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To whimper; to whine, as a complaining child. It becometh not such a gallant to whine and pule. Barrow.

One who pules; one who whines or complains; a weak person.

A genus of parasitic insects including the fleas. See Flea.

Having two stipules.

Same as Capellet.

Thickness; density; compactness. [Obs.] The heaviness and corpulency of water requiring a great force to divide it. Ray.

Very fat; obese.

In a corpulent manner.

Same as Crapulence.

The sickness occasioned by intemperance; surfeit. Bailey.

Surcharged with liquor; sick from excessive indulgence in liquor; drunk; given to excesses. [R.]

A cuplet or little cup, as the acorn; the husk or bur of the filbert, chestnut, etc.

Not opulent; not affluent or rich.

Wealth; riches; affluence. Swift

See Opulence. Shak.

Having a large estate or property; wealthy; rich; affluent; as, an opulent city; an opulent citizen. -- Op"u*lent*ly, adv. I will piece Her opulent throne with kingdoms. Shak.

Same as Papula.

A secondary mouth fold developed at the base of each of the armlike lobes of the manubrium of many rhizostome medusæ. See Illustration in Appendix.

An appendage at the base of petioles or leaves, usually somewhat resembling a small leaf in texture and appearance.

Furnished with stipules, or leafy appendages.