SYNAPTA

Syn*ap"ta, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of slender, transparent holothurians which have delicate calcareous anchors attached to the dermal plates. See Illustration in Appendix.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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12 April 2025

GLASSY

(adjective) (used of eyes) lacking liveliness; “empty eyes”; “a glassy stare”; “his eyes were glazed over with boredom”


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