4. A keyhole limpet. See Fissurella.

Lim"pid (-pd), a. [L. limpidus; akin to Gr. la`mpein to shine: cf. F.

limpide. Cf. Lamp.] Characterized by clearness or transparency; clear;

as, a limpid stream.

Springs which were clear, fresh, and limpid.

Woodward.

Syn. -- Clear; transparent; pellucid; lucid; pure; crystal;

translucent; bright.

Lim*pid"i*ty (lm*pd"*t), n. [L. limpiditas: cf. F. limpidité.] The

quality or state of being limpid.

Lim"pid*ness (lm"pd*ns), n. Quality of being limpid; limpidity.

Lim"pin (-pn), n. A limpet. [Obs.] Holland.

Limp"ing*ly (lmp"-), adv. In a limping manner.

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