CPage 132
- English Word Catapasm Definition A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc.
- English Word Catapeltic Definition Of or pertaining to a catapult.
- English Word Catapetalous Definition Having the petals held together by stamens, which grow to their bases, as in the mallow.
- English Word Cataphonic Definition Of or relating to cataphonics; catacoustic.
- English Word Cataphonics Definition That branch of acoustics which treats of reflected sounds; catacoustics.
- English Word Cataphract Definition Defensive armor used for the whole body and often for the horse, also, esp. the linked mail or scale armor of some eastern nations.
- English Word Cataphract Definition A horseman covered with a cataphract.
- English Word Cataphract Definition The armor or plate covering some fishes.
- English Word Cataphracted Definition Covered with a cataphract, or armor of plates, scales, etc.; or with that which corresponds to this, as horny or bony plates, hard, callous skin, etc.
- English Word Cataphractic Definition Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a cataphract.
- English Word Cataphysical Definition Unnatural; contrary to nature.
- English Word Cataplasm Definition A soft and moist substance applied externally to some part of the body; a poultice.
- English Word Catapuce Definition Spurge.
- English Word Catapult Definition An engine somewhat resembling a massive crossbow, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for throwing stones, arrows, spears, etc.
- English Word Catapult Definition A forked stick with elastic band for throwing small stones, etc.
- English Word Cataract Definition A great fall of water over a precipice; a large waterfall.
- English Word Cataract Definition An opacity of the crystalline lens, or of its capsule, which prevents the passage of the rays of light and impairs or destroys the sight.
- English Word Cataract Definition A kind of hydraulic brake for regulating the action of pumping engines and other machines; -- sometimes called dashpot.
- English Word Cataractous Definition Of the nature of a cataract in the eye; affected with cataract.
- English Word Catarrh Definition An inflammatory affection of any mucous membrane, in which there are congestion, swelling, and an altertion in the quantity and quality of mucus secreted; as, catarrh of the stomach; catarrh of the bladder.