HOMOBARIC, h[=o]-m[=o]-bar'ik, _adj._ of uniform weight. [Gr. _homos_, the
same, _baros_, weight.]
HOMOBLASTIC, h[=o]-m[=o]-blas'tik, _adj._ of the same germinal
origin:--opp. of _Heteroblastic_. [Gr. _homos_, the same, _blastos_, a
germ.]
HOMOCENTRIC, h[=o]-m[=o]-sen'trik, _adj._ having the same centre. [Fr.
_homocentrique_--Gr. _homokentros_--_homos_, the same, _kentron_, centre.]
HOMOCERCAL, h[=o]-m[=o]-s[.e]r'kal, _adj._ having the upper fork of the
tail similar to the lower one, as the herring:--opposed to _Heterocercal_.
[Gr. _homos_, the same, _kerkos_, tail.]
HOMODERMIC, h[=o]-m[=o]-derm'ik, _adj._ homological in respect of
derivation from one of the three primary blastoderms (_endoderm_,
_mesoderm_, and _ectoderm_). [Gr. _homos_, the same, _derma_, skin.]
HOMODONT, h[=o]-m[=o]-dont, _adj._ having teeth all alike:--opp. of
_Heterodont_.
HOMODROMOUS, h[=o]-mod'r[=o]-mus, _adj._ (_bot._) following the same
direction, as the leaf-spirals on certain branches: (_obs._) having the
power and the weight on the same side of the fulcrum, of a lever. [Gr.
_homos_, the same, _dromos_, a course.]
HOMOEOMORPHOUS, h[=o]-m[=e]-[=o]-mor'fus, _adj._ having a like crystalline
form, but not necessarily analogous composition.--_n._ HOMOEOMOR'PHISM.
[Gr. _homoios_, like, _morph[=e]_, form.]
HOMOEOPATHY, &c. See HOMEOPATHY.
HOMOEOZOIC, h[=o]-m[=e]-[=o]-z[=o]'ik, _adj._ containing similar forms of
life. [Gr. _homos_, the same, _z[=o][=e]_, life.]
HOMOGAMOUS, ho-mog'a-mus, _adj._ (_bot._) having all the florets
hermaphrodite.--_n._ HOMOG'AMY. [Gr. _homos_, the same, _gamos_, marriage.]
HOMOGENEAL, h[=o]-m[=o]-j[=e]'ni-al, HOMOGENEOUS, h[=o]-m[=o]j[=e]'ni-us,
_adj._ of the same kind or nature: having the constituent elements all
similar.--_ns._ HOMOGE'NEOUSNESS, HOMOGEN[=E]'ITY, HOM[=O]'GENY, sameness
of nature or kind. [Gr. _homogen[=e]s_--_homos_, one, same, _genos_, kind.]
HOMOGENESIS, h[=o]-m[=o]-jen'e-sis, _n._ (_biol._) a mode of reproduction
in which the offspring is like the parent, and passes through the same
cycle of existence.--_adj._ HOMOGENET'IC. [Gr. _homos_, the same,
_genesis_, birth.]
HOMOGRAPH, hom'[=o]-graf, _n._ a word of the same form as another, but
different meaning and origin.--Also _Homonym_.
HOMOIOUSIAN, h[=o]-moi-[=oo]'si-an, _adj._ similar in essence (as distinct
from the Nicene _homo-ousion_ and the strictly Arian _hetero-ousion_), the
semi-Arian position in the great Christological controversy of the 4th
century (see ARIAN). [Gr. _homoios_, like, _ousia_, being--_einai_, to be.]
HOMOLOGATE, h[=o]-mol'o-g[=a]t, _v.t._ to say the same: to agree: to
approve: to allow.--_n._ HOMOLOG[=A]'TION. [Low L. _homolog[=a]re_,
_-[=a]tum_--Gr. _homologein_--_homos_, the same, _legein_, to say.]
HOMOLOGOUS, h[=o]-mol'o-gus, _adj._ agreeing: corresponding in relative
position, proportion, value, or structure.--_adj._ HOMOLOG'ICAL.--_v.t._
and _v.i._ HOMOL'OGISE.--_ns._ HOM'OLOGUE, that which is homologous to
something else, as the same organ in different animals under its various
forms and functions; HOMOL'OGY, the quality of being homologous: affinity
of structure, and not of form or use. [Gr. _homologos_--_homos_, the same,
_legein_, to say.]
