Torus

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1. Noun

A lage molding used in the bases of columns. Its profile is semicircular. See Illust. of Molding.

2. Noun

One of the ventral parapodia of tubicolous annelids. It usually has the form of an oblong thickening or elevation of the integument with rows of uncini or hooks along the center. See Illust. under Tubicolae.

3. Noun

The receptacle, or part of the flower on which the carpels stand.

4. Noun

See 3d Tore, 2.
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