AMIANTHUS


Meaning of AMIANTHUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌæmɪˈænθəs ]

n. (also amiantus) any fine silky-fibred variety of asbestos. [L f. Gk amiantos undefiled f. a- not + miaino defile, i.e. purified by fire, being incombustible: for -h- cf. AMARANTH]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.