pos>n. pl. (Geol.) The sparingly fossiliferous conglomerates, grits, schists, and slates of Great Britain, which lie at the base of the Cambrian system; -- so called, because typically developed in the
n. (Bot.) A pulpy fruit related to the litchi, and produced by an evergreen East Indian
n. A tree (Dimocarpus longan) of Southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet translucent-fleshed edible fruit (the
n. [ L. longanimitas; longus long + animus mind: cf. F. longanimité. ] Disposition to bear injuries patiently; forbearance; patience. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) A pulpy fruit related to the litchi, and produced by an evergreen East Indian
n. A tree (Dimocarpus longan) of Southeastern Asia to Australia grown primarily for its sweet translucent-fleshed edible fruit (the
n. [ L. longanimitas; longus long + animus mind: cf. F. longanimité. ] Disposition to bear injuries patiently; forbearance; patience. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]