Especially in a horse: a well-demarcated area of hardened dead tissue within an ulcer or other lesion of the skin, which interferes with healing and often requires surgical removal.
Any of several plants having tough, creeping roots; specifically thorny restharrow, Ononis spinosa, and creeping buttercup, Ranunculus repens.
Remaining in a particular place, state, or condition; firmly fixed; immovable.
Designating a stone which is firmly embedded in the ground; of or relating to such a stone.