Defn: A variety of spinel ruby, of a pale rose red, or inclining to orange. See Spinel.
BALATA
Bal"a*ta, n. [Sp., prob. fr. native name.]
1.
Defn: A West Indian sapotaceous tree (Bumelia retusa).
2. The bully tree (Minusops globosa); also, its milky juice (balata gum), which when dried constitutes an elastic gum called chicle, or chicle gum.
BALAUSTINE
Ba*laus"tine, n. Etym: [L. balaustium, Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum). The bark of the root, the rind of the fruit, and the flowers are used medicinally.
BALAYEUSE
Ba`la`yeuse", n. [F., lit., a female sweeper.]
Defn: A protecting ruffle or frill, as of silk or lace, sewed close to the lower edge of a skirt on the inside.
BALBUTIATE; BALBUCINATE Bal*bu"ti*ate, Bal*bu"ci*nate, v. i. Etym: [L. balbutire, fr. balbus stammering: cf. F. balbutier.]