Chapter XXV: Part 25

RESTORE, r[=e]-st[=o]r', _v.t._ to repair: to replace: to return: to bring back to its former state: to revive: to cure: to compensate: to mend: (_mus._) to bring a note back to its original signification.--_adj._ REST[=O]R'ABLE, that may be restored to a former owner or condition.--_ns._ REST[=O]R'ABLENESS, the state or quality of being restorable; REST[=O]R[=A]'TION, act of restoring: replacement: recovery: revival: reparation: renewal: restoration of a building to its original design: (_theol._) receiving of a sinner to the divine favour: the final recovery of all men: (_palæont._) the proper adjustment of the bones of an extinct animal; REST[=O]R[=A]'TIONIST, one who holds the belief that after a purgation all wicked men and angels will be restored to the favour of God, a universalist.--_adj._ REST[=O]R'ATIVE, able or tending to restore, esp. to strength and vigour.--_n._ a medicine that restores.--_adv._ REST[=O]R'ATIVELY.--_ns._ REST[=O]RE'MENT; REST[=O]R'ER.--THE RESTORATION, the re-establishment of the monarchy with the return of Charles II. in 1660. [Fr. _restaurer_--L. _restaur[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_re-_, again, root _st[=a]re_, to stand.]

RESTRAIN, r[=e]-str[=a]n', _v.t._ to hold back: to check: to withhold, to forbid: to hinder: to limit.--_adj._ RESTRAIN'ABLE, capable of being restrained.--_adv._ RESTRAIN'EDLY.--_n._ RESTRAIN'ER (_phot._), a chemical used to retard the act of the developer in an overexposed plate, &c.--_p.adj._ RESTRAIN'ING.--_ns._ RESTRAIN'MENT; RESTRAINT', act of restraining: state of being restrained: want of liberty: limitation: hinderance: reserve; RESTRAINT'-BED, -CHAIR, used for the insane. [O. Fr. _restraindre_--L. _restring[)e]re_, _restrictum_--_re-_, back, _string[)e]re_, to draw tightly.]

RESTRENGTHEN, r[=e]-strength'n, _v.t._ to strengthen anew.

RESTRIALL, r[=e]-str[=i]'al, _adj._ (_her._) divided barwise, palewise, and pilewise.

RESTRICT, r[=e]-strikt', _v.t._ to limit: to confine: to repress: to attach limitations.--_adv._ RESTRIC'TEDLY.--_n._ RESTRIC'TION, act of restricting: limitation: confinement.--_adj._ RESTRIC'TIVE, having the power or tendency to restrict: astringent.--_adv._ RESTRIC'TIVELY.--_n._ RESTRIC'TIVENESS, the state or quality of being restrictive. [_Restrain._]

RESTRIKE, r[=e]-str[=i]k', _v.t._ to strike again, as a coin.

RESTRINGE, r[=e]-strinj', _v.t._ to contract: to astringe.--_ns._ RESTRIN'GEND, RESTRIN'GENT, an astringent.

RESTY, rest'i, _adj._ (_Spens._) restive: (_Milt._) disposed to rest, indolent.

RESUBLIME, r[=e]-sub-l[=i]m', _v.t._ to sublime again.--_n._ RESUBLIM[=A]'TION.

RESUDATION, r[=e]-s[=u]-d[=a]'shun, _n._ a sweating again.

RESULT, r[=e]-zult', _v.i._ to issue (with _in_): to follow as a consequence from facts: to rebound: to be the outcome: to terminate.--_n._ consequence: conclusion: decision: resolution, as the result of a council.--_n._ RESUL'TANCE, act of resulting.--_adj._ RESUL'TANT, resulting from combination.--_n._ (_phys._) a force compounded of two or more forces.--_n._ RESUL'T[=A]TE (_obs._), a result.--_adjs._ RESULT'FUL, having results or effect; RESUL'TIVE; RESULT'LESS, without result.--_n._ RESULT'LESSNESS.--RESULTANT TONE, a tone produced by the simultaneous sounding of two sustained tones; RESULTING FORCE, a motion which is the result of two or more motions combined. [Fr.,--L. _result[=a]re_--_resil[=i]re_. Cf. _Resilient_.]

RESUME, r[=e]-z[=u]m', _v.t._ to take back what has been given: to take up again: to begin again after interruption.--_adj._ RES[=U]'MABLE, liable to be taken back again, or taken up again. [L. _resum[)e]re_--_re-_, back, _sum[)e]re_, _sumptum_, to take.]

RÉSUMÉ, r[=a]-z[=u]-m[=a]', _n._ a summing up: a summary.--_v.t._ RESUME'. [Fr.,--L. _resum[)e]re_, to resume.]

RESUMMON, r[=e]-sum'un, _v.t._ to summon again: to recover.--_n._ RESUMM'ONS, a second summons.

RESUMPTION, r[=e]-zump'shun, _n._ act of resuming or taking back again, as the resumption of a grant: the return to special payments.--_adj._ RESUMP'TIVE.--_n._ a restoring medicine.

RESUPINATE, r[=e]-s[=u]'pin-[=a]t, _adj._ lying on the back: (_bot._) inverted in position by a twisting of the stalk upside down--also RES[=U]PINE'.--_n._ RESUPIN[=A]'TION. [L. _resupinatus_, pa.p. pass. of _resupin[=a]re_, to bend back--_re-_, back, _supinus_, bent backward.]

RESURGE, r[=e]-surj', _v.i._ to rise again.--_n._ RESUR'GENCE.--_adj._ RESUR'GENT, rising again or from the dead.--_v.t._ RESURRECT' (_coll._), to restore to life.--_n._ RESURREC'TION, the rising again from the dead: the life thereafter: a restoration: body-snatching.--_adj._ RESURREC'TIONARY.--_v.t._ RESURREC'TIONISE.--_ns._ RESURREC'TIONIST, RESURREC'TION-MAN, one who steals bodies from the grave for dissection. [L. _re-_, again, _surg[)e]re_, _surrectum_, to rise.]

RESURPRISE, r[=e]-sur-pr[=i]z', _n._ a second surprise.

RESURVEY, r[=e]-sur-v[=a]', _v.t._ to survey again, to review.--_n._ a second or renewed survey.

RESUSCITATE, r[=e]-sus'i-t[=a]t, _v.t._ to revive, to revivify.--_v.i._ to revive: to awaken and come to life again.--_adjs._ RESUS'CITABLE; RESUS'CITANT.--_n._ one who, or that which, resuscitates.--_n._ RESUSCIT[=A]'TION, act of reviving from a state of apparent death: state of being revivified.--_adj._ RESUS'CIT[=A]TIVE, tending to resuscitate: reviving: revivifying: reanimating.--_n._ RESUS'CIT[=A]TOR, one who resuscitates.--RESUSCITATIVE FACULTY, the reproductive faculty of the mind. [L. _re-_, again, _suscit[=a]re_--_sus-_, _sub-_, from beneath, _cit[=a]re_, to put into quick motion--_ci[=e]re_, to make to go.]

RET, ret, _v.t._ to expose hemp, jute, &c. to moisture.

RETABLE, r[=e]-t[=a]'bl, _n._ a shelf behind the altar for the display of lights, vases of flowers, &c. [Fr.]

RETAIL, r[=e]-t[=a]l', _v.t._ to sell or deal out in small parts: to sell in broken parts, or at second hand: to hand down by report.--_adj._ pertaining to retail.--_ns._ R[=E]'TAIL, the sale of goods in small quantities; RETAIL'ER; RETAIL'MENT. [Fr. _retailler_, to cut again--_re-_, again, _tailler_, to cut.]

RETAILLE, r[.e]-ta-ly[=a]', _adj._ (_her._) cut or divided twice.

RETAIN, r[=e]-t[=a]n', _v.t._ to keep in possession: to detain: to employ by a fee paid: to restrain: to keep up, as to retain a custom: to keep in mind.--_adj._ RETAIN'ABLE, that may be retained.--_ns._ RETAIN'ER, one who is retained or kept in service: a dependant, but higher than a servant: a sutler: a retaining fee; RETAIN'ERSHIP; RETAIN'MENT.--RETAINING FEE, the advance fee paid to a lawyer to defend a cause; RETAINING WALL, a wall to prevent a bank from slipping down.--GENERAL RETAINER, a fee to secure a priority of claim on a counsel's services; SPECIAL RETAINER, a fee for a particular case. [Fr.,--L. _retin[=e]re_--_re-_, back, _ten[=e]re_, to hold.]

RETAKE, r[=e]-t[=a]k', _v.t._ to take or receive again: to recapture.

RETALIATE, r[=e]-tal'i-[=a]t, _v.t._ to return like for like: to repay.--_v.i._ to return like for like.--_n._ RETALI[=A]'TION, act of retaliating: 'lex talionis:' retribution.--_adjs._ RETAL'I[=A]TIVE, RETAL'I[=A]TORY, returning like for like. [L. _retali[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--_re-_, in return, _talio_, _-onis_, like for like--_talis_, of such a kind.]

RETAMA, re-tä'mä, or re-t[=a]'mä, _n._ a group of yellow-flowered shrubs, with rush-like branches.

RETARD, r[=e]-tärd', _v.t._ to keep back: to delay: to defer.--_adj._ RETAR'DANT.--_n._ RETARD[=A]'TION, delay: hinderance: obstacle: (_phys._) a continuous decrement in velocity: in acoustics, the distance by which one wave is behind another: (_mus._) the act of diminishing the rate of speed: (_teleg._) decrease in the speed of telegraph signalling.--_adjs._ RETAR'D[=A]TIVE, tending or serving to retard; RETAR'D[=A]TORY.--_ns._ RETAR'DER; RETARD'MENT.--RETARDATION OF MEAN SOLAR TIME, the change of the sun's right ascension in a sidereal day. [Fr.,--L. _retard[=a]re_--_re-_, inten., _tard[=a]re_, to make slow--_tardus_, slow.]

RETCH, rech, _v.i._ to try to vomit: to strain: to reach. [A.S. _hr['æ]can_--_hr['æ]c_, a cough; Ice. _hrækja_.]

RETCHLESS, rech'les, _adj._ (_obs._) reckless.--_adv._ RETCH'LESSLY.--_n._ RETCH'LESSNESS.

RETE, r[=e]'t[=e], _n._ a network of blood-vessels, a plexus.--_adjs._ RET[=E]'CIOUS; R[=E]'TIAL.

RETECTION, r[=e]-tek'shun, _n._ the act of disclosing something concealed.

RETELL, r[=e]-tel', _v.t._ to tell again.

RETENTION, r[=e]-ten'shun, _n._ act or power of retaining: memory: restraint: custody: preservation: (_med._) power of retaining, inability to void: (_Scots law_) a lien, the right of withholding a debt until a debt due to the claimant is paid.--_n._ RETENT', that which is retained.--_adj._ RETEN'TIVE, having power to retain.--_adv._ RETEN'TIVELY.--_ns._ RETEN'TIVENESS, RETENTIV'ITY; RETEN'TOR, a muscle which serves to retain an organ in place.--MAGNETIC RETENTIVENESS, coercive force.

RETEPORE, r[=e]'te-p[=o]r, _n._ a coral of the genus _Reteporidæ_.

