terricolæ

pl. [Lat. terra = the earth, and colo to inhabit.] Zool.: A sub-order of Oligochæta (q. v.). Body cylindrical, attenuated at both extremities, without any distinct head or eyes. Several rows of setæ along the body, which serve instead of legs. It contains the Lumbricide, or Earth-worms. těr-ric-o-loŭs, a. [TERRICOLE.] 1. Inhabiting the earth; living on the soil of the earth. "So it appears to be with terricolous worms." -Darwin: Vegetable Mold , p. 247. 2. Specifically, of or pertaining to the Terricole (q. v.). *ter-ric-u-la-ment, s. [ Lat.terriculamentum .] A terror; a cause of terror. "Torments of opinions or terriculaments of expres sions."-Gauden: Tears of the Church , p. 198. těr-ri-er (1), *ter-rere, *ter-ry-are, s. [For terrier - dog, i. e., a dog which pursues rabbits, ., into their burrows, from Fr. terrier the hole or burrow of rabbits, ., from Low Lat. terrarium = a little hillock, a mound, a burrow, from Lat. terra =the earth.] Zool .: Two breeds of the Dog, the English and the Scotch Terrier. The English Terrier has a good forehead, prominent eyes, a pointed muzzle, and usually short hair; the color varying, the most common being black and tan, with a tan-colored spot over the eye. It is used for unearthing the fox, and for killing rats, at which latter occupation readers The other seems to be of an older stock than its English namesake, has a large head, short, stout legs, and long, rough, shaggy hair. It is of a black and fawn color, and is intelligent, faithful, and affectionate. The Dandie Dinmont and the Skye Terrier are varieties of the Scotch Terrier. [TOY-TERRIER.]