TONOPHANT
Ton"o*phant, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physics.)
Defn: A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjystable by a screw socket.
TONOUS
Ton"ous, a.
Defn: Abounding in tone or sound.
TONQUIN BEAN
Ton"quin bean`
Defn: See Tonka bean.
TONSIL
Ton"sil, n. Etym: [L. tonsilltonsille. ] (Anat.)
Defn: One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the almonds, from their shape.
TONSILAR
Ton"sil*ar, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the tonsils; tonsilitic. [Written also tonsillar.]