eublepharoid 
eublepharoid (u-luYf'a-roid), . and H. I. a. 
Having the characters of the Eiihlrpharidte. 
II. a. One of the Eulili'pliuriilii: 
Eublepharoidea (n-i>lcf-a-roi'do-a), n. pi. 
[NL., < h'.iihli'phnrix + -iWm.] A suporfamily 
of eriglossate lacerl ilians. conteriiiinoiis \\ilii 
the family Eublfpharida; having concavo-con- 
cave vertebras proximally dilated and loop- 
shaped clavicles, and no postt'rontal or post- 
orbital sc|iiamosal arches. T. dill, Smithsonian 
Report, 1885. 
EubcBan (u-Iio'an), a. and . [< Euhira + -an.] 
I. . Of or pertaining to Eubcea, a large island 
of Greece northeast of Attica and Bcaotia, or 
to its inhabitants: as, the Eubatan standard of 
coinage. 
II. H. A native or an inhabitant of Eubcea. 
eucairite, . ^ee i-ni,'nh-itr. 
eucalin (u'ka-lin), . [Written less prop, euca- 
///,< EuraK 'u/ilux) + -/-.] A non-fermeutable, 
sweetish, syrupy body (CnH 12 O 6 ) produced in 
the fermentation of melitose (the sugar of 
Kucnliipiun). It is dextrorotatory and reduces 
copper salts like sugar. 
eucalypt (iVka-lipt), . A plant belonging to 
the genus Eiira/i/ptug. 
Eucalyptocrinidse (u-ka-lip-to-krin'i-de), n.pl. 
[NL., < Eucalyptocrinus + -MO.] A family of 
fossil crinoids, typified by the genus Eucalypto- 
crinua. Also I'alyptocrinidte. 
eucalyptocrinite (u'ka-Hp-tok'ri-nit), n. [< 
NL. Enrnli/pliH'i'iiiites; formed as Euculyptocri- 
nun + -ife^.j An encrinite of the genus Euca- 
lyptocrinus. 
Eucalyptocrinus (u'ka-lip-tpk'ri-nus), n. 
[NL. (so called from the inversion of the calyx 
upon itself) (historically a shortened form of 
Eucalyptocrinites), < Gr. et>, well, + taMirreiv, 
cover, + Kpivov, a lily. For the element -crinus, 
see encrinite.'] The typical genus of Eucalyp- 
twriiiidn; occurring in the Silurian and Devo- 
nian formations. Agassis, 1834. Also Eucalyp- 
tocrinitfu. Goldfiiss, 1826. 
eucalyptography (u'ka-lip-tog'ra-fi), . [< 
K/ifiili/litiui + Gr. -ypafyia, < ypa<fniv, write.] The 
description of eucalypts; a treatise upon the 
genus Eucalyptus. 
eucalyptol (u-ka-lip'tol), n. [< Eucalyptus + 
-ol.] A volatile! colorless, limpid oil having a 
strong aromatic odor, obtained from Eucalyp- 
tus globulua. 
Eucalyptus (u-ka-lip'tus), . [NL., < Gr. ev, 
well, + aMarm*, cover, conceal.] An impor- 
tant genus of myrtaceous evergreen trees and 
shrubs, including about 120 species, abundant 
in all parts of Australia, and occurring rarely 
in New Guinea, Timor, and the Moluccas. The 
Mowers arc usually In axillary umbels, with a firm, de- 
ciduous, calyptra-like calyx, no petals, ami very numer- 
ous stamens. The seeds are very small. The leaves are 
thick and smooth, mostly similar on both sides, and thrown 
illtoa \ ert iral po- 
a) ^9 sition by a twist 
of the petiole, 
glandular - punc- 
tate, and with a 
strong, peculiar 
odor. The ma- 
tured wood is al- 
ways hard, and 
the timber is of- 
tenvery valuable. 
