n. [ OE. celidoine, OF. celidoine, F. chélidoine, fr. L. chelidonia (sc. herba), fr. chelidonius pertaining to the swallow, Gr.
Lasser celandine,
n. [ L. juglans, -andis, a walnut: cf. F. juglandine. ] (Chem.) An extractive matter contained in the juice of the green shucks of the walnut (Juglans regia). It is used medicinally as an alterative, and also as a black hair dye. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An alkaloid found in the leaves of the walnut (Juglans regia). [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of, pertaining to, or used for, setting, bringing, or going, on shore. [ 1913 Webster ]
Landing charges,
Landing net,
Landing stage,
Landing waiter,
n.
Landing place.
n. The wheels and attached structures under an airplane that support it and allow it to move when on the ground; also, the floats or pontoons of an amphibious airplane together with their supporting structures. Landing gear may be fixed rigidly in place, or retractable when in flight. [ PJC ]
n. (Aeronautics) A runway at an airport, at which airplanes land{ 3 }; the long smooth surface used for takeoff or landing{ 4 }. [ PJC ]