n. [ See Etiolate. ] (Bot.) A yellowish coloring matter found in plants grown in darkness, which is supposed to be an antecedent condition of chlorophyll. Encyc. Brit. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ It. violino, dim. of viola. See Viol. ] (Mus.) A small instrument with four strings, played with a bow; a fiddle. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The violin is distinguished for the brilliancy and gayety, as well as the power and variety, of its tones, and in the orchestra it is the leading and most important instrument. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.)
n. [ Cf. F. violiniste, violoniste, It. violonista. ] A player on the violin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ It. violino, dim. of viola. See Viol. ] (Mus.) A small instrument with four strings, played with a bow; a fiddle. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The violin is distinguished for the brilliancy and gayety, as well as the power and variety, of its tones, and in the orchestra it is the leading and most important instrument. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.)
n. [ Cf. F. violiniste, violoniste, It. violonista. ] A player on the violin. [ 1913 Webster ]