Many of the ar- 
horc.nis species 
are very tall ; and 
some, as E. 
i and 
Flowering Branch of Blue-gum Tree (Euca- 
lyptus globulin). 
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by means of successive inductions, rising frnm 
narrower to wider laws, to make nature intel- 
ligible. 
That, which I meditate ami propound Is not acatalepsia, 
hut tucatalf i*iu ; not denial of the capacity to understand, 
but provision for understanding truly. 
Bacuit, Viviini orvanuin (<(. sih-.lding), I. I 120. 
Eucephala 1 (u-sef a-lji). . [NL., fVm. sing. 
of etiri'phaliix: see iiici/ilialoux.] In i/niilli.. 
a genus of humming-birds, so called from the 
beauty of the head. E. grayi is a fine Ecuado- 
rian species, with blue bead and golden-green 
Ixidy. l!ri<-l,inliarh. 1853. 
Eucephala- (u-sef 'a-la), n. pi. [NL., neut. pi. 
of euccphalus: see "eucephalous.] In entom., a 
group of tipularian or nemocerous dipterous in- 
sects, the larvae of which have usually a well-dif- 
ferentiated head. 
eucephalous (u-sef'a-lus), a. [< NL. euceplia- 
lus, < Gr. ev, well, +' xi^af //, the head.] Well- 
headed, as a larval crane-fly ; specifically, of or 
pertaining to the Eucephala. 
After moulting the larval skin the eticfphalou* larvie 
become quiescent or freely moveable pupa?. 
Claut, Zoology (trans.), p. 577. 
Eucera (u'se-ra), n. [NL. (Scopoli, 1769), < Gr. 
ei'Kepaof, fMpa'f, with beautiful horns, < ev, well, 
+ itfyxzr, the horn.] A genus of solitary bees, 
of the family Apida}, having the antennas in the 
male as long as the whole bodv, the thorax 
thickly pubescent, and the fore wings with only 
two submarginal cells. There are over 30 European 
species, "ne has been recognized in North America, but 
is probably not indigenous. 
Eucerocoris (u-se-rok'o-ris), . [NL., < Gr. ci; 
well, + Kfpoc, a horn, + xopif, a lm:j. | A notable 
genus of heteropterous insects, of the family 
Capsidce or Pliytocoridas, having antennee near- 
ly twice as long as the body, tl'estteood. 
Eiichaetes (u-ke'tez), n. [NL., < Gr. rf, well, 
reach a height 
of over 400 feet, 
exceeding in this 
respect all oth- 
er known trees. 
Many species ex- 
udcagiini(ukind 
of kino), whence 
the common 
name of iimn-lm: From the extreme hardness or the 
fibrous character of the hark, sum.- are known its iron- 
bark or stringy-bark trees, and others arc distinguished 
as mountain-ash, box-, or mahogany-trees, etc. / 
/</''"'. which is the principal iron bark-tree, and /.'. 
r.-.^inif. <-<i, are tic chief source of I'.otany Pay kino. The 
leaves of various speclea, especially "I /.'. ./M/H/IM, and the 
oil extracted from them. HIT said to have important reme- 
dial powers in asthma, bronchitis, and various other iii-- 
eases. The trees are of very rapid growth, and several 
species, especially the blue-gum. K. gUbutlU, ha>. 
extensively planted in warm countries for their timber. 
Their culture in malarious districts has als 'en recolu 
mended for the purpose of vonnteraeting miasmatic- intlii- 
elices. 
eucatalepsia (u-kat-a-lep'si-ft), n. [NL., < Gr. 
;c. well, -f- MJ-,I/,"";. a grasping, seizing: see 
futiil<'l>xy.] In Bacon's (ihilosophy, true under- 
standing: a term designating the attempt, made 
loose, flow- 
inghair.] 1. 
A genus of 
Coleoptera. 
Dejean, 1834. 
