isinglass stone

[ISINGLASS, I. 2.] I'-sis, s . [Lat. Isis ; Gr. Isis (1) the Egyptian godde of fecundity and sister of Osiris, (2) a planet or coral.] sin, as; expect, Xenophon, exist. ph = f. Islam 1. Astron .: [ASTEROID, 42.] 2. Zool .: A genus of corals, the typical one of the sub-family Isidine (q.v.). The sclerobasis consists of alternate calcareous and horny segments, the former giving rise to branches. Isis hippuris is from Amboyna, I. polyantha from the American seas, and I. coralloides from those of India. 3. Palæont.: Found in the Miocene beds. İş'-lam, *Ěs'-lam, Iş-lam-Işm, subst . [Arab. Islam (1) the true or orthodox faith among the Mohammedans, (2) obedience to the will of God, submi ion, (3) the Mohammedan religion, (4) the Mohammedan church or community.] [ Catafago .] A name given to Mohammedanism (q. v.). Is-lam-ism, s. [Arab. Islam ; -ism.] Moham medanism. IMG:content-0064.png:[blocks in formation]