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caterpillars
Larva Lar"va, n.; pl. L. Larv[ae], E. Larvas. [L. larva ghost, specter, mask.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any young insect from the time that it hatches from the egg until it becomes a pupa, or chrysalis. During this time it usually molts several times, and may change its form or color each time. The larv[ae] of many insects are much like the adults in form and habits, but have no trace of wings, the rudimentary wings appearing only in the pupa stage. In other groups of insects the larv[ae] are totally unlike the parents in structure and habits, and are called caterpillars, grubs, maggots, etc. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The early, immature form of any animal when more or less of a metamorphosis takes place, before the assumption of the mature shape.
Pillars of the fauces
Pillar Pil"lar, n. [OE. pilerF. pilier, LL. pilare, pilarium, pilarius, fr. L. pila a pillar. See Pile a heap.] 1. The general and popular term for a firm, upright, insulated support for a superstructure; a pier, column, or post; also, a column or shaft not supporting a superstructure, as one erected for a monument or an ornament. Jacob set a pillar upon her grave. --Gen. xxxv. 20. The place . . . vast and proud, Supported by a hundred pillars stood. --Dryden. 2. Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state. ``You are a well-deserving pillar.' --Shak. By day a cloud, by night a pillar of fire. --Milton. 3. (R. C. Ch.) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church. [Obs.] --Skelton. 4. (Man.) The center of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns. From pillar to post, hither and thither; to and fro; from one place or predicament to another; backward and forward. [Colloq.] Pillar saint. See Stylite. Pillars of the fauces. See Fauces, 1.

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- also been found along with other pillar tombs, including a rare octagonal tomb. Different columns Decorated pillars. Mosque. Kashgar The Great Hypostyle...
- expression Dhaṃma thaṃbhā (Dharma stambha), i.e. "pillars of the Dharma" to describe his own pillars. These pillars constitute important monuments of the architecture...
- The Pillars of Hercules are the promontories that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The northern Pillar, Calpe Mons, is the Rock of Gibraltar...
- related to Seven Pillars of Wisdom. Seven Pillars of Wisdom at Standard Ebooks Revolt in the Desert at Faded Page (Canada) Seven Pillars of Wisdom (1926)...
- modern age. As much as we ****ociate pillars with the classical temples of Greece and Rome, the concept of the pillars of creation – the very foundations...
- – Light Pillars over Finland". apod.nasa.gov. "Light Pillars". www.atoptics.co.uk. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sun pillar. Pillars. Atmospheric...
- The Five Pillars of Islam (arkān al-Islām أركان الإسلام; also arkān ad-dīn أركان الدين "pillars of the religion") are fundamental practices in Islam, considered...
- Four Pillars or four pillars may refer to: Four pillars policy, to keep Australia's four largest banks separate Four Pillars of Nepal Bhasa, four people...
- Six Pillars may refer to: Six Pillars House, house in South London The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, book by Nathaniel Branden Six pillars in Singapore's...
- Seven pillars may refer to: Seven Pillars for Prosperity, policy statement of the Progressive Canadian Party Seven Pillars Institute for Global Finance...