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Bank swallowBank Bank (b[a^][ng]k), n. [OE. banke; akin to E. bench, and
prob. of Scand. origin.; cf. Icel. bakki. See Bench.]
1. A mound, pile, or ridge of earth, raised above the
surrounding level; hence, anything shaped like a mound or
ridge of earth; as, a bank of clouds; a bank of snow.
They cast up a bank against the city. --2 Sam. xx.
15.
2. A steep acclivity, as the slope of a hill, or the side of
a ravine.
3. The margin of a watercourse; the rising ground bordering a
lake, river, or sea, or forming the edge of a cutting, or
other hollow.
Tiber trembled underneath her banks. --Shak.
4. An elevation, or rising ground, under the sea; a shoal,
shelf, or shallow; as, the banks of Newfoundland.
5. (Mining)
(a) The face of the coal at which miners are working.
(b) A deposit of ore or coal, worked by excavations above
water level.
(c) The ground at the top of a shaft; as, ores are brought
to bank.
Bank beaver (Zo["o]l.), the otter. [Local, U.S.]
Bank swallow, a small American and European swallow
(Clivicola riparia) that nests in a hole which it
excavates in a bank. Bank swallowBank swallow Bank" swal"low
See under 1st Bank, n. Barn swallowBarn Barn, n. [OE. bern, AS. berern, bern; bere barley + ern,
[ae]rn, a close place. ?92. See Barley.]
A covered building used chiefly for storing grain, hay, and
other productions of a farm. In the United States a part of
the barn is often used for stables.
Barn owl (Zo["o]l.), an owl of Europe and America (Aluco
flammeus, or Strix flammea), which frequents barns and
other buildings.
Barn swallow (Zo["o]l.), the common American swallow
(Hirundo horreorum), which attaches its nest of mud to
the beams and rafters of barns. chimney swallowSwift 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. Cliff swallowCliff Cliff (kl[i^]f), n. [AS. clif, cloef; akin to OS. klif,
D. klif, klip, Icel. klif, Dan. & G. klippe, Sw. klippa;
perh. orig. a climbing place. See Climb.]
A high, steep rock; a precipice.
Cliff swallow (Zo["o]l.), a North American swallow
(Petrochelidon lunifrons), which builds its nest against
cliffs; the eaves swallow. Eaves swallowEaves Eaves, n. pl. [OE. evese, pl. eveses, AS. efese eaves,
brim, brink; akin to OHG. obisa, opasa, porch, hall, MHG.
obse eaves, Icel. ups, Goth. ubizwa porch; cf. Icel.
upsar-dropi, OSw. ops["a]-drup water dropping from the eaves.
Probably from the root of E. over. The s of eaves is in
English regarded as a plural ending, though not so in Saxon.
See Over, and cf. Eavesdrop.]
1. (Arch.) The edges or lower borders of the roof of a
building, which overhang the walls, and cast off the water
that falls on the roof.
2. Brow; ridge. [Obs.] ``Eaves of the hill.' --Wyclif.
3. Eyelids or eyelashes.
And closing eaves of wearied eyes. --Tennyson.
Eaves board (Arch.), an arris fillet, or a thick board with
a feather edge, nailed across the rafters at the eaves of
a building, to raise the lower course of slates a little,
or to receive the lowest course of tiles; -- called also
eaves catch and eaves lath.
Eaves channel, Eaves gutter, Eaves trough. Same as
Gutter, 1.
Eaves molding (Arch.), a molding immediately below the
eaves, acting as a cornice or part of a cornice.
Eaves swallow (Zo["o]l.).
(a) The cliff swallow; -- so called from its habit of
building retort-shaped nests of mud under the eaves of
buildings. See Cliff swallow, under Cliff.
(b) The European swallow. eaves swallowCliff Cliff (kl[i^]f), n. [AS. clif, cloef; akin to OS. klif,
D. klif, klip, Icel. klif, Dan. & G. klippe, Sw. klippa;
perh. orig. a climbing place. See Climb.]
A high, steep rock; a precipice.
