(n.) A lead ore found in Cornwall, England, and used by potters to give a green glaze to their wares; potter's ore.

(n.) A fast-sailing schooner, used in the Bermudas and West Indies.

(n.) A species of armadillo of the genus Xenurus (X. unicinctus and X. hispidus); the tatouay.

(n.) An incendiary; an inciter of quarrels.

(n.) The wolverene; -- also applied, but erroneously, to the Canada lynx, and sometimes to the American badger. See Wolverene.

(n.) Same as Eskimo.

(n.) The chamber of a mine in which the powder is placed.

(n.) See Bush master, under Bush.

(n.) A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.

(n.) A South American monkey of the genus Callithrix, esp.

(n.) See Cabassou.

(n.) A nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only representative of a distinct family (Cercoleptidae) allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey bear.

(n.) A kneeling desk for prayers.

(n.) Same as Arapaima.