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castor | cantor |

As a proper noun castor

is .

As a noun cantor is

singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony.

castor

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Alternative forms

* caster

Noun

(en noun)
  • A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved.
  • A hat made from the fur of the beaver.
  • * Sir Walter Scott
    • I have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor .
  • A caster; a container with perforated cap for sprinkling (e.g. pepper-castor ).
  • A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
  • castoreum
    • Derived terms
    * castor sugar
    See also
    * castor bean * castor oil

    Etymology 2

    Named from Greek mythology; see Castor and Pollux. The name pollux was given to another mineral with which it was always found.

    Noun

    (-)
  • (mineral) A variety of petalite found in Elba.
    • Synonyms
    * castorite (Webster 1913)

    Anagrams

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    cantor

    English

    (wikipedia cantor)

    Alternative forms

    * cantour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony
    • The cantor' s place in church is on the right of the choir

    See also

    * song leader

    Anagrams

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