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Mountain range in Southern Brazil
The Serra Geral (General Mountains) is a mountain range in southern Brazil, constituting the southern portion of the Serra do Mar system which runs along
Serra_Geral
National park in southern Brazil
The Aparados da Serra National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional de Aparados da Serra) is a national park located in the Serra Geral range of Rio Grande
Aparados da Serra National Park
Aparados_da_Serra_National_Park
National park in Brazil
Serra Geral National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional da Serra Geral) is a national park in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, Brazil
Serra_Geral_National_Park
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Espírito Santo, Brazil
southern Santa Catarina, although some literature includes the Serra Geral in the Serra do Mar, in which case the range would extend to northeastern Rio
Serra_do_Mar
Mountain range and cultural region in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Serra Gaúcha reflect German and Italian influences through their architecture, gastronomy, and culture. Geographically, it is part of the Serra Geral
Serra_Gaúcha
State of Brazil
territory are part of both autonomous systems delineated by the Serra Geral and Serra do Mar mountain ranges. The South Atlantic basin is made up of inter-delimited
Santa_Catarina_(state)
Canyon in Serra Geral National Park, Brazil
is a canyon located in Serra Geral National Park in Cambará do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. "Parque Nacional da Serra Geral". Archived from the original
Fortaleza_Canyon
Santos 2005, p. 4. Estação Ecológica Serra Geral do Tocantins – Ambiente Brasil. "Estação Ecológica Serra Geral do Tocantins", Ambiente Brasil (in Portuguese)
Jalapão_State_Park
Ecological station in Brazil
Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station (Portuguese: Estação Ecológica Serra Geral do Tocantins) is an ecological station in the states of Bahia and
Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station
Serra_Geral_do_Tocantins_Ecological_Station
Large igneous province in South America and Africa
Fodor, R.V.; McKee, E.H.; Roisenberg, A. (1989). "Age distribution of Serra Geral (Paraná) flood basalts, southern Brazil". Journal of South American Earth
Paraná_and_Etendeka_traps
Species of rodent
found from Goiás state to Tocantins state, west of the Espigão Mestre, Serra Geral de Goiás, and is also found in Terra Ronca State Park. They are herbivores
Acrobatic_cavy
Waterfalls on the Iguazú River on the border of Argentina and Brazil
columnar basalt rock sequences are part of the 1,000-metre-thick (3,300 ft) Serra Geral formation within the Paleozoic-Mesozoic Paraná Basin. The tops of these
Iguazu_Falls
Municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
at this point, making it a mandatory passage for those avoiding the Serra Geral plateaus when traveling between the south and north. Indigenous peoples
Torres,_Rio_Grande_do_Sul
Ecoregion in Brazil
Parque Equitativa Biological Reserve, Poço das Antas Biological Reserve, Serra Geral Biological Reserve, Tamboré Biological Reserve, Tinguá Biological Reserve
Serra_do_Mar_coastal_forests
Municipality of Bahia, Brazil
covers an area of 3039 km2. It lies in the call Physiographic Zone of the Serra Geral, the Chapada Diamantina Southern microregion. The Indians belonging to
Macaúbas
158 Serra do Mar Highest in Paraná Morro da Boa Vista 1,827 5,994 Serra Geral Highest in Santa Catarina Morro da Igreja 1,822 5,978 Serra Geral Morro
List_of_mountains_in_Brazil
River in Brazil
river basin includes part of the 707,079 hectares (1,747,230 acres) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Preto River (Bahia, Grande River tributary)
Preto_River_(Bahia,_Grande_River_tributary)
Sedimentary basin in the South Atlantic Ocean
