Associations to the word «Castor»

CASTOR, noun. A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved.

CASTOR, noun. A hat made from the fur of the beaver.

CASTOR, noun. A caster; a container with perforated cap for sprinkling (e.g. pepper-castor).

CASTOR, noun. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.

CASTOR, noun. Castoreum

CASTOR, noun. (mineral) A variety of petalite found in Elba.

CASTOR, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Castoridae   — the beavers.

CASTOR, proper noun. (Greek mythology) One of the Dioscuri

CASTOR, proper noun. (star) A double star in the constellation Gemini; alpha (α) Geminorum.

CASTOR BEAN, noun. The seed of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis; used in the production of castor oil and of the poison ricin.

CASTOR BEANS, noun. Plural of castor bean

CASTOR CANADENSIS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Castoridae   — the American beaver, native to North America, introduced in Europe, known for its construction of dams and formerly heavily exploited for its fur.

CASTOR FIBER, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Castoridae   — the European beaver.

CASTOR OIL, noun. The pale yellow vegetable oil extracted from the castor bean; used as a laxative and an industrial lubricant

CASTOR OIL PLANT, noun. A plant of the species Ricinus communis, used in the production of castor oil and of the poison ricin.

CASTOR SUGAR, noun. (UK) (NZ) Alternative form of caster sugar.

CASTOR, noun. A multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux.

CASTOR, noun. A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar.

CASTOR, noun. A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable.

CASTOR, noun. A hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material).

CASTOR, noun. Type genus of the Castoridae: beavers.