Lu·te·ic a. Chem. (a) Pertaining to, or derived from, weld (Reseda luteola). (b) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid resembling luteolin, but obtained from the flowers of Euphorbia cyparissias.
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Tith·y·mal n. Bot. Any kind of spurge, esp. Euphorbia Cyparissias.
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Wel·come a.
1. Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor.
When the glad soul is made Heaven's welcome guest. --Cowper.
2. Producing gladness; grateful; as, a welcome present; welcome news. “O, welcome hour!”
3. Free to have or enjoy gratuitously; as, you are welcome to the use of my library.
Note: ☞ Welcome is used elliptically for you are welcome. “Welcome, great monarch, to your own.”
Welcome-to-our-house Bot., a kind of spurge (Euphorbia Cyparissias).
Euphorbia cyparissias
n : Old World perennial having foliage resembling cypress;
naturalized as a weed in the United States [syn: cypress
spurge]