basaltic Serra Geral Formation of the Paraná and Etendeka traps to the west in the Paraná Basin. The basalts are exposed in the Serra Geral National Park
Pelotas_Basin
Brazil Serra do Mar, Brazil Serra do Cristal, Brazil Serra Gaúcha, Brazil Serra dos Órgãos, Brazil Serra Geral, Brazil Serra de Ibiapaba, Brazil Serra do
List_of_mountain_ranges
Large cratonic sedimentary basin situated in the central-eastern part of South America
Above the Botucatu Formation, a large igneous province was formed by the Serra Geral Formation, part of the Paraná and Etendeka traps, enormous flood basalts
Paraná_Basin
Species of flowering plant endemic to Brazil
family Elaeocarpaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, growing only in the Serra Geral mountain range, specifically within Santa Catarina. It has the narrowest
Crinodendron_brasiliense
Ecoregion in Brazil and Argentina
rising to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) elevation on the high slopes of the Serra Geral.[citation needed] The ecoregion is bounded by the Alto Paraná Atlantic
Araucaria_moist_forests
Dog breed
Agricultores de Portugal; Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária. Archived 19 January 2024. FCI breeds nomenclature: Cão da Serra da Estrela (173). Thuin,
Estrela_Mountain_Dog
State of Brazil
corner of the state, between the Serra do Mar/Serra Geral and the Atlantic, lies the southern extension of the Serra do Mar coastal forests, a belt of
Rio_Grande_do_Sul
Municipality in South, Brazil
city is landlocked. The nearby canyons, which include Serra Geral National Park and Aparados da Serra National Park, make it a destination for hot air ballooning
Praia_Grande,_Santa_Catarina
Mountain in Brasil
highest mountain in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, the highest at Serra Geral and the third highest in Southern Brazil, after Pico Paraná and Pico
Morro_da_Boa_Vista
Geographic region
north to south): Serra da Borborema Chapada Diamantina Serra do Espinhaço Serra do Caparaó Serra da Mantiqueira Serra do Mar Serra Geral The highest point
Brazilian_Highlands
Municipality in North, Brazil
The municipality contains part of the 707,079-hectare (1,747,230-acre) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Almas,_Tocantins
State of Brazil
Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station
Tocantins
Waterfall in Canela, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
is formed by the Caracol River and cuts out of basalt cliffs in the Serra Geral mountain range, falling into the Vale da Lageana. The falls are situated
Caracol_Falls
Geologic formation in Brazil and Uruguay
range: Aptian Type Geological formation Unit of São Bento Group Underlies Serra Geral Formation Overlies Rio do Rasto Formation Lithology Primary Sandstone
Botucatu_Formation
Municipality in Northeast Brazil
Rio de Janeiro - it is born in the municipality of Barreiras near the Serra Geral, and crosses savanna lands and valleys forming several pools and the
Barreiras
Municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
1975. In Cambara do Sul are the headquarters of Aparados da Serra National Park and Serra Geral National Park, where several canyons are located, among which
Cambará_do_Sul
Brazilian State Park
area of 53,264 hectares (131,620 acres). The park protects part of the Serra Geral, and is an extension of the Espinhaço Mountains. It covers rugged terrain
Caminho_dos_Gerais_State_Park
Japanese steelmaker
in the United States, Fujian Sino-Japan Metal in China, and Minas da Serra Geral in Brazil. Other than steel, they are also known for products such as
JFE_Holdings
Monastery in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
ISBN 1786573229. "Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar". Sistema de Informacão para o Património Arquitetónico (in Portuguese). Direção-Geral do Património Cultural.
