Corundum

ko-run'dum, n. (Jlin.) The earth alumina, as found in a crystalline state. [Hind, kurand.] Coruscate, kor'us-kat or ko-rus'kgt, v. To throw off vivid flashes of light; to glitter, gleam, sparkle. [L. cor us care, -catum, to vibrate, glitter; perh. L. currere, to run.]— Corus'cant, a. Flashing. Corusca'tion, a. A flash of light or of intellectual brilliancy; blaze; radiation. Corvet, k6r'vet, Corvette, kor-vef, n. Xaut.) A sloop of war, ranking below a frigate, and carrying not more than 20 guns. [F. corvette, Sp. and Pg. corvet a, corvette, L. corbita, a ship of burden, corbis, basket.]