n. (pl.-ides ) spine; central axis. rachialgia, n. pain in spine. rachidian, a.rachiform, a. like rachis. rachiometer, n. instrument measuring spinal curvature.
The flag is known as the ‘Lone Star’ banner. The red triangle symbolizes the blood shed in the fight for freedom from Spain. The blue stripes stand for Cuba's three provinces. Effective date: 20 May 1902.