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AnniversariesAnniversary An`ni*ver"sa*ry, n.; pl. Anniversaries. [Cf. F.
anniversaire.]
1. The annual return of the day on which any notable event
took place, or is wont to be celebrated; as, the
anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
2. (R. C. Ch.) The day on which Mass is said yearly for the
soul of a deceased person; the commemoration of some
sacred event, as the dedication of a church or the
consecration of a pope.
3. The celebration which takes place on an anniversary day.
--Dryden. Anniversarily
Anniversarily An`ni*ver"sa*ri*ly, adv.
Annually. [R.] --Bp. Hall.
AnniversaryAnniversary An`ni*ver"sa*ry, a. [L. anniversarius; annus year
+ vertere, versum, to turn: cf. F. anniversaire.]
Returning with the year, at a stated time; annual; yearly;
as, an anniversary feast.
Anniversary day (R. C. Ch.). See Anniversary, n., 2.
Anniversary week, that week in the year in which the annual
meetings of religious and benevolent societies are held in
Boston and New York. [Eastern U. S.] AnniversaryAnniversary An`ni*ver"sa*ry, n.; pl. Anniversaries. [Cf. F.
anniversaire.]
1. The annual return of the day on which any notable event
took place, or is wont to be celebrated; as, the
anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
2. (R. C. Ch.) The day on which Mass is said yearly for the
soul of a deceased person; the commemoration of some
sacred event, as the dedication of a church or the
consecration of a pope.
3. The celebration which takes place on an anniversary day.
--Dryden. Anniversary dayAnniversary An`ni*ver"sa*ry, a. [L. anniversarius; annus year
+ vertere, versum, to turn: cf. F. anniversaire.]
Returning with the year, at a stated time; annual; yearly;
as, an anniversary feast.
Anniversary day (R. C. Ch.). See Anniversary, n., 2.
Anniversary week, that week in the year in which the annual
meetings of religious and benevolent societies are held in
Boston and New York. [Eastern U. S.] Anniversary weekAnniversary An`ni*ver"sa*ry, a. [L. anniversarius; annus year
+ vertere, versum, to turn: cf. F. anniversaire.]
Returning with the year, at a stated time; annual; yearly;
as, an anniversary feast.
Anniversary day (R. C. Ch.). See Anniversary, n., 2.
Anniversary week, that week in the year in which the annual
meetings of religious and benevolent societies are held in
Boston and New York. [Eastern U. S.] Anniverse
Anniverse An"ni*verse, n. [L. anni versus the turning of a
year.]
Anniversary. [Obs.] --Dryden.
C diversifoliusCosmos Cos"mos, n. (Bot.)
A genus of composite plants closely related to Bidens,
usually with very showy flowers, some with yellow, others
with red, scarlet, purple, white, or lilac rays. They are
natives of the warmer parts of America, and many species are
cultivated. Cosmos bipinnatus and C. diversifolius are
among the best-known species; C. caudatus, of the West
Indies, is widely naturalized. Cidaria diversilineataVine Vine, n. [F. vigne, L. vinea a vineyard, vine from vineus
of or belonging to wine, vinum wine, grapes. See Wine, and
cf. Vignette.] (Bot.)
(a) Any woody climbing plant which bears grapes.
(b) Hence, a climbing or trailing plant; the long, slender
stem of any plant that trails on the ground, or climbs
by winding round a fixed object, or by seizing
anything with its tendrils, or claspers; a creeper;
as, the hop vine; the bean vine; the vines of melons,
squashes, pumpkins, and other cucurbitaceous plants.
There shall be no grapes on the vine. --Jer.
viii. 13.
And one went out into the field to gather herbs,
and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild
gourds. --2 Kings iv.
89.
Vine apple (Bot.), a small kind of squash. --Roger
Williams.
Vine beetle (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
beetles which are injurious to the leaves or branches of
the grapevine. Among the more important species are the
grapevine fidia (see Fidia), the spotted Pelidnota
(see Rutilian), the vine fleabeetle (Graptodera
chalybea), the rose beetle (see under Rose), the vine
weevil, and several species of Colaspis and Anomala.
Vine borer. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Any one of several species of beetles whose larv[ae]
bore in the wood or pith of the grapevine, especially
Sinoxylon basilare, a small species the larva of
which bores in the stems, and Ampeloglypter
sesostris, a small reddish brown weevil (called also
vine weevil), which produces knotlike galls on the
branches.
(b) A clearwing moth ([AE]geria polistiformis), whose
larva bores in the roots of the grapevine and is often
destructive.
Vine dragon, an old and fruitless branch of a vine. [Obs.]
--Holland.
Vine forester (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of
moths belonging to Alypia and allied genera, whose
larv[ae] feed on the leaves of the grapevine.
Vine fretter (Zo["o]l.), a plant louse, esp. the phylloxera
that injuries the grapevine.
Vine grub (Zo["o]l.), any one of numerous species of insect
larv[ae] that are injurious to the grapevine.
Vine hopper (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of leaf
hoppers which suck the sap of the grapevine, especially
Erythroneura vitis. See Illust. of Grape hopper, under
Grape.
Vine inchworm (Zo["o]l.), the larva of any species of
geometrid moths which feed on the leaves of the grapevine,
especially Cidaria diversilineata.
Vine-leaf rooer (Zo["o]l.), a small moth (Desmia
maculalis) whose larva makes a nest by rolling up the
leaves of the grapevine. The moth is brownish black,
spotted with white.
Vine louse (Zo["o]l.), the phylloxera.
