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Alauda cristataLark 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. Antiperistaltic
Antiperistaltic An`ti*per`i*stal"tic, a. (Med.)
Opposed to, or checking motion; acting upward; -- applied to
an inverted action of the intestinal tube.
Antiperistasis
Antiperistasis An`ti*pe*ris"ta*sis, n. [Gr. ?; ? against + ? a
standing around, fr. ? to stand around; ? around + ? to
stand.]
Opposition by which the quality opposed asquires strength;
resistance or reaction roused by opposition or by the action
of an opposite principle or quality.
Antiperistatic
Antiperistatic An`ti*per`i*stat"ic, a.
Pertaining to antiperistasis.
Arista
Arista A*ris"ta, n. [L.] (Bot.)
An awn. --Gray.
Aristarch
Aristarch Ar"is*tarch, n. [From Aristarchus, a Greek
grammarian and critic, of Alexandria, about 200 b. c.]
A severe critic. --Knowles.
Aristarchian
Aristarchian Ar`is*tar"chi*an, a.
Severely critical.
Aristarchy
Aristarchy Ar"is*tar`chy, n.
Severe criticism. [Obs.] --Sir J. Harrington.
Aristarchy
Aristarchy Ar"is*tar`chy, n.
Severely criticism.
AristateAristate A*ris"tate, a. [L. aristatus, fr. arista. See
Arista.]
1. (Bot.) Having a pointed, beardlike process, as the glumes
of wheat; awned. --Gray.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Having a slender, sharp, or spinelike tip. Aythya or Fuligula cristataPoachard Poach"ard, n. [From Poach to stab.] [Written also
pocard, pochard.] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A common European duck (Aythya ferina); -- called also
goldhead, poker, and fresh-water, or red-headed,
widgeon.
(b) The American redhead, which is closely allied to the
European poachard.
Red-crested poachard (Zo["o]l.), an Old World duck (Branta
rufina).
Scaup poachard, the scaup duck.
Tufted poachard, a scaup duck (Aythya, or Fuligula
cristata), native of Europe and Asia. C ChamaecristaSensitive Sen"si*tive, a. [F. sensitif. See Sense.]
1. Having sense of feeling; possessing or exhibiting the
capacity of receiving impressions from external objects;
as, a sensitive soul.
2. Having quick and acute sensibility, either to the action
of external objects, or to impressions upon the mind and
feelings; highly susceptible; easily and acutely affected.
She was too sensitive to abuse and calumny.
--Macaulay.
3.
(a) (Mech.) Having a capacity of being easily affected or
moved; as, a sensitive thermometer; sensitive scales.
(b) (Chem. & Photog.) Readily affected or changed by
certain appropriate agents; as, silver chloride or
bromide, when in contact with certain organic
substances, is extremely sensitive to actinic rays.
4. Serving to affect the sense; sensible. [R.]
A sensitive love of some sensitive objects.
--Hammond.
5. Of or pertaining to sensation; depending on sensation; as,
sensitive motions; sensitive muscular motions excited by
irritation. --E. Darwin.
Sensitive fern (Bot.), an American fern (Onoclea
sensibilis), the leaves of which, when plucked, show a
slight tendency to fold together.
Sensitive flame (Physics), a gas flame so arranged that
under a suitable adjustment of pressure it is exceedingly
sensitive to sounds, being caused to roar, flare, or
become suddenly shortened or extinguished, by slight
sounds of the proper pitch.
Sensitive joint vetch (Bot.), an annual leguminous herb
([AE]schynomene hispida), with sensitive foliage.
Sensitive paper, paper prepared for photographic purpose by
being rendered sensitive to the effect of light.
Sensitive plant. (Bot.)
(a) A leguminous plant (Mimosa pudica, or M.
sensitiva, and other allied species), the leaves of
which close at the slightest touch.
