in botany: A genus of the monogyna order, belonging to the pentandra clas of plants; and in the natural method ranking under the 30th order, Contortae. It has two many-seeded berries.

CARITAS.—The poculum caritatis, or grace-cup, was an extraordinary allowance of wine or other liquors, wherein the religious at festivals drank in commemoration of their founder and benefactors.

CARISBROOK-Castle, a castle situated in the middle of the isle of Wight, where king Charles I. was imprisoned. W. Long. 1° 30' N. Lat. 50° 40'.