See Also: bird unit(medicine)
bird dog(dictionary)
bird(1)(dictionary)
qua-bird(dictionary)
Bird flu(health)
ho-ho bird(dictionary)
bird(encyclopedia)
bird(dictionary)
T-bird(dictionary)
hum-bird(dictionary)

pelisse (iou) and bird unit (medicine)


pelisse (iou)



pelisse noun. E18.
[Old & mod. French from medieval Latin pellicia: see PILCH noun.]
Hist.
A long fur-lined mantle or cloak, esp. as part of a hussar's uniform. Formerly also gen., a fur garment. E18.
a. A woman's long fitted coat, or long cloak with armholes or sleeves, usu. of a rich fabric. M18.
b. A child's outer garment. E19.

bird unit (medicine)


bird unit


A unit of prolactin activity: the minimal quantity of the hormone which will cause a certain increase in weight of the crop gland of pigeons.