Ambergris :: Ambergris (n.) A substance of the consistence of wax, found floating in the Indian Ocean and other parts of the tropics, and also as a morbid secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), which is believed to be in all cases its true origin. In color it is white, ash-gray, yellow, or black, and often variegated like marble. The floating masses are sometimes from sixty to two hundred and twenty-five pounds in weight. It is wholly volatilized as a white vapor at 212� Fah
Grison :: Grison (n.) A South American animal of the family Mustelidae (Galictis vittata). It is about two feet long, exclusive of the tail. Its under parts are black. Also called South American glutton..
Grison :: Grison (n.) A South American monkey (Lagothrix infumatus), said to be gluttonous..
Grisons :: Grisons (n. pl.) Inhabitants of the eastern Swiss Alps.
Grisons :: Grisons (n. pl.) The largest and most eastern of the Swiss cantons.
Grist :: Grist (n.) Ground corn; that which is ground at one time; as much grain as is carried to the mill at one time, or the meal it produces..
Grist :: Grist (n.) In rope making, a given size of rope, common grist being a rope three inches in circumference, with twenty yarns in each of the three strands..
Gristly :: Gristly (a.) Consisting of, or containing, gristle; like gristle; cartilaginous..
Gristmill :: Gristmill (n.) A mill for grinding grain; especially, a mill for grinding grists, or portions of grain brought by different customers; a custom mill..
Meleagris :: Meleagris (n.) A genus of American gallinaceous birds, including the common and the wild turkeys..