Plesimorphism :: Plesimorphism (n.) The property possessed by some substances of crystallizing in closely similar forms while unlike in chemical composition.
Plesiosauria :: Plesiosauria (n. pl.) An extinct order of Mesozoic marine reptiles including the genera Plesiosaurus, and allied forms; -- called also Sauropterygia..
Plesiosaurus :: Plesiosaurus (n.) A genus of large extinct marine reptiles, having a very long neck, a small head, and paddles for swimming. It lived in the Mesozoic age..
Rafflesia :: Rafflesia (n.) A genus of stemless, leafless plants, living parasitically upon the roots and stems of grapevines in Malaysia. The flowers have a carrionlike odor, and are very large, in one species (Rafflesia Arnoldi) having a diameter of two or three feet..
Schindylesis :: Schindylesis (n.) A form of articulation in which one bone is received into a groove or slit in another.
Silesia :: Silesia (n.) A kind of linen cloth, originally made in Silesia, a province of Prussia..
Silesia :: Silesia (n.) A twilled cotton fabric, used for dress linings..
Silesian :: Silesian (a.) Of or pertaining to Silesia.
Silesian :: Silesian (n.) A native or inhabitant of Silesia.