Vocabulary : Torula to Tory

Torula : A chain of special bacteria. (b) A genus of budding fungi. Same as Saccharomyces. Also used adjectively.
Torulae : of Torula
Torulaform : Having the appearance of a torula; in the form of a little chain; as, a torulaform string of micrococci.
Torulose : Same as Torose.
Torulous : Same as Torose.

Torus : A lage molding used in the bases of columns. Its profile is semicircular. See Illust. of Molding. ;; One of the ventral parapodia of tubicolous annelids. It usually has the form of an oblong thickening or elevation of the integument with rows of uncini or hooks along the center. See Illust. under Tubicolae. ;; The receptacle, or part of the flower on which the carpels stand. ;; See 3d Tore, 2.
Torved : Stern; grim. See Torvous.
Torvity : Sourness or severity of countenance; sterness.
Torvous : Sour of aspect; of a severe countenance; stern; grim.
Tory : A member of the conservative party, as opposed to the progressive party which was formerly called the Whig, and is now called the Liberal, party; an earnest supporter of exsisting royal and ecclesiastical authority. ;; One who, in the time of the Revolution, favored submitting tothe claims of Great Britain against the colonies; an adherent tothe crown. ;; Of ro pertaining to the Tories.

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