| alburn | <zoology> The bleak, a small European fish having scales of a peculiarly silvery colour which are used in making artificial pearls. Origin: L. Alburnus, fr. L. Albus white. Cf. Auburn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| alburnum | <botany> The white and softer part of wood, between the inner bark and the hard wood or duramen; sapwood. Origin: L, fr. Albus white. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |