English Dictionary: viper's grass | by the DICT Development Group |
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Vafrous \Va"frous\, a. [L. vafer.] Crafty; cunning; sly; as, vafrous tricks. [Obs.] --Feltham. | |
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Vapor galvanizing \Va"por gal"va*niz`ing\ (Metal.) A process for coating metal (usually iron or steel) surfaces with zinc by exposing them to the vapor of zinc instead of, as in ordinary galvanizing, to molten zinc; -- called also {Sherardizing}. Vapor galvanizing is accomplished by heating the articles to be galvanized together with zinc dust in an air tight receptacle to a temperature of about 600[f8] F., which is 188[f8] below the melting point of zinc, or by exposing the articles to vapor from molten zinc in a separate receptacle, using hydrogen or other reducing gas to prevent oxidation. | |
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Vaporish \Va"por*ish\, a. 1. Full of vapors; vaporous. 2. Hypochondriacal; affected by hysterics; splenetic; peevish; humorsome. Pallas grew vap'rish once and odd. --Pope. | |
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Vaporizable \Vap"o*ri`za*ble\ (?; 110), a. Capable of being vaporized into vapor. | |
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Vaporization \Vap`o*ri*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. vaporisation.] The act or process of vaporizing, or the state of being converted into vapor; the artificial formation of vapor; specifically, the conversion of water into steam, as in a steam boiler. | |
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Vaporize \Vap"o*rize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vaporized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vaporizing}.] [Cf. F. vaporiser.] To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially. {Vaporizing surface}. (Steam Boilers) See {Evaporating surface}, under {Evaporate}, v. t. | |
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Vaporize \Vap"o*rize\, v. i. To pass off in vapor. | |
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Vaporize \Vap"o*rize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vaporized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vaporizing}.] [Cf. F. vaporiser.] To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially. {Vaporizing surface}. (Steam Boilers) See {Evaporating surface}, under {Evaporate}, v. t. | |
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Vaporizer \Vap"o*ri`zer\, n. One who, or that which, vaporizes, or converts into vapor. | |
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Vaporize \Vap"o*rize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vaporized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vaporizing}.] [Cf. F. vaporiser.] To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially. {Vaporizing surface}. (Steam Boilers) See {Evaporating surface}, under {Evaporate}, v. t. | |
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Vaporize \Vap"o*rize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vaporized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vaporizing}.] [Cf. F. vaporiser.] To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially. {Vaporizing surface}. (Steam Boilers) See {Evaporating surface}, under {Evaporate}, v. t. | |
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Vaporose \Va"por*ose`\, a. Full of vapor; vaporous. | |
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Vaporous \Va"por*ous\, a. [L. vaporosus: cf. vaporeux.] 1. Having the form or nature of vapor. --Holland. 2. Full of vapors or exhalations. --Shak. The warmer and more vaporous air of the valleys. --Derham. 3. Producing vapors; hence, windy; flatulent. --Bacon. The food which is most vaporous and perspirable is the most easily digested. --Arbuthnot. 4. Unreal; unsubstantial; vain; whimsical. Such vaporous speculations were inevitable. --Carlyle. | |
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Vaporousness \Va"por*ous*ness\, n. The quality of being vaporous. | |
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d8Vibraculum \[d8]Vi*brac"u*lum\, n.; pl. {Vibracula}. [NL., dim. from L. vibrare to vibrate.] (Zo[94]l.) One of the movable, slender, spinelike organs or parts with which certain bryozoans are furnished. They are regarded as specially modified zooids, of nearly the same nature as Avicularia. | |
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d8Vibrio \[d8]Vib"ri*o\, n.; pl. E. {Vibrios}, L. {Vibriones}. [NL., fr. L. vibrare to vibrate, to move by undulations.] (Biol.) A genus of motile bacteria characterized by short, slightly sinuous filaments and an undulatory motion; also, an individual of this genus. | |
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d8Vibrissa \[d8]Vi*bris"sa\, n.; pl. {Vibriss[91]}. [L. vibrissae, pl., the hairs in the nostrils of man, fr. vibrare to vibrate; -- so called because touching them tickles a person, and causes him to shake his head.] 1. (Anat.) One of the specialized or tactile hairs which grow about the nostrils, or on other parts of the face, in many animals, as the so-called whiskers of the cat, and the hairs of the nostrils of man. 2. (Zo[94]l.) The bristlelike feathers near the mouth of many birds. | |
