convolvulinolic

[Lat. convolvul(us), suff. -in (? Chem.), in combination with Eng. oleic, from Lat. oleum =oil (?).] Chem.: A term used only in the subjoined compound. convolvulinolic acid, s. Chem.: A chemical substance obtained by the action of acids or alkalies on resinous glucosides contained in the root of Jalap, Convolvulus Schie dan us, and of C. orizabensis . , pit, sire, sir, marine; gō, pot IMG:content-0872.png:[blocks in formation] convolvulus con-võlv-u-lūs (pl. convolvuli ), s. [Lat.=(1) a caterpillar which rolls itself up in a leaf, (2) the Bindweed. Spec. Convolvulus sepium .] Bot.: A genus of plants, the typical one of the order Convolvulacese and the tribe Convolvuleæ. The calyx is without bracts, the corolla funnel shaped, the capsule two-celled, each cell with two seeds. Convolvulus arvensis has a root running deeply into the ground, rendering the plant difficult of extirpation; sagittate leaves, with acute lobes; the peduncles usually single-flowered, with minute bracts distinct from the flowers, which are somewhat small and pale rose-colored. It is common in fields and hedges, especially where the soil is light. C. Soldan ell a, the Sea-side Convolvulus or Bindweed has reniform fleshy lines, and large rose-colored flowers. It has been sometimes placed in the genus Calystegia. C. di ect us abounds in pru ic acid, and is one of the plants used in the preparation of the liquor called noyau. con-voy', *con-vey, v. t. [A doublet of convey (q. v.). Fr. convoyer; Ital. convogliare; Sp. con voyar.] 1. To accompany on a journey by land or sea for the sake of defense or safety; to escort. "That through the fear of the Algerines, Convoys those lazy brigantines. Long fellow: The Golden Legend, v. IMG:content-0873.png:[blocks in formation] *3. To convey, impart, or communicate. "In convoying this truth of my understanding." -Milton: Church Government. *4. To accomplish, to manage, especially by artful means. ( Scotch .)