Definition of emu

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Emu (n.) A large Australian bird, of two species (Dromaius Novae-Hollandiae and D. irroratus), related to the cassowary and the ostrich. The emu runs swiftly, but is unable to fly..

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Emulsin :: Emulsin (n.) An unorganized ferment (contained in this extract and in other vegetable juices), which effects the decomposition of certain glucosides..
White-fronted :: White-fronted (a.) Having a white front; as, the white-fronted lemur..
Demulce :: Demulce (v. t.) To soothe; to mollify; to pacify; to soften.
Lemuroid :: Lemuroid (n.) One of the Lemuroidea.
Tremolo :: Tremolo (n.) A certain contrivance in an organ, which causes the notes to sound with rapid pulses or beats, producing a tremulous effect; -- called also tremolant, and tremulant..
Demurrer :: Demurrer (n.) A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further..
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.
Propodiale :: Propodiale (n.) The bone of either the upper arm or the thing, the propodialia being the humerus and femur..
Cornemuse :: Cornemuse (n.) A wind instrument nearly identical with the bagpipe.
Grunt :: Grunt (n.) Any one of several species of American food fishes, of the genus Haemulon, allied to the snappers, as, the black grunt (A. Plumieri), and the redmouth grunt (H. aurolineatus), of the Southern United States; -- also applied to allied species of the genera Pomadasys, Orthopristis, and Pristopoma. Called also pigfish, squirrel fish, and grunter; -- so called from the noise it makes when taken..
Bicker :: Bicker (v. i.) To move quickly and unsteadily, or with a pattering noise; to quiver; to be tremulous, like flame..
Praemunire :: Praemunire (n.) The writ grounded on that offense.
Antemundane :: Antemundane (a.) Being or occurring before the creation of the world.
Emulating :: Emulating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Emulat.
Lemurid :: Lemurid (a. & n.) Same as Lemuroid.
Demurrable :: Demurrable (a.) That may be demurred to.
Paragon :: Paragon (v. t.) To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
Elimination :: Elimination (n.) the act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances through the various emunctories.
Darnel :: Darnel (n.) Any grass of the genus Lolium, esp. the Lolium temulentum (bearded darnel), the grains of which have been reputed poisonous. Other species, as Lolium perenne (rye grass or ray grass), and its variety L. Italicum (Italian rye grass), are highly esteemed for pasture and for making hay..
Demulcent :: Demulcent (a.) Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent..
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