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Vibrograph \Vi"bro*graph\, n. [Vibrate + -graph.] An instrument to observe and record vibrations. | |
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Vibroscope \Vi"bro*scope\, n. 1. An instrument for observing or tracing vibrations. 2. An instrument resembling the phenakistoscope. | |
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Viper \Vi"per\, n. [F. vip[8a]re, L. vipera, probably contr. fr. vivipera; vivus alive + parere to bring forth, because it was believed to be the only serpent that brings forth living young. Cf. {Quick}, a., {Parent}, {Viviparous}, {Wivern}, {Weever}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of Old World venomous makes belonging to {Vipera}, {Clotho}, {Daboia}, and other genera of the family {Viperid[91]}. There came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. --Acts xxviii. 3. Note: Among the best-known species are the European adder ({Pelias berus}), the European asp ({Vipera aspis}), the African horned viper ({V. cerastes}), and the Indian viper ({Daboia Russellii}). 2. A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person. Who committed To such a viper his most sacred trust Of secrecy. --Milton. {Horned viper}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Cerastes}. {Red viper} (Zo[94]l.), the copperhead. {Viper fish} (Zo[94]l.), a small, slender, phosphorescent deep-sea fish ({Chauliodus Sloanii}). It has long ventral and dorsal fins, a large mouth, and very long, sharp teeth. {Viper's bugloss} (Bot.), a rough-leaved biennial herb ({Echium vulgare}) having showy purplish blue flowers. It is sometimes cultivated, but has become a pestilent weed in fields from New York to Virginia. Also called {blue weed}. {Viper's grass} (Bot.), a perennial composite herb ({Scorzonera Hispanica}) with narrow, entire leaves, and solitary heads of yellow flowers. The long, white, carrot-shaped roots are used for food in Spain and some other countries. Called also {viper grass}. | |
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Viper \Vi"per\, n. [F. vip[8a]re, L. vipera, probably contr. fr. vivipera; vivus alive + parere to bring forth, because it was believed to be the only serpent that brings forth living young. Cf. {Quick}, a., {Parent}, {Viviparous}, {Wivern}, {Weever}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of Old World venomous makes belonging to {Vipera}, {Clotho}, {Daboia}, and other genera of the family {Viperid[91]}. There came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. --Acts xxviii. 3. Note: Among the best-known species are the European adder ({Pelias berus}), the European asp ({Vipera aspis}), the African horned viper ({V. cerastes}), and the Indian viper ({Daboia Russellii}). 2. A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person. Who committed To such a viper his most sacred trust Of secrecy. --Milton. {Horned viper}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Cerastes}. {Red viper} (Zo[94]l.), the copperhead. {Viper fish} (Zo[94]l.), a small, slender, phosphorescent deep-sea fish ({Chauliodus Sloanii}). It has long ventral and dorsal fins, a large mouth, and very long, sharp teeth. {Viper's bugloss} (Bot.), a rough-leaved biennial herb ({Echium vulgare}) having showy purplish blue flowers. It is sometimes cultivated, but has become a pestilent weed in fields from New York to Virginia. Also called {blue weed}. {Viper's grass} (Bot.), a perennial composite herb ({Scorzonera Hispanica}) with narrow, entire leaves, and solitary heads of yellow flowers. The long, white, carrot-shaped roots are used for food in Spain and some other countries. Called also {viper grass}. | |
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Asp \Asp\ ([adot]sp), n. [L. aspis, fr. Gr. 'aspi`s: cf. OF. aspe, F. aspic.] (Zo[94]l.) A small, hooded, poisonous serpent of Egypt and adjacent countries, whose bite is often fatal. It is the {Naja haje}. The name is also applied to other poisonous serpents, esp. to {Vipera aspis} of southern Europe. See {Haje}. | |
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Viperish \Vi"per*ish\, a. Somewhat like a viper; viperous. | |
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Viperous \Vi"per*ous\, a. Having the qualities of a viper; malignant; venomous; as, a viperous tongue. [bd]This viperous slander.[b8] --Shak. -- {Vi"per*ous*ly}, adv. | |
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Viperous \Vi"per*ous\, a. Having the qualities of a viper; malignant; venomous; as, a viperous tongue. [bd]This viperous slander.[b8] --Shak. -- {Vi"per*ous*ly}, adv. | |
