GLOSSARY 205 



conejo (k6-na'ho). A relative of the guinea-pig in the rainy 

 tropics that lives in holes during the day and comes out 

 for food at night. 



cormorant (k6r'm6-rant). A large swimming and diving 

 bird called in Panama a fish duck. 



corozo (ko-ro'so). A kind of palm tree. 



Culebra (koo-la'bra). The name of the cut made through 

 the hills between Gatun Lake and the Pacific Ocean. 

 The town near by has the same name. 



cvirassow (ku'ra-so). A large bird, which is related to our 

 domestic fowls. 



dinosaur (di'no-sor). A gigantic lizard-like animal that once 

 lived on the earth but is no longer found. 



E 



Eciton (Ss'i-ton). The army ant. 



entomologist (en-t6-mor6-jist). A person who studies in- 

 sects. 



F 



fer-de-lance (far-de-lans). A poisonous snake. 



fertilize (fur'tl-llz). To make rich, as soil for plant growth. 



formalin (for'ma-lin). A preserving liquid. 



Frijoles (fre-ho'les). A small town on Gatun Lake noted for 



its fine bananas. One embarks there for Barro Colorado 



Island. 

 Frijolita (fre-ho-le'ta). A little river whose bed is now largely 



covered by Gatun Lake. 

 fumigate (fu'mi-gat). To smoke out bacteria, insects, or 



larger animals. Sulphur is often burnt to make the 



smoke. 



