n. [ NL. barbicella, dim. of L. barba. See 1st Barb. ] (Zool.) One of the small hooklike processes on the barbules of feathers. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. (Med.) A variety of paralysis, peculiar to India and the Malabar coast; -- considered by many to be the same as
a. [ L. barba a beard + -gerous. ] Having a beard; bearded; hairy. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr.
(Chem.) A white, crystalline substance,