a. [ L. ricinus castor-oil plant. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, castor oil; formerly, designating an acid now called
v. i.
n. [ Cf. F. piquenique. See Pick, v., and cf. Knickknack. ] Formerly, an entertainment at which each person contributed some dish to a common table; now, an excursion or pleasure party in which the members partake of a collation or repast (usually in the open air, and from food carried by themselves). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who takes part in a picnic. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
n. [ Cf. F. piquenique. See Pick, v., and cf. Knickknack. ] Formerly, an entertainment at which each person contributed some dish to a common table; now, an excursion or pleasure party in which the members partake of a collation or repast (usually in the open air, and from food carried by themselves). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who takes part in a picnic. [ 1913 Webster ]