单词 | white-sand |
释义 | > as lemmaswhite-sand white-sand adj. [In quot. 1899 after Russian belyj pesok (noun) white sugar, lit. ‘white sand’.] ΚΠ 1598 W. Phillip tr. J. H. van Linschoten Disc. Voy. E. & W. Indies iii. xxxi. 376/1 White sand strands with trees. 1822 J. M. Good Study Med. I. 279 Earthy or white-sand calculi. 1899 Louisiana Planter & Sugar Manufacturer 8 Apr. 216/2 The product of the Russian sugar factories, as is known, is principally so called white sand sugar, or white crystals, of which the sugar, fit for consumption, is made by the refineries. 2014 World: Traveller's Guide (Lonely Planet) (Electronic ed.) Barbados is ringed by azure water and white-sand visions that fuel the fantasies of those stuck in chilly winter climes. < as lemmas |
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