(b) Any plant showing motions after irritation, as the
sensitive brier (Schrankia) of the Southern States,
two common American species of Cassia (C. nictitans,
and C. Cham[ae]crista), a kind of sorrel (Oxalis
sensitiva), etc. C cristaBrazil wood Bra*zil" wood` [OE. brasil, LL. brasile (cf. Pg. &
Sp. brasil, Pr. bresil, Pr. bresil); perh. from Sp. or Pg.
brasa a live coal (cf. Braze, Brasier); or Ar. vars plant
for dyeing red or yellow. This name was given to the wood
from its color; and it is said that King Emanuel, of
Portugal, gave the name Brazil to the country in South
America on account of its producing this wood.]
1. The wood of the oriental C[ae]salpinia Sapan; -- so
called before the discovery of America.
2. A very heavy wood of a reddish color, imported from Brazil
and other tropical countries, for cabinet-work, and for
dyeing. The best is the heartwood of C[ae]salpinia
echinata, a leguminous tree; but other trees also yield
it. An inferior sort comes from Jamaica, the timber of C.
Braziliensis and C. crista. This is often distinguished
as Braziletto, but the better kind is also frequently so
named. C subcristatusSapajou 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. Cassia ChamaecristaPartridge Par"tridge, n. [OE. partriche, pertriche, OF.
pertris, perdriz, F. perdrix, L. perdix, -icis, fr. Gr. ?.]
(Zo["o]l.)
1. Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of
the genus Perdix and several related genera of the
family Perdicid[ae], of the Old World. The partridge is
noted as a game bird.
Full many a fat partrich had he in mew. --Chaucer.
Note: The common European, or gray, partridge (Perdix
cinerea) and the red-legged partridge (Caccabis
rubra) of Southern Europe and Asia are well-known
species.
2. Any one of several species of quail-like birds belonging
to Colinus, and allied genera. [U.S.]
Note: Among them are the bobwhite (Colinus Virginianus) of
the Eastern States; the plumed, or mountain, partridge
(Oreortyx pictus) of California; the Massena
partridge (Cyrtonyx Montezum[ae]); and the California
partridge (Callipepla Californica).
3. The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus). [New Eng.]
Bamboo partridge (Zo["o]l.), a spurred partridge of the
genus Bambusicola. Several species are found in China
and the East Indies.
Night partridge (Zo["o]l.), the woodcock. [Local, U.S.]
Painted partridge (Zo["o]l.), a francolin of South Africa
(Francolinus pictus).
Partridge berry. (Bot.)
(a) The scarlet berry of a trailing american plant
(Mitchella repens) of the order Rubiace[ae],
having roundish evergreen leaves, and white fragrant
flowers sometimes tinged with purple, growing in pairs
with the ovaries united, and producing the berries
which remain over winter; also, the plant itself.
(b) The fruit of the creeping wintergreen (Gaultheria
procumbens); also, the plant itself.
Partridge dove (Zo["o]l.) Same as Mountain witch, under
Mountain.
Partridge pea (Bot.), a yellow-flowered leguminous herb
(Cassia Cham[ae]crista), common in sandy fields in the
Eastern United States.
Partridge shell (Zo["o]l.), a large marine univalve shell
(Dolium perdix), having colors variegated like those of
the partridge.
Partridge wood
(a) A variegated wood, much esteemed for cabinetwork. It
is obtained from tropical America, and one source of
it is said to be the leguminous tree Andira inermis.
Called also pheasant wood.
(b) A name sometimes given to the dark-colored and
striated wood of some kind of palm, which is used for
walking sticks and umbrella handles.
Sea partridge (Zo["o]l.), an Asiatic sand partridge
(Ammoperdix Bonhami); -- so called from its note.
Snow partridge (Zo["o]l.), a large spurred partridge
(Lerwa nivicola) which inhabits the high mountains of
Asia.
Spruce partridge. See under Spruce.
Wood partridge, or Hill partridge (Zo["o]l.), any small
Asiatic partridge of the genus Arboricola. Condylura cristataMole Mole, n. [OE. molle, either shortened fr. moldwerp, or
from the root of E. mold soil: cf. D. mol, OD. molworp. See
Moldwarp.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any insectivore of the family Talpid[ae].