2. A genus 
of bombyeid 
moths, form- 
ed by Han-is 
in 1841. The 
subcostal vein 
gives rise to two 
marginal ner- 
vules, and a 
short costal cell 
is formed be- 
tween the sec- 
ond marginal 
nervnle and the 
apical. H. ."/ is 
Slaty-gray, and MothamlLarvaoffufA*s<-r/f,naturalsize. 
has a brightly 
tufted orange, white, and black larva, which feeds on A- 
clfpitig. E. collari* is white, and has a white, hairy larva, 
which feeds on Apocynum. 
3. A genus of birds. Srluter, 1858. 
Euchalina (u-ka-li'na), n. [NL., < Gr. ev, well, 
+ ^o?jv6f, a bridle.] The typical genus of Eu- 
clialininee. Lendenfeld. 
Euchalininse (u"ka-li-ni'ne), n. pi. [NL., < - 
rliiiliiia + -ina:'] A group of marine sponges, 
typified by the genus Euchalina of Leudenfeld 
(ChaJina of authors generally), containing regu- 
larly digitate slender forms with a fine network 
of fibers and slender spicules. 
Eucharinse (u-ka-ri'ne), n. pi. [NL., < Euclia- 
ris + -iii(e.~] A subfamily of the parasitic hy- 
menopterous family Oialcidiilir, founded by 
Leach (1812), including the strongest and hand- 
somest forms among Hymenoptera, having five- 
jointed tarsi, no 
stigma! vein, a won- 
derful development 
of the mesothorax, 
and an extension of 
the second abdomi- 
nal segment which 
incloses all subse- 
quent segments. 
Also Eiii-liariiln. 
Eucharis (u'ka-risV 
H. [NL., < Gr. .- 
X"pic, agreeable, < 
ev, well, + xP'f< 
grace.] 1. In en- 
tuiii., the typical 
genus of chalcidians 
of the subfamily EII- 
rliarina: l.tttfii/l< . 
O A ..on u "'>'r'""""""""- ( Unc shows 
A gellUS natural ri.} 
Eucbite 
of inollnsks: game as Claucug. Pfron, 1807. 
3. A genusof ctenophontns. Em-lixi-lmlt:, 1829. 
4. A genus of 3 species of bulbous amarylli- 
daceous plants of the Andes of Colombia, of 
which K. i/riniili/liir/i (/.'. .///..iiV) is fre- 
quently cultivated. Its flowers, borne upon 
the summit of the scape, are largo, pure white. 
and very fragrant. 
eucharist (u'ka-rist), w. [= F. rucharistie= 8p. 
eucaristia = Pg. cucharistia = It. cucaristia, < 
LL. eurlun-istia, < Gr. ivxa/naria, thankfulness, 
a giving of thanks, in cedes, use the sacra- 
ment of the Lord's supper (with ref. to the giv- 
ing of thanks before partaking of the elements), 
< evx&pumx;. grateful, thankful, < r, well, + 
Xapi(eo8at, show favor to, gratify, please, < ^<i- 
pic, grace, favor, gratitude, thanks (cf. x a P"i 
jy)> < X al P ftv t rejoice. See grace and yearn 1 .] 
If. The act of giving thanks; thanksgiving. 
When St. Laurence was in the midst of the torments of 
the gridiron, he made this to be the matter of his joy and 
eiKharut, that he was admitted to the gates through which 
lant had entered. Jer. Taylor, Works (ed. 1835), I. 26. 
2. The sacrament of the Lord's supper; the 
communion ; the sacrifice of the mass. See com- 
munion, mass 1 , and transubslantiation. 
Of all those Comforts and Exercises of Devotion which 
attend that Blessing (redemption ], the Kuckaiinl or Holy 
Sacrament may claim the prime Marc. 
UoireU, Letters, HI. 4. 
The Corinthians desecrated the Holy Eurharitt ; hut 
their gluttony and drunkenness did not lead St. I'aul to 
hinder the guiltless among them from participating In 
that holy rite. Itftck, Church of our Fathers, i. 178, note. 
