Definition of legend for English Language Learners. : 1  a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true. : 2  a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well. : 3  a list that explains the symbols on a map.
glaÂ·cis. n. pl. glacis. 1. a. A gentle slope; an incline. b. A slope extending down from a fortification.
Bacillus anthracis is the etiologic agent of anthrax âa common disease of livestock and, occasionally, of humansâand the only obligate pathogen within the genus Bacillus.B. anthracis is a Gram-positive, endospore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium, with a width of 1.0â1.2 Âµm and a length of 3â5 Âµm.It can be grown in an ordinary nutrient medium under aerobic or anaerobic conditions. B. anthracis belongs to the B. cereus group of strains.acillus anthracis is the etiologic agent of anthrax âa common disease of livestock and, occasionally, of humansâand the only obligate pathogen within the genus Bacillus.