‖n. The leaves of an orchid (Angraecum fragrans), of the islands of Bourbon and Mauritius, used (in France) as a substitute for Chinese tea. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ G., fr. fahl dun-colored + band a band. ] (Mining) A stratum in crystalline rock, containing metallic sulphides. Raymond.
n. [ From
adj. [ abbrev. ] an abbreviation of Fahrenheit; -- used in designating temperatures;
pos>prop. a. [ G. ] Conforming to the scale used by
☞ The
Fahrenheit thermometer is so graduated that the freezing point of water is at 32 degrees above the zero of its scale, and the boiling point at one atmosphere of pressure is 212 degrees. It is commonly used in the United States and in England. [ 1913 Webster ]