Cliff swallow (Zo["o]l.), a North American swallow
(Petrochelidon lunifrons), which builds its nest against
cliffs; the eaves swallow. Enwallow
Enwallow En*wal"low, v. t.
To plunge into, or roll in, flith; to wallow.
So now all three one senseless lump remain, Enwallowed
in his own black bloody gore. --Spenser.
hawk swallowSwift 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. house swallow--Simonds.
House car (Railroad), a freight car with inclosing sides
and a roof; a box car.
House of correction. See Correction.
House cricket (Zo["o]l.), a European cricket (Gryllus
domesticus), which frequently lives in houses, between
the bricks of chimneys and fireplaces. It is noted for the
loud chirping or stridulation of the males.
House dog, a dog kept in or about a dwelling house.
House finch (Zo["o]l.), the burion.
House flag, a flag denoting the commercial house to which a
merchant vessel belongs.
House fly (Zo["o]l.), a common fly (esp. Musca
domestica), which infests houses both in Europe and
America. Its larva is a maggot which lives in decaying
substances or excrement, about sink drains, etc.
House of God, a temple or church.
House of ill fame. See Ill fame under Ill, a.
House martin (Zo["o]l.), a common European swallow
(Hirundo urbica). It has feathered feet, and builds its
nests of mud against the walls of buildings. Called also
house swallow, and window martin.
House mouse (Zo["o]l.), the common mouse (Mus musculus).
House physician, the resident medical adviser of a hospital
or other public institution.
House snake (Zo["o]l.), the milk snake.
House sparrow (Zo["o]l.), the common European sparrow
(Passer domesticus). It has recently been introduced
into America, where it has become very abundant, esp. in
cities. Called also thatch sparrow.
House spider (Zo["o]l.), any spider which habitually lives
in houses. Among the most common species are Theridium
tepidariorum and Tegenaria domestica.
House surgeon, the resident surgeon of a hospital.
House wren (Zo["o]l.), the common wren of the Eastern
United States (Troglodytes a["e]don). It is common about
houses and in gardens, and is noted for its vivacity, and
loud musical notes. See Wren.
Religious house, a monastery or convent.
The White House, the official residence of the President of
the United States; -- hence, colloquially, the office of
President. Pot-walloper
Pot-walloper Pot"-wal`lop*er, n.
1. A voter in certain boroughs of England, where, before the
passage of the reform bill of 1832, the qualification for
suffrage was to have boiled (walloped) his own pot in the
parish for six months.
2. One who cleans pots; a scullion. [Slang, U. S.]
Sand swallow Sand grouse (Zo["o]l.), any one of many species of Old
World birds belonging to the suborder Pterocletes, and
resembling both grouse and pigeons. Called also rock
grouse, rock pigeon, and ganga. They mostly belong to
the genus Pterocles, as the common Indian species (P.
exustus). The large sand grouse (P. arenarius), the
painted sand grouse (P. fasciatus), and the pintail sand
grouse (P. alchata) are also found in India. See Illust.
under Pterocletes.
Sand hill, a hill of sand; a dune.
Sand-hill crane (Zo["o]l.), the American brown crane (Grus
Mexicana).
Sand hopper (Zo["o]l.), a beach flea; an orchestian.
Sand hornet (Zo["o]l.), a sand wasp.
Sand lark. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A small lark (Alaudala raytal), native of India.
(b) A small sandpiper, or plover, as the ringneck, the
sanderling, and the common European sandpiper.
(c) The Australian red-capped dotterel ([AE]gialophilus
ruficapillus); -- called also red-necked plover.
Sand launce (Zo["o]l.), a lant, or launce.
Sand lizard (Zo["o]l.), a common European lizard (Lacerta
agilis).
Sand martin (Zo["o]l.), the bank swallow.
Sand mole (Zo["o]l.), the coast rat.
Sand monitor (Zo["o]l.), a large Egyptian lizard (Monitor
arenarius) which inhabits dry localities.
Sand mouse (Zo["o]l.), the dunlin. [Prov. Eng.]
