Prussian

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Prussian \Prus"sian\, a. [From Prussia, the country: cf. F.
     prussien.]
     Of or pertaining to Prussia. -- n. A native or inhabitant of
     Prussia.
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     {Prussian blue} (Chem.), any one of several complex double
        cyanides of ferrous and ferric iron; specifically, a dark
        blue amorphous substance having a coppery luster, obtained
        by adding a solution of potassium ferrocyanide (yellow
        prussiate of potash) to a ferric salt. It is used in
        dyeing, in ink, etc. Called also {Williamson's blue},
        {insoluble Prussian blue}, {Berlin blue}, etc.
  
     {Prussian carp} (Zool.) See {Gibel}.
  
     {Prussian green}. (Chem.) Same as {Berlin green}, under
        {Berlin}.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Prussian
       adj : of or relating to or characteristic of Prussia or its
             inhabitants; "Prussian officers"; "Prussian
             aristocracy"
       n : a German inhabitant of Prussia