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Eschara :: Eschara (n.) A genus of Bryozoa which produce delicate corals, often incrusting like lichens, but sometimes branched..

Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.

Graptolite :: Graptolite (n.) One of numerous species of slender and delicate fossils, of the genus Graptolites and allied genera, found in the Silurian rocks. They belong to an extinct group (Graptolithina) supposed to be hydroids..

Spermatozoid :: Spermatozoid (n.) The male germ cell in animals and plants, the essential element in fertilization; a microscopic animalcule-like particle, usually provided with one or more cilia by which it is capable of active motion. In animals, the familiar type is that of a small, more or less ovoid head, with a delicate threadlike cilium, or tail. Called also spermatozoon. In plants the more usual term is antherozoid..

Tellina :: Tellina (n.) A genus of marine bivalve mollusks having thin, delicate, and often handsomely colored shells..

Tegmen :: Tegmen (n.) The inner layer of the coating of a seed, usually thin and delicate; the endopleura..

Dainty :: Dainty (n.) That which is delicious or delicate; a delicacy.

Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Tender; not able to endure hardship; feeble; frail; effeminate; -- said of constitution, health, etc.; as, a delicate child; delicate health..

Effeminately :: Effeminately (adv.) In an effeminate or womanish manner; weakly; softly; delicately.

Greasy :: Greasy (superl.) Gross; indelicate; indecent.

Euphemize :: Euphemize (v. t. & i.) To express by a euphemism, or in delicate language; to make use of euphemistic expressions..

Shade :: Shade (n.) Degree or variation of color, as darker or lighter, stronger or paler; as, a delicate shade of pink..

Sertularia :: Sertularia (n.) A genus of delicate branching hydroids having small sessile hydrothecae along the sides of the branches.

Soft :: Soft (superl.) Not rough, rugged, or harsh to the touch; smooth; delicate; fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin..

Airy :: Airy (a.) Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful; as, airy music..

Sideroscope :: Sideroscope (n.) An instrument for detecting small quantities of iron in any substance by means of a very delicate combination of magnetic needles.

Ladylike :: Ladylike (a.) Delicate; tender; feeble; effeminate.

Protoplasta :: Protoplasta (n. pl.) A division of fresh-water rhizopods including those that have a soft body and delicate branched pseudopodia. The genus Gromia is one of the best-known.

Jussi :: "Jussi (n.) A delicate fiber, produced in the Philippine Islands from an unidentified plant, of which dresses, etc., are made..

Celestite :: Celestite (n.) Native strontium sulphate, a mineral so named from its occasional delicate blue color. It occurs crystallized, also in compact massive and fibrous forms..

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