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Definition of loon

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Loon (n.) Any one of several aquatic, wed-footed, northern birds of the genus Urinator (formerly Colymbus), noted for their expertness in diving and swimming under water. The common loon, or great northern diver (Urinator imber, or Colymbus torquatus), and the red-throated loon or diver (U. septentrionalis), are the best known species. See Diver..

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Divan :: Divan (n.) A coffee and smoking saloon.

Ballast :: Ballast (a.) Any heavy matter put into the car of a balloon to give it steadiness.

Pistole :: Pistole (n.) The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40..

Gallooned :: Gallooned (a.) Furnished or adorned with galloon.

Pantaloon :: Pantaloon (n.) A ridiculous character, or an old dotard, in the Italian comedy; also, a buffoon in pantomimes..

Ember-goose :: Ember-goose (n.) The loon or great northern diver. See Loon.

Balloon :: Balloon (n.) The outline inclosing words represented as coming from the mouth of a pictured figure.

Imber-goose :: Imber-goose (n.) The loon. See Ember-goose.

Pantaloon :: Pantaloon (n.) A bifurcated garment for a man, covering the body from the waist downwards, and consisting of breeches and stockings in one..

Chemiloon :: Chemiloon (n.) A garment for women, consisting of chemise and drawers united in one..

Car :: Car (n.) The basket, box, or cage suspended from a balloon to contain passengers, ballast, etc..

Dirigible :: Dirigible (a.) Capable of being directed; steerable; as, a dirigible balloon..

Nataloin :: Nataloin (n.) A bitter crystalline substance constituting the essential principle of Natal aloes. Cf. Aloon.

Ascensional :: Ascensional (a.) Relating to ascension; connected with ascent; ascensive; tending upward; as, the ascensional power of a balloon..

Parachute :: Parachute (n.) A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence..

Balloon :: Balloon (n.) A bag made of silk or other light material, and filled with hydrogen gas or heated air, so as to rise and float in the atmosphere; especially, one with a car attached for aerial navigation..

Ballooning :: Ballooning (n.) The process of temporarily raising the value of a stock, as by fictitious sales..

Saloon :: Saloon (n.) A spacious and elegant apartment for the reception of company or for works of art; a hall of reception, esp. a hall for public entertainments or amusements; a large room or parlor; as, the saloon of a steamboat..

Balloon :: Balloon (n.) A ball or globe on the top of a pillar, church, etc., as at St. Paul's, in London..

Omentum :: Omentum (n.) A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc.; an epiploon..