n. [ L. dendrachates; Gr.
n. [ See Drachma. ]
‖n.;
‖n. [ F. ] See Drachma. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See
n. [ Hydr- + arachnid. ] (Zool.) An aquatic mite of the genus
n. (Metal.) A mass of iron on which the operation of smelting has failed of its intended effect; -- so called from Shadrach, one of the three Hebrews who came forth unharmed from the fiery furnace of Nebuchadnezzar. (See Dan. iii. 26, 27.) [ 1913 Webster ]