HOMOLOGUMENA, h[=o]-m[=o]-l[=o]-g[=oo]'me-na, _n.pl._ the books of the New
Testament, whose authenticity was universally acknowledged in the early
Church--opp. of _Antilegumena_. [Gr.,--_homologein_, to agree.]
HOMOMORPHOUS, h[=o]-m[=o]-mor'fus, _adj._ analogous, not homologous,
superficially alike--also HOMOMOR'PHIC.--_n._ HOMOMOR'PHISM. [Gr. _homos_,
the same, _morph[=e]_, form.]
HOMONYM, hom'o-nim, _n._ a word having the same sound as another, but a
different meaning.--_adj._ HOMON'YMOUS, having the same name: having
different significations: ambiguous: equivocal.--_adv._
HOMON'YMOUSLY.--_n._ HOMON'YMY, sameness of name, with difference of
meaning: ambiguity: equivocation. [Fr. _homonyme_--Gr.
_hom[=o]nymos_--_homos_, the same, _onoma_, name.]
HOMOOUSIAN, h[=o]-m[=o]-[=oo]'si-an, _adj._ of or belonging to identity or
sameness of substance--the co-equality of the Son with the Father--the
orthodox position which triumphed in the great Christological controversy
of the 4th century (see ARIAN). [Gr. _homos_, same, _ousia_,
being--_einai_, to be.]
HOMOPHONE, hom'o-f[=o]n, _n._ a letter or character having the same sound
as another.--_adj._ HOMOPH'ONOUS, having the same sound.--_n._ HOMOPH'ONY.
[Gr. _homos_, the same, _ph[=o]n[=e]_, sound.]
HOMOPLASTIC, h[=o]-m[=o]-plas'tik, _adj._ analogical or adaptive, and not
homological in structure.--_ns._ HOM'[=O]PLASMY, HOM'[=O]PLASY. [Gr.
_homos_, the same, _plastos_, _plassein_, to form.]
HOMOPTERA, hom-op't[.e]r-a, _n._ an order of insects having two pair of
wings uniform throughout.--_adj._ HOMOP'TEROUS. [Gr. _homos_, the same,
_pteron_, a wing.]
HOMOTAXIS, hom'o-tak'sis; _n._ (_geol._) similarity of order in organic
succession, a term suggested by Huxley as a substitute for
_contemporaneity_ (q.v.).--_adjs._ HOMOTAX'IAL, HOMOTAX'IC.--_adv._
HOMOTAX'ICALLY. [Gr. _homos_, the same, _taxis_, arrangement.]
HOMOTONOUS, h[=o]-mot'[=o]-nus, _adj._ of the same tenor or tone.--_n._
HOMOT'ONY.
HOMOTROPOUS, h[=o]-mot'r[=o]-pus, _adj._ turned or directed in the same way
as something else: (_bot._) curved or turned in one direction.--Also
HOMOT'ROPAL. [Gr. _homos_, the same, _tropos_, a turn.]
HOMOTYPE, hom'o-t[=i]p, _n._ that which has the same fundamental type of
structure with something else.--_n._ HOM'OTYPY. [Gr. _homos_, the same,
_typos_, type.]
HOMUNCULUS, h[=o]-mung'k[=u]-lus, _n._ a tiny man capable of being produced
artificially, according to Paracelsus, endowed with magical insight and
power: a dwarf, mannikin. [L., dim. of _homo_.]
HONE, h[=o]n, _n._ a stone of a fine grit for sharpening
instruments.--_v.t._ to sharpen as on a hone. [A.S. _hán_; Ice. _hein_;
allied to Gr. _k[=o]nos_, a cone.]
HONE, h[=o]n, _v.i._ to pine, moan, grieve. [Perh. Fr. _hogner_, to
grumble.]
HONEST, on'est, _adj._ full of honour: just: the opposite of thievish, free
from fraud: frank, fair-seeming, openly shown: chaste: (_B._)
honourable.--_adv._ HON'ESTLY.--_n._ HON'ESTY, the state of being honest:
integrity: candour: a small flowering plant, so called from its transparent
seed-pouch: (_B._) becoming deportment: (_Shak._) chastity.--MAKE AN HONEST
WOMAN OF, to marry, where the woman has been dishonoured first. [Fr.,--L.
