n. [ Gr. xy`lon wood. ] (Chem.) A liquid hydrocarbon found in crude wood spirits. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F., fr. élire to choose, L. eligere. See Elect. ] 1. A choice or select body; the flower; as, the élite of society. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. See Army organization, Switzerland. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]