Defn: Grooves or furrows formed in snow by the action of the wind, and running parallel with the direction of the wind. This formation results from the erosion of transverse waves previously formed.
ZATI
Za"ti, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A species of macaque (Macacus pileatus) native of India and Ceylon. It has a crown of long erect hair, and tuft of radiating hairs on the back of the head. Called also capped macaque.
ZAUSCHNERIA Zau*schne"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL., named for M. Zauschner, a Bohemian botanist.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of flowering plants. Zauschneria Californica is a suffrutescent perennial, with showy red flowers much resembling those of the garden fuchsia.
ZAX
Zax, n.
Defn: A tool for trimming and puncturing roofing states. [Written also sax.]
ZAYAT
Za"yat, n.
Defn: A public shed, or portico, for travelers, worshipers, etc.
[Burmah]
ZEA
Ze"a, n. Etym: [L., a kind of grain, fr. Gr. yava barley.] (Bot.)