n. [ NL., fr. Gr. bary`s heavy. ] (Chem.) One of the elements, belonging to the alkaline earth group; a metal having a silver-white color, and melting at a very high temperature. It is difficult to obtain the pure metal, from the facility with which it becomes oxidized in the air. Atomic weight, 137. Symbol, Ba. Its oxide called baryta. [ Rarely written barytum. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Some of the compounds of this element are remarkable for their high specific gravity, as the sulphate, called heavy spar, and the like. The oxide was called barote, by Guyton de Morveau, which name was changed by Lavoisier to baryta, whence the name of the metal. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. L. Columbaria /plu> [ L. See Columbary. ] (Rom. Antiq.) (a) A dovecote or pigeon house. (b) A sepulchral chamber with niches for holding cinerary urns. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. E. Herbariums L. Herbaria [ LL., fr. L. herba. See Herb, and cf. Arbor, Herbary. ] 1. A collection of dried specimens of plants, systematically arranged. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A book or case for preserving dried plants. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Syllabaria [ NL. ] A syllabary. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ NL., fr. L. verbum word. ] A game in word making. See Logomachy, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]