colonial, compound
(adjective) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; “coral is a colonial organism”
colonial
(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
colonial
(adjective) of animals who live in colonies, such as ants
colonial
(noun) a resident of a colony
Source: WordNet® 3.1
colonial (comparative more colonial, superlative most colonial)
Of or pertaining to a colony.
Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony.
(US) Of or relating to the original Thirteen Colonies of the USA.
(US) Of or relating to the style of architecture prevalent at about the time of the Revolution.
colonial (plural colonials)
A person from a country that is or was controlled by another.
(US) A house that is built in a style reminiscent of the period of the colonization of New England.
Source: Wiktionary
Co*lo"ni*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. colonial.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a colony; as, colonial rights, traffic, wars.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 June 2025
(noun) very small (to 3 inches) flattened marine fish with a sucking disc on the abdomen for clinging to rocks etc.
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
