Barilla

Definition:

  • (n.) A name given to several species of Salsola from which soda is made, by burning the barilla in heaps and lixiviating the ashes.
  • (n.) The alkali produced from the plant, being an impure carbonate of soda, used for making soap, glass, etc., and for bleaching purposes.
  • (n.) Impure soda obtained from the ashes of any seashore plant, or kelp.