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A subdivision in the lower Silurian system of America; -- so named from Trenton Falls, in New York. The rocks are mostly limestones, and the period is divided into the Trenton, Utica, and Cincinnati epochs. See the Chart of Geology.
The period in which the American Upper Silurian system, containing the brine-producing rocks of central New York, was formed. See the Chart of Geology.
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Peritropal.
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To dress with a periwig, or with false hair.
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Having the axis of the seed perpendicular to the axis of the pericarp to which it is attached.
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Inflammation of the peritoneum.
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The wheel which, together with the axle, forms the axis in peritrochio, which see under Axis.
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A range of columns with their entablature, etc.; specifically, a complete system of columns, whether on all sides of a court, or surrounding a building, such as the cella of a temple. Used in the former sense, it gives name to the larger and inner court of a Roman dwelling, the peristyle. See Colonnade.
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Falsely or imperfectly peripteral, as a temple having the columns at the sides attached to the walls, and an ambulatory only at the ends or only at one end.
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Same as Peristome.
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Same as Peritoneum.
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of Peristoma
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Around the blood vessels; as, perivascular lymphatics.
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Turning around; rotatory; revolving; as, a peristrephic painting (of a panorama).
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A pseudo-peripteral temple.
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Of or pertaining to the peritoneum.
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Of or pertaining to a peristome.
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Around the viscera; as, the perivisceral cavity.
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Peristaltic action, especially of the intestines.
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Same as Peristome.
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