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noun

Galena n.

(Med.) A remedy or antidote for poison; theriaca. (Obs.)

(Min.) Lead sulphide; the principal ore of lead. It is of a bluish gray color and metallic luster, and is cubic in crystallization and cleavage.

False galena. See Blende.

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Etymology of 'Galena'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Galena" Quotes from Famous Books

... box, containing a sword, sash, spurs, etc., and round about the table were grouped Mrs. Grant, Nelly, and one or two of the boys. I was introduced to a large, corpulent gentleman, as the mayor, and another citizen, who had come down from Galena to make this presentation of a sword to their fellow-townsman. I think that Rawlins, Bowers, Badeau, and one or more of General Grant's personal staff, were present. The mayor rose and in the most dignified way read a finished speech to General Grant, who stood, as usual, very awkwardly; ...

— The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete • William T. Sherman

Words linked to "Galena" : lead, atomic number 82, pb, mineral