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skirtlike — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : resembling a skirt especially in forming an enveloping dependent covering for the lower part of something the skirtlike indusium of a fungus … Useful english dictionary
kilt — kiltlike, adj. /kilt/, n. 1. any short, pleated skirt, esp. a tartan wraparound, as that worn by men in the Scottish Highlands. v.t. 2. to draw or tuck up, as the skirt, about oneself. 3. to provide (a skirt) with kilt pleats. [1300 50; ME kylte … Universalium
Amanita phalloides — Scientific classification Kingdom: Fungi Division … Wikipedia
Annulus (mycology) — An annulus is the ring like structure sometimes found on the stipe of a mushroom. The annulus represents the remaining part of the partial veil, after it has ruptured to expose the gills or other spore producing surface. An annulus may be thick… … Wikipedia
Xenomystus nigri — Taxobox name = Xenomystus nigri image width = 250px regnum = Animalia phylum = Chordata clasis = Actinopterygii ordo = Osteoglossiformes familia = Notopteridae genus = Xenomystus species = X. nigri binomial = Xenomystus nigri binomial authority … Wikipedia
tasse — [tas] n. 〚MFr, purse, pouch〛 any of a series of jointed, metal plates forming a skirtlike protection of armor for the lower trunk and thighs: see ARMOR: also tasset [tasət] * * * tasse (tăs) also tas·set (tăsʹĭt) n. One o … Universalium
half-slip — /haf slip , hahf /, n. a woman s skirtlike undergarment, usually of a straight or slightly flared shape and having a narrow elasticized waistband. [1950 55] * * * … Universalium
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
indusium — indusial, adj. /in dooh zee euhm, zhee euhm, dyooh /, n., pl. indusia / zee euh, zhee euh/. 1. Bot., Mycol. any of several structures having a netlike or skirtlike shape, as the membranous overgrowth covering the sori in ferns. 2. Anat., Zool. a … Universalium
petticoat — petticoatless, adj. /pet ee koht /, n. 1. Also called pettiskirt. an underskirt, esp. one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric. 2. any skirtlike part or covering. 3. a flounce or valance fitting around the sides… … Universalium