Vine mildew (Bot.), a fungous growth which forms a white,
delicate, cottony layer upon the leaves, young shoots, and
fruit of the vine, causing brown spots upon the green
parts, and finally a hardening and destruction of the
vitality of the surface. The plant has been called Oidium
Tuckeri, but is now thought to be the conidia-producing
stage of an Erysiphe.
Vine of Sodom (Bot.), a plant named in the Bible (--Deut.
xxxii. 32), now thought to be identical with the apple of
Sodom. See Apple of Sodom, under Apple.
Vine sawfly (Zo["o]l.), a small black sawfiy (Selandria
vitis) whose larva feeds upon the leaves of the
grapevine. The larv[ae] stand side by side in clusters
while feeding.
Vine slug (Zo["o]l.), the larva of the vine sawfly.
Vine sorrel (Bot.), a climbing plant (Cissus acida)
related to the grapevine, and having acid leaves. It is
found in Florida and the West Indies.
Vine sphinx (Zo["o]l.), any one of several species of hawk
moths. The larv[ae] feed on grapevine leaves.
Vine weevil. (Zo["o]l.) See Vine borer
(a) above, and Wound gall, under Wound. CliversClivers Cliv"ers (? or ?), n.
See Cleavers. Diamond anniversary
Diamond anniversary Diamond anniversary, jubilee jubilee,
etc.
One celebrated upon the completion of sixty, or, according to
some, seventy-five, years from the beginning of the thing
commemorated.
DiverseDiverse Di"verse (?; 277), a. [The same word as divers. See
Divers.]
1. Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate.
The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from
its original import. --J. Edwards.
Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she.
--R. Browning.
2. Capable of various forms; multiform.
Eloquence is a great and diverse thing. --B. Jonson. Diverse
Diverse Di*verse", adv.
In different directions; diversely.
Diverse
Diverse Di*verse", v. i.
To turn aside. [Obs.]
The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart.
--Spenser.
Diverseness
Diverseness Di*verse"ness, n.
The quality of being diverse.
Diversifiability
Diversifiability Di*ver`si*fi`a*bil"i*ty, n.
The quality or capacity of being diversifiable. --Earle.
Diversifiable
Diversifiable Di*ver"si*fi`a*ble, a.
Capable of being diversified or varied. --Boyle.
DiversificationDiversification Di*ver`si*fi*ca"tion, n. [See Diversify.]
1. The act of making various, or of changing form or quality.
--Boyle.
2. State of diversity or variation; variegation;
modification; change; alternation.
Infinite diversifications of tints may be produced.
--Adventurer. Diversified
Diversified Di*ver"si*fied, a.
Distinguished by various forms, or by a variety of aspects or
objects; variegated; as, diversified scenery or landscape.
DiversifiedDiversify Di*ver"si*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diversified; p.
pr. & vb. n. Diversifying.] [F. diversifier, LL.
diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.),
akin to facere to make. See Diverse.]
To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give
variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous
differences or aspects.
Separated and diversified on from another. --Locke.
Its seven colors, that diversify all the face of
nature. --I. Taylor. Diversifier
Diversifier Di*ver"si*fi`er, n.
One who, or that which, diversifies.
Diversiform
Diversiform Di*ver"si*form, a. [L. diversus diverse + -form.]
Of a different form; of varied forms.
DiversifyDiversify Di*ver"si*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diversified; p.
pr. & vb. n. Diversifying.] [F. diversifier, LL.
diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.),
akin to facere to make. See Diverse.]
To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give
variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous
differences or aspects.
Separated and diversified on from another. --Locke.
Its seven colors, that diversify all the face of
nature. --I. Taylor. DiversifyingDiversify Di*ver"si*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diversified; p.
pr. & vb. n. Diversifying.] [F. diversifier, LL.
diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.),
akin to facere to make. See Diverse.]
To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give
variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous
differences or aspects.
Separated and diversified on from another. --Locke.
Its seven colors, that diversify all the face of
nature. --I. Taylor. Diversiloquent
Diversiloquent Di`ver*sil"o*quent, a. [L. diversus diverse +
loquens, p. pr. of loqui to speak.]
Speaking in different ways. [R.]
DiversionDiversion Di*ver"sion, n. [Cf. F. diversion. See Divert.]
1. The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or
object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel;
diversion of the mind from business.
2. That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind
from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport;
play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth. ``Public
diversions.' --V. Knox.
Such productions of wit and humor as expose vice and
folly, furnish useful diversion to readers.
--Addison.
3. (Mil.) The act of drawing the attention and force of an
enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be
made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts.
Syn: Amusement; entertainment; pastime; recreation; sport;
game; play; solace; merriment. Diversivolent
Diversivolent Di`ver*siv"o*lent, a. [L. diversus diverse +
volens, -entis, p. pr. of velle to wish.]
Desiring different things. [Obs.] --Webster (White Devil).
Diversory
Diversory Di*ver"so*ry, a.
Serving or tending to divert; also, distinguishing. [Obs.]
Diversory
Diversory Di*ver"so*ry, n. [L. diversorium, deversorium, an
inn or lodging.]
A wayside inn. [Obs. or R.] --Chapman.
Law of universal causationCausation Cau*sa"tion, n.
The act of causing; also the act or agency by which an effect
is produced.
The kind of causation by which vision is produced.
--Whewell.
Law of universal causation, the theoretical or asserted law
that every event or phenomenon results from, or is the
sequel of, some previous event or phenomenon, which being
present, the other is certain to take place.
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