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Chaetetes
Chaetetes Ch[ae]*te"tes, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? hair.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of fossil corals, common in the lower Silurian limestones.
Chaetiferous
Chaetiferous Ch[ae]*tif"er*ous, a. [Gr. ? hair + -ferous.] (Zo["o]l.) Bearing set[ae].
Chaetodipterus faber
Spadefish Spade"fish`, n. (Zo["o]l.) An American market fish (Ch[ae]todipterus faber) common on the southern coasts; -- called also angel fish, moonfish, and porgy.
Chaetodon rostratus
Archer fish Arch"er fish` (Zo["o]l.) A small fish (Toxotes jaculator), of the East Indies; -- so called from its ejecting drops of water from its mouth at its prey. The name is also applied to Ch[ae]todon rostratus.
Chaetodont
Chaetodont Ch[ae]"to*dont, n. [Gr. ? hair + ?, ?, tooth.] (Zo["o]l.) A marine fish of the family Ch[ae]todontid[ae]. The ch[ae]todonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors.
Chaetodont
Chaetodont Ch[ae]to*dont, a. Of or pertaining to the Ch[ae]todonts or the family Ch[ae]todontid[ae].
Chaetognath
Chaetognath Ch[ae]"tog*nath, a. (Zo["o]l.) Of or pertaining to the Ch[ae]tognatha.
Chaetognatha
Chaetognatha Ch[ae]*tog"na*tha, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. ? hair + ? jaw.] (Zo["o]l) An order of free-swimming marine worms, of which the genus Sagitta is the type. They have groups of curved spines on each side of the head.
Chaetopod
Chaetopod Ch[ae]"to*pod, a. (Zo["o]l.) Pertaining to the Ch[ae]topoda. -- n. One of the Ch[ae]topoda.
Chaetopoda
Annelida An*nel"i*da, n. pl. [NL. See Annelid.] (Zo["o]l.) A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs. The principal subdivisions are the Ch[ae]topoda, including the Oligoch[ae]ta or earthworms and Polych[ae]ta or marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See Ch[ae]topoda.
Chaetopoda
Chaetopoda Ch[ae]*top"o*da, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. ? hair + -poda.] (Zo["o]l.) A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by the presence of lateral set[ae], or spines, on most or all of the segments. They are divided into two principal groups: Oligoch[ae]ta, including the earthworms and allied forms, and Polych[ae]ta, including most of the marine species.
Chaetotaxy
Chaetotaxy Ch[ae]"to*tax`y, n. [Gr. ? hair + ? arrangement.] (Zo["o]l.) The arrangement of bristles on an insect.
Chaetura caudacuta
Swift Swift, n. 1. The current of a stream. [R.] --Walton. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodid[ae]. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds. Note: The common European swift (Cypselus, or Micropus, apus) nests in church steeples and under the tiles of roofs, and is noted for its rapid flight and shrill screams. It is called also black martin, black swift, hawk swallow, devil bird, swingdevil, screech martin, and shreik owl. The common American, or chimney, swift (Ch[ae]tura pelagica) has sharp rigid tips to the tail feathers. It attaches its nest to the inner walls of chimneys, and is called also chimney swallow. The Australian swift (Ch[ae]tura caudacuta) also has sharp naked tips to the tail quills. The European Alpine swift (Cypselus melba) is whitish beneath, with a white band across the breast. The common Indian swift is Cypselus affinis. See also Palm swift, under Palm, and Tree swift, under Tree. 3. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard. 4. (Zo["o]l.) The ghost moth. See under Ghost. 5. [Cf. Swivel.] A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural. 6. The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.
Chaetura pelagica
Swift Swift, n. 1. The current of a stream. [R.] --Walton. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodid[ae]. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds. Note: The common European swift (Cypselus, or Micropus, apus) nests in church steeples and under the tiles of roofs, and is noted for its rapid flight and shrill screams. It is called also black martin, black swift, hawk swallow, devil bird, swingdevil, screech martin, and shreik owl. The common American, or chimney, swift (Ch[ae]tura pelagica) has sharp rigid tips to the tail feathers. It attaches its nest to the inner walls of chimneys, and is called also chimney swallow. The Australian swift (Ch[ae]tura caudacuta) also has sharp naked tips to the tail quills. The European Alpine swift (Cypselus melba) is whitish beneath, with a white band across the breast. The common Indian swift is Cypselus affinis. See also Palm swift, under Palm, and Tree swift, under Tree. 3. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard. 4. (Zo["o]l.) The ghost moth. See under Ghost. 5. [Cf. Swivel.] A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural. 6. The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.