RETEX, r[=e]-teks', _v.t._ to annul.

RETEXTURE, r[=e]-tekst'[=u]r, _n._ a second or new texture.

RETIARY, r[=e]'shi-[=a]-ri, _adj._ net-like: constructing a web to catch prey: provided with a net.--_n._ a gladiator who fights with a net--also RETI[=A]'RIUS.--_n.pl._ R[=E]'TI[=A]RIÆ, the spinning spiders. [L. _retiarius_--_rete_, a net.]

RETICENCE, ret'i-sens, _n._ concealment by silence: reserve in speech--also RET'ICENCY.--_adj._ RET'ICENT, concealing by silence: reserved in speech. [Fr.,--L. _retic[=e]re_--_re-_, _tac[=e]re_, to be silent.]

RETICLE, ret'i-kl, _n._ Same as RETICULE.

RETICULE, ret'i-k[=u]l, RETICLE, ret'i-kl, _n._ a little network bag: a lady's workbag: an attachment to a telescope consisting of a network of lines ruled on glass.--_adj._ RETIC'ULAR, having the form of network: formed with interstices: (_anat._) cellular.--_ns._ RETICUL[=A]'R[=E]; RETICUL[=A]'RIA, a genus of the myxomycetous fungi.--_n.pl._ RETICULARI[=A]'CEÆ.--_adjs._ RETICUL[=A]'RIAN; RETICUL[=A]'RIOUS.--__adv.__ RETIC'ULARLY.--_adjs._ RETIC'ULARY; RETIC'UL[=A]TE, -D, netted: having the form or structure of a net: having veins crossing like network, as a reticulate leaf.--_n._ RETICUL[=A]'TION, a method of copying a painting by the help of threads stretched across a frame.--_adj._ RETIC'UL[=O]SE, finely reticulate.--_n._ RETIC'ULUM, a network: the second stomach of a ruminant: a southern constellation.--RETICULAR CARTILAGE, a cartilage in which the matrix is permeated with elastic fibres; RETICULAR LAYER OF SKIN, the deeper part of the corium; RETICULATED GLASS, ware made from glass, in which one set of coloured lines meets with another; RETICULATED MICROMETER, a micrometer for an optical instrument with a reticule in the focus of an eyepiece; RETICULATED MOULDING, a fillet interlaced in various ways; RETICULATED WORK, masonry constructed with diamond-shaped stones. [L. _reticulum_--_rete_, net.]

RETIERCÉ, r[=e]-ty[=a]r's[=a], _adj._ (_her._) divided fesswise into three equal parts.

RETIFERA, r[=e]-tif'er-a, _n._ the true limpet.

RETIFORM, r[=e]'ti-form, _adj._ having the form or structure of a net. [L. _rete_, net, _forma_, form.]

RETINA, ret'i-na, _n._ the innermost coating of the eye, consisting of a fine network of optic nerves.--_adj._ RET'INAL, pertaining to the retina of the eye.--_n._ RETIN[=I]'TIS, inflammation of the retina. [Fr.,--L. _rete_, a net.]

RETINACULUM, ret-i-nak'[=u]-lum, _n._ (_anat._) a connecting band: one of the annular ligaments which hold the tendons close to the bones of the larger joints: (_zool._) one of the retractor muscles of the proboscis of certain worms: (_bot._) a small viscid gland.

RETINALITE, r[=e]-tin'a-l[=i]t, _n._ a green translucent variety of serpentine.

RETINERVED, r[=e]'ti-n[.e]rvd, _adj._ netted, veined.

RETINITE, ret'i-n[=i]t, _n._ pitch-stone or obsidian.

RETINOID, ret'i-noid, _adj._ resin-like.

RETINOL, ret'i-nol, _n._ a hydro-carbon oil used in printers' ink.

RETINOPHORA, ret-i-nof'[=o]-ra, _n._ a cell of the embryonic eye of anthropods.

RETINOSCOPY, ret'in-[=o]-sk[=o]-pi, _n._ examination of the retina with an ophthalmoscope.

RETINOSPORA, ret-in-os'p[=o]-ra, _n._ a genus of coniferous trees, in use for lawn decoration.

RETINUE, ret'i-n[=u], _n._ the body of retainers who follow a person of rank: a suite: a cortege. [_Retain._]

RETINULA, r[=e]-tin'[=u]-la, _n._ (_entom._) a group of pigmented cells.--_adj._ RETIN'ULAR.

RETIPED, r[=e]'tip-ed, _n._ having reticulated tarsi.

RETIRACY, r[=e]-t[=i]r'[=a]-si, _n._ retirement.

RETIRADE, ret-i-räd', _n._ a retrenchment in the body of a bastion which a garrison may defend. [Fr.]

RETIRE, r[=e]-t[=i]r', _v.i._ to draw back: to retreat: to recede: to go to bed.--_v.t._ to withdraw from circulation, as to retire a bill: to cause to retire.--_n._ a call sounded on a bugle: act of retiring: retreat: (_obs._) a place of retreat.--_n._ RET[=I]'RAL, the act of taking up a bill when due.--_adj._ RETIRED', withdrawn: secluded: private: withdrawn from business.--__adv.__ RETIRED'LY.--_ns._ RETIRED'NESS; RETIRE'MENT, act of retiring or withdrawing from society or from public life, or of an army: state of being retired: solitude: privacy.--_p.adj._ RETIR'ING, reserved: unobtrusive: retreating: modest: given to one who retires from a public office or service.--RETIRED LIST, a list of officers who are relieved from active service but receive a certain amount of pay. [O. Fr. _retirer_--_re-_, back, _tirer_, to draw.]

RETITELÆ, ret-i-t[=e]'l[=e], _n.pl._ a group of spiders which spin irregular webs.--_n._ RETITEL[=A]'RIAN.

RETOLD, r[=e]-t[=o]ld', _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ of _retell_.

RETORQUE, r[=e]-t[=o]rk', _v.t._ (_obs._) to turn back.

RETORSION, r[=e]-t[=o]r'shun, _n._ retaliation.

RETORT, r[=e]-tort', _v.t._ to throw back: to return: to retaliate: to separate by means of a retort.--_v.i._ to make a sharp reply.--_n._ a ready and sharp reply: a witty answer: a vessel used in distillation, properly a spiral tube.--_p.adj._ RETOR'TED (_her._), interlaced.--_ns._ RETOR'TER; RETOR'TION.--_adj._ RETOR'TIVE.--_n._ RETORT'-SEAL'ER, an instrument for removing the encrustation in coal-gas retorts. [Fr.,--L. _retortum_, pa.p. of _retorqu[=e]re_--_re-_, back, _torqu[=e]re_, to twist.]

RETOSS, r[=e]-tos', _v.t._ to toss back.

RETOUCH, r[=e]-tuch', _v.t._ to improve, as a picture, by new touches.--_n._ the reapplication of the artist's hand to a work: (_phot._) the act of finishing and correcting.--_ns._ RETOUCH'ER; RETOUCH'MENT.--RETOUCHING FRAME, a desk formed of fine ground glass, used for retouching negatives.

RETOUR, r[=e]-t[=oo]r', _n._ a returning: (_Scots law_) an extract from chancery of the service of an heir to his ancestor.--_adj._ RETOURED'.

RETOURN, r[=e]-turn', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to turn back.

RETRACE, r[=e]-tr[=a]s', _v.t._ to trace back: to go back by the same course: to renew the outline of: to repeat.--_adj._ RETRACE'ABLE.

RETRACT, r[=e]-trakt', _v.t._ to retrace or draw back: to recall: to recant.--_v.i._ to take back what has been said or granted.--_adjs._ RETRAC'TABLE, RETRAC'TIBLE, capable of being retracted or recalled.--_n._ RETRACT[=A]'TION.--_p.adj._ RETRAC'TED (_her._), couped by a line diagonal to the main direction: (_bot._) bent back.--_adj._ RETRAC'TILE, that may be drawn back, as claws.--_n._ RETRAC'TION, act of retracting or drawing back: recantation.--_adj._ RETRAC'TIVE, able or ready to retract.--_adv._ RETRAC'TIVELY.--_n._ RETRAC'TOR, one who, or that which, retracts or draws back: in breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge-shell from the barrel: (_surg._) an instrument for holding apart the edges of a wound during operation: a bandage to protect the soft parts from injury by the saw: (_zool._) a muscle serving to draw in any part. [Fr.,--L. _retrah[)e]re_, _retractum_--_re-_, back, _trah[)e]re_, to draw.]

RETRAD, r[=e]'trad, _adv._ (_anat._) backward.

RETRAHENS, r[=e]'tr[=a]-henz, _n._ (_anat._) a muscle which draws the ear backward.--_adj._ R[=E]'TR[=A]HENT.

RETRAIT, r[=e]-tr[=a]t', _n._ (_Spens._) a picture, a portrait: aspect.--_adj._ retired. [O. Fr.,--_retraire_, to draw back, to take a portrait--L. _retrah[)e]re_--_re-_, back, _trah[)e]re_, to draw.]

RETRAL, r[=e]'tral, _adj._ back, posterior.

RETRANCHÉ, re-trong-sh[=a]', _adj._ (_her._) divided bend-wise twice or into three parts.

RETRANSFER, r[=e]-trans-f[.e]r', _v.t._ to transfer back.--_n._ RETRANS'FER.

RETRANSFORM, r[=e]-trans-form', _v.t._ to transform or change back again.--_n._ RETRANSFORM[=A]'TION, a second or renewed transformation: a change back to a former state.

RETRANSLATE, r[=e]-trans-l[=a]t', _v.t._ to translate anew: to translate back into the original languages.--_n._ RETRANSL[=A]'TION.

RETRANSMISSION, r[=e]-trans-mish'un, _n._ a repeated transmission.--_v.t._ R[=E]'TRANSMIT.

RETRATE, r[=e]-tr[=a]t', _n._ (_Spens._)=_retreat_.

RETRAVERSE, r[=e]-trav'[.e]rs, _v.t._ to traverse again.

RETRAXIT, r[=e]-trak'sit, _n._ (_law_) the open renunciation of a suit in court.

RETREAT, r[=e]-tr[=e]t', _n._ a drawing back or retracing one's steps: retirement: place of privacy: withdrawal: a place of security: a shelter: (_mil._) the act of retiring in order from before the enemy, or from an advanced position: the signal for retiring from an engagement or to quarters: a special season of religious meditation.--_v.i._ to draw back: to recede: to consider: to retire, esp. to a place of shelter: to retire before an enemy or from an advanced position: in fencing, to move back so as to avoid the point of the adversary's sword: to slope back, as a retreating forehead.--_ns._ RETREAT'ER; RETREAT'MENT. [O. Fr. _retrete_--L. _retractus_, pa.p. of _retrah[)e]re_.]

RETREE, r[=e]-tr[=e]', _n._ in paper-making, broken or imperfect paper.

RETRENCH, r[=e]-trensh', _v.t._ to cut off or away: to render less: to curtail.--_v.i._ to live at less expense: to economise.--_n._ RETRENCH'MENT, cutting off: lessening or abridging: reduction: economy: (_fort._) a work within another for prolonging the defence. [O. Fr. _retrencher_ (Fr. _retrancher_)--_re-_, off, _trencher_, to cut, which, acc. to Littré, is from L. _trunc[=a]re_, to cut off.]

