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C chrysopusSapajou Sap"a*jou, n. [F. sapajou, sajou, Braz. sajuassu.]
(Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of South American monkeys of the
genus Cebus, having long and prehensile tails. Some of the
species are called also capuchins. The bonnet sapajou (C.
subcristatus), the golden-handed sapajou (C. chrysopus),
and the white-throated sapajou (C. hypoleucus) are well
known species. See Capuchin. Castanopes chrysophyllaChinquapin Chin"qua*pin, n. (Bot.)
A branching, nut-bearing tree or shrub (Castanea pumila) of
North America, from six to twenty feet high, allied to the
chestnut. Also, its small, sweet, edible nat. [Written also
chincapin and chinkapin.]
Chinquapin oak, a small shrubby oak (Quercus prinoides)
of the Atlantic States, with edible acorns.
Western Chinquapin, an evergreen shrub or tree (Castanopes
chrysophylla) of the Pacific coast. In California it is a
shrub; in Oregon a tree 30 to 125 feet high. Caulolatilus chrysopsBlanquillo Blan*quil"lo, n. [Sp. blanquillo whitish.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A large fish of Florida and the W. Indies (Caulolatilus
chrysops). It is red, marked with yellow. Chrysobalanus IcacoNectarine Nec"tar*ine, n. [Cf. F. nectarine. See Nectar.]
(Bot.)
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Spanish nectarine, the plumlike fruit of the West Indian
tree Chrysobalanus Icaco; -- also called cocoa plum.
it is made into a sweet conserve which a largely exported
from Cuba. Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl Chrys"o*ber`yl, n. [L. chrysoberyllus, Gr. ?;
chryso`s gold + ? beryl.] (Min.)
A mineral, found in crystals, of a yellow to green or brown
color, and consisting of aluminia and glucina. It is very
hard, and is often used as a gem.
ChrysochloreChrysochlore Chrys"o*chlore, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + ? light
green: cf. F. chrysochlore.] (Zo["o]l.)
A South African mole of the genus Chrysochloris; the golden
mole, the fur of which reflects brilliant metallic hues of
green and gold. Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla Chrys"o*col`la, n. [L., fr. Gr. chryso`kolla gold
solder; chryso`s gold + ? glue.] (Min.)
A hydrous silicate of copper, occurring massive, of a blue or
greenish blue color.
Chrysogen
Chrysogen Chrys"o*gen, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + -gen.] (Chem.)
A yellow crystalline substance extracted from crude
anthracene.
Chrysography
Chrysography Chry*sog"ra*phy, n. [Gr. ?; chryso`s gold + ? to
write.]
1. The art of writing in letters of gold.
2. A writing executed in letters of gold.
ChrysoidineChrysoidine Chrys*o"["i]*dine, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + -oid +
-ine.] (Chem.)
An artificial, yellow, crystalline dye, C6H5N2.C6H3(NH2)2.
Also, one of a group of dyestuffs resembling chryso["i]dine
proper. ChrysoliteChrysolite Chrys"o*lite, n. [L. chrysolithos, Gr. ?; chryso`s
gold + ? stone: cf. F. chrysolithe.] (Min.)
A mineral, composed of silica, magnesia, and iron, of a
yellow to green color. It is common in certain volcanic
rocks; -- called also olivine and peridot. Sometimes used
as a gem. The name was also early used for yellow varieties
of tourmaline and topaz. Chrysology
Chrysology Chry*sol"o*gy, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + -logy.]
That branch of political economy which relates to the
production of wealth.
ChrysopaAphis lion A"phis li"on (Zo["o]l.)
The larva of the lacewinged flies (Chrysopa), which feeds
voraciously upon aphids. The name is also applied to the
larv[ae] of the ladybugs (Coccinella). ChrysopaChrysopa Chrys*o"pa, n. [NL., from Gr. chryso`s gold + ?, ?,
eye, face.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of neuropterous insects. See Lacewing. Chrysophane
Chrysophane Chrys"o*phane, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + ? to show.]
(Chem.)
A glucoside extracted from rhubarb as a bitter, yellow,
crystalline powder, and yielding chrysophanic acid on
decomposition.
chrysophanicParietic Pa`ri*et"ic, a. (Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in the lichen
Parmelia parietina, and called also chrysophanic acid. ChrysophanicChrysophanic Chrys`o*phan"ic, a.
Pertaining to, or derived from, or resembling, chrysophane.
Chrysophanic acid (Chem.), a yellow crystalline substance
extracted from rhubarb, yellow dock, sienna, chrysarobin,
etc., and shown to be a derivative of an anthracene. It is
used in the treatment of skin diseases; -- called also
rhein, rheic acid, rhubarbarin, etc. chrysophanic acidRumicin Ru"mi*cin, n. (Chem.)
