CPage 833
- English Word Cyphonism Definition A punishment sometimes used by the ancients, consisting in the besmearing of the criminal with honey, and exposing him to insects. It is still in use among some Oriental nations.
- English Word Cypraea Definition A genus of mollusks, including the cowries. See Cowrie.
- English Word Cypres Definition A rule for construing written instruments so as to conform as nearly to the intention of the parties as is consistent with law.
- English Word Cypress Definition A coniferous tree of the genus Cupressus. The species are mostly evergreen, and have wood remarkable for its durability.
- English Word Cypresses Definition of Cypress
- English Word Cyprian Definition Belonging to Cyprus.
- English Word Cyprian Definition Of, pertaining, or conducing to, lewdness.
- English Word Cyprian Definition A native or inhabitant of Cyprus, especially of ancient Cyprus; a Cypriot.
- English Word Cyprian Definition A lewd woman; a harlot.
- English Word Cyprides Definition of Cypris
- English Word Cyprine Definition Of or pertaining to the cypress.
- English Word Cyprine Definition Cyprinoid.
- English Word Cyprinodont Definition One of the Cyprinodontidae, a family of fishes including the killifishes or minnows. See Minnow.
- English Word Cyprinoid Definition Like the carp (Cyprinus).
- English Word Cyprinoid Definition One of the Cyprinidae, or Carp family, as the goldfish, barbel, etc.
- English Word Cypriot Definition A native or inhabitant of Cyprus.
- English Word Cypripedium Definition A genus of orchidaceous plants including the lady's slipper.
- English Word Cypris Definition A genus of small, bivalve, fresh-water Crustacea, belonging to the Ostracoda; also, a member of this genus.
- English Word Cyprus Definition A thin, transparent stuff, the same as, or corresponding to, crape. It was either white or black, the latter being most common, and used for mourning.
- English Word Cypruslawn Definition Same as Cyprus.