| 单词 |
distichal |
| 释义 |
distichal, a. (n.)|ˈdɪstɪkəl|
[f. L. distichus (see prec.) + -al1.]
1. Pros. Pertaining to, or of the form of, a distich; consisting of two lines of verse.
1778R. Lowth Transl. Isa. Prelim. Diss. 1 The regular form of the Stanzas, chiefly Distichal, and the Parallelism of the Lines, were excellently well suited to this purpose. 1847Sir T. D. Lauder in Tait's Mag. XIV. 656 There exist numerous distichal prognostications. 1895Q. Rev. Jan. 132 A distichal rhyme.
2. Zool. Applied to certain joints in the ‘arm’ of a crinoid; also as n.: see quot. 1888.
1879P. H. Carpenter in Trans. Linn. Soc., Zool. II. i. 21 The distichal radii represent the primary arms of Comatula and Pentacrinus. Ibid. 24 Three distichals composing each primary arm and bearing the brachials directly. 1888Rolleston & Jackson Anim. Life 572 If the arms [of a Crinoid] branch twice, the joints between the first and second places of division are known as distichals; if thrice, the joints between the second and third places of division are designated palmars. |
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