2. (Zoˆl.) A genus of oceanic birds including the tropic birds.

Pha"Î*ton (?), n. [F. phaÈton a kind of carriage, fr. PhaÈthon

PhaÎthon, the son of Helios. See PhaÎthon.] 1. A four-wheeled carriage

(with or without a top), open, or having no side pieces, in front of

the seat. It is drawn by one or two horses.