A yellow crystalline substance found in the root of yellow
dock (Rumex crispus) and identical with chrysophanic
acid. Chrysophanic acidChrysophanic Chrys`o*phan"ic, a.
Pertaining to, or derived from, or resembling, chrysophane.
Chrysophanic acid (Chem.), a yellow crystalline substance
extracted from rhubarb, yellow dock, sienna, chrysarobin,
etc., and shown to be a derivative of an anthracene. It is
used in the treatment of skin diseases; -- called also
rhein, rheic acid, rhubarbarin, etc. Chrysophyllum Cainito Blazing star, Double star, Multiple star, Shooting
star, etc. See under Blazing, Double, etc.
Nebulous star (Astron.), a small well-defined circular
nebula, having a bright nucleus at its center like a star.
Star anise (Bot.), any plant of the genus Illicium; -- so
called from its star-shaped capsules.
Star apple (Bot.), a tropical American tree (Chrysophyllum
Cainito), having a milky juice and oblong leaves with a
silky-golden pubescence beneath. It bears an applelike
fruit, the carpels of which present a starlike figure when
cut across. The name is extended to the whole genus of
about sixty species, and the natural order
(Sapotace[ae]) to which it belongs is called the
Star-apple family.
Star conner, one who cons, or studies, the stars; an
astronomer or an astrologer. --Gascoigne.
Star coral (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of stony
corals belonging to Astr[ae]a, Orbicella, and allied
genera, in which the calicles are round or polygonal and
contain conspicuous radiating septa.
Star cucumber. (Bot.) See under Cucumber.
Star flower. (Bot.)
(a) A plant of the genus Ornithogalum;
star-of-Bethlehem.
(b) See Starwort
(b) .
(c) An American plant of the genus Trientalis
(Trientalis Americana). --Gray.
Star fort (Fort.), a fort surrounded on the exterior with
projecting angles; -- whence the name.
Star gauge (Ordnance), a long rod, with adjustable points
projecting radially at its end, for measuring the size of
different parts of the bore of a gun.
Star grass. (Bot.)
(a) A small grasslike plant (Hypoxis erecta) having
star-shaped yellow flowers.
(b) The colicroot. See Colicroot.
Star hyacinth (Bot.), a bulbous plant of the genus Scilla
(S. autumnalis); -- called also star-headed hyacinth.
Star jelly (Bot.), any one of several gelatinous plants
(Nostoc commune, N. edule, etc.). See Nostoc.
Star lizard. (Zo["o]l.) Same as Stellion.
Star-of-Bethlehem (Bot.), a bulbous liliaceous plant
(Ornithogalum umbellatum) having a small white starlike
flower.
Star-of-the-earth (Bot.), a plant of the genus Plantago
(P. coronopus), growing upon the seashore.
Star polygon (Geom.), a polygon whose sides cut each other
so as to form a star-shaped figure.
Stars and Stripes, a popular name for the flag of the
United States, which consists of thirteen horizontal
stripes, alternately red and white, and a union having, in
a blue field, white stars to represent the several States,
one for each.
With the old flag, the true American flag, the
Eagle, and the Stars and Stripes, waving over the
chamber in which we sit. --D. Webster.
Star showers. See Shooting star, under Shooting.
Star thistle (Bot.), an annual composite plant (Centaurea
solstitialis) having the involucre armed with radiating
spines.
Star wheel (Mach.), a star-shaped disk, used as a kind of
ratchet wheel, in repeating watches and the feed motions
of some machines.
Star worm (Zo["o]l.), a gephyrean.
Temporary star (Astron.), a star which appears suddenly,
shines for a period, and then nearly or quite disappears.
These stars are supposed by some astronometers to be
variable stars of long and undetermined periods.
Variable star (Astron.), a star whose brilliancy varies
periodically, generally with regularity, but sometimes
irregularly; -- called periodical star when its changes
occur at fixed periods.
Water star grass (Bot.), an aquatic plant (Schollera
graminea) with small yellow starlike blossoms. Chrysophyllum glycyphloeumMonesia Mo*ne"sia, n. (Pharm.)
The bark, or a vegetable extract brought in solid cakes from
South America and believed to be derived from the bark, of
the tree Chrysophyllum glycyphl[oe]um. It is used as an
alterative and astringent. Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase Chrys"o*prase, n. [OE. crisopace, OF. crisoprace,
F. chrysoprase, L. chrysoprasus, fr. Gr. ?; chryso`s gold + ?
leek.] (Min.)
