3. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An American fish; the silversides. Friar bird (Zoöl.), an Australian bird (Tropidorhynchus corniculatus), having the head destitute of feathers; — called also coldong, leatherhead, pimlico; poor soldier, and four-o'clock. The name is also applied to several other species of the same genus. — Friar's balsam (Med.), a stimulating application for wounds and ulcers, being an alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes; compound tincture of benzoin. Brande & C. — Friar's cap (Bot.), the monkshood. — Friar's cowl (Bot.), an arumlike plant (Arisarum vulgare) with a spathe or involucral leaf resembling a cowl. — Friar's lantern, the ignis fatuus or Will-o'-the-wisp. Milton. — Friar skate (Zoöl.), the European white or sharpnosed skate (Raia alba); — called also Burton skate, border ray, scad, and doctor.
FRIARLY
Fri"ar*ly, a.
Defn: Like a friar; inexperienced. Bacon.
FRIARY
Fri"ar*y, a. Etym: [From Friar, n.]
Defn: Like a friar; pertaining to friars or to a convent. [Obs.]
Camden.
FRIARY
Fri"ar*y, n. Etym: [OF. frerie, frairie, fr. frère. See Friar.]
1. A monastery; a convent of friars. Drugdale.
2. The institution or praactices of friars. Fuller.
FRIATION
Fri*a"tion, n. Etym: [See Friable.]