English Dictionary: genus Spinus |
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Gainesville
n 1: a university town in north central Florida
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- Gainsborough
- n
- English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788) [syn:
Gainsborough, Thomas Gainsborough]
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- game equipment
- n
- equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
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- gamekeeper
- n
- a person employed to take care of game and wildlife [syn:
gamekeeper, game warden]
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- gang fight
- n
- a fight between rival gangs of adolescents [syn: rumble,
gang fight]
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- gang up
- v
- act as an organized group
Synonym(s): gang, gang up
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- gangboard
- n
- a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at
dockside
Synonym(s): gangplank, gangboard, gangway
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- gangplank
- n
- a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at
dockside
Synonym(s): gangplank, gangboard, gangway
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- Gansu province
- n
- a province in north-central China; formerly part of the
Silk Road to Turkistan and India and Persia
Synonym(s): Gansu, Kansu, Gansu province
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- gemsbok
- n
- large South African oryx with a broad black band along its
flanks
Synonym(s): gemsbok, gemsbuck, Oryx gazella
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- gemsbuck
- n
- large South African oryx with a broad black band along its
flanks
Synonym(s): gemsbok, gemsbuck, Oryx gazella
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- gene chip
- n
- a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA
double helix and can recognize DNA from samples being tested
Synonym(s): gene chip, DNA chip
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- gene expression
- n
- conversion of the information encoded in a gene first into
messenger RNA and then to a protein
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- gene-splicing
- n
- the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by
cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism
Synonym(s): genetic engineering, gene-splicing, recombinant DNA technology
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- genus Abelia
- n
- chiefly east Asian shrubs
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- genus Abelmoschus
- n
- genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves
and often yellow flowers
Synonym(s): Abelmoschus, genus Abelmoschus
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- genus Abies
- n
- true firs
Synonym(s): Abies, genus Abies
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- genus Abramis
- n
- European fishes
Synonym(s): Abramis, genus Abramis
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- genus Abrocoma
- n
- abrocomes
Synonym(s): Abrocoma, genus Abrocoma
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- genus Abronia
- n
- genus of western North American herbs having showy flowers
Synonym(s): Abronia, genus Abronia
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- genus Abudefduf
- n
- damsel fishes
Synonym(s): Abudefduf, genus Abudefduf
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- genus Abutilon
- n
- herbs or shrubs or small trees: flowering maple; Indian
mallow
Synonym(s): Abutilon, genus Abutilon
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- genus Aepyceros
- n
- African antelopes: impalas [syn: Aepyceros, {genus
Aepyceros}]
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- genus Aepyornis
- n
- type genus of the Aepyornidae: elephant birds
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- genus Aframomum
- n
- an African genus of plants of the family Zingiberaceae
Synonym(s): Aframomum, genus Aframomum
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- genus Afrocarpus
- n
- dioecious evergreen trees or shrubs; equatorial to southern
and southeastern Africa: yellowwood; similar to trees or genus Podocarpus
Synonym(s): Afrocarpus, genus Afrocarpus
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- genus Afropavo
- n
- Congo peafowl
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- genus Apatosaurus
- n
- large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck
and tail; late Jurassic
Synonym(s): genus Apatosaurus, genus Brontosaurus
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- genus Apatura
- n
- large Old World butterflies [syn: Apatura, {genus
Apatura}]
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- genus Aphis
- n
- type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and
vegetables
Synonym(s): Aphis, genus Aphis
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- genus Aphriza
- n
- a genus of Scolopacidae
Synonym(s): Aphriza, genus Aphriza
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- genus Aphrophora
- n
- a genus of Cercopidae [syn: Aphrophora, {genus
Aphrophora}]
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- genus Aphyllanthes
- n
- one species; small fibrous-rooted perennial with rushlike
foliage and deep blue flowers; sometimes placed in its own family Aphyllanthaceae
Synonym(s): Aphyllanthes, genus Aphyllanthes
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- genus Apios
- n
- twining perennial North American plants [syn: Apios,
genus Apios]
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- genus Apis
- n
- type genus of the Apidae: honeybees [syn: Apis, {genus
Apis}]
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- genus Apium
- n
- celery
Synonym(s): Apium, genus Apium
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- genus Aplectrum
- n
- a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae [syn:
Aplectrum, genus Aplectrum]
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- genus Aplodontia
- n
- type genus of the Aplodontiidae: comprising the mountain
beavers
Synonym(s): Aplodontia, genus Aplodontia
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- genus Aplysia
- n
- type genus of the family Aplysiidae [syn: Aplysia, {genus
Aplysia}, Tethys, genus Tethus]
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- genus Apocynum
- n
- perennial herbs with small pink or white flowers [syn:
Apocynum, genus Apocynum]
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- genus Apodemus
- n
- Old World field mice
Synonym(s): Apodemus, genus Apodemus
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- genus Apogon
- n
- type genus of the Apogonidae [syn: Apogon, {genus
Apogon}]
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- genus Aporocactus
- n
- small genus of epiphytic cacti of Mexico [syn:
Aporocactus, genus Aporocactus]
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- genus Appendicularia
- n
- a genus of chordates in the class Larvacea
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- genus Aptenodytes
- n
- large penguins
Synonym(s): Aptenodytes, genus Aptenodytes
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- genus Apteryx
- n
- type genus of the Apterygidae: kiwis
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- genus Apus
- n
- type genus
Synonym(s): Apus, genus Apus
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- genus Avahi
- n
- a genus of Indriidae
Synonym(s): Avahi, genus Avahi
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- genus Avena
- n
- oats
Synonym(s): Avena, genus Avena
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- genus Averrhoa
- n
- trees native to East Indies having pinnate leaves:
carambolas
Synonym(s): Averrhoa, genus Averrhoa
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- genus Avicennia
- n
- small genus of tropical shrubs or trees [syn: Avicennia,
genus Avicennia]
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- genus Ayapana
- n
- genus of tropical American herbs sometimes included in
genus Eupatorium
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- genus Babesia
- n
- type genus of the family Babesiidae [syn: genus Babesia,
genus Piroplasma]
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- genus Babyrousa
- n
- a genus of Suidae
Synonym(s): Babyrousa, genus Babyrousa
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- genus Baccharis
- n
- shrubs of western hemisphere often having honey-scented
flowers followed by silky thistlelike heads of tiny fruits; often used for erosion control
Synonym(s): Baccharis, genus Baccharis
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- genus Bacillus
- n
- type genus of the Bacillaceae; includes many saprophytes
important in decay of organic matter and a number of parasites
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- genus Bacteroides
- n
- type genus of Bacteroidaceae; genus of Gram-negative
rodlike anaerobic bacteria producing no endospores and no pigment and living in the gut of man and animals
Synonym(s): Bacteroides, genus Bacteroides
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- genus Baiomys
- n
- pygmy mice
Synonym(s): Baiomys, genus Baiomys
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- genus Bairdiella
- n
- drumfish
Synonym(s): Bairdiella, genus Bairdiella
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- genus Balaena
- n
- type genus of the Balaenidae: Greenland whales [syn:
Balaena, genus Balaena]
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- genus Balaeniceps
- n
- type genus of the Balaenicipitidae: shoebills [syn:
Balaeniceps, genus Balaeniceps]
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- genus Balaenoptera
- n
- type genus of the Balaenopteridae [syn: Balaenoptera,
genus Balaenoptera]
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- genus Balanus
- n
- type genus of the family Balanidae [syn: Balanus, {genus
Balanus}]
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- genus Balistes
- n
- type genus of the Balistidae [syn: Balistes, {genus
Balistes}]
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- genus Ballota
- n
- perennial herbs or subshrubs of especially Mediterranean
area: black horehound
Synonym(s): Ballota, genus Ballota
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- genus Balsamorhiza
- n
- genus of coarse western American herbs with large roots
containing an aromatic balsam
Synonym(s): Balsamorhiza, genus Balsamorhiza
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- genus Bambusa
- n
- tall tender clumping bamboos [syn: Bambusa, {genus
Bambusa}]
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- genus Bankia
- n
- giant shipworms
Synonym(s): Bankia, genus Bankia
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- genus Banksia
- n
- important genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or trees
with alternate leathery leaves and yellowish flowers
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- genus Baphia
- n
- small genus of shrubs and lianas and trees of Africa and
Madagascar
Synonym(s): Baphia, genus Baphia
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- genus Baptisia