RETRIAL, r[=e]-tr[=i]'al, _n._ a repetition of trial.

RETRIBUTE, r[=e]-trib'[=u]t, _v.t._ to give back: to make repayment of.--_ns._ R[=E]TRIB'[=U]TER, -OR; RETRIB[=U]'TION, repayment: suitable return: reward or punishment: retaliation.--_adjs._ R[=E]TRIB'[=U]TIVE, repaying: rewarding or punishing suitably; R[=E]TRIB'[=U]TORY. [L. _retributio_--_retribu[)e]re_, to give back--_re-_, back, _tribu[)e]re_, to give.]

RETRIEVE, r[=e]-tr[=e]v', _v.t._ to recover: to recall or bring back: to bring back to a former state: to repair: to search for and fetch, as a dog does game--also _n._ (_obs._).--_adj._ RETRIEV'ABLE, that may be recovered.--_n._ RETRIEV'ABLENESS, the state of being retrievable.--_adv._ RETRIEV'ABLY.--_ns._ RETRIEV'AL; RETRIEVE'MENT; RETRIEV'ER, a dog trained to find and fetch game that has been shot. [O. Fr. _retreuver_ (Fr. _retrouver_)--_re-_, again, _trouver_, to find--Low L. _tropare_--L. _tropus_, a song--Gr. _tropos_, a trope.]

RETRIM, r[=e]-trim', _v.t._ to trim again.

RETRIMENT, ret'ri-ment, _n._ dregs. [L. _retrimentum._]

RETROACT, r[=e]-tr[=o]-akt', _v.i._ to act backward, or in return or opposition, or on something past or preceding.--_n._ RETROAC'TION.--_adj._ RETROAC'TIVE.--_adv._ RETROAC'TIVELY, in a retroactive manner: by operating on something past.--RETROACTIVE LAW, a retrospective law. [L. _retroactus_, _retroag[)e]re_--_retro_, backward, _ag[)e]re_, _actum_, to do.]

RETROBULBAR, r[=e]-tr[=o]-bul'bär, _adj._ being behind the eyeball.

RETROCEDE, r[=e]-tr[=o]-s[=e]d', _v.t._ to go back: to relapse: to retire: to give back.--_adj._ RETROC[=E]'DENT.--_n._ RETROCES'SION (_med._), the disappearance of a tumour inwardly: a retreating outline: (_Scots law_) the act of retroceding, or giving back, as of a right by an assignee. [Fr.,--L. _retroced[)e]re_, _-cessum_--_retro_, backward, _ced[)e]re_, to go.]

RETROCHOIR, r[=e]'tr[=o]-kw[=i]r, _n._ (_archit._) an extension of a church behind the high altar, as a chapel.

RETROCLUSION, r[=e]-tr[=o]-kl[=oo]'zhun, _n._ a method of using the pin in acupressure.

RETROCOLLIC, r[=e]-tr[=o]-kol'ik, _adj._ pertaining to the back of the neck.

RETRODATE, r[=e]'tr[=o]-d[=a]t, _v.t._ to assign a date to a book earlier than its actual publication.

RETRODUCT, r[=e]-tr[=o]-dukt', _v.t._ to draw back: to withdraw.--_n._ RETRODUC'TION.

RETROFLEX, r[=e]'tr[=o]-fleks, _adj._ reflexed, bent backward--also R[=E]'TROFLEXED.--_n._ RETROFLEC'TION. [L. _retro_, backward, _flect[)e]re_, _flexum_, to bend.]

RETROFRACT, -ED, r[=e]'tr[=o]-frakt, -ed, _adj._ (_bot._) bent sharply back, so as to appear as if broken. [L. _retro_, backward, _fractus_, pa.p. of _frang[)e]re_, _fractum_, to break.]

RETROGRADE, ret'r[=o]-, or r[=e]'tr[=o]-gr[=a]d, _adj._ going backward: falling from better to worse: contrary: (_biol._) becoming less highly organised, as 'a retrograde theory:' swimming backwards, as many animals: (_astron._) moving westwards relatively to the fixed stars.--_v.i._ to go backwards.--_ns._ RETROGRAD[=A]'TION, deterioration; R[=E]'TROGRESS, falling off; R[=E]TROGRES'SION, a going backward: a decline in quality or merit.--_adjs._ R[=E]TROGRES'SIONAL, R[=E]TROGRESS'IVE.--_adv._ R[=E]TROGRESS'IVELY.--_n._ R[=E]TROGRESS'IVENESS. [L. _retrogradus_, going backward--_retro_, backward, _gradi_, _gressus_, to go.]

RETROLINGUAL, r[=e]-tr[=o]-ling'gwal, _adj._ serving to retract the tongue.

RETROMINGENT, r[=e]-tr[=o]-min'jent, _adj._ urinating backward.--_n._ RETROMIN'GENCY.--_adv._ RETROMIN'GENTLY.

RETRO-OCULAR, r[=e]-tr[=o]-ok'[=u]-lar, _adj._ situated behind the eyeball.

RETRO-OPERATIVE, r[=e]-tr[=o]-op'e-r[=a]-tiv, _adj._ retrospective in effect.

RETROPOSITION, r[=e]-tr[=o]-p[=o]-zish'un, _n._ displacement backward.

RETROPULSION, r[=e]-tr[=o]-pul'shun, _n._ a disorder of locomotion: repulsion.--_adj._ RETROPUL'SIVE.

RETRORSE, r[=e]-trors', _adj._ turned back or downward--_adv._ RETRORSE'LY.

RETROSERRATE, r[=e]-tr[=o]-ser'[=a]t, _adj._ (_entom._) armed with minute retrorse teeth.

RETROSPECT, ret'r[=o]-spekt, or r[=e]'-, _n._ a looking back: a contemplation of the past: the past.--_n._ RETROSPEC'TION, the act or faculty of looking back on the past.--_adj._ RETROSPEC'TIVE.--_adv._ RETROSPEC'TIVELY. [L. _retrospectus_, pa.p. of _retrospic[)e]re_--_retro_, back, _spec[)e]re_, to look.]

RETROSTERNAL, r[=e]-tr[=o]-ster'nal, _adj._ being behind the sternum.

RETROTARSAL, r[=e]-tr[=o]-tar'sal, _adj._ being behind the tarsus of the eye.

RETROTRACHEAL, r[=e]-tr[=o]-tr[=a]'k[=e]-al, _adj._ being at the back of the trachea.

RETROUSSAGE, re-tr[=oo]-sazh', _n._ a method of producing effective tones in the printing of etchings by skilful treatment of the ink in certain parts.

RETROUSSÉ, re-tr[=oo]-s[=a]', _adj._ turned up: pug.

RETROVACCINATE, r[=e]-tr[=o]-vak'si-n[=a]t, _v.t._ to vaccinate a cow with human virus.--_ns._ RETROVACCIN[=A]'TION; RETROVAC'CINE.

RETROVENE, r[=e]'tr[=o]-v[=e]n, _adj._ inclined backward.

RETROVERT, r[=e]'tr[=o]-v[.e]rt, _v.t._ to turn back.--_n._ one who returns to his original creed.--_n._ RETROVER'SION, a turning or falling back. [L. _retro_, backward, _vert[)e]re_, to turn.]

RETROVISION, r[=e]-tr[=o]-vizh'un, _n._ the power of mentally seeing past events.

RETRUDE, r[=e]-tr[=oo]d', _v.t._ to thrust back.--_adj._ RETRUSE'.--_n._ RETRU'SION. [L. _retrud[)e]re_, _retrusum_.]

RETRY, r[=e]-tr[=i]', _v.t._ to try again: to put on trial a second time.

RETTING, ret'ing, _n._ the act or process of preparing flax for use by rotting the useless part of the plant.--_n._ RETT'ERY. [Conn. with _rot_.]

RETUND, r[=e]-tund', _v.t._ to blunt, as the edge of a weapon.

RETURN, r[=e]-turn', _v.i._ to come back to the same place or state: to answer: to retort: to turn back: to repeat: to revert: to recur: to reappear.--_v.t._ to bring or send back: to transmit: to give back: to repay: to give back in reply: to report: to give an account: to cast back: to reflect: to re-echo: to revolve: to restore: to requite: to return a call: to elect, as a member of parliament: in card-playing, to lead back in response to the lead of one's partner: in tennis, to bat the ball back over the net: in fencing, to give a thrust or cut after parrying a sword-thrust.--_n._ the act of going back: revolution: periodic renewal: the act of bringing or sending back: restitution: repayment: the profit on capital or labour: a reply: a report or account, esp. official: (_pl._) a light-coloured and mild kind of tobacco: (_law_) the rendering back of a writ to the proper officer: (_mil._) the return of the men fit for duty: (_archit._) the continuation in a different direction of the face of a building, as a moulding.--_adj._ RETUR'NABLE, legally requiring to be returned.--_ns._ RETURN'-BEND, a pipe-coupling in the shape of the letter [U shape]; RETURN'-CAR'GO, a cargo brought back in place of merchandise previously sent out; RETURN'-CHECK, a ticket for readmission; RETURN'-DAY, the day fixed when the defendant is to appear in court; RETUR'NER; RETUR'NING-OFF'ICER, the officer who makes returns of writs, &c.: the presiding officer at an election.--_adj._ RETURN'LESS.--_ns._ RETURN'-MATCH, a second match played by the same set of players; RETURN'-SHOCK, an electric shock due to the action of induction sometimes felt after a lightning-flash; RETURN'-TAG, a tag attached to a railway-car as evidence of its due arrival; RETURN'-TICK'ET, a ticket issued by a company for a journey and its return, usually at a reduced charge; RETURN'-VALVE, a valve which opens to allow reflux of a fluid in case of overflow. [Fr. _retourner_--_re-_, back, _tourner_, to turn--L. _torn[=a]re_, to turn.]

RETUSE, r[=e]-t[=u]s', _adj._ (_bot._) terminating in a round end, with a centre somewhat depressed. [L. _retusus_--_retund[)e]re_, to blunt.]

RETYRE, r[=e]-t[=i]r', _n._ (_Spens._) retirement.

RETZIA, ret'si-a, _n._ a genus of brachiopods.

REUNE, r[=e]-[=u]n', _v.t._ (_obs._) to reunite.--_v.i._ to hold a reunion.--_adjs._ RE[=U]'NIENT; RE[=U]'NITIVE.

REUNION, r[=e]-[=u]n'yun, _n._ a union after separation: an assembly or social gathering. [Fr. _réunion_--_re-_, again, _union_, union.]

REUNITE, r[=e]-[=u]-n[=i]t', _v.t._ to join after separation: to reconcile after variance.--_v.i._ to become united again: to join again.--_v.t._ RE[=U]'NIFY.--_adv._ REUN[=I]'TEDLY.--_n._ REUNI'TION.--_adj._ RE[=U]'NITIVE.

REURGE, r[=e]-urj', _v.t._ to urge again.

REUS, r[=e]'us, _n._ (_law_) a defendant. [L.]

