goliath beetle (goliath be"tl)

A huge cetonian lamellicorn beetle of the genus Golia Chau Same gommer (gom'èr), п. [G. dial.] Amel-corn ( Triticum amyleum ) deprived of its husks by the action of millstones, much esteemed, especially in Darmstadt, in the preparation of soups. gomphi, n. Plural of gomphus, 2. form of L. a gromphæna (Pliny), a kind amaranth. Cf. L. gromphena (Pliny), a Sard in i an bird of the crane species. species.] A genus of herbs or undershrubs, of the order Amarant aceæ, including about 80 species, especially abundant in the warmer parts of America, but found also in southern Asia and Australia. The small flowers are crowded with their firm scarious-colored bracts into usually globose heads, which retain their form and color after drying. The globe-amaranth or bachelor's-buttons, G. globosa, a native of India, with round heads of a white, rose, or crimson color, is common in gardens.