- n
- genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an
inflated pod
Synonym(s): Baptisia, genus Baptisia
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- genus Barbarea
- n
- biennial or perennial herbs of north temperate regions:
winter cress
Synonym(s): Barbarea, genus Barbarea
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- genus Barosaurus
- n
- huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur; late Jurassic
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- genus Bartle-Frere
- n
- a living fossil or so-called `green dinosaur'; genus or
subfamily of primitive nut-bearing trees thought to have died out 50 million years ago; a single specimen found in 1994 on Mount Bartle Frere in eastern Australia; not yet officially named
Synonym(s): Bartle Frere, genus Bartle- Frere, green dinosaur
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- genus Bartramia
- n
- a genus of Scolopacidae [syn: Bartramia, {genus
Bartramia}]
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- genus Basiliscus
- n
- a reptile genus of Iguanidae [syn: Basiliscus, {genus
Basiliscus}]
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- genus Bassariscus
- n
- cacomistles
Synonym(s): Bassariscus, genus Bassariscus
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- genus Bassia
- n
- summer cypress [syn: Bassia, genus Bassia, Kochia,
genus Kochia]
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- genus Bathyergus
- n
- mole rats
Synonym(s): Bathyergus, genus Bathyergus
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- genus Batis
- n
- small genus of plants constituting the family Batidaceae:
low straggling dioecious shrubs
Synonym(s): Batis, genus Batis
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- genus Batrachoseps
- n
- slender salamanders [syn: Batrachoseps, {genus
Batrachoseps}]
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- genus Bauhinia
- n
- mountain ebony, orchid tree [syn: Bauhinia, {genus
Bauhinia}]
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- genus Beaumontia
- n
- small genus of evergreen woody vines in the East Indies and
Asia
Synonym(s): Beaumontia, genus Beaumontia
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- genus Begonia
- n
- large genus of tropical succulent plants widely cultivated
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- genus Belamcanda
- n
- a monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae [syn:
Belamcanda, genus Belamcanda]
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- genus Bellis
- n
- daisy
Synonym(s): Bellis, genus Bellis
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- genus Bemisia
- n
- sweet-potato whitefly
Synonym(s): Bemisia, genus Bemisia
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- genus Bennettitis
- n
- type of the Bennettitales [syn: Bennettitis, {genus
Bennettitis}]
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- genus Benzoin
- n
- used in some classifications for the American spicebush and
certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
Synonym(s): Benzoin, genus Benzoin
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- genus Berberis
- n
- large genus of shrubs of temperate zones of New and Old
Worlds
Synonym(s): Berberis, genus Berberis
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- genus Bergenia
- n
- genus of perennial spring-blooming rhizomatous herbs with
thick evergreen leaves; eastern Asia
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- genus Beroe
- n
- coextensive with the class Nuda
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- genus Berteroa
- n
- hoary alyssum
Synonym(s): Berteroa, genus Berteroa
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- genus Bertholletia
- n
- brazil nut
Synonym(s): Bertholletia, genus Bertholletia
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- genus Bessera
- n
- small genus of cormous perennials of Mexico; sometimes
placed in family Alliaceae
Synonym(s): Bessera, genus Bessera
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- genus Besseya
- n
- genus of North American spring wildflowers [syn: Besseya,
genus Besseya]
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- genus Beta
- n
- beets
Synonym(s): Beta, genus Beta
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- genus Bettongia
- n
- jerboa kangaroo
Synonym(s): Bettongia, genus Bettongia
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- genus Betula
- n
- a genus of trees of the family Betulaceae (such as birches)
Synonym(s): Betula, genus Betula
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- genus Bibos
- n
- wild ox
Synonym(s): Bibos, genus Bibos
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- genus Bidens
- n
- bur marigolds
Synonym(s): Bidens, genus Bidens
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- genus Bignonia
- n
- one species: cross vine
Synonym(s): Bignonia, genus Bignonia
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- genus Biscutella
- n
- genus of Eurasian herbs and small shrubs: buckler mustard
Synonym(s): Biscutella, genus Biscutella
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- genus Bison
- n
- sometimes considered a subgenus of genus Bos: American
buffalo
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- genus Bitis
- n
- a genus of Viperidae
Synonym(s): Bitis, genus Bitis
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- genus Blaberus
- n
- giant cockroaches
Synonym(s): Blaberus, genus Blaberus
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- genus Blandfordia
- n
- small genus of tuberous Australian perennial herbs [syn:
Blandfordia, genus Blandfordia]
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- genus Blarina
- n
- shrews
Synonym(s): Blarina, genus Blarina
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- genus Blastocladia
- n
- a genus of fungi of the family Blastodiaceae [syn:
Blastocladia, genus Blastocladia]
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- genus Blastomyces
- n
- genus of pathogenic yeastlike fungi [syn: Blastomyces,
genus Blastomyces]
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- genus Blatta
- n
- type genus of the Blattidae: cockroaches infesting
buildings worldwide
Synonym(s): Blatta, genus Blatta
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- genus Blattella
- n
- small cockroaches
Synonym(s): Blattella, genus Blattella
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- genus Blechnum
- n
- in some classification systems placed in family
Polypodiaceae; terrestrial ferns of cosmopolitan distribution mainly in southern hemisphere: hard ferns
Synonym(s): Blechnum, genus Blechnum
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- genus Blennius
- n
- type genus of the Blenniidae [syn: Blennius, {genus
Blennius}]
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- genus Blephilia
- n
- small genus of North American herbs: wood mints [syn:
Blephilia, genus Blephilia]
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- genus Bletia
- n
- genus of tropical American terrestrial orchids with large
purple or pink flowers
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- genus Bletilla
- n
- small genus of chiefly east Asiatic hardy terrestrial
orchids similar to genus Bletia
Synonym(s): Bletilla, genus Bletilla
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- genus Blighia
- n
- small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs
bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe
Synonym(s): Blighia, genus Blighia
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- genus Blissus
- n
- chinch bugs
Synonym(s): Blissus, genus Blissus
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- genus Bloomeria
- n
- small genus of bulbous perennial herbs of southwestern
United States and Mexico; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae
Synonym(s): Bloomeria, genus Bloomeria
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- genus Bocconia
- n
- tropical American trees or shrubs closely related to genus
Macleaya
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- genus Boehmeria
- n
- false nettle
Synonym(s): Boehmeria, genus Boehmeria
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- genus Bolbitis
- n
- terrestrial or less than normally scandent ferns of
tropical regions of northern hemisphere
Synonym(s): Bolbitis, genus Bolbitis
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- genus Boletellus
- n
- a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae [syn:
Boletellus, genus Boletellus]
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- genus Boletus
- n
- type genus of Boletaceae; genus of soft early-decaying pore
fungi; some poisonous and some edible
Synonym(s): Boletus, genus Boletus
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- genus Boltonia
- n
- genus of tall leafy perennial herbs of eastern America and
eastern Asia having flowers that resemble asters
Synonym(s): Boltonia, genus Boltonia
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- genus Bomarea
- n
- large genus of tropical American vines having showy often
spotted umbellate flowers; sometimes placed in family Liliaceae especially subfamily Alstroemeriaceae
Synonym(s): Bomarea, genus Bomarea
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- genus Bombax
- n
- trees of chiefly South America [syn: Bombax, {genus
Bombax}]
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- genus Bombina
- n
- fire-bellied toads
Synonym(s): Bombina, genus Bombina
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- genus Bombus
- n
- bumblebees
Synonym(s): Bombus, genus Bombus
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- genus bombycilla
- n
- waxwings
Synonym(s): Bombycilla, genus bombycilla
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- genus Bombyx
- n
- type genus of the Bombycidae: Chinese silkworm moth [syn:
Bombyx, genus Bombyx]
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- genus Bonasa
- n
- ruffed grouse
Synonym(s): Bonasa, genus Bonasa
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- genus Borago
- n
- perennial herbs of the Mediterranean region [syn: Borago,
genus Borago]
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- genus Borassus
- n
- palmyra
Synonym(s): Borassus, genus Borassus
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- genus Borrelia
- n
- small flexible parasitic spirochetes having three to five
wavy spirals
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- genus Bos
- n
- wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in
the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini
Synonym(s): Bos, genus Bos
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Boselaphus
- n
- Indian antelopes: nilgais [syn: Boselaphus, {genus
Boselaphus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Boswellia
- n
- genus of trees of North Africa and India that yield incense
Synonym(s): Boswellia, genus Boswellia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Botaurus
- n
- bitterns
Synonym(s): Botaurus, genus Botaurus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bothrops
- n
- fer-de-lance
