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See Wax insect, under Wax.

The covering, or coat, of a mammal, whether of wool, fur, or hair.

Of or pertaining to the sea; marine; pelagic; as, pelagian shells.

The doctrines of Pelagius.

Of or pertaining to the ocean; -- applied especially to animals that live at the surface of the ocean, away from the coast.

signating, an organic acid (called also nonoic acid) found in the leaves of the geranium (Pelargonium) and allied plants.

A large genus of plants of the order Geraniaceæ, differing from Geranium in having a spurred calyx and an irregular corolla.

Of or pertaining to the Pelasgians, an ancient people of Greece, of roving habits.

Of or pertaining to an archipelago.

The Grecian Archipelago, or Ægean Sea, separating Greece from Asia Minor. It is studded with a vast number of small islands.

See Capelin.

See Larvalla.

St. Anthony's fire; a febrile disease accompanied with a diffused inflammation of the skin, which, starting usually from a single point, spreads gradually over its surface. It is usually regarded as contagious, and often occurs epidemically.

Resembling erysipelas.

Resembling erysipelas, or partaking of its nature.

One who lays conducting pipes in the ground, as for water, gas, etc.

The laying of conducting pipes underground, as for water, gas, etc.

follower of John Cassianus, a French monk (died about 448), who modified the doctrines of Pelagius, by denying human merit, and maintaining the necessity of the Spirit's influence, while, on the other hand, he rejected the Augustinian doctrines of election, the inability of man to do good, and the certain perseverance…

The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-Pelagians.

Of or pertaining to the sea, or arm of the Mediterranean sea, east of Greece. See Archipelago.