n. (Min.) A siliceous stone of a yellow color and chatoyant luster, obtained in South Africa and much used for ornament. It is an altered form of the mineral crocidolite. See Crocidolite. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) Same as Tiger's-foot. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Hastening to devour; furious. [ 1913 Webster ]