Synonym(s): Bothrops, genus Bothrops
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Botrychium
- n
- grape fern; moonwort [syn: Botrychium, {genus
Botrychium}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bougainvillaea
- n
- ornamental tropical woody vines [syn: {genus
Bougainvillea}, Bougainvillaea, genus Bougainvillaea]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bougainvillea
- n
- ornamental tropical woody vines [syn: {genus
Bougainvillea}, Bougainvillaea, genus Bougainvillaea]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bouteloua
- n
- forage grasses
Synonym(s): Bouteloua, genus Bouteloua
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bowiea
- n
- small genus of tropical African perennial bulbous herbs
with deciduous twining stems; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
Synonym(s): Bowiea, genus Bowiea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Boykinia
- n
- genus of perennial rhizomatous herbs with flowers in
panicles; North America; Japan
Synonym(s): Boykinia, genus Boykinia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brachinus
- n
- bombardier beetles
Synonym(s): Brachinus, genus Brachinus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brachychiton
- n
- Australian trees (usually with swollen trunks) [syn:
Brachychiton, genus Brachychiton]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brachycome
- n
- mostly Australian herbs having basal or alternate leaves
and loosely corymbose flower heads
Synonym(s): Brachycome, genus Brachycome
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brachystegia
- n
- small genus of tropical African timber trees having pale
golden heartwood uniformly striped with dark brown or black:
Synonym(s): Brachystegia, genus Brachystegia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bradypus
- n
- type genus of the Bradypodidae: three-toed sloths [syn:
Bradypus, genus Bradypus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brama
- n
- type genus of the Bramidae
Synonym(s): Brama, genus Brama
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Branchiobdella
- n
- type genus of the Branchiobdellidae: a small worm that
lives on the gills or surface of a crayfish attached by a sucker
Synonym(s): Branchiobdella, genus Branchiobdella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Branta
- n
- wild geese
Synonym(s): Branta, genus Branta
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brasenia
- n
- alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae [syn:
Brasenia, genus Brasenia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brassavola
- n
- genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic
rhizomatous orchids
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brassia
- n
- genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids having
striking axillary racemes of yellow to green spiderlike flowers with long slender sepals and warty lips: spider orchids
Synonym(s): Brassia, genus Brassia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brassica
- n
- mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc. [syn:
Brassica, genus Brassica]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brevoortia
- n
- menhaden
Synonym(s): Brevoortia, genus Brevoortia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brickelia
- n
- genus of herbs of southwestern America having usually
creamy florets followed by one-seeded fruits in a prominent bristly sheath
Synonym(s): Brickellia, genus Brickelia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brodiaea
- n
- genus of western United States bulbous plants with basal
leaves and variously colored flowers; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bromus
- n
- a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae [syn: Bromus,
genus Bromus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brontosaurus
- n
- large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck
and tail; late Jurassic
Synonym(s): genus Apatosaurus, genus Brontosaurus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Broussonetia
- n
- paper mulberry
Synonym(s): Broussonetia, genus Broussonetia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Browallia
- n
- small genus of tropical South American annuals
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Browmius
- n
- cusk
Synonym(s): Brosmius, genus Browmius
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bruchus
- n
- type genus of the Bruchidae [syn: Bruchus, {genus
Bruchus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bruckenthalia
- n
- a genus containing only one species: spike heath [syn:
Bruckenthalia, genus Bruckenthalia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brugmansia
- n
- includes some plants often placed in the genus Datura:
angel's trumpets
Synonym(s): Brugmansia, genus Brugmansia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brunfelsia
- n
- genus of tropical American shrubs grown for their flowers
followed by fleshy berrylike fruits
Synonym(s): Brunfelsia, genus Brunfelsia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Brya
- n
- genus of prickly shrubs and small trees of the Caribbean
region; source of a durable hardwood
Synonym(s): Brya, genus Brya
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bryanthus
- n
- a genus allied to and once included in genus Phyllodoce
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bryonia
- n
- climbing perennial herbs: bryony
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bryum
- n
- type genus of the Bryaceae: mosses distinguished by mostly
erect and tufted gametophytes and symmetrical short-necked capsules
Synonym(s): Bryum, genus Bryum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bubalus
- n
- in some classification systems included in genus Bos; water
buffaloes
Synonym(s): Bubalus, genus Bubalus, tribe Bubalus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bubo
- n
- a genus of Strigidae
Synonym(s): Bubo, genus Bubo
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bubulcus
- n
- small white egrets
Synonym(s): Bubulcus, genus Bubulcus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bucephala
- n
- buffleheads and goldeneyes [syn: Bucephala, {genus
Bucephala}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Buceros
- n
- type genus of the family Bucerotidae [syn: Buceros,
genus Buceros]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Buchloe
- n
- buffalo grass
Synonym(s): Buchloe, genus Buchloe
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Buckleya
- n
- small genus of Asiatic and American parasitic shrubs
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Buddleia
- n
- shrubs or trees of warm regions
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Budorcas
- n
- gnu goats
Synonym(s): Budorcas, genus Budorcas
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bufo
- n
- type genus of the Bufonidae; common toads of New and Old
Worlds
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bulnesia
- n
- palo santo
Synonym(s): Bulnesia, genus Bulnesia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bumelia
- n
- deciduous or evergreen American shrubs small trees having
very hard wood and milky latex
Synonym(s): Bumelia, genus Bumelia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bungarus
- n
- kraits
Synonym(s): Bungarus, genus Bungarus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Buphthalmum
- n
- oxeye
Synonym(s): Buphthalmum, genus Buphthalmum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Burhinus
- n
- type genus of the Burhinidae: stone curlews [syn:
Burhinus, genus Burhinus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Burmannia
- n
- type genus of the Burmanniaceae; slender herbs of warm
regions with leaves resembling scales and flowers with a three-angled or three-winged perianth
Synonym(s): Burmannia, genus Burmannia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Burmeisteria
- n
- a genus of Dasypodidae [syn: Burmeisteria, {genus
Burmeisteria}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Bursera
- n
- type genus of Burseraceae; tropical and subtropical
American shrubs and trees some yielding timber and gum elemi
Synonym(s): Bursera, genus Bursera
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Butea
- n
- genus of East Indian trees or shrubs: dhak [syn: Butea,
genus Butea]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Buteo
- n
- broad-winged soaring hawks
Synonym(s): Buteo, genus Buteo
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Buxus
- n
- type genus of the Buxaceae
Synonym(s): Buxus, genus Buxus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cabassous
- n
- solely the tatouay
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cabomba
- n
- alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae; a small
genus of American aquatic plants
Synonym(s): Cabomba, genus Cabomba
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capella
- n
- snipes [syn: Gallinago, genus Gallinago, Capella,
genus Capella]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capparis
- n
- tropical or subtropical evergreen shrubs or small trees
Synonym(s): Capparis, genus Capparis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capra
- n
- goats
Synonym(s): Capra, genus Capra
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Caprella
- n
- skeleton shrimp
Synonym(s): Caprella, genus Caprella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capreolus
- n
- roe deer
Synonym(s): Capreolus, genus Capreolus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capricornis
- n
- serows
Synonym(s): Capricornis, genus Capricornis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Caprimulgus
- n
- type genus of the Caprimulgidae [syn: Caprimulgus, {genus
Caprimulgus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capros
- n
- a genus of fish in the family Caproidae [syn: Capros,
genus Capros]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capsella
- n
- shepherd's purse
Synonym(s): Capsella, genus Capsella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Capsicum
- n
- chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-
seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers
Synonym(s): genus Capsicum, Capsicum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cavia
- n
- type genus of the Caviidae: guinea pigs [syn: Cavia,
genus Cavia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cebuella
- n
- pygmy marmosets
Synonym(s): Cebuella, genus Cebuella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cebus
- n
- type genus of the Cebidae
Synonym(s): Cebus, genus Cebus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ceiba
- n
- tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and
showy bell-shaped flowers
Synonym(s): Ceiba, genus Ceiba
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cephalanthera
- n
- small genus of temperate Old World terrestrial orchids
Synonym(s): Cephalanthera, genus Cephalanthera
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cephalopterus
- n
- a genus of Cotingidae [syn: Cephalopterus, {genus
Cephalopterus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cephalotaxus
- n
- the genus of Cephalotaxus (see plum-yews) [syn:
