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Otolite :: Otolite (n.) One of the small bones or particles of calcareous or other hard substance in the internal ear of vertebrates, and in the auditory organs of many invertebrates; an ear stone. Collectively, the otoliths are called ear sand and otoconite..

Semiglutin :: Semiglutin (n.) A peptonelike body, insoluble in alcohol, formed by boiling collagen or gelatin for a long time in water. Hemicollin, a like body, is also formed at the same time, and differs from semiglutin by being partly soluble in alcohol..

Regrate :: Regrate (v. t.) To remove the outer surface of, as of an old hewn stone, so as to give it a fresh appearance..

Tompion :: Tompion (n.) A plug in a flute or an organ pipe, to modulate the tone..

Hearthstone :: Hearthstone (n.) Stone forming the hearth; hence, the fireside; home..

Acinus :: Acinus (n.) A grapestone.

Deep :: Deep (superl.) Of low tone; full-toned; not high or sharp; grave; heavy.

Stereotype :: Stereotomy (n.) The science or art of cutting solids into certain figures or sections, as arches, and the like; especially, the art of stonecutting..

Atonement :: Atonement (n.) Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; agreement; concord.

Water Joint :: Water joint () A joint in a stone pavement where the stones are left slightly higher than elsewhere, the rest of the surface being sunken or dished. The raised surface is intended to prevent the settling of water in the joints..

Second :: Second (n.) The interval between any tone and the tone which is represented on the degree of the staff next above it.

Stonebrearer :: Stonebrash (n.) A subsoil made up of small stones or finely-broken rock; brash.

Appoggiatura :: Appoggiatura (n.) A passing tone preceding an essential tone, and borrowing the time it occupies from that; a short auxiliary or grace note one degree above or below the principal note unless it be of the same harmony; -- generally indicated by a note of smaller size, as in the illustration above. It forms no essential part of the harmony..

Crescendo :: Crescendo (n.) A passage to be performed with constantly increasing volume of tone.

Sharp :: Sharp (n.) The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch..

Precious :: Precious (a.) Of great price; costly; as, a precious stone..

Felstone :: Felstone (n.) See Felsite.

Diamond :: Diamond (n.) A precious stone or gem excelling in brilliancy and beautiful play of prismatic colors, and remarkable for extreme hardness..

Stoneware :: Stone-still (a.) As still as a stone.

Diapason :: Diapason (n.) The octave, or interval which includes all the tones of the diatonic scale..

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