Mason bee (Zoöl.), any one of numerous species of solitary bees of the
genus Osmia. They construct curious nests of hardened mud and sand. --
Mason moth (Zoöl.), any moth whose larva constructs an earthen cocoon
under the soil. -- Mason shell (Zoöl.), a marine univalve shell of the
genus Phorus; -- so called because it cements other shells and pebbles
upon its own shell; a carrier shell. -- Mason wasp (Zoöl.), any wasp
that constructs its nest, or brood cells, of hardened mud. The female
fills the cells with insects or spiders, paralyzed by a sting, and thus
provides food for its larvæ
Ma"son, v. t. To build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over,
etc.; to construct by masons; -- with a prepositional suffix; as, to
mason up a well or terrace; to mason in a kettle or boiler.
Ma*son"ic (m*sn"k), a. Of or pertaining to Freemasons or to their craft
or mysteries.