Anomalops 
structure manifested by a glandular phospho- 
rescent w;u\ liclow the eye. Kner, 1868. 
Anomalops palpebratus. 
anomalous (a-uom'a-lus), a. [< LL. anomiiliis. 
iiiiiiniiiliix. < Gr. v<!)/z?iof, irregular, uneven, < 
(iv-priv. + 6fiaA6f, even, < 6/t6f, same, common, 
= E. same: see homo- and same.] Deviating 
from a general rule, method, or analogy ; irreg- 
ular; abnormal: as, an anomalous character; 
an anomalous pronunciation. 
Though in Sparta kingship bad survived under an anoma- 
lous form, yet the joint representatives of the primitive 
king . . . had become little more than members of the 
governing oligarchy. H. Spencer, Prin. of Sociol., 485. 
The Quran attaches much importance to prayer, a fact 
which is somewhat anomalous in a system of religion so 
essentially fatalistic. Faiths of the World, p. 324. 
Anomalous chords, in music, chords which contain ex- 
treme sharp or extreme flat intervals. = Syn. Unusual, 
singular, peculiar, odd, exceptional, unaccountable. Set 
228 
There are in human nature, and inure especially in the 
exercise of tlie benevolent alt'ertiuns. inequalities, incon- 
sistencies, anil anomali?*, of which theoristsdo nut always 
take account. A,-,-/,-//, Enrop. Morals, I. 305. 
2. In astron., an angular quantity denning the 
position of a point in a planetary orbit, taken to 
increase in the direction of planetary motion. 
In ancient astronomy it was reckoned from apogee; in early A 
modern astronomy, from aphelion, except in cometary or- Anomoean, Anomean (an-o-me an), n. [< Gr. 
bits ; but since Gauss, from perihelion. av6/uuof, unlike, < at'- priv. + uu'uuir like: see 
3. In music, a small deviation from a perfect liomvco-, liomeo-.] One of an extreme sect of 
interval in tuning instruments with fixed notes ; 
a temperament Eccentric anomaly (anmnaiia cc- 
centri, Kepler), the arc between the major axis and the 
anon 
genus Dicynodon,tDd the latter the genera Rh tinchosaums 
;imi Quaenadan. 
2. In Cope's system, a division of therornorphous 
'I'ln i nmorplta), containing those 
scvi-val surral vi-rtebrse, and the 
t uotochordal : contrnsit'd 
(whicl 
perpe i, dlcfilar - io it throllgh the planet ' the circ , e cir . 
cumscribing the orbit ; now usually defined by the equa- 
' 
Ariaus in the fourth century, who held that 
the Son is of an essence not even similar to that 
of the Father (whence their name), while the 
more moderate Arians held that the essence of 
tion w = u e sin , where > is the mean, u the eccen- the Son is similar to that of the Father, though 
trie anomalv. and r. r.he icepntrrir.v Moon an/imaltr not irlpTiH/ia] \*rifV if \K,. ....II... I I."/:.. X. 
the angular quantity whose ratio to 360' is as the time 
Also called Aetian, Eu- 
tric anomaly, and e the eccentricity. Mean anomaly, not identical with it. 
doxian, and Eiinnmian. 
Anomceanism, Anomeanism (an -o -me' an - 
izm), n. [< Aiioi/iu'tin + -ixm.] The doctrines 
of the Anomoeans. 
to those optical phenomena, observed in many crystals, 
which are at variance with what would be expected 
from the geometrical form of the crystals: for exam- 
le, the double refraction occasionally observed in the 
iamond, which, like all Isometric crystals, should be 
isotropic. Thermic anomaly, a name given byDoveto 
the ditf erence between the mean temperature of a place 
on the earth's surface and the normal temperature of its 
parallel. True anomaly, (a) In anc. outran., the arc 
of the zodiac between the apparent 
Denying alike the homoousian and the homoiousian 
theory, he [Eunomius] was dialectically probably the 
ablest and most consistent defender of Anomoeanism, or 
the doctrine according to which the Son is essentially or 
substantially different from the Father. 
JSueyc. Brit., VIII. 667. 
nt place of the center of anomorhomboid (an"o-mo-rom'boid), n. [< Gr. 
,..,. planet. l lar rhomboidal mass, as some crystals. 
anomalously (a-nom'a-lns-li), adv. In an Anomean, Anomeanism. See Anomcean, Ano- anomorhomboidal (an'o-mo-rom-boi'dal), a. 
anomalous mariner; irregularly; in a manner mceanittm. [^.anomorhomboid + -al.] Resembling an ano- 
differeut from the common rule, method, or anomeomery (an-o-me-om'e-ri), n. [< Gr. as jnorhomboid ; consisting of irregular rhom- 
Vet, somewhat anomalously, as it seems, habitual ve- 
racity generally goes with inclination to doubt evidence. 
