castor

CEFRB2

/ˈkɑːs.tə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A small wheel fixed to the bottom of furniture.

  2. 02

    noun

    A plant whose seeds produce castor oil.

Examples

  • Some people believe that castor oil is good for hair.

  • Castor and Pollux were twin brothers.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.

  2. Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).

  3. A hat made from the fur of the beaver.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French castor, from Old French castor (“beaver”), from Latin castor (“beaver”), from Ancient Greek κάστωρ (kástōr), from Doric Greek κάστον (káston, “wood”).