Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In entomology, a genus of caraboid beetles, containing such as M. monilicornis of the southern United States.
- noun A genus of mollusks.
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Examples
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The Cameroon soft-furred mouse (Praomys morio, VU) is one near-endemic species that is confined to narrow altitudinal bands.
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Two other mammals, the arrogant shrew (Sylvisorex morio, EN) and a brush-furred mouse species (Lophuromys roseveari) are strict endemics.
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The upper incisors, however, appeared to be broader than in the larger species, a character distinguishing the Simia morio of
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This animal was almost identical in size and appearance with the one I had obtained at Semabang, and was the only other male specimen of the Simia morio which I obtained.
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With equally dauntless spirit, she pushed aside the herculean morio who had been childishly standing over the pot, licking his fingers in eager anticipation; whereupon the imbecile set up a sharp cry that blended with the deeper roar of the lilliputian.
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Every moment the jester expected an outcry; the announcement of the fruitlessness of the attack, but the morio made no sound.
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Almost impatiently he awaited the coming of the morio; at last he drew near, but, as if instinctively realizing the presence of danger, paused, his arm ceasing to strike, but remaining stationary in the air.
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Disappointed at this tame outcome of an affair which had so spirited a beginning, the company, with derisive scoffing and muttered sarcasm, resumed their places; all save the morio, who stood glaring upon the jester.
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As of one accord the voices ceased below; a heavy creaking announced the approach of the morio; nearer and nearer, first on the stairs, then in the upper corridor.
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The morio crouched against the wall, his fear of the new-comer as great as his body was large; the garret minstrels stopped strumming their instruments, while the woman at the fire uttered a quick exclamation and dropped the spoon with a clatter to the floor, where it was promptly seized by the dwarf, who, taking advantage of the woman's consternation, thrust it greedily to his lips.
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