plural of gland of Deshayes

(textiles) Yarn made from long strands of wool. / The fine, smooth fabric made from such wool yarn.

(organic chemistry) Either of the two isomeric carboxylic acids, normal butyric acid and isobutyric acid, with the chemical formula C₃H₇COOH, occurring in animal milk fat.

One of several people who are heiresses to an estate.