_honestus_--_honor_.]
HONEY, hun'i, _n._ a sweet, thick fluid collected by bees from the flowers
of plants: anything sweet like honey.--_v.t._ to sweeten: to make
agreeable:--_pr.p._ hon'eying; _pa.p._ hon'eyed (-'id).--_adj._ (_Shak._)
sweet.--_ns._ HON'EY-BAG, an enlargement of the alimentary canal of the bee
in which it carries its load of honey; HON'EYBEAR, a South American
carnivorous mammal about the size of a cat, with a long protrusive tongue,
which it uses to rob the nests of wild bees; HON'EY-BEE, the hive-bee;
HON'EY-BUZZ'ARD, a genus of buzzards or falcons, so called from their
feeding on bees, wasps, &c.; HON'EYCOMB, a comb or mass of waxy cells
formed by bees, in which they store their honey: anything like a
honeycomb.--_v.t._ to fill with cells: to perforate.--_adj._ HON'EYCOMBED
(-k[=o]md), formed like a honeycomb.--_ns._ HON'EY-CROCK (_Spens._), a
crock or pot of honey; HON'EYDEW, a sugary secretion from the leaves of
plants in hot weather: a fine sort of tobacco moistened with
molasses.--_adjs._ HON'EYED, HON'IED, covered with honey: sweet:
flattering; HON'EYLESS, destitute of honey.--_ns._ HON'EY-GUIDE,
-INDICATOR, a genus of African birds supposed to guide men to honey by
hopping from tree to tree with a peculiar cry; HON'EY-L[=O]'CUST, an
ornamental North American tree; HON'EYMOON, HON'EYMONTH, the first month
after marriage, commonly spent in travelling, before settling down to the
business of life.--_v.i._ to keep one's honeymoon.--_adj._ HON'EY-MOUTHED,
having a honeyed mouth or speech: soft or smooth in speech.--_ns._
HON'EY-STALK, prob. the flower of the clover; HON'EY-SUCK'ER, a large
family of Australian birds; HON'EYSUCKLE, a climbing shrub with beautiful
cream-coloured flowers, so named because honey is readily sucked from the
flower.--_adjs._ HON'EY-SWEET, sweet as honey; HON'EY-TONGUED, having a
honeyed tongue or speech: soft or pleasing in speech.--VIRGIN HONEY, honey
that flows of itself from the comb; WILD HONEY, honey made by wild bees.
[A.S. _hunig_; Ger. _honig_, Ice. _hunang_.]
HONG, hong, _n._ a Chinese warehouse: a foreign mercantile establishment in
China. [Chin.]
HONITON LACE. See LACE.
HONK, hongk, _n._ the cry of the wild goose.--_v.t._ to give the cry of the
wild goose. [Imit.]
HONORARIUM, hon'or-[=a]'ri-um, _n._ a voluntary fee paid, esp. to a
professional man for his services. [L. _honorarium_ (_donum_), honorary
(gift).]
HONORARY, on'or-ar-i, _adj._ conferring honour: holding a title or office
without performing services or receiving a reward.--_n._ a fee. [L.
_honorarius_--_honor_.]
HONOUR, on'or, _n._ the esteem due or paid to worth: respect: high
estimation: veneration, said of God: that which rightfully attracts esteem:
exalted rank: distinction: excellence of character: nobleness of mind: any
special virtue much esteemed: any mark of esteem: a title of respect:
(_pl._) privileges of rank or birth: civilities paid: at whist, one of the
four highest trump cards (if one pair of partners hold four honours they
score four points; if three, two points; if only two, none--'Honours
easy'): (_golf_) the right to play first from the tee: academic prizes or
distinctions.--_v.t._ to hold in high esteem: to respect: to adore: to
exalt: to accept and pay when due.--_adj._ HON'OURABLE, worthy of honour:
illustrious: actuated by principles of honour: conferring honour: becoming
men of exalted station: a title of distinction.--_n._ HON'OURABLENESS,
eminence: conformity to the principles of honour: fairness.--_adv._
HON'OURABLY.--_adjs._ HON'OURED; HON'OURLESS.--_n._ HON'OUR-POINT (_her._),
the point just above the fesse-point.--HONOUR BRIGHT! a kind of
interjectional minor oath or appeal to honour; HONOURS OF WAR, the
privileges granted to a capitulating force to march out with their arms,
flags, &c.--AFFAIR OF HONOUR, a duel; DEBT OF HONOUR (see DEBT); LAST
HONOURS, funeral rites: obsequies; LAWS OF HONOUR, the conventional rules
of honourable conduct, esp. in the causes and conduct of duels; MAID OF
HONOUR, a lady in the service of a queen or princess; POINT OF HONOUR, any
scruple caused by a sense of duty: the obligation to demand and to receive
satisfaction for an insult, esp. in the duel; UPON MY HONOUR, an appeal to
one's honour or reputation in support of a certain statement; WORD OF
HONOUR, a verbal promise which cannot be broken without disgrace. [Fr.,--L.
