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Cas"tor (?), n. [L. castor the beaver, Gr. &unr_;; of uncertain origin.] 1. (Zo&ö;l.) A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See Beaver.
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2. Castoreum. See Castoreum.
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3. A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver.
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I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor. Sir W. Scott.
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4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
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Cast"or (?), n. See Caster, a small wheel.
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Cas"tor (?), n. [L.] (Astron.) the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux.
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{ Cas"tor, Cas"tor*ite (?), } n. [The minerals castor and pollux were so named because found together on the island of Elba. See Castor and Pollux.] (Min.) A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba.
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