spilornis

[Gr. spilos =a spot, and ornis =a bird.] Ornith.: A genus of Aquiline, with six species, from the Oriental region and Celebes. Formerly made a sub-genus of Circaëtus (q. v.). spi-lo şite, subst. [Gr. spilos =a spot; suff.- ite (Petrol.).] Petrology: A gray slate occurring in the Hartz Mountains, which incloses numerous dark-brown grains, giving it a spotted aspect. spilt, pret. & pa. par. of v. [SPILL, V.] 3793 spil-tër, s. [SPILL (1), s.] One of the small branches on a stag's head. [SPELDER.] "Such spilters and trochings on their heads."- Howell : Parly of Beasts , p. 62. *spilth, subst . [Eng. spil ( l ), v.; -th .] The act of spilling; that which is spilt or poured out lavishly. "Our vaults have wept with drunken spilth of wine." Shakesp.: Timon of Athens, ii. 2. spi'-lūs, s. [ Gr.spilos =a spot.] spindle