n. pl.
An extensive division of gastropod mollusks in which the odontophore is long and narrow, and usually bears seven rows of teeth. It includes a large number of families both marine and fresh-water.
a.
Of or pertaining to the Taenioglossa.
a.
Ribbonlike; shaped like a ribbon.
a.
Like or pertaining to Taenia.
n. pl.
The division of cestode worms which comprises the tapeworms. See Tapeworm.
n.
One of the radial partitions which separate the internal cavities of certain medusae.
n. pl.
An order of fishes remarkable for their long and compressed form. The ribbon fishes are examples. See Ribbon fish, under Ribbon.
n.
A fine, smooth stuff of silk, having usually the wavy luster called watering. The term has also been applied to different kinds of silk goods, from the 16th century to modern times.
n.
The upper part of a ship's stern, which is flat like a table on the top, and sometimes ornamented with carved work; the rail around a ship's stern.
n.
A kind of candy made of molasses or brown sugar boiled down and poured out in shallow pans.
n.
Flattery; soft phrases.
n.
Any slight appendage, as to an article of dress; something slight hanging loosely; specifically, a direction card, or label.
n.
A metallic binding, tube, or point, at the end of a string, or lace, to stiffen it.
n.
The end, or catchword, of an actor's speech; cue.
n.
Something mean and paltry; the rabble.
n.
A sheep of the first year.