Part 1594

<i>Thomson.</i>

<blockquote>Misdeem it not a <b>cankerous</b> change. <i>Wordsworth.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Canker rash</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"ker rash"</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>. <fld>(Med.)</fld> <def>A form of scarlet fever characterized by ulcerated or putrid sore throat.</def>

<h1>Cankerworm</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"ker*worm`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Zo\'94l.)</fld> <def>The larva of two species of geometrid moths which are very injurious to fruit and shade trees by eating, and often entirely destroying, the foliage. Other similar larv\'91 are also called cankerworms.</def>

<note>&hand; The autumnal species (<spn>Anisopteryx pometaria</spn>) becomes adult late in autumn (after frosts) and in winter. The spring species (<spn>A. vernata</spn>) remains in the ground through the winter, and matures in early spring. Both have winged males and wingless females. The larv\'91 are similar in appearance and habits, and beling to the family of measuring worms or spanworms. These larv\'91 hatch from the eggs when the leaves being to expand in spring.</note>

<h1>Cankery</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"ker*y</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <p><b>1.</b> <def>Like a canker; full of canker.</def>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Surly; sore; malignant.</def>

<h1>Canna</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"na</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[It.]</ety> <def>A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet. See <er>Cane</er>, 4.</def>

<h1>Canna</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"na</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[L., a reed. See <er>Cane</er>.]</ety> <fld>(Bot.)</fld> <def>A genus of tropical plants, with large leaves and often with showy flowers. The Indian shot. (<spn>C. Indica</spn>) is found in gardens of the northern United States.</def>

<h1>Cannabene</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"na*bene</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[From <er>Cannabis</er>.]</ety> <fld>(Chem.)</fld> <def>A colorless oil obtained from hemp dy distillation, and possessing its intoxicating properties.</def>

<h1>Cannabin</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"na*bin</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Chem.)</fld> <def>A pisonous resin extracted from hemp (<spn>Cannabis sativa</spn>, variety <spn>Indica</spn>). The narcotic effects of hasheesh are due to this resin.</def>

<h1>Cannabine</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"na*bine</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>cannabinus</ets>.]</ety> <def>Pertaining to hemp; hempen.</def> <mark>[R.]</mark>

<h1>Cannabis</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"na*bis</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[L., hemp. See <er>Canvas</er>.]</ety> <fld>(Bot.)</fld> <def>A genus of a single species belonging to the order <i>Uricace\'91</i>; hemp.</def>

<cs><col>Cannabis Indica</col> <tt>(<?/)</tt>, <cd>the Indian hemp, a powerful narcotic, now considered a variety of the common hemp.</cd></cs>

<h1>Cannel coal</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"nel coal`</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>. <ety>[Corrupt. fr. <ets>ndle coal</ets>.]</ety> <def>A kind of mineral coal of a black color, sufficiently hard and solid to be cut and polished. It burns readily, with a clear, yellow flame, and on this account has been used as a substitute for candles.</def>

<h1>Cannery</h1> <Xpage=210>

<hw>Can"ner*y</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A place where the business of canning fruit, meat, etc., is carried on.</def> <mark>[U. S.]</mark>

<h1>Cannibal</h1> <Xpage=210>