Ventnor
the principal town on the S. shore of the Isle of of Wight; 11 miles S. by W. of Ryde. Situated amid the finest of the fine scenery of the Undercliff, it has a S. exposure, well sheltered from the N., and so possesses a mild climate, suitable for various classes of invalids. The beach is composed of beautiful yellow shingle; and fossils are found in great quantity in the vicinity.
VENTRICLES. See HEART.