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(), n.[L. castor the beaver, Gr. ; of uncertain origin.] 1. (Zol.) A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See Beaver. 2. Castoreum. See Castoreum. 3. A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver. I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor. Sir W. Scott. 4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats. Cast"or (), n.See Caster, a small wheel. Cas"tor (), n.[L.] (Astron.) the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux. Cas"tor Cas"torite ()} n.[The minerals castor and pollux were so named because found together on the island of Elba. See Castor and Pollux.] (Min.) A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba. スポンサード リンク
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