Sand myrtle. (Bot.) See under Myrtle.
Sand partridge (Zo["o]l.), either of two small Asiatic
partridges of the genus Ammoperdix. The wings are long
and the tarsus is spurless. One species (A. Heeji)
inhabits Palestine and Arabia. The other species (A.
Bonhami), inhabiting Central Asia, is called also seesee
partridge, and teehoo.
Sand picture, a picture made by putting sand of different
colors on an adhesive surface.
Sand pike. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) The sauger.
(b) The lizard fish.
Sand pillar, a sand storm which takes the form of a
whirling pillar in its progress in desert tracts like
those of the Sahara and Mongolia.
Sand pipe (Geol.), a tubular cavity, from a few inches to
several feet in depth, occurring especially in calcareous
rocks, and often filled with gravel, sand, etc.; -- called
also sand gall.
Sand pride (Zo["o]l.), a small British lamprey now
considered to be the young of larger species; -- called
also sand prey.
Sand pump, in artesian well boring, a long, slender bucket
with a valve at the bottom for raising sand from the well.
Sand rat (Zo["o]l.), the pocket gopher.
Sand rock, a rock made of cemented sand.
Sand runner (Zo["o]l.), the turnstone.
Sand saucer (Zo["o]l.), the mass of egg capsules, or
o["o]thec[ae], of any mollusk of the genus Natica and
allied genera. It has the shape of a bottomless saucer,
and is coated with fine sand; -- called also sand
collar.
Sand screw (Zo["o]l.), an amphipod crustacean
(Lepidactylis arenarius), which burrows in the sandy
seabeaches of Europe and America.
Sand shark (Zo["o]l.), an American shark (Odontaspis
littoralis) found on the sandy coasts of the Eastern
United States; -- called also gray shark, and dogfish
shark. See Illust. under Remora.
Sand skink (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of Old
World lizards belonging to the genus Seps; as, the
ocellated sand skink (Seps ocellatus) of Southern
Europe.
Sand skipper (Zo["o]l.), a beach flea, or orchestian.
Sand smelt (Zo["o]l.), a silverside.
Sand snake. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Any one of several species of harmless burrowing
snakes of the genus Eryx, native of Southern Europe,
Africa, and Asia, especially E. jaculus of India and
E. Johnii, used by snake charmers.
(b) Any innocuous South African snake of the genus
Psammophis, especially P. sibilans.
Sand snipe (Zo["o]l.), the sandpiper.
Sand star (Zo["o]l.), an ophiurioid starfish living on
sandy sea bottoms; a brittle star.
Sand storm, a cloud of sand driven violently by the wind.
Sand sucker, the sandnecker.
Sand swallow (Zo["o]l.), the bank swallow. See under
Bank.
Sand tube, a tube made of sand. Especially:
(a) A tube of vitrified sand, produced by a stroke of
lightning; a fulgurite.
(b) (Zo["o]l.) Any tube made of cemented sand.
(c) (Zo["o]l.) In starfishes, a tube having calcareous
particles in its wall, which connects the oral water
tube with the madreporic plate.
Sand viper. (Zo["o]l.) See Hognose snake.
Sand wasp (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of
hymenopterous insects belonging to the families
Pompilid[ae] and Spherid[ae], which dig burrows in
sand. The female provisions the nest with insects or
spiders which she paralyzes by stinging, and which serve
as food for her young. Sea swallowSea swallow Sea" swal"low
1. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) The common tern.
(b) The storm petrel.
(c) The gannet.
2. (Her.) See Cornish chough, under Chough. sea swallowFairy Fair"y, a.
1. Of or pertaining to fairies.
2. Given by fairies; as, fairy money. --Dryden.
Fairy bird (Zo["o]l.), the Euoropean little tern (Sterna
minuta); -- called also sea swallow, and hooded tern.
Fairy bluebird. (Zo["o]l.) See under Bluebird.
Fairy martin (Zo["o]l.), a European swallow (Hirrundo
ariel) that builds flask-shaped nests of mud on
overhanging cliffs.
