3. (Zoöl.) An African bird of the genus Buphaga, which feeds on the larvæ of botflies hatched under the skin of oxen, antelopes, etc. Two species are known.
Beef"steak` (&?;), n. A steak of beef; a slice of beef broiled or suitable for broiling.
Beef"-wit`ted (&?;), n. Stupid; dull. Shak.
Beef"wood` (&?;), n. An Australian tree (Casuarina), and its red wood, used for cabinetwork; also, the trees Stenocarpus salignus of New South Wales, and Banksia compar of Queensland.
Beef"y, a. Having much beef; of the nature of beef; resembling beef; fleshy.
Bee"hive` (&?;), n. A hive for a swarm of bees. Also used figuratively.
A common and typical form of beehive was a domeshaped inverted basket, whence certain ancient Irish and Scotch architectural remains are called beehive houses.
Bee"house` (&?;), n. A house for bees; an apiary.
Bee" lark`spur (&?;). (Bot.) See Larkspur.
Beeld (&?;), n. Same as Beild. Fairfax.
Bee" line` (&?;). The shortest line from one place to another, like that of a bee to its hive when loaded with honey; an air line. "A bee line for the brig." Kane.
Be*el"ze*bub (&?;), n. The title of a heathen deity to whom the Jews ascribed the sovereignty of the evil spirits; hence, the Devil or a devil. See Baal.