Cephalotaxus, genus Cephalotaxus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cephalotus
- n
- one species: Australian pitcher plant [syn: Cephalotus,
genus Cephalotus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cepphus
- n
- a genus of birds including: guillemots [syn: Cepphus,
genus Cepphus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cibotium
- n
- in some classification systems placed in family
Cyatheaceae: ornamental tree ferns with coarse gracefully drooping fronds
Synonym(s): Cibotium, genus Cibotium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Coffea
- n
- coffee trees
Synonym(s): Coffea, genus Coffea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Copernicia
- n
- slow-growing tropical fan palms [syn: Copernicia, {genus
Copernicia}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Coprinus
- n
- genus of black-spotted agarics in which the cap breaks down
at maturity into an inky fluid; sometimes placed in its own family Coprinaceae
Synonym(s): Coprinus, genus Coprinus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Coptis
- n
- small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes
and white or yellow flowers
Synonym(s): Coptis, genus Coptis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cupressus
- n
- type genus of Cupressaceae [syn: Cupressus, {genus
Cupressus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cyperus
- n
- type genus of Cyperaceae; grasslike rhizomatous herbs;
cosmopolitan except very cold regions
Synonym(s): Cyperus, genus Cyperus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cyphomandra
- n
- tree tomato
Synonym(s): Cyphomandra, genus Cyphomandra
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cypraea
- n
- type genus of the family Cypraeidae: the typical cowries
Synonym(s): Cypraea, genus Cypraea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cyprinus
- n
- type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp [syn: Cyprinus,
genus Cyprinus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Cypripedium
- n
- genus of chiefly American perennial leafy-stemmed orchids:
lady's slippers; sometimes includes species of genus Paphiopedilum
Synonym(s): Cypripedium, genus Cypripedium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Eburophyton
- n
- a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae [syn:
Eburophyton, genus Eburophyton]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epacris
- n
- type genus of the Epacridaceae: Australian heath
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ephedra
- n
- type and sole genus of Ephedraceae: tropical and
subtropical evergreen shrubby or creeping plants native to dry and inhospitable regions
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ephestia
- n
- small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on
stored food products
Synonym(s): Ephestia, genus Ephestia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ephippiorhynchus
- n
- saddlebills [syn: Ephippiorhynchus, {genus
Ephippiorhynchus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epidendrum
- n
- large and variable genus of terrestrial or epiphytic or
lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas; some native to United States
Synonym(s): Epidendrum, genus Epidendrum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epigaea
- n
- small creeping evergreen shrubs: trailing arbutus [syn:
Epigaea, genus Epigaea]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epilachna
- n
- genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America;
both larvae and adults feed on plants
Synonym(s): Epilachna, genus Epilachna
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epilobium
- n
- large widely distributed genus of herbs and subshrubs of
especially western North America and Arctic areas
Synonym(s): Epilobium, genus Epilobium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epimedium
- n
- herbaceous perennials of Mediterranean to India and eastern
Asia
Synonym(s): Epimedium, genus Epimedium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epinephelus
- n
- genus of groupers or sea bass [syn: Epinephelus, {genus
Epinephelus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epipactis
- n
- genus of hardy orchids with leafy-bracted racemes of
greenish or purplish irregular flowers
Synonym(s): Epipactis, genus Epipactis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epiphyllum
- n
- small genus of tropical American (mainly Central America)
cacti
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Epipremnum
- n
- small genus of evergreen lianas of southeastern Asia to
western Pacific areas
Synonym(s): Epipremnum, genus Epipremnum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Episcia
- n
- genus of tropical American herbs having soft hairy foliage
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Eptatretus
- n
- a genus of fossil fish of the family Myxinidae
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Eptesicus
- n
- a genus of Vespertilionidae [syn: Eptesicus, {genus
Eptesicus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Eupatorium
- n
- large genus of chiefly tropical herbs having heads of white
or purplish flowers
Synonym(s): Eupatorium, genus Eupatorium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Euphagus
- n
- a genus of Icteridae
Synonym(s): Euphagus, genus Euphagus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Euphorbia
- n
- type genus of the Euphorbiaceae: very large genus of
diverse plants all having milky juice
Synonym(s): Euphorbia, genus Euphorbia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Euphractus
- n
- a genus of Dasypodidae [syn: Euphractus, {genus
Euphractus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Euplectella
- n
- a genus of Hyalospongiae [syn: Euplectella, {genus
Euplectella}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Euproctis
- n
- a genus of Lymantriidae [syn: Euproctis, {genus
Euproctis}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Evernia
- n
- lichens of the family Usneaceae having a pendulous or
shrubby thallus
Synonym(s): Evernia, genus Evernia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fabiana
- n
- genus of South and Central American heathlike evergreen
shrubs
Synonym(s): Fabiana, genus Fabiana
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fagopyrum
- n
- buckwheat; in some classifications included in the genus
Polygonum
Synonym(s): Fagopyrum, genus Fagopyrum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fagus
- n
- beeches
Synonym(s): Fagus, genus Fagus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Falcatifolium
- n
- sickle pines: dioecious evergreen tropical trees and shrubs
having sickle-shaped leaves; similar to Dacrycarpus in habit; Malaysia and Philippines to New Guinea and New Caledonia
Synonym(s): Falcatifolium, genus Falcatifolium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Falco
- n
- a genus of Falconidae
Synonym(s): Falco, genus Falco
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fasciola
- n
- a genus of Fasciolidae
Synonym(s): Fasciola, genus Fasciola
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fasciolopsis
- n
- a genus of Fasciolidae [syn: Fasciolopsis, {genus
Fasciolopsis}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Feijoa
- n
- small South American shrubs or trees
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Felicia
- n
- genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually
blue flowers
Synonym(s): Felicia, genus Felicia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Felis
- n
- type genus of the Felidae: true cats and most wildcats
Synonym(s): Felis, genus Felis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ferocactus
- n
- genus of nearly globular cacti of Mexico and southwestern
United States: barrel cacti
Synonym(s): Ferocactus, genus Ferocactus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Festuca
- n
- a genus of tufted perennial grasses of the family Gramineae
Synonym(s): Festuca, genus Festuca
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ficus
- n
- large genus of tropical trees or shrubs or climbers
including fig trees
Synonym(s): Ficus, genus Ficus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Filago
- n
- genus of small woolly herbs
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Firmiana
- n
- small genus of Asian trees or shrubs [syn: Firmiana,
genus Firmiana]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fissurella
- n
- type genus of the family Fissurellidae: keyhole limpets
Synonym(s): Fissurella, genus Fissurella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fistularia
- n
- type genus of the family Fistulariidae [syn: Fistularia,
genus Fistularia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fistulina
- n
- fungi having each pore separate though crowded [syn:
Fistulina, genus Fistulina]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Flacourtia
- n
- often spiny trees or shrubs of tropical Asia and Africa
Synonym(s): Flacourtia, genus Flacourtia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Flammulina
- n
- a genus of agarics
Synonym(s): Flammulina, genus Flammulina
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Flindersia
- n
- small genus of Australian timber trees [syn: Flindersia,
genus Flindersia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Foeniculum
- n
- very small genus of aromatic European herbs with pinnately
compound leaves and yellow flowers
Synonym(s): Foeniculum, genus Foeniculum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fomes
- n
- genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial
shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees
Synonym(s): Fomes, genus Fomes
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Forestiera
- n
- genus of often spiny American shrubs and trees
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Forficula
- n
- type genus of Forficulidae [syn: Forficula, {genus
Forficula}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Formica
- n
- type genus of the Formicidae [syn: Formica, {genus
Formica}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Formicarius
- n
- type genus of the Formicariidae [syn: Formicarius, {genus
Formicarius}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Forsythia
- n
- forsythia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fortunella
- n
- small genus of shrubs native to south China producing small
ovoid fruits resembling oranges: includes kumquats
Synonym(s): Fortunella, genus Fortunella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fossa
- n
- monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to
palm civets
Synonym(s): Fossa, genus Fossa
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fothergilla
- n
- small genus of deciduous shrubs of the southeastern United
States
Synonym(s): genus Fothergilla, Fothergilla
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fouquieria
- n
- resinous succulent trees or shrubs of desert and semidesert
regions of southwestern United States that are leafless most of the year
Synonym(s): Fouquieria, genus Fouquieria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fragaria
- n
- strawberries