REUSE, r[=e]-[=u]z', _v.t._ to use again.--_n._ (r[=e]-[=u]s') repeated use.

REUTILISE, r[=e]-[=u]'til-[=i]z, _v.t._ to make use of a second time.

REUTTER, r[=e]-ut'[.e]r, _v.t._ to utter again.

REV., an abridgment of _Reverend_, in addressing clergymen, as 'Rev. Thomas Davidson;' deans are styled 'Very Reverend,' also principals of universities in Scotland, if clergymen, and the moderator of the General Assembly for the time being; bishops are styled 'Right Reverend,' and archbishops, 'Most Reverend.'

REVACCINATE, r[=e]-vak'si-n[=a]t, _v.t._ to vaccinate again.--_n._ REVACCIN[=A]'TION.

REVALENTA, rev-a-len'ta, _n._ the ordinary name of lentil-meal.

REVALESCENT, rev-a-les'ent, _adj._ beginning to grow well.--_n._ REVALES'CENCE.

REVALUE, r[=e]-val'[=u], _v.t._ to value again.--_n._ REVALU[=A]'TION.

REVAMP, r[=e]-vamp', _v.t._ to patch up again.

REVE, rev, _v.i._ (_obs._) to dream. [_Rave._]

REVEAL, r[=e]-v[=e]l', _v.t._ to unveil: to make known, as by divine agency: to disclose.--_n._ REVEALABIL'ITY.--_adj._ REVEAL'ABLE.--_ns._ REVEAL'ABLENESS; REVEAL'ER; REVEAL'MENT, revelation.--REVEALED RELIGION, that which has been supernaturally revealed. [O. Fr. _reveler_ (Fr. _révéler_)--L. _revel[=a]re_--_re-_, back, _vel[=a]re_, to veil--_velum_, a veil.]

REVEAL, r[=e]-v[=e]l', _n._ (_archit._) the square ingoing of a window, doorway, or the like, between the frame and the outer surface of the wall.--Also REVEL'.

REVEHENT, r[=e]'v[=e]-hent, _adj._ carrying forth: taking away.

REVEILLE, re-v[=a]l'ye, _n._ the sound of the drum or bugle at daybreak to awaken soldiers. [O. Fr. _reveil_--_re-_, again, _esveiller_, to awake--L. _vigil[=a]re_, to watch.]

REVEL, rev'el, _v.i._ to feast in a riotous or noisy manner: to carouse.--_v.i._ to draw back:--_pr.p._ rev'elling; _pa.t._ and _pa.p._ rev'elled.--_n._ a riotous feast: carousal: a kind of dance: a wake.--_ns._ REV'EL-COIL, REV'EL-DASH (_obs._), a wild revel; REV'ELLER, one who takes part in carousals: a low liver; REV'EL-MAS'TER, the director of Christmas revels: the lord of misrule; REV'ELMENT; REV'EL-ROUT, lawless revelry; REV'ELRY, riotous or noisy festivity. [O. Fr. _reveler_--L. _rebell[=a]re_, to rebel.]

REVELATION, rev-[=e]-l[=a]'shun, _n._ the act of revealing: that which is revealed: the revealing divine truth: that which is revealed by God to man: the Apocalypse or last book of the New Testament.--_adj._ REVEL[=A]'TIONAL.--_n._ REVEL[=A]'TIONIST.--_adj._ REV'EL[=A]TORY. [Fr.,--L. _revelatio_--_revel[=a]re_, to reveal.]

REVELLENT, r[=e]-vel'ent, _adj._ causing revulsion.

REVENANT, rev'[=e]-nant, _n._ one who returns after a long absence, esp. from the dead: a ghost. [Fr.]

REVENGE, r[=e]-venj', _v.t._ to punish in return: to avenge.--_v.i._ to take vengeance.--_n._ the act of revenging: injury inflicted in return: a malicious injuring in return for an injury received: the passion for retaliation.--_adj._ REVENGE'FUL, full of revenge or a desire to inflict injury in return: vindictive: malicious.--_adv._ REVENGE'FULLY.--_n._ REVENGE'FULNESS.--_adj._ REVENGE'LESS.--_ns._ REVENGE'MENT; REVENG'ER.--_adv._ REVENG'INGLY.--GIVE ONE HIS REVENGE, to play a return match with a defeated opponent. [O. Fr. _revenger_, _revencher_ (Fr. _revancher_)--L. _re-_, in return, _vindic[=a]re_, to lay claim to.]

REVENUE, rev'en-[=u] (earlier r[=e]-ven'[=u]), _n._ the receipts or rents from any source: return, as a revenue of praise: income: the income of a state.--_n._ REV'ENUE-CUT'TER, an armed vessel employed by custom-house officers in preventing smuggling.--_adj._ REV'ENUED.--_ns._ REV'ENUE-EN'SIGN, a distinctive flag authorised in 1798 in United States; REV'ENUE-OFF'ICER, an officer of the customs or excise; IN'LAND-REV'ENUE, revenue derived from stamps, excise, income-tax, &c. [Fr. _revenue_, pa.p. of _revenir_, to return--L. _reven[=i]re_--_re-_, back, _ven[=i]re_, to come.]

REVERBERATE, r[=e]-v[.e]r'b[.e]r-[=a]t, _v.t._ to send back, echo: to reflect: to drive from side to side: to fuse.--_v.i._ to echo: to resound: to bound back: to be repelled: to use heat, as in the fusion of metals.--_v.t._ REVERB' (_Shak._).--_adj._ REVER'BERANT, resounding, beating back.--_n._ REVERBER[=A]'TION, the reflection of sound, &c.--_adj._ REVER'BER[=A]TIVE.--_n._ REVER'BER[=A]TOR.--_adj._ REVER'BER[=A]TORY.--REVERBERATORY FURNACE, a furnace in which the flame is reflected on the substance to be burned. [L.,--_re-_, back, _verber[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to beat--_verber_, a lash.]

REVERDURE, r[=e]-ver'd[=u]r, _v.t._ to cover again with verdure.

REVERE, r[=e]-v[=e]r', _v.t._ to regard with respectful awe: to venerate.--_adj._ REV[=E]R'ABLE, worthy of reverence.--_n._ REV'ERENCE, fear arising from high respect: respectful awe: veneration: honour: an act of revering or obeisance: a bow or courtesy: a title of the clergy.--_v.t._ to regard with reverence: to venerate or honour.--_n._ REV'ERENCER.--_adjs._ REV'EREND, worthy of reverence: a title of the clergy (see REV.): (_B._) awful: venerable; REV'ERENT, showing reverence: submissive: humble; REVEREN'TIAL, proceeding from reverence: respectful: submissive.--_advs._ REVEREN'TIALLY; REV'ERENTLY.--_n._ RE'VERER, one who reveres.--DO REVERENCE, to do honour; MAKE REVERENCE, to worship; SAVING YOUR REVERENCE, with all due respect to you. [O. Fr. _reverer_ (Fr. _révérer_)--L. _rever[=e]ri_--_re-_, inten., _ver[=e]ri_, to feel awe.]

REVERIE, REVERY, rev'e-ri, _n._ an irregular train of thoughts or fancies in meditation: voluntary inactivity of the external senses to the impressions of surrounding objects during wakefulness: mental abstraction: a waking dream: a brown study.--_n._ REV'ERIST. [O. Fr. _resveri_ (Fr. _rêverie_)--_resver_, _rever_, to dream.]

REVERS, re-v[=a]r' (gener. r[=e]-v[=e]r'), _n._ that part of a garment which is turned back, as the lapel of a coat.

REVERSE, r[=e]-v[.e]rs', _v.t._ to place in the contrary order or position: to change wholly: to overthrow: to change by an opposite decision: to annul: to revoke, as a decree: to recall.--_n._ that which is reversed: the opposite: the back, esp. of a coin or medal: change: misfortune: a calamity: in fencing, a back-handed stroke: (_her._) the exact contrary of what has been described just before, as an escutcheon.--_adj._ turned backward: having an opposite direction: upset.--_n._ REVER'SAL, act of reversing.--_adj._ REVERSED', turned or changed to the contrary: inside out: (_bot._) resupinate.--_adv._ REVER'SEDLY.--_adj._ REVERSE'LESS, unalterable.--_adv._ REVERSE'LY, in a reverse order: on the other hand: on the opposite.--_ns._ REVER'SER (_Scots law_), a mortgager of land; REVER'SI, a game played by two persons with sixty-four counters; REVERSIBIL'ITY, the capability of being reversed, as of heat into work and work into heat.--_adj._ REVER'SIBLE, that may be reversed, as in a fabric having both sides well finished.--_ns._ REVER'SING-CYL'INDER, the cylinder of a small auxiliary steam-engine; REVER'SING-GEAR, those parts of a steam-engine by which the direction of the motion is changed; REVER'SING-L[=E]'VER, a lever in a steam-engine which operates the slide-valve; REVER'SING-MACHINE', a moulding-machine in founding, in which the flask can be reversed; REVER'SING-M[=O]'TION, any mechanism for changing the direction of motion of an engine; REVER'SING-SHAFT, a shaft which permits a reversal of the order of steam passage through the ports; REVER'SING-VALVE, the valve of a reversing-cylinder; REVER'SION, the act of reverting or returning: that which reverts or returns: the return or future possession of any property after some particular event: the right to future possession: (_biol._) return to some type of ancestral character: return to the wild state after domestication.--_adj._ REVER'SIONARY, relating to a reversion: to be enjoyed in succession: atavic.--_ns._ REVER'SIONER; REVER'SIS, an old French game of cards in which the aim was to take the fewest tricks.--_adj._ REVER'SIVE.--_n._ REVER'SO (_print._), any one of the left-hand pages of a book.--REVERSE A BATTERY, to turn the current of electricity by means of a commutator; REVERSE SHELL, a univalve shell which has its volutions the reversed way of the common screw; REVERSIONARY ANNUITY, a deferred annuity. [L. _reversus_, pa.p. of _revert[)e]re_, to turn back--_re-_, back, _vert[)e]re_, to turn.]

REVERT, r[=e]-v[.e]rt', _v.t._ to turn or drive back: to reverse.--_v.i._ to return: to fall back: to refer back: to return to the original owner or his heirs.--_adjs._ R[=E]VER'TANT (_her._), flexed, bent twice at a sharp angle; R[=E]VER'TED, reversed; R[=E]VER'TIBLE, that may revert or be reverted; R[=E]VER'TIVE, tending to revert: changing: turning to the contrary.--_adv._ R[=E]VER'TIVELY, by way of reversion. [Fr.,--L. _revert[)e]re_.]

REVERY. Same as REVERIE.

REVEST, r[=e]-vest', _v.t._ (_Spens._) to clothe again: to vest again in a possession or office.--_v.i._ to take effect again: to return to a former owner. [Fr.,--L.,--_revest[=i]re_--_re-_, again, _vest[=i]re_, to clothe.]

REVESTIARY, r[=e]-ves'ti-[=a]-ri, _n._ an apartment in a church in which ecclesiastical garments are kept.

REVESTU, r[=e]-ves't[=u], _adj._ (_her._) covered by a square set diagonally, the corners of which touch the edges of the space covered. [O. Fr.]

REVESTURE, r[=e]-ves't[=u]r, _n._ (_obs._) vesture.