Fairy rings or circles, the circles formed in grassy
lawns by certain fungi (as Marasmius Oreades), formerly
supposed to be caused by fairies in their midnight dances.
Fairy shrimp (Zo["o]l.), a European fresh-water phyllopod
crustacean (Chirocephalus diaphanus); -- so called from
its delicate colors, transparency, and graceful motions.
The name is sometimes applied to similar American species.
Fairy stone (Paleon.), an echinite. SwallowSwallow Swal"low, n. [OE. swalowe, AS. swalewe, swealwe; akin
to D. zwaluw, OHG. swalawa, G. schwalbe, Icel. & Sw. svala,
Dan. svale.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of passerine birds
of the family Hirundinid[ae], especially one of those
species in which the tail is deeply forked. They have
long, pointed wings, and are noted for the swiftness and
gracefulness of their flight.
Note: The most common North American species are the barn
swallow (see under Barn), the cliff, or eaves,
swallow (see under Cliff), the white-bellied, or
tree, swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), and the bank
swallow (see under Bank). The common European swallow
(Chelidon rustica), and the window swallow, or martin
(Chelidon urbica), are familiar species.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of swifts which
resemble the true swallows in form and habits, as the
common American chimney swallow, or swift.
3. (Naut.) The aperture in a block through which the rope
reeves. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Swallow plover (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
fork-tailed ploverlike birds of the genus Glareola, as
G. orientalis of India; a pratincole.
Swallow shrike (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
East Indian and Asiatic birds of the family
Artamiid[ae], allied to the shrikes but similar to
swallows in appearance and habits. The ashy swallow shrike
(Artamus fuscus) is common in India.
Swallow warbler (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of
East Indian and Australian singing birds of the genus
Dic[ae]um. They are allied to the honeysuckers. Swallow
Swallow Swal"low, v. i.
To perform the act of swallowing; as, his cold is so severe
he is unable to swallow.
Swallow
Swallow Swal"low, n.
1. The act of swallowing.
2. The gullet, or esophagus; the throat.
3. Taste; relish; inclination; liking. [Colloq.]
I have no swallow for it. --Massinger.
4. Capacity for swallowing; voracity.
There being nothing too gross for the swallow of
political rancor. --Prof.
Wilson.
5. As much as is, or can be, swallowed at once; as, a swallow
of water.
6. That which ingulfs; a whirlpool. [Obs.] --Fabyan.
Swallow ploverSwallow Swal"low, n. [OE. swalowe, AS. swalewe, swealwe; akin
to D. zwaluw, OHG. swalawa, G. schwalbe, Icel. & Sw. svala,
Dan. svale.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of passerine birds
of the family Hirundinid[ae], especially one of those
species in which the tail is deeply forked. They have
long, pointed wings, and are noted for the swiftness and
gracefulness of their flight.
Note: The most common North American species are the barn
swallow (see under Barn), the cliff, or eaves,
swallow (see under Cliff), the white-bellied, or
tree, swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), and the bank
swallow (see under Bank). The common European swallow
(Chelidon rustica), and the window swallow, or martin
(Chelidon urbica), are familiar species.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of swifts which
resemble the true swallows in form and habits, as the
common American chimney swallow, or swift.
3. (Naut.) The aperture in a block through which the rope
reeves. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Swallow plover (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
fork-tailed ploverlike birds of the genus Glareola, as
G. orientalis of India; a pratincole.
Swallow shrike (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
East Indian and Asiatic birds of the family
Artamiid[ae], allied to the shrikes but similar to
swallows in appearance and habits. The ashy swallow shrike
(Artamus fuscus) is common in India.
