sinsion, sencion (ci as sh)

[SIMSON.] sinş'-ring, s. [Native name.] Zool .: Any individual of the family Tupaiide (q. v.). The Sins rings, or Banxrings (as they are also called), live in and about trees, and their activity and general appearance give them considerable resemblance to small squirrels or lemurs. Their fur is fine and soft, the tail generally long and well-clothed with hair, and they feed on fruit and insects. sin'-ter, s . [Ger., from sintern =to drop.] A rock precipitated from mineral waters. It may be calcareous [CALCAREOUS-TUFA] or siliceous.