a rock in the strait of Messina, between Italy and Sicily, much celebrated in the writings of ancient poets.

CHARYBDIS is also an appellation given by Dr Plot to certain openings in the bottom of the sea, whereby the water is conveyed to the origin or sources of springs, rivers, &c. Such is Maelstrom, on the coast of Norway, supposed to be. See MAELSTROM.

CHASING of gold, silver, &c. See ENCHASING.

CHASTE-tree. See VITEX.