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Elliptically :: Elliptically (adv.) With a part omitted; as, elliptically expressed..

Cylindroid :: Cylindroid (n.) A solid body resembling a right cylinder, but having the bases or ends elliptical..

Yaupon :: Yaupon (n.) A shrub (Ilex Cassine) of the Holly family, native from Virginia to Florida. The smooth elliptical leaves are used as a substitute for tea, and were formerly used in preparing the black drink of the Indians of North Carolina. Called also South-Sea tea..

Eccentric :: Eccentric (a.) Deviating or departing from the center, or from the line of a circle; as, an eccentric or elliptical orbit; pertaining to deviation from the center or from true circular motion..

Spiracle :: Spiracle (n.) One of the external openings communicating with the air tubes or tracheae of insects, myriapods, and arachnids. They are variable in number, and are usually situated on the sides of the thorax and abdomen, a pair to a segment. These openings are usually elliptical, and capable of being closed. See Illust. under Coleoptera..

Elliptical :: Elliptical (a.) Of or pertaining to an ellipse; having the form of an ellipse; oblong, with rounded ends..

Done :: Done (infinitive.) It is done or agreed; let it be a match or bargain; -- used elliptically.

Hanse :: Hanse (n.) That part of an elliptical or many-centered arch which has the shorter radius and immediately adjoins the impost.

Instant :: Instant (a.) A day of the present or current month; as, the sixth instant; -- an elliptical expression equivalent to the sixth of the month instant, i. e., the current month. See Instant, a., 3..

Oval :: Oval (a.) Broadly elliptical.

To :: To (prep.) In many phrases, and in connection with many other words, to has a pregnant meaning, or is used elliptically..

Pleurosigma :: Pleurosigma (n.) A genus of diatoms of elongated elliptical shape, but having the sides slightly curved in the form of a letter S. Pleurosigma angulatum has very fine striations, and is a favorite object for testing the high powers of microscopes..

That :: That (pron., a., conj., & adv.) In an elliptical sentence to introduce a dependent sentence expressing a wish, or a cause of surprise, indignation, or the like..

Ellipse :: Ellipse (n.) The elliptical orbit of a planet.

Oval :: Oval (a.) Having the figure of an egg; oblong and curvilinear, with one end broader than the other, or with both ends of about the same breadth; in popular usage, elliptical..

Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..

When :: When (adv.) Which time; then; -- used elliptically as a noun.

But :: But (adv. & conj.) Excepting or excluding the fact that; save that; were it not that; unless; -- elliptical, for but that..

Gecko :: Gecko (n.) Any lizard of the family Geckonidae. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical pupils. Their toes are generally expanded, and furnished with adhesive disks, by which they can run over walls and ceilings. They are numerous in warm countries, and a few species are found in Europe and the United States. See Wall gecko, Fanfoot..

Elliptical :: Elliptical (a.) Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase..

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