Synonym(s): Fragaria, genus Fragaria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Francisella
- n
- a genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as
pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans)
Synonym(s): Francisella, genus Francisella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Francoa
- n
- perennial evergreen herbs with white or pink flowers; Chile
Synonym(s): Francoa, genus Francoa
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Frankliniella
- n
- tobacco thrips [syn: Frankliniella, {genus
Frankliniella}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Frasera
- n
- genus of North American herbs: columbo; includes some
species sometimes placed in genus Swertia
Synonym(s): Frasera, genus Frasera
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fratercula
- n
- puffins
Synonym(s): Fratercula, genus Fratercula
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fraxinus
- n
- ash
Synonym(s): Fraxinus, genus Fraxinus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Freesia
- n
- cormous perennial herbs; native to South Africa
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fregata
- n
- type genus of the Fregatidae [syn: Fregata, {genus
Fregata}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fremontia
- n
- flannelbush [syn: Fremontodendron, {genus
Fremontodendron}, Fremontia, genus Fremontia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fremontodendron
- n
- flannelbush [syn: Fremontodendron, {genus
Fremontodendron}, Fremontia, genus Fremontia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fringilla
- n
- type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling [syn:
Fringilla, genus Fringilla]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fritillaria
- n
- fritillary
Synonym(s): Fritillaria, genus Fritillaria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Froelichia
- n
- genus of erect or procumbent herbs of the Americas having
spikes of woolly white flowers: cottonweed
Synonym(s): Froelichia, genus Froelichia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fuchsia
- n
- large genus of decorative tropical shrubs with pendulous
tetramerous flowers
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fucus
- n
- type genus of the family Fucaceae: cartilaginous brown
algae
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fulica
- n
- coots
Synonym(s): Fulica, genus Fulica
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fulmarus
- n
- fulmars
Synonym(s): Fulmarus, genus Fulmarus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fumaria
- n
- annual herbs whose flowers have only one petal spurred at
the base
Synonym(s): Fumaria, genus Fumaria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fundulus
- n
- killifish
Synonym(s): Fundulus, genus Fundulus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fungia
- n
- a genus comprising the usual mushroom corals [syn:
Fungia, genus Fungia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Funka
- n
- robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having
racemose flowers: plantain lilies; sometimes placed in family Hostaceae
Synonym(s): Hosta, genus Hosta, Funka, genus Funka
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Furnarius
- n
- type genus of the family Furnariidae: ovenbirds [syn:
Furnarius, genus Furnarius]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fusanus
- n
- quandong trees [syn: Eucarya, genus Eucarya, Fusanus,
genus Fusanus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fusarium
- n
- a form genus of mostly plant parasites some of which cause
dry rot; in humans a species can cause inflammation of cornea leading to blindness
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Fuscoboletinus
- n
- a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae [syn:
Fuscoboletinus, genus Fuscoboletinus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gavia
- n
- type genus of the Gavidae: loons [syn: Gavia, {genus
Gavia}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gavialis
- n
- type genus of the Gavialidae [syn: Gavialis, {genus
Gavialis}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Geoffroea
- n
- small genus of shrubs or small trees of tropical and
subtropical America
Synonym(s): Geoffroea, genus Geoffroea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Geophilus
- n
- type genus of the Geophilidae: a cosmopolitan genus of
centipedes sometimes called earwigs
Synonym(s): Geophilus, genus Geophilus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gobiesox
- n
- type genus of the Gobiesocidae [syn: Gobiesox, {genus
Gobiesox}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gobio
- n
- true gudgeons
Synonym(s): Gobio, genus Gobio
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gopherus
- n
- gopher tortoises
Synonym(s): Gopherus, genus Gopherus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Guevina
- n
- one species: Chilean nut
Synonym(s): Guevina, genus Guevina
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gypaetus
- n
- in some classifications the type genus of the family
Aegypiidae
Synonym(s): Gypaetus, genus Gypaetus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gyps
- n
- a genus of Accipitridae
Synonym(s): Gyps, genus Gyps
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Gypsophila
- n
- Mediterranean herbs having small white or pink flowers
Synonym(s): Gypsophila, genus Gypsophila
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Habenaria
- n
- chiefly terrestrial orchids with tubers or fleshy roots
often having long slender spurs and petals and lip lobes; includes species formerly placed in genus Gymnadeniopsis
Synonym(s): Habenaria, genus Habenaria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Haplopappus
- n
- genus of North and South American perennial herbs or shrubs
with yellow flowers; in some classifications include species placed in other genera especially Hazardia
Synonym(s): Haplopappus, genus Haplopappus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hepatica
- n
- small genus of perennial herbs of north temperate regions;
allied to genus Anemone
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hevea
- n
- small genus of South American trees yielding latex; "rubber
trees are usually cultivated in plantations"
Synonym(s): Hevea, rubber tree, genus Hevea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hibbertia
- n
- evergreen heathlike or scandent shrubs of Madagascar;
Australasia; Polynesia
Synonym(s): Hibbertia, genus Hibbertia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hibiscus
- n
- large genus of tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs
and trees often grown as ornamentals for their profusion of large flowers in a variety of colors
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippeastrum
- n
- bulbous flowering plants of tropical America
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippobosca
- n
- type genus of the Hippoboscidae [syn: Hippobosca, {genus
Hippobosca}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippocampus
- n
- seahorses
Synonym(s): Hippocampus, genus Hippocampus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippocrepis
- n
- species of Old World herbs or subshrubs: horseshoe vetch
Synonym(s): Hippocrepis, genus Hippocrepis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippodamia
- n
- genus of ladybugs
Synonym(s): Hippodamia, genus Hippodamia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippoglossoides
- n
- a genus of Pleuronectidae [syn: Hippoglossoides, {genus
Hippoglossoides}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippoglossus
- n
- halibuts
Synonym(s): Hippoglossus, genus Hippoglossus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippopotamus
- n
- type genus of the Hippopotamidae
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hipposideros
- n
- horseshoe bats
Synonym(s): Hipposideros, genus Hipposideros
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hippotragus
- n
- sable antelopes
Synonym(s): Hippotragus, genus Hippotragus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hipsurus
- n
- a genus of Embiotocidae
Synonym(s): Hipsurus, genus Hipsurus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hovea
- n
- genus of Australian evergreen shrubs
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hybanthus
- n
- a genus of herbs and small shrubs with white or purple
flowers; grows in tropical or subtropical regions
Synonym(s): Hybanthus, genus Hybanthus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypentelium
- n
- a genus of fish in the family Catostomidae [syn:
Hypentelium, genus Hypentelium]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypericum
- n
- large almost cosmopolitan genus of evergreen or deciduous
shrubs and herbs with often showy yellow flowers; cosmopolitan except tropical lowlands and Arctic or high altitudes and desert regions
Synonym(s): Hypericum, genus Hypericum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hyperoglyphe
- n
- a genus of Stromateidae [syn: Hyperoglyphe, {genus
Hyperoglyphe}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hyperoodon
- n
- bottle-nosed whales
Synonym(s): Hyperoodon, genus Hyperoodon
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hyphantria
- n
- fall webworms
Synonym(s): Hyphantria, genus Hyphantria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypochaeris
- n
- widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice;
includes some cosmopolitan weeds
Synonym(s): Hypochaeris, genus Hypochaeris, Hypochoeris, genus Hypochoeris
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypochoeris
- n
- widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice;
includes some cosmopolitan weeds
Synonym(s): Hypochaeris, genus Hypochaeris, Hypochoeris, genus Hypochoeris
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypoderma
- n
- in some classifications considered the type genus of the
family Hypodermatidae: warble flies
Synonym(s): Hypoderma, genus Hypoderma
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypopachus
- n
- sheep frogs
Synonym(s): Hypopachus, genus Hypopachus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypopitys
- n
- term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which
are usually included in the genus Monotropa
Synonym(s): Hypopitys, genus Hypopitys
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypoxis
- n
- small plants that resemble amaryllis and that grow from a
corm and bear flowers on a leafless stalk; sometimes classified as member of the family Amaryllidaceae: star grass
Synonym(s): Hypoxis, genus Hypoxis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypsiglena
- n
- night snakes
Synonym(s): Hypsiglena, genus Hypsiglena
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Hypsiprymnodon
- n
- musk kangaroos [syn: Hypsiprymnodon, {genus
Hypsiprymnodon}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Iberis
- n
- Old World herbs and subshrubs: candytuft [syn: Iberis,
genus Iberis]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ibero-mesornis
- n
- a genus of fossil bird of the subclass Archaeornithes
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ibis
