teras

[Gr. teras =a monster.] Entom.: A genus of Cynipide. The puncture by Teras terminal is of oak twigs produces the gall called oak-apple. *tě-rat-ic-al, adj . [Gr. teras (gen it, teratos )=a sign, a wonder.] Marvelous, wonderful, miraculous. ter-at-ich-thys, subst. [Pref. terat ( o )-, and Gr. ichthys a fish.] Palæont.: A genus of Gym no dont i dae. těr-a-to-, pref . [TERATICAL.) Marvelous; of or belonging to monsters or anything wonderful. těr-a-tog'-en-ỹ, s. [ Pref.terato- , and Gr. gennaō to produce.] Med.: The formation of monsters. těr-at-o-lite, s . [Pref. terato- , and Gr. lithos =a stone; Lat. terra miraculosa ; Ger. wundererde .] found at Planitz, Saxony. Min.: An impure variety of lithomarge (q. v.), ter-a-tô-log-ic-al, adj . [English teratolog ( y ); -ical .] Of or pertaining to teratology; dealing with or treating of monsters or marvels. těr-a-tol-o-gist, s . [Eng. teratolog (y); -ist.] *1. One given to teratology; one who deals in marvels; a marvel-monger. 2. One who studies or is versed in the science of teratology.