r L. terebrans) that destroys submerged timber. pelf (pelf) n. money, riches. [from Middle French pelfre booty.] aeneous (ay-ee'-nee-us) adj. brassy or golden green in color. forb (forb) n. an herb other than grass. [from Greek phorbe fodder, food, from pherbein to graze.] eleemosynary (ell'-im-oss'-in-air-ee) adj. of, relating to, or supported by charity. [from Latin eleemosyna alms.] foofara