- n
- ibises
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ipomoea
- n
- morning glory
Synonym(s): Ipomoea, genus Ipomoea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Iva
- n
- small genus of American herbs or shrubs; in some
classifications placed in a separate family Ambrosiaceae
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Jabiru
- n
- jabirus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Javanthropus
- n
- former genus of primitive man; now Homo soloensis:
comprises Solo man
Synonym(s): Javanthropus, genus Javanthropus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Kobus
- n
- African antelopes: waterbucks
Synonym(s): Kobus, genus Kobus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Kyphosus
- n
- type genus of the Kyphosidae [syn: Kyphosus, {genus
Kyphosus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Opheodrys
- n
- North American green snakes [syn: Opheodrys, {genus
Opheodrys}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ophiodon
- n
- a genus of Ophiodontidae [syn: Ophiodon, {genus
Ophiodon}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ophioglossum
- n
- the type genus of the fern family Ophioglossaceae [syn:
Ophioglossum, genus Ophioglossum]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ophiophagus
- n
- king cobra
Synonym(s): Ophiophagus, genus Ophiophagus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ophisaurus
- n
- glass lizards
Synonym(s): Ophisaurus, genus Ophisaurus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ophrys
- n
- a hardy genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and northern
Africa and western Asia
Synonym(s): Ophrys, genus Ophrys
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Opisthocomus
- n
- type genus of the Opisthocomidae: hoatzins [syn:
Opisthocomus, genus Opisthocomus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Opuntia
- n
- large genus of cactuses native to America: prickly pears
Synonym(s): Opuntia, genus Opuntia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ovalipes
- n
- a genus of Portunidae
Synonym(s): Ovalipes, genus Ovalipes
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ovibos
- n
- consisting of the musk-ox
Synonym(s): Ovibos, genus Ovibos
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ovis
- n
- sheep
Synonym(s): Ovis, genus Ovis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pachycephala
- n
- arboreal insectivorous birds [syn: Pachycephala, {genus
Pachycephala}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pachyrhizus
- n
- small genus of tropical vines having tuberous roots [syn:
Pachyrhizus, genus Pachyrhizus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pachysandra
- n
- evergreen perennial procumbent subshrubs or herbs
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Packera
- n
- genus of American of east Asian perennial herbs with yellow
to orange or red flower rays; sometimes included in genus Senecio
Synonym(s): Packera, genus Packera
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Padda
- n
- a genus of Ploceidae
Synonym(s): Padda, genus Padda
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paeonia
- n
- peonies: herbaceous or shrubby plants having showy flowers
Synonym(s): Paeonia, genus Paeonia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pagellus
- n
- sea breams
Synonym(s): Pagellus, genus Pagellus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pagophila
- n
- a genus of Laridae
Synonym(s): Pagophila, genus Pagophila
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pagophilus
- n
- harp seals
Synonym(s): Pagophilus, genus Pagophilus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pagrus
- n
- a genus of Sparidae
Synonym(s): Pagrus, genus Pagrus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pagurus
- n
- type genus of the family Paguridae [syn: Pagurus, {genus
Pagurus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Palaemon
- n
- type genus of the family Palaemonidae; widely distributed
genus
Synonym(s): Palaemon, genus Palaemon
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Palaquium
- n
- large genus of Malaysian trees with milky juice and
leathery leaves
Synonym(s): Palaquium, genus Palaquium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paleacrita
- n
- geometrid moths
Synonym(s): Paleacrita, genus Paleacrita
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Palinurus
- n
- type genus of the family Palinuridae [syn: Palinurus,
genus Palinurus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paliurus
- n
- thorny Eurasian shrubs
Synonym(s): Paliurus, genus Paliurus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Palometa
- n
- a genus of Stromateidae
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pan
- n
- chimpanzees; more closely related to Australopithecus than
to other pongids
Synonym(s): Pan, genus Pan
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Panax
- n
- perennial herbs of eastern North America and Asia having
aromatic tuberous roots: ginseng
Synonym(s): Panax, genus Panax
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pandanus
- n
- type genus of the Pandanaceae (as screw pines)
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pandion
- n
- type genus of the Pandionidae [syn: Pandion, {genus
Pandion}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Panicum
- n
- panic grass
Synonym(s): Panicum, genus Panicum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Panonychus
- n
- a genus of Tetranychidae [syn: Panonychus, {genus
Panonychus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Panthera
- n
- lions; leopards; snow leopards; jaguars; tigers; cheetahs;
saber-toothed tigers
Synonym(s): Panthera, genus Panthera
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Papaver
- n
- type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs
with usually showy flowers
Synonym(s): Papaver, genus Papaver
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paphiopedilum
- n
- horticulturally important genus of mainly terrestrial
orchids including many hybrids; southeastern Asia and Indonesia to Philippines and Solomon Islands; Paphiopedilum species sometimes included in genus Cypripedium
Synonym(s): Paphiopedilum, genus Paphiopedilum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Papio
- n
- baboons
Synonym(s): Papio, genus Papio
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paprilus
- n
- a genus of Stromateidae
Synonym(s): Paprilus, genus Paprilus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paracheirodon
- n
- a genus of Characidae [syn: Paracheirodon, {genus
Paracheirodon}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paradoxurus
- n
- palm civets
Synonym(s): Paradoxurus, genus Paradoxurus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paralichthys
- n
- a genus of Bothidae [syn: Paralichthys, {genus
Paralichthys}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paralithodes
- n
- a genus of Lithodidae [syn: Paralithodes, {genus
Paralithodes}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paramecium
- n
- freshwater ciliate with an oval body and long deep oral
groove
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paranthias
- n
- a genus of Serranidae [syn: Paranthias, {genus
Paranthias}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paranthropus
- n
- former classification for Australopithecus robustus [syn:
Paranthropus, genus Paranthropus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parascalops
- n
- brewer's moles
Synonym(s): Parascalops, genus Parascalops
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parasitaxus
- n
- one species: parasite yew [syn: Parasitaxus, {genus
Parasitaxus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parathelypteris
- n
- terrestrial ferns of warm and tropical Asia and North
America
Synonym(s): Parathelypteris, genus Parathelypteris
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parietaria
- n
- small genus of stingless herbs [syn: Parietaria, {genus
Parietaria}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paris
- n
- sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae [syn: Paris,
genus Paris]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parkia
- n
- genus of tropical Old World trees: nitta trees [syn:
Parkia, genus Parkia]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parkinsonia
- n
- small genus of spiny shrubs or small trees [syn:
Parkinsonia, genus Parkinsonia]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parmelia
- n
- type genus of the Parmeliaceae; a large genus of chiefly
alpine foliaceous lichens
Synonym(s): Parmelia, genus Parmelia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parnassia
- n
- genus of bog herbs of Arctic and northern temperate regions
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parochetus
- n
- one species: shamrock pea [syn: Parochetus, {genus
Parochetus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paronychia
- n
- low-growing annual or perennial herbs or woody plants;
whitlowworts
Synonym(s): Paronychia, genus Paronychia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parophrys
- n
- a genus of Soleidae
Synonym(s): Parophrys, genus Parophrys
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parrotia
- n
- one species: iron tree
Synonym(s): Parrotia, genus Parrotia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parrotiopsis
- n
- one species: deciduous tree of the Himalaya Mountains [syn:
Parrotiopsis, genus Parrotiopsis]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parthenium
- n
- small genus of North American herbs and shrubs with
terminal panicles of small ray flowers
Synonym(s): Parthenium, genus Parthenium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parthenocissus
- n
- woody vines having disklike tips on the tendrils [syn:
Parthenocissus, genus Parthenocissus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parula
- n
- type genus of the Parulidae: wood warblers [syn: Parula,
genus Parula]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Parus
- n
- type genus of the family Paridae [syn: Parus, {genus
Parus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Paspalum
- n
- a genus of perennial grasses of warm regions
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Passer
- n
- type genus of the Passeridae [syn: Passer, {genus
Passer}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Passerina
- n
- a genus of small North American finches including the New
World buntings
Synonym(s): Passerina, genus Passerina
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Passiflora
- n
- type genus of the Passifloraceae [syn: Passiflora, {genus
Passiflora}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pastinaca
- n
- a rosid dicot genus of the family Umbelliferae; includes
parsnips
Synonym(s): Pastinaca, genus Pastinaca
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Patella
- n
- type genus of the family Patellidae: common European
limpets
Synonym(s): Patella, genus Patella
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pavo
- n
- peafowl
Synonym(s): Pavo, genus Pavo
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pavonia
- n
- genus of tropical hairy shrubs or herbs of tropics and
