Defn: A genus of fossil corals, common in the lower Silurian limestones.
CHAETIFEROUS
Chæ*tif"er*ous, a. Etym: [Gr. -ferous.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Bearing setæ.
CHAETODONT
Chæ"to*dont, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A marine fish of the family Chætodontidæ. The chætodonts have broad, compressed bodies, and usually bright colors.
CHAETODONT
Chæto*dont, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Chætodonts or the family Chætodontidæ.
CHAETOGNATH
Chæ"tog*nath, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Chætognatha.
CHAETOGNATHA
Chæ*tog"na*tha, n. pl. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Zoöl)