_honor_.]
HOOD, hood, _n._ a covering for the head: anything resembling such: a
folding roof for a carriage: an ornamental fold at the back of an academic
gown, and worn over it.--_v.t._ to cover with a hood: to blind.--_adj._
HOOD'ED.--_n._ HOOD'IE-CROW, the hooded crow (_Corvus cornix_).--_adj._
HOOD'LESS, having no hood.--_ns._ HOOD'MAN, the person blindfolded in
blindman's buff; HOOD'MAN-BLIND (_Shak._), blindman's buff. [A.S. _hód_;
Dut. _hoed_, Ger. _hut_.]
HOODLUM, h[=oo]d'lum, _n._ (_U.S._) a rowdy, street bully.
HOODOCK, hood'ok, _adj._ (_Scot._) miserly.
HOODWINK, hood'wingk, _v.t._ to blindfold: (_Shak._) to cover: to deceive,
impose on. [_Hood_, _wink_.]
HOOF, h[=oo]f, _n._ the horny substance on the feet of certain animals, as
horses, &c.: a hoofed animal:--_pl._ HOOFS, HOOVES.--_v.i._ (of a hoofed
animal) to walk.--_adjs._ HOOF'-BOUND, having a contraction of the hoof
causing lameness; HOOFED; HOOF'LESS, without hoofs,--_n._ HOOF-MARK, the
mark of an animal's hoof on the ground, &c.--_adj._ HOOF'-SHAPED.--CLOVEN
HOOF (see CLOVEN). [A.S. _hóf_; Ger. _huf_, Ice. _hófr_.]
HOOK, hook, _n._ a piece of metal bent into a curve, so as to catch or hold
anything: a snare: an advantageous hold: a curved instrument for cutting
grain: a spit of land projecting into the sea, ending in a hook-shaped
form.--_v.t._ to catch or hold with a hook: to draw as with a hook: to
ensnare: (_golf_) to drive a ball widely to the left--also _Draw_.--_v.i._
to bend: to be curved.--_adj._ HOOKED.--_ns._ HOOK'EDNESS, the state of
being bent like a hook; HOOK'ER, he who, or that which, hooks.--_adj._
HOOK'-NOSED, having a hooked or curved nose.--_n._ HOOK'-PIN, an iron pin
with hooked head used for pinning the frame of a floor or roof
together.--_adj._ HOOK'Y, full of, or pertaining to, hooks.--HOOK AND EYE,
a contrivance for fastening dresses by means of a hook made to fasten on a
ring or eye on another part of the dress; HOOK IT (_slang_), to decamp,
make off.--BY HOOK OR BY CROOK, one way or the other; OFF THE HOOKS, out of
gear: superseded: dead; ON ONE'S OWN HOOK, on one's own responsibility.
[A.S. _hóc_; Dut. _haak_, Ger. _haken_.]
HOOKAH, HOOKA, h[=oo]'ka, _n._ the water tobacco-pipe of Arabs, Turks, &c.
[Ar. _huqqa_.]
HOOKER, hook'[.e]r, _n._ a two-masted Dutch vessel, a small fishing-smack.
[Dut. _hoeker_.]
HOOLIGAN, hoo'li-gan, _n._ one of a gang of street roughs, addicted to
crimes of violence--HOO'LIGANISM. [From the name of a leader of such a
gang.]