roche : Idioms & Phrases

Roche" al`um

Definitions

1. (Chem.) A kind of alum occuring in small fragments; -- so called from Rocca, in Syria, whence alum is said to have been obtained; -- also called rock alum.

Webster 1913

Roche" mou`ton`née" (Also<

• Roche moutonnee
• Roche moutonnée

)

Etymology

F., sheep-shaped rock.

Definitions

1. (Geol.) See Sheepback.

Webster 1913

Tripe`-de-roche" noun

Etymology

F.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) Same as Rock tripe, under Rock.

Webster 1913