Defn: Of or pertaining to the Sciænidæ, a family of marine fishes which includes the meagre, the squeteague, and the kingfish.
SCIAGRAPH
Sci"a*graph, n. Etym: [See Sciagraphy.]
1. (Arch.)
Defn: An old term for a vertical section of a building; — called also sciagraphy. See Vertical section, under Section.
2. (Phys.)
Defn: A radiograph. [Written also skiagraph.]
SCIAGRAPHICAL
Sci`a*graph"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. sciagraphique, Gr.
Defn: Pertaining to sciagraphy.
— Sci`a*graph"ic*al*ly, adv.
SCIAGRAPHY
Sci*ag"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Gr. sciagraphie.]
1. The art or science of projecting or delineating shadows as they fall in nature. Gwilt.