Blngham shows that the administration of the Eucha- 
rist to infants continued in France till the twelfth century. 
/,"/.//, Europ. Morals, II. tf. 
3. The consecrated elements in the Lord's 
supper. 
To imagine that, for the first five hundred years, each 
one of the faithful who was allowed to stay in church 
throughout the whole celebration of the holy sacrifice 
always received the eufharint at it, is no small mistake. 
Roclc, Church of our Fathers, i. 139, note. 
Clement of Alexandria sgieaks of the ministers distrib- 
uting the tudterM, that is, the elements, to the commu- 
nicants. W. Smith, Diet, of Christian Antiq., I. 25. 
eucharistic, eucharistical (u-ka-ris'tik, -ti- 
kal), a. [= F. cucharistique = Sp. eucaristico= 
Pg. cucharistico = It. eucaristico, < LL. euclia- 
ristia, eucharist: see cucharist.] If. Contain- 
ing expressions of thanks; of the nature of 
thanksgiving or a thanksgiving service. 
The latter part was etiftutrixtical, which began at the 
breaking and blessing of the bread. 
Sir T. Brouiif, Vulg. Err. 
This [profusion of Mary Magdalene's anointing] Jesus 
received, as he was the Christ and anointed of the Lord ; 
and by this he suffered himself to be designed to burial, 
and he received the oblation as tttcharistical for the ejec- 
tion of seven devils. Jer. Taylor, Works (ed. 1835), I. 24. 
[See other examples under euctical.] 2. Per- 
taining to the eucharist or sacrament of the 
Lord's supper. 
The doctrine of the Kitcharittic sacrifice depends upon 
the doctrine of the real objective Presence. 
Putty, Eirenicon, p. 33. 
Our own <-iiclttiri*tic service and the Koinan mass alike 
are founded upon the doctrine of an atoning sacrifice. 
(Jiiartfrly Kfv. 
EUCharistlc vestments, the vestments worn by a priest 
when engaged in the service of the massor the Lord's sup- 
lier. 
Eucheira.Eucheiridae. See Euchira, Euchiridir. 
euchelaion (u-ke-la'on), . [NGr. e'vx&aiov, < 
Gr. evx'l, prayer, + lhatm; oil: see Ela-is and 
oil.'] Unction of the sick with oil: one of the 
seven sacraments or mysteries of the Greek 
Church, inherited from apostolic or early Chris- 
tian usage, and answering to the sacrament of 
extreme unction in the Latin or I Ionia n Catholic 
Church. 
Euchira (u-ki'ra), n. _ [NL., < Gr. ti>xeip, quick 
or ready of hand, < e!<, well, + x e 'l>- hand.] A 
genus of butterflies, of the subfamily Pitrince. 
K. aieialii is a Mexican species remarkable tor undergo- 
ing its metamorphosis in a community of individuals, one 
purchn.ent-like nest, flask-shaped and 8 or 10 inches long, 
-civingfor a whole brood. Hc(iroo<f, 1834. Also spelled 
Euchiridae (u-kir'i-de), n. pi. [NL., < Evchirvs 
+ -wte.] A family of Coleoptera, taking name 
from the genus Euckirus. Hope, 1837. Also 
spelled Eurln-iriilof. 
Euchite (u'kJt), n._ [< LGr. ei<xirjK(in pl.ev^iro/) 
(see def.), < Gr. ri>xv> prayer, < ti>xco9at, pray.] 
A member of a sect which arose in the fourth 
century in the East, particularly in Mesopota- 
mia and Syria. Its members attached supreme impor- 
tance to p raver and the presence of the Holy .spirit, led an 
ascetic life, and rejected sacraments nd the moral law. 
The sect continue. 1 until the seventh century, and was for 
a short time H \i\ ,1 a few centuries later. Its members 