subtropics especially South America
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Payena
- n
- genus of medium to large Malaysian trees yielding gutta-
percha
Synonym(s): Payena, genus Payena
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pecari
- n
- type genus of the Tayassuidae [syn: Tayassu, {genus
Tayassu}, genus Pecari]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pecopteris
- n
- genus of Carboniferous fossil ferns
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pecten
- n
- type genus of the family Pectinidae: sea and bay scallops
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pediculus
- n
- type genus of Pediculidae: true lice infecting humans [syn:
Pediculus, genus Pediculus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pedilanthus
- n
- tropical American succulent shrubs [syn: Pedilanthus,
genus Pedilanthus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pediocactus
- n
- low-growing cacti of the Great Plains of North America
Synonym(s): Pediocactus, genus Pediocactus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pedioecetes
- n
- sharp-tailed grouse [syn: Pedioecetes, {genus
Pedioecetes}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pedionomus
- n
- plain wanderer
Synonym(s): Pedionomus, genus Pedionomus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peireskia
- n
- genus of tropical American shrubby trees and woody climbers
having slender branches with broad flat leaves and large panicles of flowers
Synonym(s): Pereskia, genus Pereskia, Peireskia, genus Peireskia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pelargonium
- n
- geraniums native chiefly to South Africa; widely cultivated
Synonym(s): Pelargonium, genus Pelargonium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pelecanus
- n
- type genus of the Pelecanidae [syn: Pelecanus, {genus
Pelecanus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pellaea
- n
- genus of chiefly small rock-loving ferns; in some
classification systems it is placed in the family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae
Synonym(s): Pellaea, genus Pellaea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pellicularia
- n
- genus of fungi having the hymenium in the form of a crust;
some species formerly placed in form genus Rhizoctinia
Synonym(s): Pellicularia, genus Pellicularia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peltandra
- n
- small genus of North American marsh or aquatic herbs [syn:
Peltandra, genus Peltandra]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peltiphyllum
- n
- one species [syn: Darmera, genus Darmera,
Peltiphyllum, genus Peltiphyllum]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Penelope
- n
- a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game
and food birds)
Synonym(s): Penelope, genus Penelope
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peneus
- n
- type genus of the family Peneidae [syn: Peneus, {genus
Peneus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Penicillium
- n
- genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on
decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin
Synonym(s): Penicillium, genus Penicillium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pennatula
- n
- type genus of the family Pennatulidae: sea pens [syn:
Pennatula, genus Pennatula]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pennisetum
- n
- a genus of Old World grasses [syn: Pennisetum, {genus
Pennisetum}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Penstemon
- n
- large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or
purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America
Synonym(s): Penstemon, genus Penstemon
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peperomia
- n
- large genus of small tropical usually succulent herbs
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Perca
- n
- type genus of the Percidae
Synonym(s): Perca, genus Perca
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Percina
- n
- a genus of Percidae
Synonym(s): Percina, genus Percina
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Perdix
- n
- a genus of Perdicinae
Synonym(s): Perdix, genus Perdix
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pereskia
- n
- genus of tropical American shrubby trees and woody climbers
having slender branches with broad flat leaves and large panicles of flowers
Synonym(s): Pereskia, genus Pereskia, Peireskia, genus Peireskia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pericallis
- n
- cineraria
Synonym(s): Pericallis, genus Pericallis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peridinium
- n
- type genus of the family Peridiniidae [syn: Peridinium,
genus Peridinium]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Perilla
- n
- small genus of Asiatic herbs [syn: Perilla, {genus
Perilla}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Periophthalmus
- n
- a genus of Gobiidae [syn: Periophthalmus, {genus
Periophthalmus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peripatopsis
- n
- type genus of Peripatopsidae; onychophorans of chiefly
Asiatic and African tropical regions
Synonym(s): Peripatopsis, genus Peripatopsis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peripatus
- n
- type genus of Peripatidae; onychophorans of chiefly New
World tropical regions
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Periplaneta
- n
- cosmopolitan genus of large cockroaches [syn:
Periplaneta, genus Periplaneta]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Periploca
- n
- genus of woody vines of warm regions of the Old World [syn:
Periploca, genus Periploca]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Perisoreus
- n
- Canada jays
Synonym(s): Perisoreus, genus Perisoreus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peristedion
- n
- in some classifications the type genus of the subfamily
Peristediinae: armored sea robins
Synonym(s): Peristedion, genus Peristedion
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pernis
- n
- a common European bird of prey; dull brown with white-
streaked underparts
Synonym(s): Pernis, genus Pernis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Perodicticus
- n
- a genus of Lorisidae [syn: Perodicticus, {genus
Perodicticus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Perognathus
- n
- pocket mice
Synonym(s): Perognathus, genus Perognathus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peromyscus
- n
- New World wood mice
Synonym(s): Peromyscus, genus Peromyscus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peronospora
- n
- genus of destructive downy mildews [syn: Peronospora,
genus Peronospora]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Persea
- n
- avocado
Synonym(s): Persea, genus Persea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Persoonia
- n
- Australian undershrubs to small trees: geebungs [syn:
Persoonia, genus Persoonia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pertusaria
- n
- crustose lichens that are a source of the dye archil and of
litmus
Synonym(s): Pertusaria, genus Pertusaria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petasites
- n
- genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions:
butterbur; sweet coltsfoot
Synonym(s): Petasites, genus Petasites
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petaurista
- n
- very large Asiatic flying squirrels [syn: Petaurista,
genus Petaurista]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petaurus
- n
- a genus of Phalangeridae [syn: Petaurus, {genus
Petaurus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petrocoptis
- n
- perennial tussock-forming rock plants; of Pyrenees and
mountains of northern Spain; similar to and sometimes placed in genus Lychnis
Synonym(s): Petrocoptis, genus Petrocoptis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petrogale
- n
- rock wallabies
Synonym(s): Petrogale, genus Petrogale
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petromyzon
- n
- typical lampreys
Synonym(s): Petromyzon, genus Petromyzon
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petroselinum
- n
- parsley
Synonym(s): Petroselinum, genus Petroselinum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petteria
- n
- one species: Dalmatian laburnum [syn: Petteria, {genus
Petteria}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Petunia
- n
- annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of tropical South
America
Synonym(s): genus Petunia, Petunia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Peziza
- n
- type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus [syn:
Peziza, genus Peziza]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pezophaps
- n
- constituted by the extinct solitaire [syn: Pezophaps,
genus Pezophaps]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phacelia
- n
- American herbs with usually pinnatifid leaves and blue or
purple or white flowers in scorpioid cymes
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phacochoerus
- n
- warthogs
Synonym(s): Phacochoerus, genus Phacochoerus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phaethon
- n
- type genus of the Phaethontidae [syn: Phaethon, {genus
Phaethon}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phaius
- n
- genus of Asiatic and Australian terrestrial orchids
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phalacrocorax
- n
- type genus: coextensive with the family Phalacrocoracidae
Synonym(s): Phalacrocorax, genus Phalacrocorax
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phalaenopsis
- n
- genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australia
Synonym(s): Phalaenopsis, genus Phalaenopsis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phalaenoptilus
- n
- a genus of Caprimulgidae [syn: Phalaenoptilus, {genus
Phalaenoptilus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phalanger
- n
- type genus of the family Phalangeridae: cuscuses
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phalangium
- n
- type genus of the family Phalangiidae [syn: Phalangium,
genus Phalangium]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phalaris
- n
- a genus of grasses with broad leaves and a dense spike of
flowers
Synonym(s): Phalaris, genus Phalaris
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phalaropus
- n
- type genus of the Phalaropidae: phalaropes [syn:
Phalaropus, genus Phalaropus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phallus
- n
- genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around
the stem
Synonym(s): Phallus, genus Phallus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pharomacrus
- n
- a genus of Trogonidae [syn: Pharomacrus, {genus
Pharomacrus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phascogale
- n
- pouched mice
Synonym(s): Phascogale, genus Phascogale
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phascolarctos
- n
- koalas
Synonym(s): Phascolarctos, genus Phascolarctos
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phaseolus
- n
- herbs of warm regions including most American beans [syn:
Phaseolus, genus Phaseolus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phasianus
- n
