toxaster

[Gr. toxon =a bow, and astēr =a star.] Palæont.: A genus of Ech i no idea, characteristic of the Lower Neocomian. ( Owen.) tox'-Ic, tox-ic-al, a . [ Gr.toxikon =(poison) for smearing arrows with, from toxon =a bow.] Of or pertaining to poison; poisonous. tox-ic-ant, subst . [English toric ; -ant .] A term applied by Dr. Richardson to a poison of a stimulating, narcotic, anesthetic nature, which, when habitually indulged in, seriously affects the health. tox-iç-1-ty, s. [Eng. toxic ; -ity.] The quality or state of being toxic.