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Of or pertaining to the Alcyonaria.

A genus of fleshy Alcyonaria, its polyps somewhat resembling flowers with eight fringed rays. The term was also formerly used for certain species of sponges.

Like or pertaining to the Alcyonaria. -- n.

Continually. [Obs.] Chaucer.

itude, situated in the eye of Taurus; the Bull's Eye. It is the bright star in the group called the Hyades. Now when Aldebaran was mounted high Above the shiny Cassiopeia's chair. Spenser.

A colorless, mobile, and very volatile liquid obtained from alcohol by certain of oxidation.

Of or pertaining to aldehyde; as, aldehydic acid. Miller.

A tree, usually growing in moist land, and belonging to the genus Alnus. The wood is used by turners, etc.; the bark by dyers and tanners. In the U. S. the species of alder are usually shrubs or small trees. Black alder. (a) A European shrub (Rhamnus frangula); Alder buckthorn. (b) An American species of holly (Ilex ve…

Any of numerous neuropterous insects of the genus Sialis or allied genera. They have aquatic larvæ, which are used for bait.

Most beloved. [Obs.] Shak.

Of all; -- used in composition; as, alderbest, best of all, alderwisest, wisest of all. [Obs.] Chaucer.

One of a board or body of municipal officers next in order to the mayor and having a legislative function. They may, in some cases, individually exercise some magisterial and administrative functions.

The office of an alderman.

Relating to, becoming to, or like, an alderman; characteristic of an alderman.

Aldermen collectively; the body of aldermen.

Like or suited to an alderman.

Pertaining to, or like, an alderman.

The district or ward of an alderman.

The condition, position, or office of an alderman. Fabyan.

Made of alder.