Curvature of the spine, see pages 80, 81.
Cuvier, Baron, the most eminent naturalist of the present age, was born, A. D. 1769, and died, A. D. 1832. He was Professor of Natural History in the College of France, and held various important posts under the French Government, at different times. His works on Natural History are of the greatest value.
Cynosure, the star near the North Pole, by which sailors steer. It is used, in a figurative sense, as synonymous with pole-star, or guide.
De Tocqueville, see Tocqueville.
Diamond cement, a cement sold in the shops, and used for mending broken glass, and similar articles.
Drab, a thick woollen cloth, of a light brown or dun color. The name is sometimes used for the color itself.
Dredging-box, a box with holes in the top, used to sift or scatter flour on meat, when roasting.
Drill, (in husbandry,) to sow grain in rows, drills, or channels; the row of grain so sowed.
Duchess of Orleans, see Orleans.
The East, and the Eastern States, those of the United States situated in the north-east part of the Country, including Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont.