Discovery

Act of discovering; action of disclosing to view, or bringing to light; disclosure; manifestation. -A making known; action of finding something hidden; revelation; as, "such a discovery ought to be made as late as po ible." -Act of finding out, or coming to the knowledge of; act of espying; first sight of; as, the discovery of a new continent. That which is first brought to light, seen, or known; the unravelling of a plot in a tragedy or comedy. Discovery Port, in Oregon , a harbor near the head of the Straits of Juan de Fuca, extending inland about 8 m. to the parallel of 48° Ν. Discra'dle, v . n . To emerge, as from a cradle. Discra's ite, n. ( Min . ) See DYSCRASITE.