| rhaphe | <botany> The continuation of the seed stalk along the side of an anatropous ovule or seed, forming a ridge or seam. Alternative forms: raphe. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Seam, fr. To sew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| rhaphides | <botany> Minute transparent, often needlle-shaped, crystals found in the tissues of plants. Alternative forms: raphides. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, a needle, F. Raphides. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhaponticine | <chemistry> Chrysophanic acid. Origin: L. Rhaponticum rhubarb. See Rhubarb. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhapsodomancy | Divination by means of verses. Origin: Rhapsody + -mancy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhapsody | Origin: F. Rhapsodie, L. Rhapsodia, Gr, fr. A rhapsodist; to sew, stith together, unite + a song. See Ode. 1. A recitation or song of a rhapsodist; a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation, or usually recited, at one time; hence, a division of the Iliad or the Odyssey; called also a book. 2. A disconnected series of sentences or statements composed under excitement, and without dependence or natural connection; rambling composition. "A rhapsody of words." . "A rhapsody of tales." 3. A composition irregular in form, like an improvisation; as, Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhatanhy | The powerfully astringent root of a half-shrubby Peruvian plant (Krameria triandra). It is used in medicine and to colour port wine. Alternative forms: ratany] Savanilla rhatany, the root of Krameria Ixina, a native of new Granada. Origin: Sp. Ratania, ratana, Peruv. Ratana. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| rhathymia | Rarely used term for outgoing, carefree behaviour. Origin: G. Rhathymeo, to take a holiday, be relaxed (05 Mar 2000) |