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Phyllosoma :: Phyllosoma (n.) The larva of the spiny lobsters (Palinurus and allied genera). Its body is remarkably thin, flat, and transparent; the legs are very long. Called also glass-crab, and glass-shrimp..

Paxillus :: Paxillus (n.) One of a peculiar kind of spines covering the surface of certain starfishes. They are pillarlike, with a flattened summit which is covered with minute spinules or granules. See Illustration in Appendix..

Frame :: Frame (n.) A term applied, especially in England, to certain machines built upon or within framework; as, a stocking frame; lace frame; spinning frame, etc..

Screamer :: Screamer (n.) Any one of three species of South American birds constituting the family Anhimidae, and the suborder Palamedeae. They have two spines on each wing, and the head is either crested or horned. They are easily tamed, and then serve as guardians for other poultry. The crested screamers, or chajas, belong to the genus Chauna. The horned screamer, or kamichi, is Palamedea cornuta..

Soft-finned :: Soft-finned (a.) Having the fin rays cartilaginous or flexible; without spines; -- said of certain fishes.

Presscapula :: Presscapula (n.) The part of the scapula in front of, or above, the spine, or mesoscapula..

Spinstry :: Spinstress (n.) A woman who spins.

Superstition :: Superspinous (a.) Supraspinuos.

Spin :: Spin (v. t.) To cause to turn round rapidly; to whirl; to twirl; as, to spin a top..

Scoliosis :: Scoliosis (n.) A lateral curvature of the spine.

Actinophorous :: Actinophorous (a.) Having straight projecting spines.

Grip :: Grip (v. t.) A peculiar mode of clasping the hand, by which members of a secret association recognize or greet, one another; as, a masonic grip..

Scobs :: Scobs (n. sing. & pl.) Raspings of ivory, hartshorn, metals, or other hard substance..

Neuroglia :: Neuroglia (n.) The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord.

Carrot :: Carrot (n.) The esculent root of cultivated varieties of the plant, usually spindle-shaped, and of a reddish yellow color..

Spine :: Spine (n.) A rigid and sharp projection upon any part of an animal.

Hispid :: Hispid (a.) Rough with bristles or minute spines.

Acanthus :: Acanthus (n.) An ornament resembling the foliage or leaves of the acanthus (Acanthus spinosus); -- used in the capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders.

Hemp :: Hemp (n.) The fiber of the skin or rind of the plant, prepared for spinning. The name has also been extended to various fibers resembling the true hemp..

Birl :: Birl (v. t. & i.) To revolve or cause to revolve; to spin.

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