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Chondestes grammacusLark Lark, n. [OE. larke, laverock, AS. l[=a]werce; akin to D.
leeuwerik, LG. lewerke, OHG. l?rahha, G. lerche, Sw.
l["a]rka, Dan. lerke, Icel. l[ae]virki.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one numerous species of singing birds of the genus
Alauda and allied genera (family Alaudid[ae]). They
mostly belong to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In
America they are represented by the shore larks, or horned by
the shore larks, or horned larks, of the genus Otocoris.
The true larks have holaspidean tarsi, very long hind claws,
and usually, dull, sandy brown colors.
Note: The European skylark, or lark of the poets (Alauda
arvensis), is of a brown mottled color, and is noted
for its clear and sweet song, uttered as it rises and
descends almost perpendicularly in the air. It is
considered a table delicacy, and immense numbers are
killed for the markets. Other well-known European
species are the crested, or tufted, lark (Alauda
cristata), and the wood lark (A. arborea). The
pipits, or titlarks, of the genus Anthus (family
Motacillid[ae]) are often called larks. See Pipit.
The American meadow larks, of the genus Sturnella,
are allied to the starlings. See Meadow Lark. The
Australian bush lark is Mirafra Horsfieldii. See
Shore lark.
Lark bunting (Zo["o]l.), a fringilline bird (Calamospiza
melanocorys) found on the plains of the Western United
States.
Lark sparrow (Zo["o]l.), a sparrow (Chondestes
grammacus), found in the Mississippi Valley and the
Western United States. DermestesDermestes Der*mes"tes, n. [NL., from Gr. ?; ? skin + root of ?
to eat.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of coleopterous insects, the larv[ae] of which feed
animal substances. They are very destructive to dries meats,
skins, woolens, and furs. The most common species is D.
lardarius, known as the bacon beetle. Herpestes galeraVansire Van"sire, n. [The native name: cf. F. vansire.]
(Zo["o]l.)
An ichneumon (Herpestes galera) native of Southern Africa
and Madagascar. It is reddish brown or dark brown, grizzled
with white. Called also vondsira, and marsh ichneumon. Herpestes nyulaNyula Ny*u"la, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A species of ichneumon (Herpestes nyula). Its fur is
beautifully variegated by closely set zigzag markings. Herpestes urvaUrva Ur"va, n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l.)
The crab-eating ichneumon (Herpestes urva), native of
India. The fur is black, annulated with white at the tip of
each hair, and a white streak extends from the mouth to the
shoulder. Microlestes
Microlestes Mi`cro*les"tes, n. [NL., from Gr. mikro`s small +
? a robber.] (Paleon.)
An extinct genus of small Triassic mammals, the oldest yet
found in European strata.
Myadestes sibilansSolitaire Sol`i*taire", n. [F. See Solitary.]
1. A person who lives in solitude; a recluse; a hermit.
--Pope.
2. A single diamond in a setting; also, sometimes, a precious
stone of any kind set alone.
Diamond solitaires blazing on his breast and wrists.
--Mrs. R. H.
Davis.
3. A game which one person can play alone; -- applied to many
games of cards, etc.; also, to a game played on a board
with pegs or balls, in which the object is, beginning with
all the places filled except one, to remove all but one of
the pieces by ``jumping,' as in draughts.
4. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A large extinct bird (Pezophaps solitaria) which
formerly inhabited the islands of Mauritius and
Rodrigeuz. It was larger and taller than the wild
turkey. Its wings were too small for flight. Called
also solitary.
(b) Any species of American thrushlike birds of the genus
Myadestes. They are noted their sweet songs and
retiring habits. Called also fly-catching thrush. A
West Indian species (Myadestes sibilans) is called
the invisible bird. Myadestes sibilonsInvisible In*vis"i*ble, a. [F. invisible, L. invisibilis. See
In- not, and Visible.]
Incapable of being seen; not perceptible by vision; not
visible.
To us invisible, or dimly seen In these thy lowest
works. --Milton.
Invisible bird (Zo["o]l.), a small, shy singing bird
(Myadestes sibilons), of St. Vincent Islands.
Invisible green, a very dark shade of green, approaching to
black, and liable to be mistaken for it. Priestess
Priestess Priest"ess, n.
A woman who officiated in sacred rites among pagans. --Abp.
Potter.
TestesTestis Tes"tis, n.; pl. Testes. [L.] (Anat.)
A testicle.
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Richard Estes, U.S.
photorealist painter Richard Despard Estes,
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actor Ron
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congressman from
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Estes was born and
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where he
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Estes' break-out
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Yusuf Estes (born:
Joseph Estes, 1944), is an
American Islamic preacher and
chaplain from Texas.
Estes converted from
Christianity to
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National Park,
Estes Park lies
along the Big
Thompson River.
Landmarks include The
Stanley Hotel and The
Baldpate Inn. The town
overlooks Lake
Estes and Olympus...
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legendarium East (disambiguation)
Estes, a
surname All
pages with
titles beginning with
Este All
pages with
titles containing Este This
disambiguation page lists...
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Vernon Estes (usually
referred to as Vern), born
January 4, 1930, is the
founder and
namesake of
Estes Industries, the
highly recognized model rocket...
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Carey Estes Kefauver was born in Madisonville, Tennessee, the son of
local hardware merchant Robert Cooke Kefauver and his wife
Phredonia Bradford Estes. Kefauver...
- Lynn
Estes (born
August 4, 1968) is an
American chef and restaurateur.
Estes is the
youngest child born to a
scientist father and to
Carroll L.
Estes, a...
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Christopher Douglas Estes (born June 8, 1971) is a
former King
Diamond b****
player (1994-1999).
Originally from
Dodge City, Kansas,
Estes moved to Denton...
