n. (Min.) Native sulphate of barium, a mineral occurring in transparent, colorless, white to yellow crystals (generally tabular), also in granular form, and in compact massive forms resembling marble. It has a high specific gravity, and hence is often called
n. [ Pref. meta- + cinnabar. ] (Min.) Sulphide of mercury in isometric form and black in color. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. Sybarita, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;, a city in Italy, noted for the effeminacy and voluptuousness of its inhabitants; cf. F. Sybarite. ] A person devoted to luxury and pleasure; a voluptuary. [ 1913 Webster ]