REVET, r[=e]-vet', _v.t._ (_fort._) to face with masonry, &c., as an embankment with a steep slope.--_n._ REVET'MENT, a retaining wall, a facing of stone, wood, &c. [Fr. _revêtir_, to reclothe.]

REVIBRATE, r[=e]-v[=i]'br[=a]t, _v.i._ to vibrate back or in return.--_n._ REVIBR[=A]'TION.

REVICT, r[=e]-vikt', _v.t._ (_obs._) to reconquer.--_n._ REVIC'TION, return to life, revival.

REVICTUAL, r[=e]-vit'l, _v.t._ to furnish again with provisions.

REVIE, r[=e]-v[=i]', _v.t._ to vie with, or rival: to stake a larger sum at cards: to outdo.--_v.i._ to exceed an adversary's wager in card-playing: to retort.

REVIEW, r[=e]-v[=u]', _v.t._ to re-examine: to revise: to examine critically: to see again: to retrace: to inspect, as a body of troops.--_n._ a viewing again: a reconsideration: a revision: a careful or critical examination: a critique: a written discussion: a periodical with critiques of books, &c.: the inspection of a body of troops or a number of ships: (_law_) the judicial revision of a higher court.--_adj._ REVIEW'ABLE, capable of being reviewed.--_ns._ REVIEW'AGE, the work of reviewing; REVIEW'AL, a review of a book: a critique on a new publication; REVIEW'ER, an inspector: a writer in a review.--COURT OF REVIEW, the court of appeal from the commissioners of bankruptcy. [Fr. _revue_, pa.p. of _revoir_--L. _re-_, again, _vid[=e]re_, to see.]

REVIGORATE, r[=e]-vig'or-[=a]t, _v.t._ to give new vigour to:--_pr.p._ revig'or[=a]ting: _pa.p._ revig'or[=a]ted.--_p.adj._ REVIG'OR[=A]TED, endued with new vigour or strength. [L. _re-_, again, _vigor[=a]tus_, _vigor[=a]re_--_vigor_, vigour.]

REVILE, r[=e]-v[=i]l', _v.t._ to reproach: to calumniate.--_v.i._ to speak contemptuously.--_ns._ REVILE'MENT, the act of reviling, reproach; REVIL'ER.--_adv._ REVIL'INGLY. [Pfx. _re-_, again, O. Fr. _aviler_, to make vile, from _a_--L. _ad_, _vil_--L. _vilis_, cheap.]

REVINCE, r[=e]-vins', _v.t._ (_obs._) to refute, to disprove.

REVINDICATE, r[=e]-vin'di-k[=a]t, _v.t._ to reclaim, to claim what has been illegally taken away.--_n._ REVINDIC[=A]'TION. [Low L. _revindic[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_--L. _re-_, again, _vindic[=a]re_, _-[=a]tum_, to lay claim to.]

REVIRE, r[=e]-v[=i]r', _v.t._ (_obs._) to revive.--_n._ REVIRES'CENCE (_Swinburne_), renewal of youth or vigour.

REVISE, r[=e]-v[=i]z', _v.t._ to review and amend: to examine with a view to correction.--_n._ review: a second proof-sheet.--_ns._ REV[=I]'SAL, REVI'SION, review: re-examination; REV[=I]SED'-VER'SION, a fresh English translation of the Bible, issued, the New Testament in 1881, the Old in 1885; REV[=I]'SER, -OR (_print._), one who examines proofs; REV[=I]'SING-BARR'ISTER, a barrister appointed annually by the English judges to revise the list of voters for members of parliament, the revision generally taking place between August and October of each year.--_adjs._ REVI'SIONAL, REVI'SIONARY, pertaining to revision.--_n._ REVI'SIONIST.--_adj._ REV[=I]'SORY. [Fr. _reviser_--L. _revis[)e]re_--_re-_, back, _vis[)e]re_, inten. of _vid[=e]re_, to see.]

REVISIT, r[=e]-viz'it, _v.t._ to visit again.--_ns._ REVIS'IT; REVIS'ITANT.--_adj._ revisiting.--_n._ REVISIT[=A]'TION.

REVITALISE, r[=e]-v[=i]'tal-[=i]z, _v.t._ to restore vitality to.--_n._ REVITALIS[=A]'TION.

REVIVE, re-v[=i]v', _v.i._ to return to life, vigour, or fame: to recover from neglect, oblivion, or depression: to regain use or currency: to have the memory refreshed.--_v.t._ to restore to life again: to reawaken in the mind: to recover from neglect or depression: to bring again into public notice, as a play: to recall, to restore to use: to reproduce: (_chem._) to restore to its natural state.--_n._ REV[=I]VABIL'ITY.--_adj._ REV[=I]'VABLE, capable of being revived.--_adv._ REV[=I]'VABLY.--_ns._ REV[=I]'VAL, recovery from languor, neglect, depression, &c.: renewed performance of, as of a play: renewed interest in or attention to: a time of extraordinary religious awakening: restoration: quickening: renewal, as of trade: awakening, as revival of learning: (_law_) reinstatement of an action; REV[=I]'VALISM; REV[=I]'VALIST, one who promotes religious revivals: an itinerant preacher.--_adj._ REV[=I]VALIS'TIC.--_ns._ REV[=I]VE'MENT; REV[=I]'VER, one who, or that which, revives: a compound for renovating clothes; REVIVIFIC[=A]'TION (_chem._), the reduction of a metal from a state of combination to its natural state.--_v.t._ REVIV'IFY, to cause to revive: to reanimate: to enliven.--_v.i._ to become efficient again as a reagent.--_adv._ REV[=I]'VINGLY.--_n._ REVIVIS'CENCE, an awakening from torpidity, after hibernation.--_adj._ REVIVIS'CENT.--_n._ REV[=I]'VOR (_law_), the revival of a suit which was abated by the death of a party or other cause.--THE ANGLO-CATHOLIC REVIVAL, a strong reaction within the Church of England towards the views of doctrine and practice held by Laud and his school (see TRACTARIANISM). [O. Fr. _revivre_--L. _re-_, again, _viv[)e]re_, to live.]

REVOKE, r[=e]-v[=o]k', _v.t._ to annul by recalling: to repeal: to reverse: to neglect to follow suit (at cards).--_n._ revocation, recall: act of revoking at cards.--_adj._ REV'OCABLE, that may be revoked.--_ns._ REV'OCABLENESS, REVOCABIL'ITY.--_adv._ REV'OCABLY.--_n._ REVOC[=A]'TION, _a_ recalling: repeal: reversal.--_adj._ REV'OC[=A]TORY.--_n._ REVOKE'MENT (_Shak._), revocation.--REVOCATION OF THE EDICT OF NANTES, the taking away by Louis IV., in 1685, of the Huguenot privileges granted by Henry IV. in 1598. [Fr.,--L. _revoc[=a]re_--_re-_, back, _voc[=a]re_, to call.]

REVOLT, r[=e]-v[=o]lt', _v.i._ to renounce allegiance: to be grossly offended: to mutiny: to be shocked.--_v.t._ to cause to rise in revolt: to shock.--_n._ a rebellion: insurrection, desertion: a change of sides: fickleness.--_n._ REVOL'TER.--_adj._ REVOL'TING, causing a turning away from: shocking: repulsive.--_adv._ REVOL'TINGLY. [O. Fr. _revolte_--It. _rivolta_--L. _revolv[)e]re_, to roll back, _re-_, back, _volv[)e]re_, _volutum_, to turn.]

REVOLUTION, rev-[=o]-l[=u]'shun, _n._ act of revolving: motion round a centre: course which brings to the same point or state: space measured by a revolving body: a radical change, as of one's way of living: fundamental change in the government of a country: a revolt: a complete rotation through 360°: a round of periodic changes, as the revolutions of the seasons: the winding of a spiral about its axis: change of circumstances: consideration.--_adj._ REVOL[=U]'TIONARY, pertaining to, or tending to, a revolution in government.--_v.t._ REVOL[=U]'TIONISE, to cause a revolution or entire change of anything.--_ns._ REVOL[=U]'TIONISM; REVOL[=U]'TIONIST, one who promotes or favours a revolution.--THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the change from the position of colonies to that of national independence effected by the thirteen American colonies of England in 1776; THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, the downfall of the old French monarchy and the old absolutism (1789); THE REVOLUTION, the expulsion of James II. from the throne of England (1689), and the establishment of a really constitutional government under William III. and Mary. [_Revolve._]

REVOLVE, r[=e]-volv', _v.i._ to roll back: to roll round on an axis: to move round a centre: to rotate, as the planets: to meditate.--_v.t._ to cause to turn: to consider.--_n._ a radical change.--_v.i._ REV'OLUTE, to revolve.--_adj._ rolled backward.--_adjs._ REV'OL[=U]TIVE, cogitating; REVOL'VABLE.--_ns._ REVOLVE'MENT, reflection; REVOL'VENCY, revolution.--_adj._ REVOL'VING, turning, moving round.--_ns._ REVOL'VING-FUR'NACE, a furnace used in making black ash; REVOL'VING-LIGHT, a lamp in a lighthouse so arranged as to appear and disappear at intervals. [Fr.,--L. _revolv[)e]re_, _revol[=u]tum_--_re-_, back, _volv[)e]re_, to roll.]

REVOLVER, r[=e]-volv'[.e]r, _n._ that which revolves: a firearm having barrels or chambers which revolve upon a common centre, and are fired in turn by one lock mechanism: a revolving cannon.

REVOMIT, r[=e]-vom'it, _v.t._ to reject from the stomach.

REVULSION, r[=e]-vul'shun, _n._ disgust: the diverting of a disease from one part to another: forced separation: a sudden change, esp. of feeling: a counter-irritant.--_adj._ REVUL'SIVE, tending to revulsion.--_n._ REVUL'SOR, an apparatus for applying heat and cold in turns for medical purposes. [L. _revulsio_--_revell[)e]re_, _revulsum_--_re-_, away, _vell[)e]re_, to tear.]

REW, r[=oo], _v.t._ (_Spens._). Same as RUE.

REW, r[=oo], _n._ (_Spens._). Same as ROW.

REWAKEN, r[=e]-w[=a]'kn, _v.i._ to waken again.

REWARD, r[=e]-wawrd', _n._ that which is given in return for good or evil: recompense: retribution: the fruit of one's own labour: regard: requital: remuneration: guerdon: consideration.--_v.t._ to give in return: to requite, whether good or evil: to punish: (_B._) to recompense: to compensate: to notice carefully: to watch over.--_adj._ REWAR'DABLE, capable or worthy of being rewarded.--_n._ REWAR'DABLENESS.--_adv._ REWAR'DABLY.--_n._ REWAR'DER, one who rewards.--_adjs._ REWARD'FUL, yielding reward; REWARD'LESS, having or receiving no reward. [O. Fr. _rewarder_, _reswarder_, _regarder_--_re-_, again, _warder_, _guarder_, to guard; of Teut. origin.]

REWEIGH, r[=e]-w[=a]', _v.t._ to weigh again.

REWET, r[=oo]'et, _n._ the revolving part of a wheel-lock.

REWIN, r[=e]-win', _v.t._ to win back or again.