//. Spencer, Study of Sociol., p. 117. 
anomalousness (a-nom'a-lus-nes), n. [< anoma- 
lous + -ness.] Tlie quality or condition of being 
anomalous. 
Anomia (a-no'mi-a), n. [NL., 
if, unlike, dissimilar, f. av- 
irreg. 
+ 
< Or. 
One special sympathy worth noting because of its a HO 
alousnes,, is sympathy in yawning unn m88mular < _ ^ + 
anomalure (a-nom'S 'n. [< Z^lulu^ ? imilar: ^"o>^o-, no meo,.]_ It /Sameas^ 
An animal of the genus Anomalurus. 
anomalurid (a-nom-a-lu'rid), n. A rodent 
mammal of the family Anoinaluridai. 
Anomaluridse (a-nom-a-lu'ri-de), . pi. 
form of the doctrine of atoms, which rejected 
the Auaximandrian principle of homeomery Anomura (an-o-mu'ra), n. pi. [NL., neut, pi. 
(which see). * anomurus : see anomurous.] A suborder of 
[NL., 
< Anomalurus + -)(?.] A remarkable family 
of flying rodents of Africa; the scale-tailed 1Ile 
squirrels. They have a parachute like that of the true annmiirl ran n 11 
flying squirrels, but less extensive, and the under side a fl 
of the tail is provided with a series of imbricated scales. . tne Mmily ,.4c>/ 
bratula. 2. A genus of bivalve mollusks, typi- 
cal of the family Anomiidie, found attached to 
oysters and other shells. The shape of its species 
depends more or less upon the surface to which they are 
affixed. The saddle-shell, Anomia ephipjrium, is well 
known. There are numerous species, both fossil and re- 
cent, the former going back to the Oolite, the latter found 
in every sea. 
ii. A bivalve mollusk of 
provided with a series of imbricated scales. . luo "t^"* anomiidw. 
They have no postorbital processes, a large anteorbital Anomildae (an-o-mi l-de), n. pi. [NL., < Anomia 
+ -Ida 1 .] A family of asiphonate lamellibran- 
chiate mollusks, typified 
by the genus Anomia. The 
typical species have thin, un- 
equal, irregular valves, the flat- 
test of which is deeply notched 
for the passage of a muscle to a 
calcareous or chitinous plate by 
which the shell adheres to other 
shells. 
anomite (an'o-mit), . [< 
Gr. avofiof, without law 
(see anomo-), + -ite?,] 1. 
A subspecies of the mica 
called biotite (which see), 
Anomia acturus. 
p, p, muscular impressions. 
podophthalmous decapodous crustaceans, inter- 
mediate between the maerurous and the bra- 
chyurous groups, and embracing forms, such 
as the hermit-crabs, which have the tail soft 
and unfitted for swimming or otherwise anom- 
alous. The section is purely artificial, and authors are 
not agreed upon its limitation. Families usually ranged 
under it are such as Pagurida, Hippidae, Kaninida, Do- 
rijipidte, etc. ; the flint of these includes the well-known 
hermit-crabs. Also spelled Anomuura. 
anomural (an-o-mu'ral), a. [As anomurous + 
-al.] Irregular in the character of the tail or 
abdomen; of or pertaining to the Anomura: 
as, anomural crustaceans. Equivalent forms 
are anomonral, anomuran, anomouran, anomu- 
rous, anomourous. 
anomuran (an-o-mu'ran), a. and n. [As ano- 
murous + -an.] I. a. "Same as anomural. 
II. n. One of the Anomura; an anomurous 
crab, as a hermit-crab. 
Also spelled anomouran. 
anomurous (an-o-mu'rus), a. [< NL. anomu- 
rus, < Gr. avo/jof. irregular, + o'vpa, tail.] Same 
as anomural. Also spelled anomourous. 
On the same island is found another most remarkable 
and very large terrestrial ^nomouroiw Crustacean. 
Encyc. Brit., VI. 642. 
Scale-tailed Squirrel (AnomalurusfnlgcHs). 
foramen, the molars and premolars together 4 on each side 
of each jaw, and 16 ribs, that is, 3 or 4 more than are found 
in Sciuridw, Tlie animals bear some resemblance to mem- 
bers of the genus Oaleopithecus, but have a long hairy tail _ , v^i^,^. 
free from the mterfemoral membrane. Several species are Annmnriranpriiat-i tan'if* i 
described, as A. fraseri from Fernando Po, and A. fulaen, Anom OprancniaLa (an o-l 
from the Gaboon; the latter is about 14 inches in 'length J L^L., neut. pi. of at, 
with the tail about half as much more, and of a bright- 
reddish color. 
