URCEOLUS
\ˌɜːsɪˈə͡ʊləs], \ˌɜːsɪˈəʊləs], \ˌɜː_s_ɪ__ˈəʊ_l_ə_s]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
By J.H. Kenneth
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ur-s[=e]'[=o]-lus, n. a monopetalous corolla with a contracted orifice: the external case or sheath of a rotifer.--n. URC[=E][=O]L[=A]'RIA, a genus of gymnocarpous lichens with urceolate apothecia.--adjs. URCEOL[=A]'RIAN; UR'CEOL[=A]TE, pitcher-shaped: having an urceolus, as a rotifer.--n. UR'CEUS, a ewer for holding water for washing. [L. urceolus, dim. of urceus, a pitcher.]
By Thomas Davidson
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Theodore Tilton
- American journalist, verse-writer, editor, lecturer; born in New York city, Oct. 2, 1835. was long known as editor on the Independent(1856-72). established Golden Age(newspaper), but retired from it after two years. 1883 went abroad, where remained. Besides numerous essays fugitive pieces, he has published: "The Sexton's Tale, and Other Poems"(1867); "Sanctum Sanctorum; or, An Editor's Proof Sheets"(1869); "Tempest-Tossed", a romance(1873); "Thou I"(1880); "Suabian Stories",(1882). Died 1907.