REWOOD, r[=e]-w[=oo]d', _v.t._ to plant again.

REWORD, r[=e]-wurd', _v.t._ to repeat in the same words, to re-echo: to put into different words.

REWRITE, r[=e]-r[=i]t', _v.t._ to write a second time.

REX, reks, _n._ a king.--PLAY REX (_obs._), to handle roughly. [L.; cf. Sans. _r[=a]jan_, Gael. _righ_.]

REYNARD, r[=a]'nard, or ren'ard, _n._ a fox, from the name given to the fox in the famous beast epic of Low Ger. origin, _Reynard the Fox_--also REN'ARD.--_adj._ REN'ARDINE. [Fr.,--Old Flem. _Reinaerd_, _Reinaert_--Mid. High Ger. _Reinhart_ (Old High Ger. _Reginhart_), lit. 'strong in counsel.']

RHABARBARATE, ra-bär'ba-r[=a]t, _adj._ (_obs._) impregnated with rhubarb.--_n._ RHABAR'BARUM, rhubarb.

RHABARBARINE, ra-bär'ba-rin, _n._ chrysophanic acid.

RHABDAMMININA, rab-da-mi-n[=i]'na, _n._ a group of marine imperforate foraminiferous protozoans. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _ammos_, sand.]

RHABDITE, rab'd[=i]t, _n._ a smooth, rod-like structure found in the cells of the integument of most turbellarian worms: one of the hard parts composing the ovipositor of some insects.--_adj._ RHABDIT'IC. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod.]

RHABDOCOELA, rab-d[=o]-s[=e]'la, _n._ a prime division of turbellarian worms.--_adjs._ RHABDOCOE'LIDAN, RHABDOCOE'LOUS. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _koilos_, hollow.]

RHABDOCREPIDA, rab-d[=o]-krep'i-da, _n._ a sub-order of lithistidan sponges. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _kr[=e]pis_, a foundation.]

RHABDOID, rab'doid, _n._ a spindle-shaped body chemically related to the plastids, found in certain cells of irritable plants like _Drosera_, _Dionæa_, &c.--_adj._ RHABDOID'AL, rod-like: (_anat._) sagittal. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod.]

RHABDOLITH, rab'd[=o]-lith, _n._ a minute rhabdoidal concretion of calcareous matter forming the armature of a rhabdosphere.--_adj._ RHABDOLITH'IC.

RHABDOLOGY, rab-dol'[=o]-ji, _n._ the art of computing by Napier's bones or rods.--Also RABDOL'OGY.

RHABDOM, rab'dom, _n._ (_entom._) a tubular rod-like structure in the eye, the central axis of a retinula.--_adj._ RHAB'D[=O]MAL.

RHABDOMANCY, rab'd[=o]-man-si, _n._ divination by means of rods, esp. the impudent imposture of finding water, &c., by means of the divining-rod.--_n._ RHAB'DOMANCER.--_adj._ RHABDOMAN'TIC. [Gr. _rhabdos_, rod, _manteia_, divination.]

RHABDOME, rab'd[=o]m, _n._ in sponges, the shaft of a cladose rhabdus, bearing the cladome.

RHABDOMESODON, rab-d[=o]-mes'[=o]-don, _n._ a genus of polyzoans. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _mesos_, middle, _odous_, _odontos_, a tooth.]

RHABDOMYOMA, rab-d[=o]-m[=i]-[=o]'ma, _n._ a myoma consisting of striated muscular fibres.

RHABDONEMA, rab-d[=o]-n[=e]'ma, _n._ a genus of small nematoid worms. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _n[=e]ma_, a thread.]

RHABDOPHANE, rab'd[=o]-f[=a]n, _n._ a rare phosphate of the yttrium and cerium earths. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _phan[=e]s_, appearing.]

RHABDOPHORA, rab-dof'[=o]-ra, _n._ a group of fossil organisms.--_adjs._ RHABDOPH'[=O]RAN, RHABDOPH'[=O]ROUS.

RHABDOPLEURA, rab-d[=o]-pl[=oo]'ra, _n._ a marine polyzoan. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _pleuron_, a rib.]

RHABDOSPHERE, rab'd[=o]-sf[=e]r, _n._ a minute spherical body found in the depths of the Atlantic. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod, _sphaira_, sphere.]

RHABDOSTEIDÆ, rab-dos-t[=e]'i-d[=e], _n._ a family of fossil-toothed cetaceans--its typical genus, RHABDOS'T[=E]US. [Gr. _rhabdos_, rod, _osteon_, bone.]

RHABDOSTYLA, rab-d[=o]-st[=i]'la, _n._ a genus of peritrichous ciliate infusorians. [Gr. _rhabdos_, rod, _stylos_, pillar.]

RHABDUS, rab'dus, _n._ a simple, straight spicule.--_adj._ RHAB'DOUS. [Gr. _rhabdos_, a rod.]

RHACHIOMYELITIS, r[=a]-ki-[=o]-m[=i]-e-l[=i]'tis, _n._ inflammation of the spinal cord--_myelitis._--_ns._ RHACHIOT'OMY, incision into the spinal canal; RHACHIS'CHISIS, defective formation of the spinal canal--_spina bifida._ [Gr. _rhachis_, the spine, _myelos_, marrow.]

RHACHITIS=_Rachitis_ (q.v.).

RHACOCHILUS, rak-[=o]-k[=i]'lus, _n._ a genus of embiotocoid fishes. [Gr. _rhakos_, a rag, _cheilos_, the lip.]

RHACOPHORUS, r[=a]-kof'[=o]-rus, _n._ a genus of batrachians, with long and webbed feet, adapting it for long leaps. [Gr. _rhakos_, a rag, _pherein_, to bear.]

RHADAMANTHINE, ra-da-man'thin, _n._ of _Rhadamanthus_, judge of the lower world, with Minos and Æacus--applied generally to a solemn and final judgment.--Also RHADAMAN'TINE.

RHÆTIAN, r[=e]'shi-an, _adj._ pertaining to the ancient Rhætians or their country _Rhætia_, a Roman province between the Po and the Danube--also RHÆ'TIC.--_adj._ and _n._ RHÆ'TO-ROMAN'IC, pertaining to a group of Romance dialects spoken in south-eastern Switzerland.--RHÆTIC BEDS, a series of strata forming the uppermost portion of the Trias, extensively developed in the _Rhætian_ Alps.

RHAGADES, rag'a-d[=e]z, _n.pl._ fissures of the skin. [Gr. _rhagas_ (pl. _rhagades_), a crack.]

RHAGODIA, ra-g[=o]'di-a, _n._ a genus of apetalous plants. [Gr. _rhag[=o]d[=e]s_, like grapes--_rhax_, _rhagos_, a grape.]

RHAGON, rag'on, _n._ a form of sponge with clustered spherical flagellated endodermal chambers.--_adjs._ RHAG'ON[=A]TE, RHAG'OSE. [Gr. _rhax_, _rhagos_, a grape.]

RHAMNACEÆ, ram-n[=a]'s[=e]-[=e], _n._ an order of polypetalous plants.--_adj._ RHAMN[=A]'CEOUS.

RHAMNUS, ram'nus, _n._ a genus of polypetalous shrubs and trees, including the buckthorn. [Gr.]

RHAMPHASTIDÆ, ram-fas'ti-d[=e], _n._ a family of picarian birds, toucans. [Gr. _rhamphos_, a beak.]

RHAMPHOCELUS, ram-f[=o]-c[=e]'lus, _n._ a remarkable genus of tanagers, native to South America.

RHAMPHODON, ram'f[=o]-don, _n._ the saw-billed humming-bird. [Gr. _rhamphos_, a curved beak, _odous_, a tooth.]

RHAMPHOID, ram'foid, _adj._ beak-shaped.

RHAMPHOLEON, ram-f[=o]'l[=e]-on, _n._ a genus of chameleons. [Gr. _rhamphos_, a curved beak, _le[=o]n_, lion.]

RHAMPHOMICRON, ram-f[=o]-mik'ron, _n._ a genus of humming-birds. [Gr. _rhamphos_, a beak, _mikros_, little.]

RHAMPHORHYNCHUS, ram-f[=o]-ring'kus, _n._ a genus of pterodactyls. [Gr. _rhamphos_, a curved beak, _rhyngchos_, a beak.]

RHAMPHOTHECA, ram-f[=o]-th[=e]'ka, _n._ (_ornith._) the integument of the whole beak. [Gr. _rhamphos_, a curved beak, _th[=e]k[=e]_, a sheath.]

RHAPIDOPHYLLUM, ra-pi-d[=o]-fil'um, _n._ a genus of palms--the blue palmetto of Florida.--_n._ RH[=A]'PIS, a genus of Chinese palms. [Gr. _rhapis_, rod, _phyllon_, leaf.]

RHAPONTIC, r[=a]-pon'tik, _n._ rhubarb. [L., 'Pontic rha.']

RHAPSODIC, -AL, rap-sod'ik, -al, _adj._ pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling rhapsody: gushing.--_adv._ RHAPSOD'ICALLY.--_v.t._ and _v.i._ RHAP'SODISE, to write or utter rhapsodies: to express with poetic feeling:--_pr.p._ rhap'sod[=i]sing; _pa.p._ rhap'sod[=i]sed.--_n._ RHAP'SODIST, one who recites or sings rhapsodies, esp. one of a class of men in ancient Greece who travelled from place to place reciting Homer and other epic poetry--also RHAP'SODE: one who composes verses extempore: one who speaks or writes disjointedly.--_adj._ RHAPSODIS'TIC.--_ns._ RHAP'SODOMANCY, divination by means of verses; RHAP'SODY, any wild unconnected composition: a part of an epic poem for recitation at one time: a jumble: (_mus._) composition irregular in form. [Fr.,--L.,--Gr. _rhaps[=o]dia_, _rhaptein_, to sew, _[=o]d[=e]_, a song.]

RHEA, r[=e]'a, _n._ the ramie plant or fibre.

RHEA, r[=e]'a, _n._ the daughter of Uranus and Ge, wife and sister of Kronos: the only three-toed ostrich: the fifth satellite of Jupiter.

RHEIC, r[=e]'ik, _adj._ pertaining to rhubarb.--_n._ RH[=E]'INE, rheic acid.

RHEIN-BERRY, r[=i]n'ber-i, _n._ the common buckthorn.--Also RHINE'-BERR'Y.

RHEMATIC, r[=e]-mat'ik, _adj._ derived from a verb.--_n._ the doctrine of propositions.

RHEMISH, r[=e]'mish, _adj._ pertaining to _Rheims_ in north-eastern France.--RHEMISH VERSION, the English translation of the New Testament used by Roman Catholics, prepared at Rheims in 1582, forming part of the Douay Bible--Old Testament part prepared at _Douay_ in 1609-10.

RHENISH, ren'ish, _adj._ pertaining to the river _Rhine_.--_n._ Rhine wine, hock, light and still. [L. _Rhenus_.]

RHEOCORD, r[=e]'[=o]-kord, _n._ a metallic wire used in measuring the resistance of an electric current. [Gr. _rhein_, to flow, _chord[=e]_, a cord.]

