a. [ L. ramulosus, fr. ramulus, dim. of ramus a branch. ] (Nat. Hist.) Having many small branches, or ramuli. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) One of the starch group (C6H10O5)n of the carbohydrates; as, starch, arabin, dextrin, cellulose, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]