Defn: Discoid.
DISCINA
Dis*ci"na, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. discus disk, Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of Branchiopoda, having a disklike shell, attached by one valve, which is perforated by the peduncle.
DISCINCT Dis*cinct, a. Etym: [L. discinctus, p. p. of discingere to ungird; dis- + cingere to gird.]
Defn: Ungirded; loosely dressed. [R.] Sir W. Scott.
DISCIND Dis*cind", v. t. Etym: [L. discindere; dis- + scindere to cut, split.]
Defn: To part; to divide. [Obs.] Boyle.
DISCIPLE Dis*ci"ple, n. Etym: [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple, fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to teach; see Docile) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive, as in L. pellere to drive (see Pulse).]
Defn: One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our Savior. The disciples, or The twelve disciples, the twelve selected companions of Jesus; — also called the apostles. — Disciples of Christ. See Christian, n., 3, and Campbellite.
Syn.
— Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.