n. pl.;
n. [ Gr. &unr_; less + &unr_; silver. So called because it contains less silver than some kindred ore. ] (Min.) A mineral of an iron-black color, and very sectile, consisting principally of sulphur, antimony, and silver. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Malayan. ] The orang-outang. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Named from Miask, in the Ural Mountains. ] (Min.) A granitoid rock containing feldspar, biotite, elaeolite, and sodalite. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. miasme. ] Miasma. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
a. Containing miasma; miasmatic. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who has made a special study of miasma. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Miasma + -logy. ] That department of medical science which treats of miasma. [ 1913 Webster ]