a. [ad. late Gr. σταφύλινος, pertaining to a bunch of grapes, f. σταφυλή: see prec.]

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  1.  Min. Having the form of a bunch of grapes; = BOTRYOIDAL a.

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1820.  Mohs, Char. Min., 46. Staphyline-Malachite.

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1837.  Dana, Syst. Min., 238. Uncleavable Staphyline-Malachite.

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  2.  Anat. ‘Pertaining to the uvula or the whole palate.’ (Syd. Soc. Lex.)

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1859.  Mayne, Expos. Lex., s.v. Staphylinus.

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