fistulidang, fistulidæ

pl. [Latin comingly. fistul (a)=a pipe, and Eng. pl. suff. -idans; Lat. fem. pl. adj. suff.- idæ.] Zool .: An old name for the Holothuroidea (q. v.). fis-tu-li-form, a. [Lat. fistula a pipe, and form a form, shape.] Having the form of a pipe or reed; of a fistular form; being in round hollow columns, as a mineral. fis-tu-li-na, s. pl . [From Lat. fistula =a pipe.] Bot.: A genus of Hymenomycetous Fungals. Fistulina hepatica is found in liver-like crimson patches on oak trees. It is about six inches high, and most conspicuous in autumn. When cut it presents the appearance of beetroot, and drips with red juice. fis-tu-lōse, a. [Lat. fistul ( a ); Eng. adj. suff. -ose.] Formed like a fistula; fistular, containing hollow chambers. *fist-free, a. Unbeaten, unhurt. *fist, *fyistyn, v. i. [FIST (2), s.; Ger. fisten .] To make a stink or smell.