OPEN VERDICT
Open verdict. (Law)
Defn: A verdict on a preliminary investigation, finding the fact of a crime but not stating the criminal, or finding the fact of a violent death without disclosing the cause.
OPENWORK
O"pen*work`, n.
1. Anything so constructed or manufactured (in needlework, carpentry, metal work, etc.) as to show openings through its substance; work that is perforated or pierced.
2. (Mining)
Defn: A quarry; an open cut. Raymond.
OPERA Op"er*a, n. Etym: [It., fr. opera work, composition, opposed to an improvisation, fr. L. opera pains work, fr. opus, operis, work, labor: cf. F. opéra. See Operate.]
1. A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama.
2. The score of a musical drama, either written or in print; a play set to music.
3. The house where operas are exhibited. Opéra bouffe Etym: [F. opéra opera + bouffe comic, It.buffo], Opera buffa Etym: [It.], light, farcical, burlesque opera. — Opera box, a partially inclosed portion of the auditorium of an opera house for the use of a small private party. — Opéra comique Etym: [F.], comic or humorous opera. — Opera flannel, a light flannel, highly finished. Knight. — Opera girl (Bot.), an East Indian plant (Mantisia saltatoria) of the Ginger family, sometimes seen in hothouses. It has curious flowers which have some resemblance to a ballet dancer, whence the popular name. Called also dancing girls. — Opera glass, a short telescope with concave eye lenses of low power, usually made double, that is, with a tube and set of glasses for each eye; a lorgnette; — so called because adapted for use at the opera, theater, etc. — Opera hat, a gentleman's folding hat. — Opera house, specifically, a theater devoted to the performance of operas. — Opera seria Etym: [It.], serious or tragic opera; grand opera.