n. the Jewish rite of circumcision. Syn. -- Brith, Bris. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ From Glauber, a German chemist, died 1668: cf. F. glaubérite, G. glauberit. ] (Min.) A mineral, consisting of the sulphates of soda and lime.
n. [ L. suber the cork tree. ] (Zool.) Any sponge of the genus Suberites and allied genera. These sponges have a fine and compact texture, and contain minute siliceous spicules. [ 1913 Webster ]