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Consisting of many gamopetalous florets.

granulated; -- said of quicksilver which has been granulated by agitation during the amalgamation process. Raymond.

-- Flowering plants, plants which have stamens and pistils, and produce true seeds; phenogamous plants; -- distinguished from flowerless plants. -- Flowering rush, a European rushlike plant (Butomus umbellatus), with an umbel of rosy blossoms.

lowers. Flowerless plants, plants which have no true flowers, and produce no seeds; cryptigamous plants.

The track of game (as deer) in the grass.

Spread over with an amalgam of tin and quicksilver. Foliated telluium. (Min.) See Nagyagite.

The act of coating with an amalgam of tin foil and quicksilver, as in making looking-glasses.

A large copper vessel used for hot amalgamation.

The game of kicking the football by opposing parties of players between goals. Arbuthnot.

ntry, generally waste and woody, belonging to the sovereign, set apart for the keeping of game for his use, not inclosed, but distinguished by certain limits, and protected by certain laws, courts, and officers of its own. Burrill.

the growing timber on an estate; an officer appointed to watch a forest and preserve the game.

Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine; -- whence the game of forfeits. Country dances and forfeits shortened the rest of the day. Goldsmith.

Not conformed to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict, test, etc.; unfair; dishonest; dishonorable; cheating; as, foul play.

Requiring four "hands" or players; as, a fourhanded game at cards.

A game between four players, with two on each side and each side playing but one ball, the partners striking alternately. It is called a mixed foursome when each side consists of a man and a woman.

To catch or kill wild fowl, for game or food, as by shooting, or by decoys, nets, etc. Such persons as may lawfully hunt, fish, or fowl. Blackstone. Fowling piece, a light gun with smooth bore, adapted for the use of small shot in killing birds or small quadrupeds.

ith the Sacs, formerly occupied the region about Green Bay, Wisconsin; -- called also Outagamies. Fox and geese. (a) A boy's game, in which one boy tries to catch others as they run one goal to another. (b) A game with sixteen checkers, or some substitute for them, one of which is called the fox, and the rest the geese…

ing free gold or silver; -- said of certain ores which can be reduced by crushing and amalgamation, without roasting or other chemical treatment. Raymond.

A frolic; a fit of wanton gayety; a gambol: a little playful skip or leap. Johnson.

The stench or high flavor of game or other meat when kept long. Swift.