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Almacantar :: Almacantar (n.) Same as Almucantar.

Almacantar :: Almacantar (n.) A recently invented instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross a given almacantar circle. See Almucantar.

Almucantar :: Almucantar (n.) A small circle of the sphere parallel to the horizon; a circle or parallel of altitude. Two stars which have the same almucantar have the same altitude. See Almacantar.

Cantab :: Cantab (n.) A Cantabrigian.

Cantabile :: Cantabile (a.) In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando..

Cantabile :: Cantabile (n.) A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena..

Cantabrian :: Cantabrian (a.) Of or pertaining to Cantabria on the Bay of Biscay in Spain.

Cantabrigian :: Cantabrigian (n.) A native or resident of Cambridge; esp. a student or graduate of the university of Cambridge, England..

Cantalever :: Cantalever (n.) A bracket to support a balcony, a cornice, or the like..

Cantalever :: Cantalever (n.) A projecting beam, truss, or bridge unsupported at the outer end; one which overhangs..

Cantaloupe :: Cantaloupe (n.) A muskmelon of several varieties, having when mature, a yellowish skin, and flesh of a reddish orange color..

Cantankerous :: Cantankerous (a.) Perverse; contentious; ugly; malicious.

Cantar :: Cantar (n.) Alt. of Cantarr.

Cantarro :: Cantarro (n.) A weight used in southern Europe and East for heavy articles. It varies in different localities; thus, at Rome it is nearly 75 pounds, in Sardinia nearly 94 pounds, in Cairo it is 95 pounds, in Syria about 503 pounds..

Cantarro :: Cantarro (n.) A liquid measure in Spain, ranging from two and a half to four gallons..

Cantata :: Cantata (n.) A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody..

Cantation :: Cantation (n.) A singing.

Cantatory :: Cantatory (a.) Containing cant or affectation; whining; singing.

Cantatrice :: Cantatrice (n.) A female professional singer.

Decantate :: Decantate (v. t.) To decant.

Decantation :: Decantation (n.) The act of pouring off a clear liquor gently from its lees or sediment, or from one vessel into another..

Excantation :: Excantation (n.) Disenchantment by a countercharm.

Incantation :: Incantation (n.) The act or process of using formulas sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or affecting other magical results; enchantment..

Incantation :: Incantation (n.) A formula of words used as above.

Incantatory :: Incantatory (a.) Dealing by enchantment; magical.

Marcantant :: Marcantant (n.) A merchant.

Recantation :: Recantation (n.) The act of recanting; a declaration that contradicts a former one; that which is thus asserted in contradiction; retraction.