RHEOMETER, REOMETER, r[=e]-om'e-t[.e]r, _n._ an instrument for measuring the strength of currents, as of electricity: a galvanometer.--_adj._ RHEOMET'RIC.--_n._ RHEOM'ETRY, fluxions. [Gr. _rhein_, to flow, _metron_, measure.]

RHEOSCOPE, r[=e]'[=o]-sk[=o]p, _n._ an electroscope.--_adj._ RHEOSCOP'IC. [Gr. _rhein_, to flow, _skopein_, to view.]

RHEOSTAT, r[=e]'o-stat, _n._ the name given by Wheatstone to an instrument for varying an electric resistance between given limits.--_adj._ RHEOSTAT'IC.--_n._ RHEOSTAT'ICS, the statics of fluids. [Gr. _rhein_, to flow, _statos_, verbal adj. of _histanai_, to stand.]

RHEOTOME, r[=e]'[=o]-t[=o]m, _n._ a means by which an electric current can be periodically interrupted. [Gr. _rhein_, to flow, _temnein_, to cut.]

RHEOTROPE, r[=e]'[=o]-tr[=o]p, _n._ an instrument for periodically changing the direction of an electric current.--_n._ RHEOT'R[=O]PISM, the effect of a current of water upon the direction of plant growth. [Gr. _rhein_, to flow, _trepein_, to turn.]

RHESUS, r[=e]'sus, _n._ the boonder, one of the most widely distributed Indian monkeys, much venerated by the natives: (_entom._) a genus of coleopterous insects.--_adj._ RH[=E]'SIAN. [Gr.]

RHETORIC, ret'or-ik, _n._ the theory and practice of eloquence, whether spoken or written, the whole art of using language so as to persuade others: the art of speaking with propriety, elegance, and force: artificial oratory: declamation.--_adj._ RHETOR'ICAL, pertaining to rhetoric: oratorical.--_adv._ RHETOR'ICALLY.--_v.i._ RHETOR'IC[=A]TE (_obs._), to act the orator.--_ns._ RHETORIC[=A]'TION (_obs._); RHETORI'CIAN, one who teaches the art of rhetoric: an orator.--_v.i._ RHET'ORISE, to play the orator. [Fr.,--L. _rhetorica_ (_ars_)--Gr. _rh[=e]torik[=e]_ (_techn[=e]_), the rhetorical (art)--_rh[=e]t[=o]r_, a public speaker--_erein_, to speak.]

RHEUM, r[=oo]m, _n._ the mucous discharge from the lungs or nostrils caused by cold: (_obs._) spleen, choler: a genus of apetalous plants.--_n._ RHEUMAT'IC, one who suffers from rheumatism: (_pl._) rheumatic pains (_coll._).--_adjs._ RHEUMAT'IC, -AL, pertaining to or affected with rheumatism: choleric.--_n._ RHEUM'ATISM, a name still used somewhat loosely, but applying specially to an acute febrile disease, with swelling and pain in and around the larger joints.--_adjs._ RHEUMATIS'MAL; RHEUM'ATOID, resembling rheumatism.--_n._ RHEUMOPHTHAL'MIA, rheumatic ophthalmia.--_adj._ RHEUM'Y, full of or causing rheum. [L.,--Gr. _rheuma_--_rhein_, to flow.]

RHEXIA, rek'si-a, _n._ a genus of polypetalous plants, native to North America, of the tribe RHEXIEÆ (rek-s[=i]'[=e]-[=e]). [L.,--Gr. _rh[=e]xis_--_rh[=e]gnynai_, to break.]

RHIGOLENE, rig'[=o]-l[=e]n, _n._ a volatile product of petroleum distillation. [Gr. _rhigos_, cold, _elaion_, oil.]

RHINACANTHUS, r[=i]-na-kan'thus, _n._ a genus of gamopetalous plants in tropical Africa, India, &c. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _akanthos_, acanthus.]

RHINÆ, r[=i]'n[=e], _n.pl._ one of the main divisions of sharks. [L.,--Gr. _rhin[=e]_, a file.]

RHINÆSTHESIA, r[=i]-nez-th[=e]'si-a, _n._ sense of smell. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _aisth[=e]sis_, perception.]

RHINAL, r[=i]'nal, _adj._ pertaining to the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose.]

RHINALGIA, r[=i]-nal'ji-a, _n._ neuralgic pains in the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _algos_, pain.]

RHINANTHUS, r[=i]-nan'thus, _n._ a genus of gamopetalous plants. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _anthos_, flower.]

RHINARIUM, r[=i]-n[=a]'ri-um, _n._ (_entom._) the nostril-piece. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose.]

RHINASTER, r[=i]-nas't[.e]r, _n._ the two-horned rhinoceros: the star-nosed moles. [Gr. _rhis_, nose, _ast[=e]r_, star.]

RHINENCEPHALON, r[=i]-nen-sef'a-lon, _n._ the olfactory lobe of the brain.--_adjs._ RHINENCEPHAL'IC, RHINENCEPH'ALOUS. [Gr. _rhis_, nose, _enkephalos_, brain.]

RHINESTONE, r[=i]n'st[=o]n, _n._ an imitation gem-stone made of paste or strass.

RHINEURYNTER, r[=i]-n[=u]-rin't[.e]r, _n._ a small inflatable bag used for plugging the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _eurynein_, to widen.]

RHINICHTHYS, r[=i]-nik'this, _n._ a North American genus of cyprinoid fishes. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _ichthys_, fish.]

RHINIDÆ, r[=i]'ni-d[=e], _n._ a family of plagiostomous fishes. [L. _rhina_, shark--Gr. _rhin[=e]_.]

RHINITIS, ri-n[=i]'tis, _n._ inflammation of the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose.]

RHINO, r[=i]'n[=o], _n._ (_slang_) money, cash.--Also R[=I]'NO.

RHINOBATUS, r[=i]-nob'a-tus, _n._ the typical genus of the _Rhinobatidæ_, or shark-rays: (_entom._) a genus of coleopterous insects.

RHINOBLENNORRHEA, r[=i]-n[=o]-blen-[=o]-r[=e]'a, _n._ mucous discharges from the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _blennos_, mucus, _rhoia_, flow.]

RHINOCAUL, r[=i]'n[=o]-kawl, _n._ the support of the olfactory bulb. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _kaulos_, stalk.]

RHINOCEROS, r[=i]-nos'[.e]r-os, _n._ a genus forming a family of ungulate mammals, found in Africa and India, having a very thick skin lying in enormous folds, clumsy, and with one or two horns on the nose:--_pl._ RHINOC'EROSES.--_adjs._ RHINOC[=E]'RIAL, RHINOC[=E]'RICAL.--_ns._ RHINOC'EROS-AUK, a bird belonging to the family _Alcidæ_; RHINOC'EROS-BEE'TLE, a beetle of the genus _Dynastes_ having a large up-curved horn on the head; RHINOC'EROS-BIRD, a beefeater, the hornbill; RHINOC'EROS-TICK, the tick which infests rhinoceroses; RHINOC'EROT (_obs._), a rhinoceros.--_adjs._ RHINOCEROT'IC; RHINOCEROT'IFORM, shaped like a rhinoceros. [L.,--Gr. _rhinoker[=o]s_--_rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _keras_, a horn.]

RHINOCHILUS, r[=i]-n[=o]-k[=i]'lus, _n._ a genus of harmless serpents. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _cheilos_, a lip.]

RHINOCLEISIS, r[=i]-n[=o]-kl[=i]'sis, _n._ nasal obstruction. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _kleisis_, _kl[=e]sis_, a closing.]

RHINOCRYPTA, r[=i]-n[=o]-krip'ta, _n._ a remarkable genus of rock-wrens. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _kryptos_, hidden.]

RHINODERMA, r[=i]-n[=o]-der'ma, _n._ a genus of batrachians, some species bearing a large pouch for the young. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _derma_, skin.]

RHINODON, r[=i]'n[=o]-don, _n._ an immense shark in the Indian Ocean. [Gr. _rhin[=e]_, a shark, _odous_, tooth.]

RHINODYNIA, r[=i]-n[=o]-din'i-a, _n._ pain in the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _odyn[=e]_, pain.]

RHINOLITH, r[=i]'n[=o]-lith, _n._ a stony concretion found in the nose.--_n._ RHINOLITH[=I]'ASIS. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _lithos_, a stone.]

RHINOLOGY, r[=i]-nol'[=o]-ji, _n._ the knowledge of the nose.--_adj._ RHINOLOG'ICAL.--_n._ RHINOL'OGIST, a specialist in diseases of the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose--_logia_--_legein_, to speak.]

RHINOLOPHUS, r[=i]-nol'[=o]-fus, _n._ a genus of horse-shoe bats. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _lophos_, crest.]

RHINOMACER, r[=i]-nom'a-s[.e]r, _n._ a genus of rhynchophorous beetles. [Gr. _rhis_, nose, _makros_, long.]

RHINOPHARYNGITIS, r[=i]-n[=o]-far-in-j[=i]'tis, _n._ inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _pharyngx_.]

RHINOPHIS, r[=i]'n[=o]-fis, _n._ a genus of shield-tailed serpents. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _ophis_, a serpent.]

RHINOPHORE, r[=i]'n[=o]-f[=o]r, _n._ an organ bearing an olfactory sense. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _pherein_, to bear.]

RHINOPHRYNE, r[=i]-n[=o]-fr[=i]'n[=e], _n._ a genus of spade-footed toads. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _phryn[=e]_, a toad.]

RHINOPHYLLA, r[=i]-n[=o]-fil'a, _n._ a genus of South American small tailless bats. [Gr. _rhis_, nose, _phyllon_, a leaf.]

RHINOPHYMA, r[=i]-n[=o]-f[=i]'ma, _n._ hyperemia of nose-skin. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _phyma_, a tumour.]

RHINOPLASTIC, r[=i]-n[=o]-plas'tik, _adj._ noting a surgical operation for affixing an artificial nose.--_ns._ RH[=I]'NOPLAST, one who undergoes this operation; RH[=I]'NOPLASTY, plastic surgery of the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, nose, _plastikos_, moulding--_plassein_, to mould.]

RHINOPOMA, r[=i]-n[=o]-p[=o]'ma, _n._ a genus of Old World bats. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _p[=o]ma_, a cover.]

RHINOPOMASTES, r[=i]-n[=o]-p[=o]-mas't[=e]z, _n._ a genus of African wood-hoopoes. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _p[=o]mat[=e]rion_, dim. of _p[=o]ma_, a cover.]

RHINOPTERA, r[=i]-nop'te-ra, _n._ a genus of rays. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _pteron_, wing.]

RHINORRHAGIA, r[=i]-n[=o]-r[=a]'ji-a, _n._ hæmorrhage from the nose. [Gr. _rhis_, nose, _rhagia_--_rhegnynai_, break.]

RHINORRHEA, r[=i]-n[=o]-r[=e]'a, _n._ mucous discharge from the nose.--_adj._ RHINORRH[=E]'AL. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _rhoia_--_rhein_, to flow.]

RHINORTHA, r[=i]-nor'tha, _n._ a genus of cuckoos: a genus of hemipterous insects. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _orthos_, straight.]

