ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
  2. Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).
  3. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia.
  4. (mineralogy) A variety of petalite found in Elba.
  5. (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

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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