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The ringtailed lemur (Lemur catta) of Madagascar. Its long tail is annulated with black and white.

The quality or state of being variable; variableness.

he capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.

The quality or state of being variable; variability. James i. 17.

In a variable manner.

The quality or state of being variant; change of condition; variation.

Varying in from, character, or the like; variable; different; diverse.

To alter; to make different; to vary.

or qualities of a thing; modification; alternation; mutation; diversity; deviation; as, a variation of color in different lights; a variation in size; variation of language. The essences of things are conceived not capable of any such variation. Locke.

Chicken pox.

See Varix.

Resembling a varix.

A varicose enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord; also, a like enlargement of the veins of the scrotum.

Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers.

The formation of varices; varicosity.

The quality or state of being varicose.

Excision of a varicosity.

Varicose. [Obs.]

Changed; altered; various; diversified; as, a varied experience; varied interests; varied scenery. -- Va"ried*ly, adv. The varied fields of science, ever new. Cowper.

rsify in external appearance; to mark with different colors; to dapple; to streak; as, to variegate a floor with marble of different colors. The shells are filled with a white spar, which variegates and adds to the beauty of the stone. Woodward.