RHINOSCLEROMA, r[=i]-n[=o]-skl[=e]-r[=o]'ma, _n._ a disease with reddish swelling and thickening of nose, lips, and pharynx. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _skl[=e]ros_, hard.]

RHINOSCOPE, r[=i]'n[=o]-sk[=o]p, _n._ an instrument for examining the nose.--_adj._ RHINOSCOP'IC.--_n._ RH[=I]'NOSCOPY. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _skopein_, to see.]

RHINOTHECA, r[=i]-n[=o]-th[=e]'ka, _n._ the integument of a bird's upper mandible. [Gr. _rhis_, _rhinos_, nose, _th[=e]k[=e]_, a sheath.]

RHIPICERA, r[=i]-pis'e-ra, _n._ a genus of serricorn beetles native to South America and Australia. [Gr. _rhipis_, a fan, _keras_, horn.]

RHIPIDATE, rip'i-d[=a]t, _adj._ fan-shaped.--_n._ RH[=I]PID'ION, in the Greek Church, the eucharistic fan or flabellum. [Gr. _rhipis_, _rhipidos_, a fan.]

RHIPIDISTIA, rip-i-dis'ti-a, _n._ an order of rhipidopterygian fishes.--_adj._ RHIPIDIS'TIOUS. [Gr. _rhipis_, a fan, _histion_, a sail.]

RHIPIDOGLOSSA, rip-i-d[=o]-glos'a, _n._ a group of prosobranchiate gasteropods. [Gr. _rhipis_, _rhipidos_, a fan, _gl[=o]ssa_, the tongue.]

RHIPIDOGORGIA, rip-i-d[=o]-gor'ji-a, _n._ a genus of alcyonarian polyps of fan-like shape. [Gr. _rhipis_, _rhipidos_, a fan, _gorgos_, fierce.]

RHIPIDOPTERA, rip-i-dop'te-ra, _n.pl._ fan-winged insects--a group of the coleoptera.--_adj._ RHIPIDOP'TEROUS. [Gr. _rhipis_, _rhipidos_, a fan, _pteron_, a wing.]

RHIPIDOPTERYGIA, rip-i-dop-te-rij'i-a, _n.pl._ a superorder of teleostomous fishes.--_adj._ RHIPIDOPTERYG'IAN. [Gr. _rhipis_, a fan, _pteryx_, a wing.]

RHIPIDURA, rip-i-d[=u]'ra, _n._ the posterior pair of pleopods of a crustacean: the fan-tailed fly-catcher. [Gr. _rhipis_, _rhipidos_, a fan, _oura_, a tail.]

RHIPIPHORUS, r[=i]-pif'o-rus, _n._ a genus of heteromerous beetles. [Gr. _rhipis_, a fan, _pherein_, to carry.]

RHIPIPTERA, r[=i]-pip'te-ra, _n.pl._ an order of insects.--_n._ RHIPIP'TERAN, a rhipipter.--_adj._ RHIPIP'TEROUS. [_Rhipidoptera_.]

RHIPSALIS, rip'sa-lis, _n._ a genus of Cacti. [Gr. _rhips_, a mat.]

RHIPTOGLOSSA, rip-t[=o]-glos'a, _n._ a sub-order of lizards.--_adj._ RHIPTOGLOSS'ATE. [Gr. _rhiptein_, to throw, _gl[=o]ssa_, the tongue.]

RHIZANTH, r[=i]'zanth, _n._ a plant that seems to flower from the root.--_n.pl._ RHIZANTHEÆ (r[=i]-zan'th[=e]-[=e]), one of the five classes into which Lindley divides the vegetable kingdom.

RHIZIC, r[=i]'zik, _adj._ pertaining to the root of an equation. [Gr. _rhizikos_--_rhiza_, a root.]

RHIZINA, ri-z[=i]'na, _n._ a rhizoid.--Also RH[=I]'ZINE.

RHIZOCARPIC, r[=i]-z[=o]-kär'pik, _adj._ with annual stem and perennial root--also RHIZOCAR'POUS.--_n.pl._ RHIZOCAR'PEÆ, a group of cryptogams.--_adj._ RHIZOCAR'P[=E]AN. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _karpos_, fruit.]

RHIZOCAUL, r[=i]'z[=o]-kawl, _n._ the root-stock of a polyp. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _kaulos_, stalk.]

RHIZOCEPHALA, r[=i]-z[=o]-sef'a-la, _n._ a group of small parasitic crustaceans.--_adj._ RHIZOCEPH'ALOUS. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _kephal[=e]_, head.]

RHIZOCRINUS, r[=i]-zok'ri-nus, _n._ a genus of crinoids.--_n._ RHIZOC'RINOID, a crinoid of this genus. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _krinon_, lily.]

RHIZODONT, r[=i]'z[=o]-dont, _n._ having teeth rooted or ankylosed to the jaw in sockets, as crocodiles. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _odous_, _odontos_, a tooth.]

RHIZOFLAGELLATA, r[=i]-z[=o]-flaj-e-l[=a]'ta, _n._ an order of flagellate infusoria.--_adj._ RHIZOFLAG'ELLATE. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, and Eng. _flagellum_.]

RHIZOGEN, r[=i]'z[=o]-jen, _n._ a parasitic plant growing on the root of another plant.--_adjs._ RHIZOGEN'IC, RHIZOG'ENOUS. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _gen[=e]s_, producing.]

RHIZOID, r[=i]'zoid, _adj._ root-like.--_n._ a filamentous organ like a root developed on all kinds of thalli, and on moss-stems.--_adjs._ RHIZOI'DAL, RHIZOI'D[=E]OUS. [Gr. _rhiz[=o]-d[=e]s_, root-like--_rhiza_, a root.]

RHIZOMANIA, r[=i]-z[=o]-m[=a]'ni-a, _n._ an abnormal development of adventitious roots, as in the ivy, fig, &c. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _mania_, madness.]

RHIZOME, r[=i]'z[=o]m, _n._ a root-stock, an underground stem when its shape is cylindrical, ending in a bud and bearing leaves or scales.--Also RHIZ[=O]'MA. [Gr. _rhiz[=o]ma_--_rhiza_, root.]

RHIZOMORPH, r[=i]'z[=o]-morf, _n._ (_bot._) a term for the peculiar mycelial growths by which certain fungi attach themselves to higher plants.--_adjs._ RHIZOMOR'PHOID, RHIZOMOR'PHOUS. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _morph[=e]_, form.]

RHIZOMYS, r[=i]'z[=o]-mis, _n._ a genus of mole-rats, including the Asian bay bamboo-rat. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _mys_, mouse.]

RHIZONYCHIUM, r[=i]-z[=o]-nik'i-um, _n._ a claw-joint.--_adj._ RHIZONYCH'IAL. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _onyx_, a claw.]

RHIZOPHAGOUS, r[=i]-zof'a-gus, _adj._ root-eating: pertaining to the Rhizophaga.--_n._ RHIZOPH'AGA, a class of marsupials, as the wombat. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _phagein_, to eat.]

RHIZOPHORA, r[=i]-zof'[=o]-ra, _n._ a small genus of trees, the mangroves.

RHIZOPHORE, r[=i]'z[=o]-f[=o]r, _n._ the structure bearing the true roots in certain species of _Selaginella_.--_adj._ RHIZOPH'OROUS. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _pherein_, to bear.]

RHIZOPHYDIUM, r[=i]-z[=o]-fid'i-um, _n._ a genus of unicellular fungi.--_adj._ RHIZOPHYD'IAL. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _pheidos_, sparing.]

RHIZOPOD, r[=i]'z[=o]-pod, _n._ one of the RHIZOP'ODA, a division of the _Protozoa_, esp. a class with pseudopodia for locomotion and the ingestion of food.--_adjs._ RHIZOP'ODAL, RHIZOP'ODOUS. [Gr. _rhiza_, a root, _pous_, _podos_, a foot.]

RHIZORISTIC, r[=i]-z[=o]-ris'tik, _adj._ (_math._) pertaining to the separation of the roots of an equation. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _horizein_, to limit.]

RHIZOSTOMATA, r[=i]-z[=o]-st[=o]'ma-ta, _n.pl._ an order of discomedusans:--_sing._ RHIZOS'TOMA.--_adjs._ RHIZOST[=O]'MATOUS, RHIZOST[=O]'MEAN. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _stoma_, _stomatos_, mouth.]

RHIZOTA, r[=i]-z[=o]'ta, _n._ an order of _Rotifera_.--_adj._ RH[=I]'ZOTE, rooted. [Gr. _rhiza_, root.]

RHIZOTAXIS, r[=i]-z[=o]-tak'sis, _n._ the arrangement of roots.--Also RH[=I]'ZOTAXY. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _taxis_, order.]

RHIZOTROGUS, r[=i]-z[=o]-tr[=o]'gus, _n._ a genus of melolonthine beetles. [Gr. _rhiza_, root, _tr[=o]gein_, to gnaw.]

RHODANIC, r[=o]-dan'ik, _adj._ (_chem._) producing a rose-red colour. [Gr. _rhodon_, a rose.]

RHODEINA, r[=o]-d[=e]-[=i]'na, _n._ a group of cyprinoid fishes--its typical genus, RH[=O]'D[=E]US. [Gr. _rhodon_, rose.]

RHODEORETIN, r[=o]-d[=e]-or'e-tin, _n._ one of the elements of resin of jalap.--_adj._ RHODEORETIN'IC. [Gr. _rhodon_, rose, _rh[=e]tin[=e]_, resin.]

RHODIAN, r[=o]'di-an, _adj._ pertaining to _Rhodes._--RHODIAN LAWS, the earliest system of marine law; RHODIAN SCHOOL, a school of Hellenistic sculpture, of which the Laocoon is the greatest product.

RHODITES, r[=o]-d[=i]'t[=e]z, _n._ a genus of gallflies infesting the rose. [Gr. _rhodit[=e]s_, rosy--_rhodon_, a rose.]

RHODIUM, r[=o]'di-um, _n._ a white, very hard metal, resembling aluminium, extracted from the ore of platinum, and so called from the rose-colour of its salts. [Gr. _rhodon_, a rose.]

RHODIUM-WOOD, r[=o]'di-um-w[=oo]d, _n._ a sweet-scented wood.

RHODOCRINUS, r[=o]-dok'ri-nus, _n._ a genus of paleozoic encrinites. [Gr. _rhodon_, rose, _krinon_, lily.]

RHODODENDRON, r[=o]-d[=o]-den'dron, _n._ a genus of trees and shrubs of the natural order _Ericaceæ_, having evergreen leaves and large, beautiful flowers like roses. [Gr. _rhodon_, rose, _dendron_, tree.]

RHODOMELA, r[=o]-dom'e-la, _n._ a genus of marine algæ. [Gr. _rhodon_, rose, _melas_, black.]

RHODOMONTADE. Same as RODOMONTADE.

RHODONITE, r[=o]'d[=o]-n[=i]t, _n._ a native manganese silicate. [Gr. _rhodon_, a rose.]

RHODOPE, r[=o]'d[=o]-p[=e], _n._ a genus of the family _Rhodopidæ_, marine invertebrates of dubious relationships. [_Rhodop[=e]_, a Thracian nymph.]