2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Living in fresh water, and going to the sea to spawn; — opposed to anadromous, and of the eel.
CATAFALCO
Cat`a*fal"co, n. Etym: [It.]
Defn: See Catafalque.
CATAFALQUE
Cat"a*falque`, n. Etym: [F., fr. It. catafalco, scaffold, funeral
canopy; of uncertain origin; cf. Sp. catafalso, cadahalso, cadalso,
Pr. casafalc, OF. chafaut. Cf. Scaffold.]
Defn: A temporary structure sometimes used in the funeral solemnities of eminent persons, for the public exhibition of the remains, or their conveyance to the place of burial.
CATAGMATIC
Cat`*ag*mat"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. catagmatique.] (Med.)
Defn: Having the quality of consolidating broken bones.
CATAIAN
Ca*ta"ian, n.
Defn: A native of Cathay or China; a foreigner; — formerly a term of reproach. Shak.