The curious creatures known as Scale-tailed Squirrels, 
which form the family Anomalurida!, may be described 
as flying-squirrels with climbing-irons ; the under side 
of the tail being furnished . . . with a series of large 
horny scales, which, when pressed against the trunk of a 
tree, may subserve the same purpose as those instruments 
with which a man climbs up a telegraph pole. 
Stand. Nat. Hist., V. 131. 
Anomalurus (a-nom-a-lu'rus), n. 
distinguished by certain optical properties. anomyt (an'o-mi), n. [< Gr. avo/iia, lawlessness, 
2. A fossil of the genus Anomites; an extinct < al>0 j" f> lawless: see anomo-.'\ A violation of 
species of the Anomiidw or some similar shell. 
anomo-. [Combining form of Greek avofiof, < 
a- priv. + v6/jof, law: see nome.~\ An element 
in compound words of Greek origin, meaning 
irregular, unusual. 
o-brang-ki-a'ta), . 
_ . aiiomobranchiatus": see 
anomobrancliiate.'] A group of crustaceans: 
synonymous with Stomatopoda (which see). 
It includes Mysidat, Squillido?, the opossum-shrimps, 
mantis-shrimps, etc. See cut under Squillidte. 
anomobranchiate (au'o-mo-brang'ki-at), a. 
[CNli.anoniobraitclnatux^Qr. avofiof, irregular, 
, gills.] Having the branchite anorn- 
. . *- f , u ^ D - - llv mum] Js [ 
alous or iiTegular ; specifically, of or pertaining joy rcceiveth it. 
law, especially of divine law ; lawlessness. 
The delights of the body betray us, through our over- 
indulgence to them, and lead us captive to anomy and dis- 
obedience. Glaneille. 
anon (a-non'), adr. and interj., orig. prep. phr. 
[< ME. anon, anoon, onon, onoon, also anan, onan, 
and with dat. term, anone, onane, etc. (ef. equiv. 
ME. in oon, in an = OHO. MHG. in ein), < AS. 
on an (ace.), on due (dat.), in one, together, 
straightway: on, E. on; an, E. otic. Cf. anan, 
a mod. dial, form of anon.'] If. In one and the 
same direction; straight on. 2. Straightway; 
forthwith ; on the instant ; immediately. 
The same is he that heareth the word, and anon with 
to the Anomobraiicliiatti. 
[NL., < Gr. anomocarpous (an"6-mo-kar'pus), a. [< NL. 
i n rh,. lrreg - a , r (8ee a Ml ous), + ovpa, anomocarpiis, < Gr. avouos, irregular, + xaimAc 
1 he typical and only genus of the f am- fruit,] In bot., bearing unusual fruit. X. E. D. 
ily Anomalunda: Waterliouse, 1842. anomodont (an'6-mo-dont), a. and . [< Ano- 
anomalus (a-nom a-lus), n. ; pi. anomali (-11). modontit,.] I. a. Pertaining to or having the 
[NL., < LL. anomalus: see anomalous.'] In characters of the Anomodontia. 
anat a muscular slip, an inch in length, fre- H. n. One of the Anomodontia. 
quently found lying beneath the muscle that Anomodontia (an"6-m6-don'shi-a), n.pl, [NL., 
lifts the upper lip and the wing of the nose < Gr.dvo W , irregular, + Mo.' c (orfovr-) = E. tooth.] 
(levator^labn supenons alteque nasi). 1. i n Owen's system of classification (1866), an 
Gr. avufinMa, irregularity, un- 
evenness, < avbua.l.oc,, uneven: see anomalous.] 
1. Deviation from the common rule or analogy ; 
.something abnormal or irregular. 
biconcave vertebras, bifurcate anterior trunk-ribs, continu- 
ous ischiopubic symphysis, fixed tympanic pedicle, a fora- 
men parietale, and the teeth either wanting or limited to 
a pair of great tusks. The order includes the two groups 
Dicynodontia and Cryptodontia, the former containing the 
Mat. xiii. 20. 
Hence, like other words of the same literal 
meaning, passing into 3. Quickly; soon; in 
a short time ; by and by. 
Such good men as he which is anon to be interred. 
C. Mather, Mag. Chris., iv. 7. 
4. At another time ; again ; now again. 
Sometimes he trots, . . . anon lie rears upright. 
Shak., Venus and Adonis, 1. 279. 
The varying lights and shadows of her temper, now so 
mirthful, and annn so sad with mysterious gloom. 
Hairthorm', Marble Faun, i\. 
5. As a response, same as anan. Ever and anon, 
from time to time ; now and then ; time after time. 
A pouncet-box, which ever and anon 
He gave his nose, and took't nway iifiain. 
Shale., 1 Hen. IV., 1. 3. 