Euchaetes egle
Harlequin Har"le*quin, n. [F. arlequin,formerly written also harlequin (cf. It, arlecchino), prob. fr. OF. hierlekin, hellequin, goblin, elf, which is prob. of German or Dutch origin; cf. D. hel hell. Cf. Hell, Kin.] A buffoon, dressed in party-colored clothes, who plays tricks, often without speaking, to divert the bystanders or an audience; a merry-andrew; originally, a droll rogue of Italian comedy. --Percy Smith. As dumb harlequin is exhibited in our theaters. --Johnson. Harlequin bat (Zo["o]l.), an Indian bat (Scotophilus ornatus), curiously variegated with white spots. Harlequin beetle (Zo["o]l.), a very large South American beetle (Acrocinus longimanus) having very long legs and antenn[ae]. The elytra are curiously marked with red, black, and gray. Harlequin cabbage bug. (Zo["o]l.) See Calicoback. Harlequin caterpillar. (Zo["o]l.), the larva of an American bombycid moth (Euch[ae]tes egle) which is covered with black, white, yellow, and orange tufts of hair. Harlequin duck (Zo["o]l.), a North American duck (Histrionicus histrionicus). The male is dark ash, curiously streaked with white. Harlequin moth. (Zo["o]l.) See Magpie Moth. Harlequin opal. See Opal. Harlequin snake (Zo["o]l.), a small, poisonous snake (Elaps fulvius), ringed with red and black, found in the Southern United States.
Oligochaeta
Oligochaeta Ol`i*go*ch[ae]"ta, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ? little, pl., few + ? hair.] (Zo["o]l.) An order of Annelida which includes the earthworms and related species.
Oligochaeta
Annelida An*nel"i*da, n. pl. [NL. See Annelid.] (Zo["o]l.) A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs. The principal subdivisions are the Ch[ae]topoda, including the Oligoch[ae]ta or earthworms and Polych[ae]ta or marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See Ch[ae]topoda.
Perichaeth
Perichaeth Per"i*ch[ae]th, n. [See Perich[ae]tium.] (Bot.) The leafy involucre surrounding the fruit stalk of mosses; perich[ae]tium; perichete.
Perichaetia
Perichaetium Per`i*ch[ae]"ti*um, n.; pl. Perich[ae]tia. [NL., fr. Gr. ? about + ? flowing hair, foliage.] (Bot.) Same as Perich[ae]th.
Perichaetial
Perichaetial Per`i*ch[ae]"ti*al, a. (Bot.) Of or pertaining to the perich[ae]th.
Perichaetium
Perichaetium Per`i*ch[ae]"ti*um, n.; pl. Perich[ae]tia. [NL., fr. Gr. ? about + ? flowing hair, foliage.] (Bot.) Same as Perich[ae]th.
Perichaetous
Perichaetous Per`i*ch[ae]"tous, a. [See Perich[ae]tium.] (Zo["o]l.) Surrounded by set[ae]; -- said of certain earthworms (genus Perich[ae]tus).
Polychaeta
Polychaeta Pol`y*ch[ae]"ta, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. poly`s many + ? hair.] (Zo["o]l.) One of the two principal groups of Ch[ae]topoda. It includes those that have prominent parapodia and fascicles of set[ae]. See Illust. under Parapodia.
Polychaeta
Annelida An*nel"i*da, n. pl. [NL. See Annelid.] (Zo["o]l.) A division of the Articulata, having the body formed of numerous rings or annular segments, and without jointed legs. The principal subdivisions are the Ch[ae]topoda, including the Oligoch[ae]ta or earthworms and Polych[ae]ta or marine worms; and the Hirudinea or leeches. See Ch[ae]topoda.
Spirochaeta
Spirochaeta Spi`ro*ch[ae]"ta, Spirochaete Spi`ro*ch[ae]"te, n. [L. spira a coil + Gr. ??? hair.] (Biol.) A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spiroch[ae]te Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever.
Spirochaete
Spirochaeta Spi`ro*ch[ae]"ta, Spirochaete Spi`ro*ch[ae]"te, n. [L. spira a coil + Gr. ??? hair.] (Biol.) A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spiroch[ae]te Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever.
Spirochaete
Relapsing Re*laps"ing, a. Marked by a relapse; falling back; tending to return to a former worse state. Relapsing fever (Med.), an acute, epidemic, contagious fever, which prevails also endemically in Ireland, Russia, and some other regions. It is marked by one or two remissions of the fever, by articular and muscular pains, and by the presence, during the paroxism of spiral bacterium (Spiroch[ae]te) in the blood. It is not usually fatal. Called also famine fever, and recurring fever.
Spirochaete Obermeyeri
Spirochaeta Spi`ro*ch[ae]"ta, Spirochaete Spi`ro*ch[ae]"te, n. [L. spira a coil + Gr. ??? hair.] (Biol.) A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spiroch[ae]te Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever.

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