TAXIDERMY
Tax"i*der`my, n. Etym: [Gr. taxidermie. See Tactics, Tear, v. t.]
Defn: The art of preparing, preserving, and mounting the skins of animals so as to represent their natural appearance, as for cabinets.
TAXINE
Tax"ine, n. Etym: [L. taxus a yew.] (Chem.)
Defn: A poisonous alkaloid of bitter taste extracted from the leaves and seeds of the European yew (Taxus baccata). Called also taxia.C35H47NO10
TAXIS
Tax"is, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Surg.)
Defn: Manipulation applied to a hernial tumor, or to an intestinal obstruction, for the purpose of reducing it. Dunglison.
TAXLESS
Tax"less, a.
Defn: Free from taxation.
TAXOLOGY
Tax*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Gr. -logy.] (Biol.)
Defn: Same as Taxonomy.