English
castor
see also: Castor
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈkɑːs.tə/
Noun

castor (plural castors)

  1. A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved.
  2. A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
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  3. A caster; a container with perforated cap for sprinkling (e.g. pepper-castor).
  4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
  5. Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).
  6. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Ariadne, of Africa and Asia.
Translations
  • Italian: castoro
  • Russian: бобро́вая ша́пка
Noun

castor (uncountable)

  1. (mineral) A variety of petalite found in Elba.
Synonyms
Castor
Proper noun
  1. (Greek mythology) One of the Dioscuri
  2. (star) A double star in the constellation Gemini; alpha (α) Geminorum.
Translations
  • French: Castor
  • Russian: Ка́стор
Translations
  • French: Castor
  • Russian: Ка́стор


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