n. [ L. involucrum a covering, wrapper, fr. involvere to wrap up, envelop: cf. F. involucre. See Involve. ] (Bot.)
a. (Bot.) Having an involucre, as umbels, heads, etc. Martyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) An involucel. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. lucre, L. lucrum. ] Gain in money or goods; profit; riches; -- often in an ill sense. [ 1913 Webster ]
The lust of lucre and the dread of death. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]