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.