Swallow warbler (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of
East Indian and Australian singing birds of the genus
Dic[ae]um. They are allied to the honeysuckers. Swallow shrikeShrike Shrike, n. [Akin to Icel. skr[=i]kja a shrieker, the
shrike, and E. shriek; cf. AS. scr[=i]c a thrush. See
Shriek, v. i.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of oscinine birds of the family
Laniid[ae], having a strong hooked bill, toothed at the
tip. Most shrikes are insectivorous, but the common European
gray shrike (Lanius excubitor), the great northern shrike
(L. borealis), and several others, kill mice, small birds,
etc., and often impale them on thorns, and are, on that
account called also butcher birds. See under Butcher.
Note: The ant shrikes, or bush shrikes, are clamatorial birds
of the family Formicarid[ae]. The cuckoo shrikes of
the East Indies and Australia are Oscines of the family
Campephagid[ae]. The drongo shrikes of the same
regions belong to the related family Dicrurid[ae].
See Drongo.
Crow shrike. See under Crow.
Shrike thrush.
(a) Any one of several species of Asiatic timaline birds of
the genera Thamnocataphus, Gampsorhynchus, and
allies.
(b) Any one of several species of shrikelike Australian
singing birds of the genus Colluricincla.
Shrike tit.
(a) Any one of several Australian birds of the genus
Falcunculus, having a strong toothed bill and sharp
claws. They creep over the bark of trees, like titmice,
in search of insects.
(b) Any one of several species of small Asiatic birds
belonging to Allotrius, Pteruthius, Cutia,
Leioptila, and allied genera, related to the true tits.
Called also hill tit.
Swallow shrike. See under Swallow. Swallow shrikeSwallow Swal"low, n. [OE. swalowe, AS. swalewe, swealwe; akin
to D. zwaluw, OHG. swalawa, G. schwalbe, Icel. & Sw. svala,
Dan. svale.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of passerine birds
of the family Hirundinid[ae], especially one of those
species in which the tail is deeply forked. They have
long, pointed wings, and are noted for the swiftness and
gracefulness of their flight.
Note: The most common North American species are the barn
swallow (see under Barn), the cliff, or eaves,
swallow (see under Cliff), the white-bellied, or
tree, swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), and the bank
swallow (see under Bank). The common European swallow
(Chelidon rustica), and the window swallow, or martin
(Chelidon urbica), are familiar species.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of swifts which
resemble the true swallows in form and habits, as the
common American chimney swallow, or swift.
3. (Naut.) The aperture in a block through which the rope
reeves. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Swallow plover (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
fork-tailed ploverlike birds of the genus Glareola, as
G. orientalis of India; a pratincole.
Swallow shrike (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
East Indian and Asiatic birds of the family
Artamiid[ae], allied to the shrikes but similar to
swallows in appearance and habits. The ashy swallow shrike
(Artamus fuscus) is common in India.
Swallow warbler (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of
East Indian and Australian singing birds of the genus
Dic[ae]um. They are allied to the honeysuckers. Swallow warblerSwallow Swal"low, n. [OE. swalowe, AS. swalewe, swealwe; akin
to D. zwaluw, OHG. swalawa, G. schwalbe, Icel. & Sw. svala,
Dan. svale.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of passerine birds
of the family Hirundinid[ae], especially one of those
species in which the tail is deeply forked. They have
long, pointed wings, and are noted for the swiftness and
gracefulness of their flight.
Note: The most common North American species are the barn
swallow (see under Barn), the cliff, or eaves,
swallow (see under Cliff), the white-bellied, or
tree, swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), and the bank
swallow (see under Bank). The common European swallow
(Chelidon rustica), and the window swallow, or martin
(Chelidon urbica), are familiar species.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of swifts which
resemble the true swallows in form and habits, as the
common American chimney swallow, or swift.
3. (Naut.) The aperture in a block through which the rope
reeves. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Swallow plover (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
fork-tailed ploverlike birds of the genus Glareola, as
G. orientalis of India; a pratincole.
Swallow shrike (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
East Indian and Asiatic birds of the family
Artamiid[ae], allied to the shrikes but similar to
swallows in appearance and habits. The ashy swallow shrike
(Artamus fuscus) is common in India.
Swallow warbler (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of
East Indian and Australian singing birds of the genus
Dic[ae]um. They are allied to the honeysuckers. Swallower
Swallower Swal"low*er, n.
