parella Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pa*rel"la, Pa`relle noun (Also<

• Parella
• Parelle

)

Etymology

Cf. F. parelle.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) (a) A name for two kinds of dock (Rumex Patientia and R. Hydrolapathum). (b) A kind of lichen (Lecanora parella) once used in dyeing and in the preparation of litmus.