| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| Main Entry: | quixote |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an enthusiastic but impractical and idealistic person; also written Quixote |
| Etymology: | for Don Quixote of Cervantes' novel |
| Main Entry: | Quixote |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See quixote |