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One of those who went to California in the rush for gold in 1849; an argonaut.

THOSE
The plural of that. See That.
CALIFORNIA JACK
A game at cards, a modification of seven-up, or all fours.
ARGONAUTA
A genus of Cephalopoda. The shell is called paper nautilus or paper sailor. Note: The animal has much resemblance to an Octopus. It has eight arms, two of which are expanded at the end and clasp the shell, but are never elevated in the air for sails
ARGONAUT
A cephalopod of the genus Argonauta. (more info) 1. Any one of the legendary Greek heroes who sailed with Jason, in the Argo, in quest of the Golden Fleece.
CALIFORNIAN
Of or pertaining to California. -- n.
ARGONAUTIC
Of or pertaining to the Argonauts.
SPATHOSE
See SPATHIC
XANTHOSE
An orange-yellow substance found in pigment spots of certain crabs.
FELDSPATHIC; FELDSPATHOSE
Pertaining to, or consisting of, feldspar.
PYOXANTHOSE
A greenish yellow crystalline coloring matter found with pyocyanin in pus.
BOOTHOSE
1. Stocking hose, or spatterdashes, in lieu of boots. Shak. 2. Hose made to be worn with boots, as by travelers on horseback. Sir W. Scott.