Castor

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑːstÉ™(r)
• Homophones: caster

From Old French castor ("beaver"), from Latin castor ("beaver").

Alternative forms

• caster

Full definition of castor

Noun

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.
• Sir Walter ScottI have always been known for the jaunty manner in which I wear my castor.
3. A caster; a container with perforated cap for sprinkling (e.g. pepper-castor).
4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
5. castoreum

Derived terms

• castor sugar

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

Noun

1. (mineral) A variety of petalite found in Elba.

Synonyms

• castorite

Anagrams

• acrost, actors, co-star, costar, Croats, scrota