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articular pillars — columnlike structures formed by the articulation of the superior and inferior articular processes of the vertebrae; see processus articularis inferior vertebrarum and processus articularis superior vertebrarum … Medical dictionary
Columella — Col u*mel la, n. [L., dim. of columen column. See {Column}.] 1. (Bot.) (a) An axis to which a carpel of a compound pistil may be attached, as in the case of the geranium; or which is left when a pod opens. (b) A columnlike axis in the capsules of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
column — columned /kol euhmd/, columnated /kol euhm nay tid/, adj. /kol euhm/, n. 1. Archit. a. a rigid, relatively slender, upright support, composed of relatively few pieces. b. a decorative pillar, most often composed of stone and typically having a… … Universalium
columnar — adjective 1. having the form of a column trees with columniform trunks columnar forms a columnlike tree trunk • Syn: ↑columniform, ↑columnlike • Similar to: ↑columned … Useful english dictionary
columniform — adjective having the form of a column trees with columniform trunks columnar forms a columnlike tree trunk • Syn: ↑columnar, ↑columnlike • Similar to: ↑columned … Useful english dictionary
free central placentation — n. Bot. a type of placenta structure in an ovary, in which the ovules cluster freely around a columnlike central placenta which is attached at the base of the ovary: cf. AXILE PLACENTATION, PARIETAL (sense 3) * * * … Universalium
aardvark — /ahrd vahrk /, n. a large, nocturnal, burrowing mammal, Orycteropus afer, of central and southern Africa, feeding on ants and termites and having a long, extensile tongue, strong claws, and long ears. [1825 35; < Afrik erdvark < D aardvarken,… … Universalium
columella — columellar, adj. columellate /kol yeuh mel it, ayt/, adj. /kol yeuh mel euh/, n., pl. columellae / mel ee/. Biol. 1. a. any of various small, columnlike structures of animals or plants; rod or axis. b. Mycol. a small central column of sterile… … Universalium
kiosk — /kee osk, kee osk /, n. 1. a small structure having one or more sides open, used as a newsstand, refreshment stand, bandstand, etc. 2. a thick, columnlike structure on which notices, advertisements, etc., are posted. 3. an interactive computer… … Universalium
muscle — muscleless, adj. muscly, adj. /mus euhl/, n., v., muscled, muscling, adj. n. 1. a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body. 2. an organ, composed of muscle tissue, that contracts to produce a… … Universalium