Monastery_of_Serra_do_Pilar
River in South America
The river measures about 1,838 km (1,142 mi) in length and starts in the Serra do Mar in Brazil, where the Canoas River and the Pelotas River are joined
Uruguay_River
Municipality in Northern, Brazil
municipality contains part of the 707,079 hectares (1,747,230 acres) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Rio_da_Conceição
Species of flowering plant
to a small area of cloud forest bordering the eastern portion of the Serra Geral of Santa Catarina and the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil at altitudes of
Buddleja_kleinii
032°24′53″W / 3.83972°S 32.41472°W / -3.83972; -32.41472 (Pico) ? Grupo Serra Geral [pt] Hydrovolcano ? ? ? ? Grupo Uatumã (Formação Sobreiro and Formação
List_of_volcanoes_in_Brazil
Species of flowering plant
Souza and R. Reisdos Santos at 800 metres (2,600 ft) altitude in the Serra Geral de Goiás, part of the cerrado, in an open, sandy area. Unlike the other
Philcoxia_goiasensis
National park in Santa Catarina, Brazil
of the municipalities of Urubici, Orleans, Grão Pará and Bom Jardim da Serra in Santa Catarina. It was originally set aside to preserve exceptional remnant
São_Joaquim_National_Park
Municipality in Northern, Brazil
The municipality contains part of the 707,079-hectare (1,747,230-acre) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Ponte_Alta_do_Tocantins
Atlantic port in Espírito Santo, Brazil
Siderúrgica de Tubarão, Albrás - Alunorte (alumina and aluminum), Mineração da Serra Geral (iron ore) and Nova Era Silicon (ferrosilicon alloys, etc.) and the first
Port_of_Tubarão
Microregion in Tocantins, Brazil
the Nascentes do Rio Parnaíba National Park, the Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, the Serra da Tabatinga Environmental Protection Area and the
Microregion_of_Jalapão
Highway in Brazil
the ascent and descent of Serra Geral, between Pouso Redondo and the access to Otacílio Costa (SC), section known as Serra da Santinha in which many vehicles
BR-470_(Brazil_highway)
River in Brazil
river basin includes part of the 707,079 hectares (1,747,230 acres) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Das_Balsas_River_(Tocantins)
Municipality in South, Brazil
Crissiumal's territory lies over the Serra Geral I Aquifer System, and part over the Serra Geral II Aquifer System. The Serra Geral I Aquifer, covering the southeastern
Crissiumal
Municipality of Bahia, Brazil
the Contas, is born in the Saw of souls (Serra das Almas) and of Antônio River in General Saw (Serra Geral), in Licínio de Almeida municipality. In De
Brumado
Impact crater in Brazil
the Cretaceous. The meteorite impacted on the basaltic rocks of the Serra Geral Formation (Jurassic/Cretaceous). The crater displays several concentric
Vargeão_Dome
Municipality of Bahia, Brazil
municipality contains part of the 707,079 hectares (1,747,230 acres) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Formosa_do_Rio_Preto
Tropical savanna ecoregion of Brazil
found in the Cerrado, with the most species (46) found at the base of the Serra do Cipó in southeast Brazil. Red brocket Giant anteater Maned wolf Seriema
Cerrado
Municipality in South, Brazil
siltstone or clay structure. It deposited as a result of the basalts of the Serra Geral Formation. The rivers and sediments flowing downstream from the mineral
Ponta_Grossa
parakeet P. pfrimeri de Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920 eEN IUCN Dry forest near the Serra Geral Fiery-shouldered parakeet P. egregia (Sclater, 1881) LC IUCN Venezuela
List_of_parrots
Municipality in Southeast, Brazil
cave); Stone of Canto (Pedra do Canto); Serra Geral do Rio Preto (Mountain); Serra of Pico (Mountain); Serra do Jataí (Mountain); Stone of Canto- It is
Unaí
River in Brazil
river basin includes part of the 707,079 hectares (1,747,230 acres) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Sapão_River
Parana Basin and sampling of dikes around São Paulo revealed that the Serra Geral basalts and Kaoko basalts in Namibia both formed at the same time—121 million
Geology_of_Brazil
Subfamily of the Tupian languages, indigenous to South America
