n. (Cookery) an appetizer consisting of raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
a. [ L. eruditus, p. p. of erudire to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out + rudis rude: cf. F. érudit. See Rude. ] Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned. “A most erudite prince.” Sir T. More. “Erudite . . . theology.” I. Taylor. --
n. profound knowledge.
a. [ L. ineruditus. See In- not, and Erudite. ] Not erudite; unlearned; ignorant. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Skutterud, in Norway, whence it is obtained. ] (Min.) A mineral of a bright metallic luster and tin-white to pale lead-gray color. It consists of arsenic and cobalt. [ 1913 Webster ]