castor
SubstantivSubstantivSubstantivin Dialogen belegt
- Vereinigtes Königreich//ˈkɑːs.tə//
- Vereinigte Staaten//ˈkæs.tɚ//
A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
Substantiv
- 1
A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
I have been always noted for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor—[…]
- 2
A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
- 3
Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).
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Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia.
Herkunft
From Middle French castor, from Old French castor (“beaver”), from Latin castor (“beaver”), from Ancient Greek κάστωρ (kástōr), from Doric Greek κάστον (káston, “wood”).
Substantiv
- 1
A variety of petalite found in Elba.
Herkunft
Named from Greek mythology; see Castor and Pollux. The name pollux was given to another mineral with which it was always found.
Substantiv
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Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved.
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Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses A container with a perforated cap for sprinkling its contents, especially salt, pepper, etc.
Mrs. Hussey soon appeared, with a mustard-pot in one hand and a vinegar-cruet in the other, having just broken away from the occupation of attending to the castors, and scolding her little black boy meantime.
Herkunft
Alternative spelling of caster, via cast + -or (the Latinate varient of -er).
Formen
- Plural
- castors
castor · A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
Castor · One of the DioscuriCastro · A surname from Spanish.casual · Happening by chance.