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castor.

A hat made from the fur of the beaver.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɑːs.tə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæs.tɚ/General-American
  1. A hat made from the fur of the beaver.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).

    countable · uncountable
  4. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French castor, from Old French castor (“beaver”), from Latin castor (“beaver”), from Ancient Greek κάστωρ (kástōr), from Doric Greek κάστον (káston, “wood”).

noun/ˈkɑːs.tə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæs.tɚ/General-American
  1. A variety of petalite found in Elba.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Named from Greek mythology; see Castor and Pollux. The name pollux was given to another mineral with which it was always found.

noun/ˈkɑːs.tə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkæs.tɚ/General-American
  1. Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved.

    UK · especially
  2. Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses A container with a perforated cap for sprinkling its contents, especially salt, pepper, etc.

    UK · especially
Where this word comes from

Alternative spelling of caster, via cast + -or (the Latinate varient of -er).

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