franca dialect: Tupí Austral), Tupinambá (dialects: Nheengatu, a.k.a. Língua Geral as lingua franca, Cocama–Omagua* Tenetehara (Group IV): Akwáwa (dialects:
Tupi–Guarani_languages
Two large igneous provinces in Southern Africa and Antarctica respectively
Tasmanian dolerites, the Karoo Supergroup of southern Africa and the Serra Geral basalts of central South America." These continental tholeiites are indicative
Karoo-Ferrar
Type of protected area in Brazilian law
1939 110 Rio de Janeiro Atlantic Forest 67 Serra do Pardo National Park 2005 4,473 Pará Amazon 68 Serra Geral National Park 1992 173 Rio Grande do Sul /
National_park_(Brazil)
State park in Santa Catarina, Brazil
southern Brazil. The park is on the escarpment of the Serra Geral and covers parts of the Serra Geral and Botucatu geological formations. Altitudes vary
Serra_Furada_State_Park
Species of frog
endemic to southern Brazil, where it occurs in the southern part of the Serra Geral in the states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. Adult males measure
Adenomera_araucaria
Place in South, Brazil
represents the slope that forms the slope of the Serra Geral do Paraná escarpment, being called Serra da Boa Esperança, or Mesozoic escarpment. This scarp
General_Carneiro
670 7 Paraná Pico Paraná Serra do Mar 1,877 6,158 8 Santa Catarina Morro da Boa Vista Serra Geral 1,827 5,994 9 Goiás Serra Pouso Alto Chapada dos Veadeiros
List of Brazilian states by highest point
List_of_Brazilian_states_by_highest_point
State park in Minas Gerais, Brazil
640 kilometres (400 mi) from Belo Horizonte. It covers parts of the Serra Geral and Espinhaço Mountains, and has rugged terrain. It lies on the divide
Serra_Nova_State_Park
Second largest aquifer system
90% of the total area is overlain by early Cretaceous basalts of the Serra Geral Formation. The basalt's low permeability allows it to act as an aquitard
Guarani_Aquifer
River in Brazil
of Bahia state in eastern Brazil. It is a small river that starts in Serra Geral and flows near Iramaia (in the Centro Sul Baiano mesoregion) before discharging
Una_River_(Itaete,_Bahia)
Species of beetle
the family Scarabaeidae. This species has been recorded from Serra do Mar and Serra Geral Mountains in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo
Homocopris_williami
River in southern Brazil
Brazil, and a tributary of the Uruguay River. The river originates in the Serra Geral at Alto do Bispo and flows northeast for 450 kilometres (280 mi) before
Pelotas_River
from the peak. Morro da Boa Vista, the highest peak of Santa Catarina. Serra do Rio do Rastro (in Portuguese) Sibéria brasileira no sul do Brasil ("Brazilian
Morro_da_Igreja
List of Atlantic Forest conservation units in Brazil
2024-01-10. "Parque Nacional da Serra Geral (PARNA)". UC Socioambiental. Retrieved 2024-01-10. "Parque Nacional da Serra Geral". MMA. Retrieved 2024-01-10
List of Atlantic Forest conservation units
List_of_Atlantic_Forest_conservation_units
Species of frog
Itapeva, Parque Municipal Sertão, Parque Nacional da Serra Geral, Parque Nacional de Aparados da Serra, and Reserva Biológica Lami Jose Lutzenberger. This
Physalaemus_lisei
Language family of eastern Brazil
(Unattested) Aboninim – once spoken in the state of Minas Gerais in the Serra Geral do Espinhaço. (Unattested) Catiguasú – once spoken in the state of Minas
Maxakalían_languages
State park in Goiás, Brazil
state park they created the environmental protection area (APA) of the Serra Geral, by decree nr. 4,666 of 16 April 1996. The areas of these two protected
Terra_Ronca_State_Park
Geologic formation in Brazil
caused large eruptions of flood basalts. These volcanic rocks formed the Serra Geral Formation which underlies the deposits of the Bauru Group. The Bauru
Adamantina_Formation
River in the Goiás and Tocantins states, Brazil
and north-central Goiás. It is formed by tributaries that descend the Serra Geral, the mountains that divide eastern Goiás and Bahia. One of the most important
Paranã River (Tocantins River tributary)
Paranã_River_(Tocantins_River_tributary)
Species of lichen
(2009). "Parmotrema s.l. (Parmeliaceae, lichenized Ascomycota) from Serra Geral slopes in central Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil". Hoehnea. 36 (4).
