Alvearies

Alvearies
Alveary Al"ve*a*ry, n.; pl. {Alvearies}. [L. alvearium, alveare, beehive, fr. alveus a hollow vessel, beehive, from alvus belly, beehive.] 1. A beehive, or something resembling a beehive. --Barret. [1913 Webster]

2. (Anat.) The hollow of the external ear. --Quincy. [1913 Webster]


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  • Alveary — Al ve*a*ry, n.; pl. {Alvearies}. [L. alvearium, alveare, beehive, fr. alveus a hollow vessel, beehive, from alvus belly, beehive.] 1. A beehive, or something resembling a beehive. Barret. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) The hollow of the external ear.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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