‖prop. n. [ In the Antilles, anoli, anoalli, a lizard. ] (Zool.) A genus of lizards which belong to the family
n. [ L. granum a grain (or E. granite) + -lith + -ic. ] A kind of hard artificial stone, used for pavements. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. lana wool + oleum oil. ] (Physiol. Chem.) A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Under the same name, it is prepared from wool for commercial purposes, and forms an admirable basis for ointments, being readily absorbed by the skin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; heaven + -lite. ] A meteorite or aerolite. [ Obs. ] Hutton. [ 1913 Webster ]