Parmotrema_reticulatum
Species of lichen
"Parmeliaceae (Ascomycota liquenizados) nos barrancos e peraus da encosta da Serra Geral, Vale do Rio Pardo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. II. Gêneros Canoparmelia
Canoparmelia_cassa
prehistoric volcanic activity, found in landmarks like the Serra da Galga and Serra Geral formations, overlaying sedimentary rocks containing a vast freshwater
List of UNESCO Global Geoparks in Latin America
List_of_UNESCO_Global_Geoparks_in_Latin_America
Place in Central-West, Brazil
500 km. It begins in a series of streams and in the eastern valley of the Serra Geral do Paranã, 4 km from the city. It flows through the interior of the municipality
Formosa,_Goiás
State park in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
of the Botucatu formation and the upper part is basalt blocks of the Serra Geral Formation. The Guarita State Park was created in 1971 to protect a geological
Guarita_State_Park
Rock formation in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Geological formations in Rio Grande do Sul: 1) Serra Geral Formation, Cretaceous 2) Botucatu Formation, Cretaceous 3) Guará Formation, Jurassic 4) Santa
Caturrita_Formation
Protected area in Brazil
kilometres (1,900 mi) parallel to the coast of Brazil along the Serra Mantiqueira, Serra Geral and Serra do Mar from 02°50'S to 33°45'S, and from 34°45'W to 55°15'W
Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve
Atlantic_Forest_Biosphere_Reserve
Municipality in Southeast, Brazil
Carlos), where the largest portion of the urban nucleus, further north; Serra Geral (São Bento Group), in the narrow region of slopes where relief occurs
São_Carlos
Geologic formation in Brazil
Geological formations in Rio Grande do Sul: 1) Serra Geral Formation, Cretaceous 2) Botucatu Formation, Cretaceous 3) Guará Formation, Jurassic 4) Santa
Santa_Maria_Formation
German botanist (1794–1868)
1818, they headed North-North East to Rio Carinhanha, as far as the Serra Geral then returned by Codó to Carinhanha arriving at Rio de Contas on 17 October
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius
Carl_Friedrich_Philipp_von_Martius
Municipality in North, Brazil
The municipality contains part of the 707,079-hectare (1,747,230-acre) Serra Geral do Tocantins Ecological Station, a strictly protected conservation unit
Mateiros
Species of lichen
(Parmeliaceae, lichenized Ascomycota) from roadsides and slopes in the Serra Geral of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil". Biociências. 16 (2): 79–91. Østhagen,
Punctelia_reddenda
continuous action of rain water and the Lapa River that comes down from the Serra Geral. Its name comes from the roaring sound produced by this river running
Lapa_Terra_Ronca
Municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
lowest fossil potential are the most widespread: Quaternary deposits, the Serra Geral Formation, and the Botucatu Formation. However, localized occurrences
Gravataí
Species of frog
Ambiental Pouso Alto, Área de Presenvação Ambiental Serra do Lajeado, Estação Ecológica Serra Geral do Tocantins, Parque Estadual do Araguaia, Parque Estadual
Adenomera_saci
Genus of fungi
(2009). "Parmotrema s.l. (Parmeliaceae, lichenized Ascomycota) from Serra Geral slopes in central Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil". Hoehnea. 36 (4):
Parmotrema
Former Portuguese captaincy in Brazil
(Joinville), to the south the Mampituba river (Torres), to the west the Serra Geral, which runs from north to south, closer to the coast and the east of
Captaincy_of_Santa_Catarina
Geologic formation in Brazil and Paraguay
formation Unit of Bauru Group Underlies Santo Anastácio Formation Overlies Serra Geral Formation Lithology Primary Sandstone Location Coordinates 22°00′S 53°00′W
Caiuá_Formation
Species of foliose lichen
(Parmeliaceae, lichenized Ascomycota) from roadsides and slopes in the Serra Geral of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil". Biociências. 16 (2): 79–91. Rosato, Vilma
Punctelia_constantimontium
Municipality in the centre of Portugal
municipality in the District of Guarda and the capital of the Beiras e Serra da Estrela sub-region in northern Portugal. The population in 2021 was 40
Guarda,_Portugal
Species of flowering plant
along roadsides and in wet rocky clearings on the eastern border of Serra Geral of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. The species was first described
Buddleja_cestriflora
Species of lichen
"Parmeliaceae (Ascomycota liquenizados) nos barrancos e peraus da encosta da Serra Geral, Vale do Rio Pardo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. II. Gêneros Canoparmelia
Canoparmelia_albomaculata
Portuguese breed of sheep
The Serra da Estrela is a Portuguese breed of domestic sheep. It originates in the Serra da Estrela range of mountains in the Beiras e Serra da Estrela
Serra_da_Estrela_(sheep)
Place in Brazil
low mountains of Taquaril, Olhos D´água, Bonito, Bonita, São Vicente, Serra Geral and Morcego. List of municipalities in Minas Gerais IBGE 2020 RESEX Jaci
Buritis
SERRA GERAL
SERRA GERAL
Girl/Female
Irish
Dusky; dark.
