Acapsular :: Acapsular (a.) Having no capsule.

Bicapsular :: Bicapsular (a.) Having two capsules; as, a bicapsular pericarp..

Capsaicin :: Capsaicin (n.) A colorless crystalline substance extracted from the Capsicum annuum, and giving off vapors of intense acridity..

Capsheaf :: Capsheaf (n.) The top sheaf of a stack of grain: (fig.) the crowning or finishing part of a thing.

Capsicin :: Capsicin (n.) A red liquid or soft resin extracted from various species of capsicum.

Capsicine :: Capsicine (n.) A volatile alkaloid extracted from Capsicum annuum or from capsicin.

Capsicum :: Capsicum (n.) A genus of plants of many species, producing capsules or dry berries of various forms, which have an exceedingly pungent, biting taste, and when ground form the red or Cayenne pepper of commerce..

Capsize :: Capsize (v. t. & i.) To upset or overturn, as a vessel or other body..

Capsize :: Capsize (n.) An upset or overturn.

Capsized :: Capsized (imp. & p. p.) of Capsiz.

Capsizing :: Capsizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Capsiz.

Capsquare :: Capsquare (n.) A metal covering plate which passes over the trunnions of a cannon, and holds it in place..

Capstan :: Capstan (n.) A vertical cleated drum or cylinder, revolving on an upright spindle, and surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for bars or levers. It is much used, especially on shipboard, for moving or raising heavy weights or exerting great power by traction upon a rope or cable, passing around the drum. It is operated either by steam power or by a number of men walking around the capstan, each pushing on the end of a lever fixed in its socket..

Capstone :: Capstone (n.) A fossil echinus of the genus Cannulus; -- so called from its supposed resemblance to a cap.

Capsular :: Capsular (a.) Alt. of Capsular.

Capsulary :: Capsulary (a.) Of or pertaining to a capsule; having the nature of a capsule; hollow and fibrous.

Capsulate :: Capsulate (a.) Alt. of Capsulate.

Capsulated :: Capsulated (a.) Inclosed in a capsule, or as in a chest or box..

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) a dry fruit or pod which is made up of several parts or carpels, and opens to discharge the seeds, as, the capsule of the poppy, the flax, the lily, etc..

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A small saucer of clay for roasting or melting samples of ores, etc.; a scorifier..

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) a small, shallow, evaporating dish, usually of porcelain..

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A small cylindrical or spherical gelatinous envelope in which nauseous or acrid doses are inclosed to be swallowed.

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A membranous sac containing fluid, or investing an organ or joint; as, the capsule of the lens of the eye. Also, a capsulelike organ..

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A metallic seal or cover for closing a bottle.

Capsule :: Capsule (n.) A small cup or shell, as of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc..

Encapsulation :: Encapsulation (n.) The act of inclosing in a capsule; the growth of a membrane around (any part) so as to inclose it in a capsule.

Extracapsular :: Extracapsular (a.) Situated outside of a capsule, esp. outside the capsular ligament of a joint..

Hexacapsular :: Hexacapsular (a.) Having six capsules or seed vessels.

Incapsulate :: Incapsulate (v. t.) To inclose completely, as in a membrane..

Incapsulation :: Incapsulation (n.) The process of becoming, or the state or condition of being, incapsulated; as, incapsulation of the ovum in the uterus..

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