n.[ L. galena lead ore, dross that remains after melting lead: cf. F. galène sulphide of lead ore, antidote to poison, stillness of the sea, calm, tranquility. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (Med.) A remedy or antidote for poison; theriaca. [ Obs. ] Parr. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Min.) Lead sulphide; the principal ore of lead. It is of a bluish gray color and metallic luster, and is cubic in crystallization and cleavage. [ 1913 Webster ]

False galena. See Blende.

/mhw>, a. Pertaining to, or containing, galena.

, a. [ From Galen, the physician. ] Relating to Galen or to his principles and method of treating diseases. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]

Galenic pharmacy, that branch of pharmacy which relates to the preparation of medicines by infusion, decoction, etc., as distinguished from those which are chemically prepared. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The doctrines of Galen. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A follower of Galen. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Min.) Galena; lead ore. [ 1913 Webster ]