Friar bird (Zoˆl.), an Australian bird (Tropidorhynchus corniculatus),
having the head destitute of feathers; -- called also coldong,
leatherhead, pimlico; poor soldier, and four- o'clock. The name is also
applied to several other species of the same genus. -- Friar's balsam
(Med.), a stimulating application for wounds and ulcers, being an
alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes; compound
tincture of benzoin. Brande & C. -- Friar's cap (Bot.), the monkshood.
-- Friar's cowl (Bot.), an arumlike plant (Arisarum vulgare) with a
spathe or involucral leaf resembling a cowl. -- Friar's lantern, the
ignis fatuus or Will-o'-the-wisp. Milton. -- Friar skate (Zoˆl.), the
European white or sharpnosed skate (Raia alba); -- called also Burton
skate, border ray, scad, and doctor.
Fri"ar*ly, a. Like a friar; inexperienced. Bacon.
Fri"ar*y (?), a. [From Friar, n.] Like a friar; pertaining to friars or
to a convent. [Obs.] Camden.
Fri"ar*y, n. [OF. frerie, frairie, fr. frËre. See Friar.] 1. A
monastery; a convent of friars. Drugdale.