Viburnum
A genus of shrubs having opposite, petiolate leaves and cymose flowers, several species of which are cultivated as ornamental plants, as the laurestine and the guelder-rose.
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One that vibrates, or causes vibration or oscillation of any kind; A trembler, as of an electric bell. A vibrating reed for transmitting or receiving pulsating currents in a harmonic telegraph system. A device for vibrating the pen of a siphon recorder to diminish frictional resistance on the paper. An oscillator. An ink-distributing roller in a printing machine, having an additional vibratory motion. A vibrating reed, esp. in a reed organ. Any of various vibrating devices, as one for slackening the warp as a shed opens. An attachment, usually pneumatic, in a molding machine to shake the pattern loose. a small electrical device held in the hand, with a motor that causes the device and hand to vibrate, and is used for vibratory massage.
Consisting in, or causing, vibration, or oscillation; vibrating; as, a vibratory motion; a vibratory power.
A genus of motile bacteria characterized by short, slightly sinuous filaments and an undulatory motion; also, an individual of this genus.
One of the specialized or tactile hairs which grow about the nostrils, or on other parts of the face, in many animals, as the so-called whiskers of the cat, and the hairs of the nostrils of man.
An instrument to observe and record vibrations.
An instrument for observing or tracing vibrations.
One deputed or authorized to perform the functions of another; a substitute in office; a deputy.
The benefice of a vicar.
Of or pertaining to a vicar; as, vicarial tithes.
A vicar.
Delegated office or power; vicarship; the office or oversight of a vicar.
Of or pertaining to a vicar, substitute, or deputy; deputed; delegated; as, vicarious power or authority.