Columella
[kɒlju'melә]
Definition
(noun.) a small column (or structure resembling a column) that is a part of a plant or animal.
Edited by Edith--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) An axis to which a carpel of a compound pistil may be attached, as in the case of the geranium; or which is left when a pod opens.
(n.) A columnlike axis in the capsules of mosses.
(n.) A term applied to various columnlike parts; as, the columella, or epipterygoid bone, in the skull of many lizards; the columella of the ear, the bony or cartilaginous rod connecting the tympanic membrane with the internal ear.
(n.) The upright pillar in the axis of most univalve shells.
(n.) The central pillar or axis of the calicles of certain corals.
Inputed by Jane
Examples
- Cato and Varro, Virgil and Columella, Pliny and Palladius delighted to instruct the farmer and praise his occupation. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
- Through the greater part of Europe, a kitchen garden is not at present supposed to deserve a better inclosure than mat recommended by Columella. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Mr. March strolled placidly about, quoting Tusser, Cowley, and Columella to Mr. Laurence, while enjoying. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- But whether it was advantageous to plant a new vineyard, was a matter of dispute among the ancient Italian husbandmen, as we learn from Columella. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Varro and Columella assure us, that it was a most profitable article. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Palladius adopts the opinion of Columella, which had before been recommended by Varro. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Columella wrote treatises on agriculture and forestry. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
Checker: Nona