Meaning of Castor | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One of the Dioscuri
   Greek
2. A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
   countable, uncountable
3. A variety of petalite found in Elba.
   uncountable
4. Alternative spelling of caster, especially in its senses
   UK, especially
5. A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved.
   UK, especially
6. A double star in the constellation Gemini; alpha (α) Geminorum.
7. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
   countable, uncountable
8. A container with a perforated cap for sprinkling its contents, especially salt, pepper, etc.
   UK, especially
9. A village and civil parish in city of Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire, England (OS grid ref TL1298).
10. Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).
    countable, uncountable
11. A town in the County of Paintearth, Alberta, Canada. From French castor (“beaver”).
12. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia.
    countable, uncountable
13. A village in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States. From French castor (“beaver”).
14. A surname.

Equivalents

Examples

“I have been always noted for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor—[…]”

“Mrs. Hussey soon appeared, with a mustard-pot in one hand and a vinegar-cruet in the other, having just broken away from the occupation of attending to the castors, and scolding her little black boy meantime.”

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