Castor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɑːs.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Castor is a noun meaning A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
Meaning
A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
More Meanings
- A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
- Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia.
- (mineralogy) A variety of petalite found in Elba.
- (especially UK) Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses
Example Sentences
I have been always noted for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor—[…]
Word Forms
- castors
Synonyms for castor
Depending on context, synonyms include beaver, castoreum, castorite, caster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beaver, caster, pomace, calm, castoreum, beaverkin.
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