Male
Norse
Old Norse name derived from the word snerra, SNORRI means "attack."
Female
Babylonian
, She that is quickened by Serua.
Girl/Female
Indian
Princess
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Sierra, CIERRA means "mountain range."
Girl/Female
Irish American
Dark. Feminine of Ciaran.
Female
Egyptian
, the sister of the priest Nofre-renpe.
Surname or Lastname
Italian
Italian : from a feminine form of Sarro.Catalan (Sarrà ) : respelling of Serrà (see Serra 3).English : variant of Sara.
Girl/Female
African, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Malayalam, Swedish, Tamil
Princess; Burning One; Serpent; Wife of Abraham
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, Irish, Jamaican
Dark Feminine of Ciaran; Mountain Range
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Sierra, CIERA means "mountain range."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Light
Girl/Female
Latin American
The planet earth. Famous bearer: mythological Terra, the Roman earth goddess equivalent to the...
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Earth
Female
English
Variant of spelling English Terra, TERA means "land."
Girl/Female
Latin
The planet earth. Famous bearer: mythological Terra, the Roman earth goddess equivalent to the...
Female
English
English name derived from the Spanish word, sierra, SIERRA means "mountain range."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Muslim
Princess; She was a Female Companion; Form of Sarah; Companion of Prophet Muhammad
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
She was a female companion
Female
Greek
(ΣάÏÏα) Greek form of Hebrew Sarah, SARRA means "noble lady, princess." In the bible, this is the name that God gave to Sarai, wife of Abraham.
SERRA GERAL
SERRA GERAL
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a pet form of Joseph.
Boy/Male
Tamil
The Sun
Girl/Female
Indian
Sweet
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Insignia; Banner; Flag
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Attain Union with God
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name probably from Langsford in Petertavy, Devon, so named from Old English landscearu ‘boundary’ + ford ‘ford’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Pure; Flawless
Boy/Male
Indian, Sikh
Happy Soldier
Boy/Male
Muslim
Propitious
SERRA GERAL
SERRA GERAL
SERRA GERAL
SERRA GERAL
SERRA GERAL
a.
Of or pertaining to Terra del Fuego.
n.
A dry, brown, astringent extract, obtained by decoction and evaporation from the Acacia catechu, and several other plants growing in India. It contains a large portion of tannin or tannic acid, and is used in medicine and in the arts. It is also known by the names terra japonica, cutch, gambier, etc.
n.
A very small figure, whether human or of an animal; especially, one in terra cotta or the like; -- distinguished from statuette, which is applied to small figures in bronze, marble, etc.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Serry
n.
Any one of several varieties of friable earthy clay, usually colored more or less strongly red by oxide of iron, and used to color and adulterate various substances. It was formerly used in medicine. It is composed essentially of hydrous silicates of alumina, or more rarely of magnesia. See Clay, and Terra alba.
v. t.
To crowd; to press together.
n.
One of the elder and principal deities, the son of Coelus and Terra (Heaven and Earth), and the father of Jupiter. The corresponding Greek divinity was Kro`nos, later CHro`nos, Time.
n.
A Spanish title of courtesy given to a lady; Mrs.; Madam; also, a lady.
n.
A small statue; -- usually applied to a figure much less than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta or the like. Cf. Figurine.
n.
A ridge of mountain and craggy rocks, with a serrated or irregular outline; as, the Sierra Nevada.
v. t.
To crowd, press, or drive together.
n.
A plant of Sierra Leone which yields a wholesome, creamy juice.
n.
A native of Terra del Fuego.
n.
The inspissated juice of a plant (Uncaria Gambir) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of Terra Japonica, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing.
n.
The earth; earth.
n.
An apple-green mineral, a hydrous arseniate of nickel, cobalt, and magnesia; -- so named from the Sierra Cabrera, Spain.
imp. & p. p.
of Serry