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Talon :: Talon (n.) A kind of molding, concave at the bottom and convex at the top; -- usually called an ogee..

Corymb :: Corymb (n.) A flat-topped or convex cluster of flowers, each on its own footstalk, and arising from different points of a common axis, the outermost blossoms expanding first, as in the hawthorn..

Quirk :: Quirk (n.) A small channel, deeply recessed in proportion to its width, used to insulate and give relief to a convex rounded molding..

Rose-cut :: Rose-cut (a.) Cut flat on the reverse, and with a convex face formed of triangular facets in rows; -- said of diamonds and other precious stones. See Rose diamond, under Rose. Cf. Brilliant, n..

Ogee :: Ogee (n.) A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under Cyma..

Roach-backed :: Roach-backed (a.) Having a back like that of roach; -- said of a horse whose back a convex instead of a concave curve.

Sunglow :: Sunglass (n.) A convex lens of glass for producing heat by converging the sun's rays into a focus.

Belly :: Belly (n.) The hollow part of a curved or bent timber, the convex part of which is the back..

Sea Lemon :: Sea lemon () Any one of several species of nudibranchiate mollusks of the genus Doris and allied genera, having a smooth, thick, convex yellow body..

Crescent :: Crescent (n.) The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the old or decreasing moon in a like state..

Omphaloptic :: Omphaloptic (n.) An optical glass that is convex on both sides.

Convexness :: Convexness (n.) The state of being convex; convexity.

Biconvex :: Biconvex (a.) Convex on both sides; as, a biconvex lens..

Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A drinking glass, without a foot or stem; -- so called because originally it had a pointed or convex base, and could not be set down with any liquor in it, thus compelling the drinker to finish his measure..

Lenticular :: Lenticular (a.) Resembling a lentil in size or form; having the form of a double-convex lens.

Convexo-convex :: Convexo-convex (a.) Convex on both sides; double convex. See under Convex, a..

Convexly :: Convexly (adv.) In a convex form; as, a body convexly shaped..

Aphakia :: Aphakia (n.) An anomalous state of refraction caused by the absence of the crystalline lens, as after operations for cataract. The remedy is the use of powerful convex lenses..

Mushroom :: Mushroom (n.) An edible fungus (Agaricus campestris), having a white stalk which bears a convex or oven flattish expanded portion called the pileus. This is whitish and silky or somewhat scaly above, and bears on the under side radiating gills which are at first flesh-colored, but gradually become brown. The plant grows in rich pastures and is proverbial for rapidity of growth and shortness of duration. It has a pleasant smell, and is largely used as food. It is also cultivated from spawn..

Meniscus :: Meniscus (n.) A lens convex on one side and concave on the other.

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