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CastorCastor Cas"tor, n. [L. castor the beaver, Gr. ?; of uncertain
origin.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See
Beaver.
2. Castoreum. See Castoreum.
3. A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver.
I have always been known for the jaunty manner in
which I wear my castor. --Sir W.
Scott.
4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats. CastorCastor Cast"or, n.
See Caster, a small wheel. Castor
Castor Cas"tor, n. [L.] (Astron.)
the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation
Gemini, the other being Pollux.
CastorCastor Cas"tor, Castorite Cas"tor*ite, n. [The minerals
castor and pollux were so named because found together on the
island of Elba. See Castor and Pollux.] (Min.)
A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba. CastoreumCastoreum Cas*to"re*um, n. [L. See Castor.]
A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong,
penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and
external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine
as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers. CastorinCastorin Cas"to*rin (k[a^]s"t[-o]*r[i^]n), n. [From 1st
Castor.] (Chem.)
A white crystalline substance obtained from castoreum. CastoriteCastor Cas"tor, Castorite Cas"tor*ite, n. [The minerals
castor and pollux were so named because found together on the
island of Elba. See Castor and Pollux.] (Min.)
A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba. castor-oil plantPalma Christi Pal"ma Chris"ti [L., palm of Christ.] (Bot.)
A plant (Ricinus communis) with ornamental peltate and
palmately cleft foliage, growing as a woody perennial in the
tropics, and cultivated as an herbaceous annual in temperate
regions; -- called also castor-oil plant. [Sometimes
corrupted into palmcrist.] Gastornis
Gastornis Gas*tor"nis, n. [NL., from Gaston M. Plante, the
discover + Gr. ? bird.] (Paleon.)
A genus of large eocene birds from the Paris basin.
PastorPastor Pas"tor, n. [L., fr. pascere, pastum, to pasture, to
feed. Cf. Pabulum, Pasture, Food.]
1. A shepherd; one who has the care of flocks and herds.
2. A guardian; a keeper; specifically (Eccl.), a minister
having the charge of a church and parish.
3. (Zo["o]l.) A species of starling (Pastor roseus), native
of the plains of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Its head
is crested and glossy greenish black, and its back is
rosy. It feeds largely upon locusts. Pastor roseusPastor Pas"tor, n. [L., fr. pascere, pastum, to pasture, to
feed. Cf. Pabulum, Pasture, Food.]
1. A shepherd; one who has the care of flocks and herds.
2. A guardian; a keeper; specifically (Eccl.), a minister
having the charge of a church and parish.
3. (Zo["o]l.) A species of starling (Pastor roseus), native
of the plains of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Its head
is crested and glossy greenish black, and its back is
rosy. It feeds largely upon locusts. Pastorage
Pastorage Pas"tor*age, n.
The office, jurisdiction, or duty, of a pastor; pastorate.
Pastoral
Pastoral Pas"tor*al, n.
1. A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a
poem in which the speakers assume the character of
shepherds; an idyl; a bucolic.
A pastoral is a poem in which any action or passion
is represented by its effects on a country life.
--Rambler.
2. (Mus.) A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for
instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a
lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from
rural life. --Moore (Encyc. of Music).
3. (Eccl.) A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically,
a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese; also (Prot.
Epis. Ch.), a letter of the House of Bishops, to be read
in each parish.
pastoral poemMadrigal Mad"ri*gal, n. [It. madrigale, OIt. madriale,
mandriale (cf. LL. matriale); of uncertain origin, possibly
fr. It mandra flock, L. mandra stall, herd of cattle, Gr. ?
fold, stable; hence, madrigal, originally, a pastoral song.]
1. A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem,
containing some tender and delicate, though simple,
thought.
Whose artful strains have oft delayed The huddling
brook to hear his madrigal. --Milton.
2. (Mus.) An unaccompanied polyphonic song, in four, five, or
more parts, set to secular words, but full of counterpoint
and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes.
Unlike the freer glee, it is best sung with several voices
on a part. See Glee. Pastorale
Pastorale Pas`to*ra"le, n. [It.]
1. (Mus.) A composition in a soft, rural style, generally in
6-8 or 12-8 time.
2. A kind of dance; a kind of figure used in a dance.
Pastorally
Pastorally Pas"tor*al*ly, adv.
1. In a pastoral or rural manner.
2. In the manner of a pastor.
PastoratePastorate Pas"tor*ate, n. [Cf. F. pastorat. See Pastor.]
The office, state, or jurisdiction of a pastor. PastoriumPastorium Pas*to"ri*um, n. [See Pastor; cf. Auditorium.]
A parsonage; -- so called in some Baptist churches. [Southern
U. S.] Pastorless
Pastorless Pas"tor*less, a.
Having no pastor.
Pastorling
Pastorling Pas"tor*ling, n.
An insignificant pastor. [R.]
Pastorly
Pastorly Pas"tor*ly, a.
Appropriate to a pastor. --Milton.
Pastorship
Pastorship Pas"tor*ship, n.
Pastorate. --Bp. Bull.
Sternopastor contraStarling Star"ling, n. [OE. sterlyng, a dim. of OE. stare, AS.
st[ae]r; akin to AS. stearn, G. star, staar, OHG. stara,
Icel. starri, stari, Sw. stare, Dan. st[ae]r, L. sturnus. Cf.
Stare a starling.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and
allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss,
and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird,
and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also
stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is
Sternopastor contra.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A California fish; the rock trout.
3. A structure of piles driven round the piers of a bridge
for protection and support; -- called also sterling.
Rose-colored starling. (Zo["o]l.) See Pastor. Tragi-comi-pastoral
Tragi-comi-pastoral Trag`i-com`i-pas"tor*al, a.
Partaking of the nature of, or combining, tragedy, comedy,
and pastoral poetry. [R.] --Gay.
Unpastor
Unpastor Un*pas"tor, v. t. [1st pref. un- + pastor.]
To cause to be no longer pastor; to deprive of pastorship.
[R.] --Fuller.
WastorWastor Wast"or, n.
A waster; a thief. [Obs. or R.] [Written also wastour.]
--Chaucer. Southey. WastorelWastorel Wast"o*rel, n.
See Wastrel. [Obs.]
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