roche alum
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Roche alum — Roche al um (Chem.) A kind of alum occuring in small fragments; so called from Rocca, in Syria, whence alum is said to have been obtained; also called {rock alum}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
roche alum — /rohch/, Chem. an alumlike substance derived from alunite. [1400 50; roche cliff, rocky height (now obs.), late ME (see ROCK1); appar. partial trans. of MF alum en roque, alun de roche] … Useful english dictionary
alum — ALUM. s. m. Espece de mineral, certain suc condensé qui se trouve dans les mines. Alum de roche. alum de plume. veines, miniere d alum. alum bruslé. eau d alum. laver un livre dans de l eau d alum … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
rock alum — Roche alum Roche al um (Chem.) A kind of alum occuring in small fragments; so called from Rocca, in Syria, whence alum is said to have been obtained; also called {rock alum}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rock alum — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
roach alum — variant of roche alum … Useful english dictionary
Arabis lyrata — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Arabis petraea — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Balanus balanoides — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bodieron — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
