TELEDU
Tel"e*du, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An East Indian carnivore (Mydaus meliceps) allied to the badger, and noted for the very offensive odor that it emits, somewhat resembling that of a skunk. It is a native of the high mountains of Java and Sumatra, and has long, silky fur. Called also stinking badger, and stinkard.
TELEGA
Te*le"ga, n. [Russ. telyega.]
Defn: A rude four-wheeled, springless wagon, used among the Russians.
TELEGONY
Te*leg"o*ny, n. [Gr. th e far + root of Gr. to be born.] (Biol.)
Defn: The supposed influence of a father upon offspring subsequent to his own, begotten of the same mother by another father. — Te*leg"o*nous (#), a.
TELEGRAM
Tel"e*gram, n. Etym: [Gr. -gram.]
Defn: A message sent by telegraph; a telegraphic dispatch.
Note: "A friend desires us to give notice that he will ask leave, at some convenient time, to introduce a new word into the vocabulary. It is telegram, instead of telegraphic dispatch, or telegraphic communication." Albany [N. Y.] Evening Journal (April 6, 1852).
TELEGRAMMIC
Tel`e*gram*mic, a.