rhinaster

[Pref. rhin-, and Gr. astēr =a star.] IMG:content-0597.png:[blocks in formation] species, from Cayenne. Rhine (1), s. [Lat. Rhenus ; Ger. Rhein .] Geog.: A river running between France and Germany. Confederation of the Rhine : [CONFEDERATION.] Rhine-loe , s. [LOESS.] Rhine-stone, s. Quartz crystal; an imitation or paste diamond. Rhine-wines, s. pl . A general term for wines made from the grapes grown on the borders of the Rhine, but more specifically from those of the Rheingau, a district in the southwest of Na au, and formerly belonging to the archishopric of May ence. The best white Rhine-wines are Johannisberg, Hochheimer, Rudesheimer, Steinberger, Rothenberger, and Mar kob runner. The Asmannshauser is the best known of the red wines.