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See Sassy bark.
The aromatic bark of tree (Drimys, / Drymis, Winteri) of the Magnolia family, which is found in Southern Chili. It was first used as a cure for scurvy by its discoverer, Captain John Winter, vice admiral to sir Francis Drake, in 1577.
The bark of a West African leguminous tree (Erythrophlaeum Guineense, used by the natives as an ordeal poison, and also medicinally; -- called also mancona bark.
See Baronet.
The bark of a rosaceous tree (Quillaja Saponaria), native of Chili. The bark is finely laminated, and very heavy with alkaline substances, and is used commonly by the Chilians instead of soap. Also called soap bark.
A barometer in which the changes of atmospheric pressure are indicated by the motion of a column of water instead of mercury. It requires a column of water about thirty-three feet in height.
A valuable kind of Peruvian bark obtained from the Cinchona Calisaya, and other closely related species.
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Having two barrels; -- applied to a gun.
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An inferior court of civil jurisdiction, attached to a manor, and held by the steward; a baron's court; -- now fallen into disuse.
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Alt. of Baritone
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A mineral of a white or gray color, occurring massive or crystallized. It is a compound of the carbonates of barium and calcium.
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Alt. of Baritone
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Barium sulphate, generally called heavy spar or barite. See Barite.
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Alt. of -barrelled
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A white-flowered rosaceous shrub (Neillia, / Spiraea, opulifolia), common in the Northern United States. The bark separates into many thin layers, whence the name.
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An iron bar made at a single heat from a puddle-ball hammering and rolling.
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The metal barium. See Barium.
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A shrub in the West Indies (Lagetta Iintearia); -- so called from the lacelike layers of its inner bark.
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Of or pertaining to baryta.
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Firmly barred or closed.
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