Defn: Any one of numerous species of dipterous files of the family
Oscinidæ.
Note: Some, whose larvæ live in the stalks, are very destructive to barley, wheat, and rye; others, as the barley fly (Oscinis frit), destroy the heads of grain.
OSCININE
Os"ci*nine, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Oscines.
OSCITANCY
Os"ci*tan*cy, n. Etym: [See Oscitant.]
1. The act of gaping or yawning.
2. Drowsiness; dullness; sluggishness. Hallam. It might proceed from the oscitancy of transcribers. Addison.
OSCITANT Os"ci*tant, a. Etym: [L. oscitans, -antis, p. pr. of oscitare: cf. F. oscitant.]
1. Yawning; gaping.
2. Sleepy; drowsy; dull; sluggish; careless. He must not be oscitant, but intent on his charge. Barrow.