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Viper \Vi"per\, n. [F. vip[8a]re, L. vipera, probably contr. fr. vivipera; vivus alive + parere to bring forth, because it was believed to be the only serpent that brings forth living young. Cf. {Quick}, a., {Parent}, {Viviparous}, {Wivern}, {Weever}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of Old World venomous makes belonging to {Vipera}, {Clotho}, {Daboia}, and other genera of the family {Viperid[91]}. There came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. --Acts xxviii. 3. Note: Among the best-known species are the European adder ({Pelias berus}), the European asp ({Vipera aspis}), the African horned viper ({V. cerastes}), and the Indian viper ({Daboia Russellii}). 2. A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person. Who committed To such a viper his most sacred trust Of secrecy. --Milton. {Horned viper}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Cerastes}. {Red viper} (Zo[94]l.), the copperhead. {Viper fish} (Zo[94]l.), a small, slender, phosphorescent deep-sea fish ({Chauliodus Sloanii}). It has long ventral and dorsal fins, a large mouth, and very long, sharp teeth. {Viper's bugloss} (Bot.), a rough-leaved biennial herb ({Echium vulgare}) having showy purplish blue flowers. It is sometimes cultivated, but has become a pestilent weed in fields from New York to Virginia. Also called {blue weed}. {Viper's grass} (Bot.), a perennial composite herb ({Scorzonera Hispanica}) with narrow, entire leaves, and solitary heads of yellow flowers. The long, white, carrot-shaped roots are used for food in Spain and some other countries. Called also {viper grass}. | |
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Bugloss \Bu"gloss\, n.; pl. {Buglosses}. [F. buglosse, L. buglossa, buglossus, fr. Gr. [?] oxtongue [?] ox + [?] tongue.] (Bot.) A plant of the genus {Anchusa}, and especially the {A. officinalis}, sometimes called {alkanet}; oxtongue. {Small wild bugloss}, the {Asperugo procumbens} and the {Lycopsis arvensis}. {Viper's bugloss}, a species of {Echium}. | |
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Viper \Vi"per\, n. [F. vip[8a]re, L. vipera, probably contr. fr. vivipera; vivus alive + parere to bring forth, because it was believed to be the only serpent that brings forth living young. Cf. {Quick}, a., {Parent}, {Viviparous}, {Wivern}, {Weever}.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of Old World venomous makes belonging to {Vipera}, {Clotho}, {Daboia}, and other genera of the family {Viperid[91]}. There came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. --Acts xxviii. 3. Note: Among the best-known species are the European adder ({Pelias berus}), the European asp ({Vipera aspis}), the African horned viper ({V. cerastes}), and the Indian viper ({Daboia Russellii}). 2. A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person. Who committed To such a viper his most sacred trust Of secrecy. --Milton. {Horned viper}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Cerastes}. {Red viper} (Zo[94]l.), the copperhead. {Viper fish} (Zo[94]l.), a small, slender, phosphorescent deep-sea fish ({Chauliodus Sloanii}). It has long ventral and dorsal fins, a large mouth, and very long, sharp teeth. {Viper's bugloss} (Bot.), a rough-leaved biennial herb ({Echium vulgare}) having showy purplish blue flowers. It is sometimes cultivated, but has become a pestilent weed in fields from New York to Virginia. Also called {blue weed}. {Viper's grass} (Bot.), a perennial composite herb ({Scorzonera Hispanica}) with narrow, entire leaves, and solitary heads of yellow flowers. The long, white, carrot-shaped roots are used for food in Spain and some other countries. Called also {viper grass}. | |
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Vivary \Vi"va*ry\ (v[imac]"v[adot]*r[ycr]), n.; pl. {Vivaries} (-r[icr]z). A vivarium. [bd]That . . . vivary of fowls and beasts.[b8] --Donne. | |
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Civet \Civ"et\, n. [F. civette (cf. It. zibetto) civet, civet cat, fr. LGr. [?], fr. Ar. zub[?]d, zab[?]d, civet.] 1. A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet ({Viverra civetta}). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume. 2. (Zo[94]l) The animal that produces civet ({Viverra civetta}); -- called also {civet cat}. It is carnivorous, from two to three feet long, and of a brownish gray color, with transverse black bands and spots on the body and tail. It is a native of northern Africa and of Asia. The name is also applied to other species. | |
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Kutauss \Ku*tauss"\, n. (Zo[94]l.) The India civet ({Viverra zibetha}). | |
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Zibet \Zib"et\, Zibeth \Zib"eth\, n. [Cf. It. zibetto. See {Civet}.] (Zo[94]l.) A carnivorous mammal ({Viverra zibetha}) closely allied to the civet, from which it differs in having the spots on the body less distinct, the throat whiter, and the black rings on the tail more numerous. Note: It inhabits India, Southern China, and the East Indies. It yields a perfume similar to that of the civet. It is often domesticated by the natives, and then serves the same purposes as the domestic cat. Called also {Asiatic, [or] Indian, civet}. | |
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Rasse \Rasse\, n. [Cf. Malay r[be]sa taste, sensation.] (Zo[94]l.) A carnivore ({Viverricula Mallaccensis}) allied to the civet but smaller, native of China and the East Indies. It furnishes a perfume resembling that of the civet, which is highly prized by the Javanese. Called also {Malacca weasel}, and {lesser civet}. | |
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Vivers \Vi"vers\, n. pl. [F. vivres, pl. of vivre, orig., to live.] Provisions; victuals. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] I 'll join you at three, if the vivers can tarry so long. --Sir W. Scott. | |
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