n. See Roust. [ Scot. ] Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. rostellum, dim. of rostrum a beak: cf. F. rostelle. ] same as Rostellum. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to a rostellum. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ NL. rostellatus. ] Having a rostellum, or small beak; terminating in a beak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having the form of a rostellum, or small beak. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Rostella [ L. See Rostel. ] A small beaklike process or extension of some part; a small rostrum; as, the rostellum of the stigma of violets, or of the operculum of many mosses; the rostellum on the head of a tapeworm. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Perhaps a corruption of register; or cf. roll. ] (Mil.) A register or roll showing the order in which officers, enlisted men, companies, or regiments are called on to serve. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. pl. See Rostrum, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. rostralis, fr. rostrum a beak; cf. F. rostral. ] Of or pertaining to the beak or snout of an animal, or the beak of a ship; resembling a rostrum, esp., the rostra at Rome, or their decorations. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Monuments ] adorned with rostral crowns and naval ornaments. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ , a. [ L. rostratus, fr. rostrum a beak. See Rostrum. ] 1. Having a process resembling the beak of a bird; beaked; rostellate. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Furnished or adorned with beaks; as, rostrated galleys. [ 1913 Webster ]