An apple-green variety of chalcedony, colored by nickel. It
has a dull flinty luster, and is sometimes used in jewelry.
ChrysoprasusChrysoprasus Chry*sop"ra*sus, n. [L.]
See Chrysoprase. --Rev. xxi. 20. Chrysosperm
Chrysosperm Chrys"o*sperm, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + ? seed.]
The seed of gold; a means of creating gold. [Obs.] --B.
Jonson.
Chrysosplenium oppositifoliumSaxifrage Sax"i*frage (?; 48), n. [L. saxifraga, from
saxifragus stone-breaking; saxum rock + frangere to break:
cf. F. saxifrage. See Fracture, and cf. Sassafras,
Saxon.] (Bot.)
Any plant of the genus Saxifraga, mostly perennial herbs
growing in crevices of rocks in mountainous regions.
Burnet saxifrage, a European umbelliferous plant
(Pimpinella Saxifraga).
Golden saxifrage, a low half-succulent herb
(Chrysosplenium oppositifolium) growing in rivulets in
Europe; also, C. Americanum, common in the United
States. See also under Golden.
Meadow saxifrage, or Pepper saxifrage. See under
Meadow. Chrysotype
Chrysotype Chrys"o*type, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + -type.]
1. A photographic picture taken upon paper prepared by the
use of a sensitive salt of iron and developed by the
application of chloride of gold. --Abney.
2. 2process, invented by Sir J.Herschel.
Hammochrysos
Hammochrysos Ham`mo*chry"sos, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ?, ?, sand +
chryso`s gold.]
A stone with spangles of gold color in it.
Q chrysolepis Live birth, the condition of being born in such a state
that acts of life are manifested after the extrusion of
the whole body. --Dunglison.
Live box, a cell for holding living objects under
microscopical examination. --P. H. Gosse.
Live feathers, feathers which have been plucked from the
living bird, and are therefore stronger and more elastic.
Live gang. (Sawing) See under Gang.
Live grass (Bot.), a grass of the genus Eragrostis.
Live load (Engin.), a suddenly applied load; a varying
load; a moving load; as a moving train of cars on a
bridge, or wind pressure on a roof.
Live oak (Bot.), a species of oak (Quercus virens),
growing in the Southern States, of great durability, and
highly esteemed for ship timber. In California the Q.
chrysolepis and some other species are also called live
oaks.
Live ring (Engin.), a circular train of rollers upon which
a swing bridge, or turntable, rests, and which travels
around a circular track when the bridge or table turns.
Live steam, steam direct from the boiler, used for any
purpose, in distinction from exhaust steam.
Live stock, horses, cattle, and other domestic animals kept
on a farm. whole body.
Meaning of Chryso from wikipedia
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Chryso (Gr****: Χρύσω or Χρυσό) or
Chrisso (Gr****: Χρισσό) may
refer to
several places in Greece:
Chryso, Evrytania, a
village in Evrytania, muni****l...
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Dobromir Chrysos (Macedonian: Добромир Хрс, Bulgarian: Добромир Хриз, Gr****: Δοβρομηρός Χρύσος) was a
Vlach warlord in
eastern Macedonia during the reign...
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Chryso (Gr****: Χρυσό) is a
small town in
Serres regional unit of
Central Macedonia, Greece,
located 12 km
southeast of Serres.
Since 2011 it is a muni****l...
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Chryso Stamatopoulou (in Gr****: Χρυσώ Σταματοπούλου; born 22
March 1975) is a Gr**** rock singer. She is the lead
singer of
romantic folk
metal band Chrysilia...
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Chrysos Evelpidis (Gr****: Χρυσός Ευελπίδης, 1895 -
April 29, 1971) was a Gr**** agronomist, professor,
member of the
parliament and minister. He was born...
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little studied. A
recent dissertation on its
linguistics was done by
Chryso Pelekani.
Children are not
learning the language; it has been supplanted...
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Chryso (Gr****: Χρύσω) is a
village and a
community in the muni****l unit of
Viniani in Evrytania, Greece. It is
located in the
Agrafa mountains, near the...
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pupae of many butterflies,
referred to by the
Ancient Gr**** term χρυσός (
chrysós) for gold. When the
caterpillar is
fully grown, it
makes a
button of silk...
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Chrisso (Gr****: Χρισσό) is a
village in Phocis, Greece. The
modern village sits
north of the
ancient town of Crissa, a
powerful city-state of
ancient Greece...
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television hostess.
Before presenting her
first dating show, "To
Chryso Coufeto" ("The
Golden Sugarplum"), she was a
teacher of
French language...
