n. (Zool.) A name applied to several large fishes of the Mackerel family (
n. [ L. albus white. ] (Chem.) A white crystalline resinous substance extracted from gutta-percha by the action of alcohol or ether. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to Albania, a province of Turkey. --
‖n. [ L. albatus, p. p. of albare to make white, fr. albus white. ] A white metallic alloy; which is made into spoons, forks, teapots, etc. British plate or German silver. See
n. [ Corrupt. fr. Pg. alcatraz cormorant, albatross, or Sp. alcatraz a pelican: cf. Pg. alcatruz, Sp. arcaduz, a bucket, fr. Ar. al-qādus the bucket, fr. Gr.