flower buds of which are a favorite food of small birds.

ritation. When the female is allowed to remain and breed, troublesome sores result, which are sometimes dangerous. See Jigger. [Written also chegre, chegoe, chique, chigger, jigger.]

The state of being a child; the time in which persons are children; the condition or time from infancy to puberty. I have walked before you from my childhood. 1. Sam. xii. 2.

Affected by cold. "My veins are chill." Shak.

iapods. They have numerous segments, each bearing two pairs of small, slender legs, which are attached ventrallly, near together.

gment; well developed jaws; and a pair of thoracic legs converted into poison fangs. They are insectivorous, very active, and some species grow to the length of a foot.

A cartilaginous fish of several species, belonging to the order Holocephali. The teeth are few and large. The head is furnished with appendages, and the tail terminates in a point.

The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. Hook.

the cheaper specimens, separately and glued on. In the more elaborate pieces three types are recognized: French Chippendale, having much detail, like Louis Quatorze and Louis Quinze; Chinese Chippendale, marked by latticework and pagodalike pediments; and Gothic Chippendale, attempting to adapt medieval details. The f…

A perennial plant (Allium Schoenoprasum), allied to the onion. The young leaves are used in omelets, etc. [Written also cive.]