One who swallows; also, a glutton. --Tatler.
SwallowfishSwallowfish Swal"low*fish`, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The European sapphirine gurnard (Trigla hirundo). It has
large pectoral fins. SwallowtailSwallowtail Swal"low*tail`, n.
1. (Carp.) A kind of tenon or tongue used in making joints.
See Dovetail.
2. (Bot.) A species of willow.
3. (Fort.) An outwork with converging sides, its head or
front forming a re["e]ntrant angle; -- so called from its
form. Called also priestcap.
4. A swallow-tailed coat.
This Stultz coat, a blue swallowtail, with yellow
buttons. --Thackeray.
5. An arrow. --Sir W. Scott.
6. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of large and
handsome butterflies, belonging to Papilio and allied
genera, in which the posterior border of each hind wing is
prolongated in the form of a long lobe.
Note: The black swallowtail, or asterias (see Papilio), the
blue swallowtail, or philenor, the tiger swallowtail,
or turnus (see Turnus), and the zebra swallowtail, or
ajax (see under Zebra) are common American species.
See also Troilus. swallowtailPriestcap Priest"cap`, n. (Fort.)
A form of redan, so named from its shape; -- called also
swallowtail. tiger swallowtailTurnus Tur"nus, n. [NL., fr. L. Turnus, the king of the
Rutuli, mentioned in the [AE]neid.] (Zo["o]l.)
A common, large, handsome, American swallowtail butterfly,
now regarded as one of the forms of Papilio, or Jasoniades,
glaucus. The wings are yellow, margined and barred with
black, and with an orange-red spot near the posterior angle
of the hind wings. Called also tiger swallowtail. See
Illust. under Swallowtail. WallopWallop Wal"lop, v. i. [Cf. OFlem. walop a gallop; of uncertain
origin. Cf. Gallop.]
To move quickly, but with great effort; to gallop. [Prov.
Eng. & Scot.]
Meaning of Wallo from wikipedia
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Figgas was
founded in the Erie Ave area of
Philadelphia by
Gillie da Kid,
Wallo, and Abliva, who were
friends from the neighborhood. They knew Bump J, Dutch...
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Wollo (Amharic: ወሎ) was a
historical province of
northern Ethiopia.
During the
Middle Ages this
province name was Bete
Amhara and it was the
centre of...
- Okhaldhunga,
Ramechhap and
Dolakha districts of Nepal,
politically known as
Wallo kirat (‘Near/Hither’),
Kirant (in the past and also in use
among the Kirantis...
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areas comprising;
Pallo Kirant,
Wallo Kirant and Majh Kirant.
There are many
kings and
chiftens and
forts under Wallo Kirat and Majh
Kirat area. It is...
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Kiratis of
Eastern hills.Kirati
states divided into
three subdivision "
Wallo Kirat” or Near
Kirat is from east of
Kathmandu Valley to
Likhu Khola, "Majh...
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October 23, 2024. Alston, Trey (October 12, 2024). "BigXThaPlug
Features Wallo Getting Inspirational on His New
Album Take Care". Complex.
Retrieved October...
- are
Wallo Kirat (Khumbu/Khombu/Near Kirat/Khimbu), Majh
Kirat (
Middle Kirat/
Khambuwan ) and
Pallo Kirat (Far Kirat/ Limbuwan). The
region Wallo Kirat...
- from
Wallo".
Proceedings of the
Eighth International Conference of
Ethiopian Studies: 102. Ahmed,
Hussein (2001).
Islam in Nineteenth-Century
Wallo, Ethiopia:...
- Campbell, 1988. The New
Complete Norwegian Elkhound,
revised edition, by Olav
Wallo. Howell, 1987.
Norwegian Elkhounds by Anna
Katherine Nicholas. TFH, 1983...
- head veneration.
During the Crusaders'
looting of
Constantinople in 1204,
Wallo or Walo(n) de Sarton,
canon of
Picquigny in Picardy,
discovered a half-ball...
