Definition of umbo

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Umbo (n.) One of the lateral prominence just above the hinge of a bivalve shell.

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Subumbrella :: Subumbonal (a.) Beneath or forward of the umbos of a bivalve shell.
Zumbooruk :: Zumbooruk (n.) A small cannon supported by a swiveled rest on the back of a camel, whence it is fired, -- used in the East..
Okra :: Okra (n.) An annual plant (Abelmoschus, / Hibiscus, esculentus), whose green pods, abounding in nutritious mucilage, are much used for soups, stews, or pickles; gumbo..
Umbones :: Umbones (pl. ) of Umb.
Plumbic :: Plumbic (a.) Of, pertaining to, resembling, or containing, lead; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which it has a higher valence as contrasted with plumbous compounds; as, plumbic oxide..
Caparro :: Caparro (n.) A large South American monkey (Lagothrix Humboldtii), with prehensile tail..
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike..
Plumbous :: Plumbous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or containing, lead; -- used specifically to designate those compounds in which it has a lower valence as contrasted with plumbic compounds..
Kirumbo :: Kirumbo (n.) A bird of Madagascar (Leptosomus discolor), the only living type of a family allied to the rollers. It has a pair of loral plumes. The male is glossy green above, with metallic reflections; the female is spotted with brown and black..
Yoncopin :: Yoncopin (n.) A local name in parts of the Mississippi Valley for the American lotus (Nelumbo lutea).
Umbos :: Umbos (pl. ) of Umb.
Mumbo Jumbo :: Mumbo Jumbo () An object of superstitious homage and fear.
Rumbowline :: Rumbowline (n.) Same as Rombowline.
Zomboruk :: Zomboruk (n.) See Zumbooruk.
Lumbosacral :: Lumbosacral (n.) Of or pertaining to the loins and sacrum; as, the lumbosacral nerve, a branch of one of the lumber nerves which passes over the sacrum..
Gumbo :: Gumbo (n.) The okra plant or its pods.
Gumboil :: Gumboil (n.) A small suppurting inflamed spot on the gum.
Nates :: Nates (n. pl.) The umbones of a bivalve shell.
Rumbo :: Rumbo (n.) Grog.
Bumboat :: Bumboat (n.) A clumsy boat, used for conveying provisions, fruit, etc., for sale, to vessels lying in port or off shore..
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