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Serpentine(medicine)

Yama Gata - Archery (gambling) and Serpentine (medicine)


Yama Gata - Archery (gambling)


A mound behind a target to stop arrows, Japan.

Serpentine (medicine)


serpentine


1. <chemical> A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green colour, often with a spotted or mottled appearance resembling a serpent's skin. Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green colour.

Serpentine has been largely produced by the alteration of Other minerals, especially of chrysolite.

2. A kind of ancient cannon.

Origin: Cf. (for sense 1) F. Serpentine, (for sense 2) serpentin.

Source: Websters Dictionary