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seallike — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: seal (I) + like : resembling a marine seal especially in grace of movement, sleekness, or streamlined form … Useful english dictionary
Sigillaria — Sig il*la ri*a, n. [NL., fem sing. fr. L. sigillum a seal.] (Paleon.) A genus of fossil trees principally found in the coal formation; so named from the seallike leaf scars in vertical rows on the surface. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reptile — reptilelike, adj. reptiloid /rep tl oyd /, adj. /rep til, tuyl/, n. 1. any cold blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, comprising the turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodilians, amphisbaenians, tuatara, and various extinct members including the… … Universalium
seal — seal1 sealable, adj. /seel/, n. 1. an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity. 2. a stamp, medallion, ring, etc., engraved with such a device, for impressing paper, wax, lead, or the… … Universalium
Solomon's-seal — /sol euh meuhnz seel /, n. any of several plants belonging to the genus Polygonatum, of the lily family, having a thick rootstock bearing seallike scars, greenish yellow flowers, and red or blue berries. [1535 45; trans. of ML sigillum Solomonis] … Universalium
phocine — adjective /ˈfəʊsʌɪn/ pertaining to a seal; seallike , 1955: she had already yanked out of me the coveted section and retreated to her mat near her phocine mamma. Vladimir Nabokov, Lolita … Wiktionary
Solomon's-seal — Sol′omon s seal n. pln any plant of the genus Polygonatum, of the lily family, having a thick rootstock bearing seallike scars, greenish yellow flowers, and red or blue berries • Etymology: 1535–45 … From formal English to slang
Solomon's-seal — noun any of several plants of the genus Polygonatum having paired drooping yellowish green flowers and a thick rootstock with scars shaped like Solomon s seal • Hypernyms: ↑liliaceous plant • Hyponyms: ↑great Solomon s seal, ↑Polygonatum biflorum … Useful english dictionary
