See Also: epigean(dictionary)

bengaline (iou) and epigean (iou)


bengaline (iou)



bengaline noun. L19.
[French, so named because of the similarity to Bengals (see BENGAL noun 1).]
A strong ribbed fabric made of a mixture of silk and either cotton or wool.

epigean (iou)



epigean adjective. L19.
[formed as EPIGEOUS: see -AN.]
Botany & Zoology. Growing or living on or close to the ground.