Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of CRANE'S BILL

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  any of numerous geraniums of the genus Geranium
 
 Websites: 
 
 Synonyms: cranesbill
 
 See Also: dove's foot geranium, genus Geranium, geranium, Geranium maculatum, Geranium molle, Geranium pratense, Geranium richardsonii, Geranium robertianum, Geranium viscosissimum, herb robert, herb roberts, herbs robert, meadow cranesbill, Richardson's geranium, spotted cranesbill, sticky geranium, wild geranium

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Crane's"-bill`\ (kr?nz"b?l`), n.
1. (Bot.) The geranium; -- so named from the long axis of the
   fruit, which resembles the beak of a crane. --Dr. Prior.
2. (Surg.) A pair of long-beaked forceps.
 
 Websites: 
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY