{ } n. [ L. helvus of a light bay color. ] (Min.) A mineral of a yellowish color, consisting chiefly of silica, glucina, manganese, and iron, with a little sulphur. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F., fr. élire to choose, L. eligere. See Elect. ] 1. A choice or select body; the flower; as, the élite of society. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. See Army organization, Switzerland. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]