any of the gaseous elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon, occupying Group 0 (18) of the periodic table. They were long believed to be totally unreactive but compounds of xenon, krypton, and radon are now known
a gray mold that is deliberately cultivated on grapes to enhance the making of certain sweet wines
a metal (e.g., gold, silver, or platinum) that resists chemical action, does not corrode, and is not easily attacked by acids
a principal male ballet dancer, especially one who is particularly suited by bearing or physique to princely roles
a representative of primitive humankind as idealized in Romantic literature, symbolizing the innate goodness of humanity when free from the corrupting influence of civilization