Defn: Of or pertaining to a natural order (Sterculiaceæ) of polypetalous exogenous plants, mostly tropical. The cacao (Theobroma Cacao) is the most useful plant of the order.
STERE
Stere, n. Etym: [F. stère, fr. Gr.
Defn: A unit of cubic measure in the metric system, being a cubic meter, or kiloliter, and equal to 35.3 cubic feet, or nearly 1
STERE
Stere, v. t. & i.
Defn: To stir. [Obs.] Chaucer.
STERE
Stere, n.
Defn: A rudder. See 5th Steer. [Obs.] Chaucer.
STERE
Stere, n.
Defn: Helmsman. See 6th Steer. [Obs.] Chaucer.
STERELMINTHA
Ster`el*min"tha, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. stereo`s solid + (Zoöl.)