BOTRYOSE Bot"ry*ose`, a. (Bot.) (a) Having the form of a cluster of grapes. (b) Of the racemose or acropetal type of inflorescence. Gray.
BOTS
Bots, n. pl. Etym: [Cf. Gael. botus belly worm, boiteag maggot.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: The larvæ of several species of botfly, especially those larvæ which infest the stomach, throat, or intestines of the horse, and are supposed to be the cause of various ailments. [Written also botts.]
Note: See Illust. of Botfly.
BOTTINE
Bot*tine", n. Etym: [F. See Boot (for the foot.).]
1. A small boot; a lady's boot.
2. An appliance resembling a small boot furnished with straps, buckles, etc., used to correct or prevent distortions in the lower extremities of children. Dunglison.
BOTTLE
Bot"tle, n. Etym: [OE. bote, botelle, OF. botel, bouteille, F.
bouteille, fr. LL. buticula, dim. of butis, buttis, butta, flask. Cf.
Butt a cask.]
1. A hollow vessel, usually of glass or earthenware (but formerly of leather), with a narrow neck or mouth, for holding liquids.
2. The contents of a bottle; as much as a bottle contains; as, to drink a bottle of wine.