‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;, &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;, a needle, F. raphides. ] (Bot.) Minute transparent, often needle-shaped, crystals found in the tissues of plants.
n. A cowhide, or coarse riding whip, made of untanned (or raw) hide twisted. [ 1913 Webster ]