n. a genus of epiphytic ferns of tropical America.
Syn. -- genus Campyloneurum. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. an alternative genus classification for the cactus wrens.
Syn. -- genus Campylorhynchus, Heleodytes, genus Heleodytes. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; curved + &unr_; seed. ] (Bot.) Having seeds grooved lengthwise on the inner face, as in sweet cicely. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; curved + &unr_; a turning. ] (Bot.) Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖ n.; pl. Propyla [ NL., from Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; before + &unr_; a gate. ] (Anc. Arch.) The porch, vestibule, or entrance of an edifice. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; a gateway. ] (a) A low tower, having a truncated pyramidal form, and flanking an ancient Egyptian gateway. [ 1913 Webster ]

Massive pylons adorned with obelisks in front. J. W. Draper. [ 1913 Webster ]

(b) An Egyptian gateway to a large building (with or without flanking towers). [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A tower, commonly of steelwork, for supporting either end of a wire, as for a telegraph line, over a long span. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

3. (Aeronautics) (a) Formerly, a starting derrick (the use of which is now abandoned) for an aeroplane. (b) A post, tower, or the like, as on an aerodrome, or flying ground, serving to bound or mark a prescribed course of flight. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. [ Cf. F. pylorique. ] (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pylorus; as, the pyloric end of the stomach. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Pylori [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_; pylorus, gate keeper; &unr_; a gate + &unr_; watcher, guardian. ] (Anat.) (a) The opening from the stomach into the intestine. (b) A posterior division of the stomach in some invertebrates. [ 1913 Webster ]