They have minute eyes and ears, soft fur, and very large
and strong fore feet.
Note: The common European mole, or moldwarp (Talpa
Europ[ae]a), is noted for its extensive burrows. The
common American mole, or shrew mole (Scalops
aquaticus), and star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata)
have similar habits.
Note: In the Scriptures, the name is applied to two
unindentified animals, perhaps the chameleon and mole
rat.
2. A plow of peculiar construction, for forming underground
drains. [U.S.] Condylura cristataStarnose Star"nose`, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A curious American mole (Condylura cristata) having the
nose expanded at the end into a stellate disk; -- called also
star-nosed mole. Contristate
Contristate Con*tris"tate, v. t. & i. [L. contristatus, p. p.
of contristare to sadden; con- + tristis sad.]
To make sorrowful. [Obs.] --Bacon.
Cristallology
Cristallology Cris`tal*lol"o*gy (kr?s`tal-l?l"?-j?), n. [Gr.
kry`stallos crystal + -logy.]
The science of the crystalline structure of inorganic bodies.
Cristate
Cristate Cris"tate (kr?s"t?t), a. [L. ctistatus, fr. crista
crest.] (Bot. & Zo["o]l.)
Crested.
Cyanocitta cristataJay Jay, n. [F. geai, OF. gai, jaj, perh. fr. OHG. g[=a]hi.
Cf. Gay.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to
Garrulus, Cyanocitta, and allied genera. They are allied
to the crows, but are smaller, more graceful in form, often
handsomely colored, and usually have a crest.
Note: The European jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a large and
handsomely colored species, having the body pale
reddish brown, lighter beneath; tail and wing quills
blackish; the primary coverts barred with bright blue
and black; throat, tail coverts, and a large spot on
the wings, white. Called also jay pie, Jenny jay,
and k[ae]. The common blue jay (Cyanocitta
cristata.), and the related species, are brilliantly
colored, and have a large erectile crest. The
California jay (Aphelocoma Californica), the Florida
jay (A. Floridana), and the green jay (Xanthoura
luxuosa), of Texas and Mexico, are large, handsome,
crested species. The Canada jay (Perisoreus
Canadensis), and several allied species, are much
plainer and have no crest. See Blue jay, and Whisky
jack.
Jay thrush (Zo["o]l.), any one several species of Asiatic
singing birds, of the genera Garrulax, Grammatoptila,
and related genera of the family Crateropodid[ae]; as,
the white-throated jay thrush (G. albogularis), of
India. Cyanocitta or Cyanura cristataBlue jay Blue" jay` (Zo["o]l.)
The common jay of the United States (Cyanocitta, or Cyanura,
cristata). The predominant color is bright blue. Cystophora cristataHooded Hood"ed, a.
1. Covered with a hood.
2. Furnished with a hood or something like a hood.
3. Hood-shaped; esp. (Bot.), rolled up like a cornet of
paper; cuculate, as the spethe of the Indian turnip.
4. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Having the head conspicuously different in color from
the rest of the plumage; -- said of birds.
(b) Having a hoodlike crest or prominence on the head or
neck; as, the hooded seal; a hooded snake.
Hooded crow, a European crow (Corvus cornix); -- called
also hoody, dun crow, and royston crow.
Hooded gull, the European black-headed pewit or gull.
Hooded merganser. See Merganser.
Hooded seal, a large North Atlantic seal (Cystophora
cristata). The male has a large, inflatible, hoodlike sac
upon the head. Called also hoodcap.
Hooded sheldrake, the hooded merganser. See Merganser.
Hooded snake. See Cobra de capello, Asp, Haje, etc.
Hooded warbler, a small American warbler (Sylvania
mitrata). Dicholophus cristatusCariama [,C]a`ri*a"ma (s[aum]`r[-e]*[.a]"m[.a]), n. [Native
name.] (Zo["o]l.)
