Rupert's drop en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of Charles I, who brought them to England in 1660.
Meanings
- A glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape with a very tough head but a long fragile tail which, if damaged, causes the bead to disintegrate explosively.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert's drops | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Prince Rupert's drop · Rupert's tear · glass tear · Prince Rupert's tear · Dutch tear