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Pronunciation : Cas"tor
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. castor the beaver, Gr.
Definition : 1. (Zo?l.)

Defn: A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See Beaver.

2. Castoreum. See Castoreum.

3. A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver. I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor. Sir W. Scott.

4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cast"or
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: See Caster, a small wheel.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cas"tor
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L.] (Astron.)
Definition : Defn: the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cas"tor, Cas"tor*ite
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [The minerals castor and pollux were so named because found together on the island of Elba. See Castor and Pollux.] (Min.)
Definition : Defn: A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913