A large, long-legged South American bird (Dicholophus
cristatus) which preys upon snakes, etc. See Seriema. Dicholophus or Cariama cristataSeriema Ser`i*e"ma, n. [Native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
A large South American bird (Dicholophus, or Cariama
cristata) related to the cranes. It is often domesticated.
Called also cariama. EristalisEristalis E*ris"ta*lis, n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of dipterous insects whose young (called rat-tailed
larv[ae]) are remarkable for their long tapering tail, which
spiracles at the tip, and for their ability to live in very
impure and salt waters; -- also called drone fly. Eristalis tenaxDrone fly Drone" fly` (Zo["o]l.)
A dipterous insect (Eristalis tenax), resembling the drone
bee. See Eristalis. Gallicrex cristatusWater cock Wa"ter cock` (Zo["o]l.)
A large gallinule (Gallicrex cristatus) native of
Australia, India, and the East Indies. In the breeding season
the male is black and has a fleshy red caruncle, or horn, on
the top of its head. Called also kora. Hemisalamandra cristataTriton Tri"ton, n. [L., fr. Gr.?.] (Gr. Myth.)
A fabled sea demigod, the son of Neptune and Amphitrite, and
the trumpeter of Neptune. He is represented by poets and
painters as having the upper part of his body like that of a
man, and the lower part like that of a fish. He often has a
trumpet made of a shell.
Have sight of Proteus rising from the sea, Or hear old
Triton blow his wreathed horn. --Wordsworth.
2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of many species of marine gastropods
belonging to Triton and allied genera, having a stout
spiral shell, often handsomely colored and ornamented with
prominent varices. Some of the species are among the
largest of all gastropods. Called also trumpet shell,
and sea trumpet.
3. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of aquatic
salamanders. The common European species are
Hemisalamandra cristata, Molge palmata, and M.
alpestris, a red-bellied species common in Switzerland.
The most common species of the United States is
Diemyctylus viridescens. See Illust. under Salamander.
Meaning of Rista from wikipedia
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junior cook).
Seven dishes are a must for
these occasions —
tabakh maaz,
rista (meatballs in a red, paprika-saffron-fennel ****e
gravy colored with dyer's...
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described as a
sacrifice to Odin. Þar
fundu þeir Hálfdan hálegg, ok lèt
Einarr rísta örn á baki
honum með sverði, ok
skera rifin öll frá
hrygginum ok
draga þar...
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Rista Stoop (born 7
October 1970) is a
South African former cricketer who pla**** as a right-arm
medium bowler and right-handed batter. She
appeared in...
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dream come true for me". The
Times of India.
Retrieved 1
March 2023.
Rista Rista |
Mohsin Khan |
Divya Agarwal |
Stebin Ben |
Saregama Music, retrieved...
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Rista Ognjanović (Serbian: Риста Огњановић) or
Rista Ognjanovikj-Lonoski (Macedonian: Риста Огњановиќ-Лоноски; Bulgarian: Христо Огнянов; 1870–1941) was...
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multiple names:
authors list (link)
Rista-Dema 2006, p. 16.
Rista-Dema 2006, p. 12.
Rista-Dema 2006, p. 15.
Rista-Dema,
Mimoza (2006). Inverse-order constructions...
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Rista Stevanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Риста Стевановић, c. 1870–1940),
known by his nom de guerre, the
demonym Starački (Риста Старачки), was a Serbian...
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Phillip Rista Nimmons OC OOnt (June 3, 1923 –
April 5, 2024) was a
Canadian jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and educator.
Nimmons pla**** "free...
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Indication (PGI). This
northern Iranian variant is
prepared in Tabriz, Iran.
Riştə xətayi is
typically cooked in
Ramadan in the world's
biggest covered Bazaar...
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Rista Cvetković-Božinče (born 1845, died 16 June 1878) was one of the
earliest freedom-fighters for the
Macedonian struggle and Old
Serbia during the...