- type genus of the Phasianidae: the typical pheasants [syn:
Phasianus, genus Phasianus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phegopteris
- n
- beech ferns: genus is variously classified: considered
alternative name for genus Dryopteris or included in genus Thelypteris
Synonym(s): Phegopteris, genus Phegopteris
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phellodendron
- n
- small genus of aromatic deciduous trees of east Asia often
having thick corky bark
Synonym(s): Phellodendron, genus Phellodendron
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phenacomys
- n
- North American voles
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Philadelphus
- n
- mock orange: type and sole genus of the subfamily
Philadelphaceae; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Philaenus
- n
- a genus of Cercopidae
Synonym(s): Philaenus, genus Philaenus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phillyrea
- n
- small genus of evergreen shrubs of the Mediterranean region
Synonym(s): Phillyrea, genus Phillyrea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Philodendron
- n
- any of several tropical American climbing plants with
smooth shiny evergreen leaves
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Philohela
- n
- American woodcocks
Synonym(s): Philohela, genus Philohela
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Philomachus
- n
- ruffs
Synonym(s): Philomachus, genus Philomachus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Philophylla
- n
- leaf miners
Synonym(s): Philophylla, genus Philophylla
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phlebodium
- n
- chiefly epiphytic tropical ferns with free veins bearing
sori
Synonym(s): Phlebodium, genus Phlebodium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phlebotomus
- n
- small bloodsucking sand flies that resemble moths [syn:
Phlebotomus, genus Phlebotomus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phleum
- n
- grasses native to temperate regions [syn: Phleum, {genus
Phleum}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phlomis
- n
- large genus of Old World aromatic herbs or subshrubs or
shrubs having often woolly leaves
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phlox
- n
- herbaceous to shrubby evergreen or deciduous annuals or
perennials, diffuse (spreading) or caespitose (tufted or matted); from Alaska and western Canada to Mexico
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phoca
- n
- type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals [syn: Phoca,
genus Phoca]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phocoena
- n
- porpoises
Synonym(s): Phocoena, genus Phocoena
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phoenicophorium
- n
- latanier palm [syn: phoenicophorium, {genus
Phoenicophorium}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phoeniculus
- n
- type and only genus of the family Phoeniculidae [syn:
Phoeniculus, genus Phoeniculus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phoenicurus
- n
- Old World thrushes [syn: Phoenicurus, {genus
Phoenicurus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phoenix
- n
- a large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms
found in Asia and Africa
Synonym(s): phoenix, genus Phoenix
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pholas
- n
- type genus of the family Pholadidae: piddocks [syn:
Pholas, genus Pholas]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pholidota
- n
- genus of mostly epiphytic orchids of Indonesia and the
western Pacific
Synonym(s): Pholidota, genus Pholidota
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pholiota
- n
- genus of gilled agarics of Europe and North America having
brown spores and an annulus; grows on open ground or decaying wood
Synonym(s): Pholiota, genus Pholiota
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pholis
- n
- type genus of the Pholidae: gunnels [syn: Pholis, {genus
Pholis}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pholistoma
- n
- straggling herbs of southwestern United States [syn:
Pholistoma, genus Pholistoma]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phoradendron
- n
- any of various American parasitic plants similar to Old
World mistletoe: false mistletoe
Synonym(s): Phoradendron, genus Phoradendron
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Photinia
- n
- genus of deciduous and evergreen east Asian trees and
shrubs widely cultivated as ornamentals for their white flowers and red fruits; in some classifications includes genus Heteromeles
Synonym(s): Photinia, genus Photinia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Photoblepharon
- n
- a genus of fish in the family Anomalopidae [syn:
Photoblepharon, genus Photoblepharon]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phoxinus
- n
- minnows
Synonym(s): Phoxinus, genus Phoxinus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phragmipedium
- n
- genus of tropical American orchid species often included in
genus Cypripedium or Paphiopedilum and Selenipedium: lady slippers
Synonym(s): Phragmipedium, genus Phragmipedium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phragmites
- n
- reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate
regions
Synonym(s): Phragmites, genus Phragmites
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phrynosoma
- n
- horned lizards
Synonym(s): Phrynosoma, genus Phrynosoma
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phthirius
- n
- true lice: crab lice [syn: Phthirius, genus Phthirius,
Phthirus, genus Phthirus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phthirus
- n
- true lice: crab lice [syn: Phthirius, genus Phthirius,
Phthirus, genus Phthirus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phthorimaea
- n
- potato moths
Synonym(s): Phthorimaea, genus Phthorimaea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phyllitis
- n
- a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae (in
some classification systems included in genus Asplenium)
Synonym(s): Phyllitis, genus Phyllitis, genus Scolopendrium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phyllium
- n
- type genus of the Phyllidae [syn: Phyllium, {genus
Phyllium}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phyllocladus
- n
- celery pine
Synonym(s): Phyllocladus, genus Phyllocladus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phyllodoce
- n
- small genus of evergreen Arctic and alpine shrubs [syn:
Phyllodoce, genus Phyllodoce]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phylloporus
- n
- a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae [syn:
Phylloporus, genus Phylloporus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phyllorhynchus
- n
- leaf-nosed snakes [syn: Phyllorhynchus, {genus
Phyllorhynchus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phylloscopus
- n
- warblers
Synonym(s): Phylloscopus, genus Phylloscopus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phyllostachys
- n
- medium and large bamboos [syn: Phyllostachys, {genus
Phyllostachys}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phyllostomus
- n
- type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae [syn:
Phyllostomus, genus Phyllostomus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phylloxera
- n
- type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice [syn:
Phylloxera, genus Phylloxera]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Physa
- n
- type genus of the Physidae; freshwater air-breathing snails
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Physalia
- n
- Portuguese man-of-war
Synonym(s): Physalia, genus Physalia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Physalis
- n
- ground cherries
Synonym(s): Physalis, genus Physalis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Physaria
- n
- small genus of western North American herbs similar to
Lesquerella: bladderpods
Synonym(s): Physaria, genus Physaria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Physeter
- n
- type genus of the Physeteridae [syn: Physeter, {genus
Physeter}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Physostegia
- n
- genus of North American perennial herbs
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Physostigma
- n
- African woody vines: calabar beans [syn: Physostigma,
genus Physostigma]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phytelephas
- n
- small genus of South American feather palms [syn:
phytelephas, genus Phytelephas]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phytolacca
- n
- type genus of Phytolaccaceae: pokeweed [syn: Phytolacca,
genus Phytolacca]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Phytophthora
- n
- destructive parasitic fungi causing brown rot in plants
Synonym(s): Phytophthora, genus Phytophthora
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pica
- n
- magpies
Synonym(s): Pica, genus Pica
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Picea
- n
- a genus of temperate and Arctic evergreen trees (see
spruce)
Synonym(s): Picea, genus Picea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pickeringia
- n
- one species: chaparral pea [syn: Pickeringia, {genus
Pickeringia}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Picoides
- n
- a genus of Picidae
Synonym(s): Picoides, genus Picoides
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Picrasma
- n
- small genus of deciduous trees of tropical America and Asia
Synonym(s): Picrasma, genus Picrasma
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Picris
- n
- genus of weedy Old World yellow-flowered herbs usually
containing a bitter-tasting substance: bitterweed
Synonym(s): Picris, genus Picris
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Picumnus
- n
- a genus of Picidae
Synonym(s): Picumnus, genus Picumnus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Picus
- n
- type genus of Picidae
Synonym(s): Picus, genus Picus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pieris
- n
- decorative evergreen shrubs of woody vines [syn: Pieris,
genus Pieris]
- type genus of the Pieridae
Synonym(s): Pieris, genus Pieris
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pilea
- n
- low-growing tropical perennials grown for their stingless
foliage
Synonym(s): Pilea, genus Pilea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pilosella
- n
- genus of hairy perennial herbs with horizontal rhizomes and
leafy or underground stolons; Eurasia and North Africa; often considered congeneric with Hieracium
Synonym(s): Pilosella, genus Pilosella
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pilularia
- n
- pillworts
Synonym(s): Pilularia, genus Pilularia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pimenta
- n
- allspice tree
Synonym(s): Pimenta, genus Pimenta
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pimpinella
- n
- anise
Synonym(s): Pimpinella, genus Pimpinella
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pinckneya
- n
- small genus of shrubs or small trees of southeastern United
States and northern South America
Synonym(s): Pinckneya, genus Pinckneya
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pinctada
- n
- pearl oysters
Synonym(s): Pinctada, genus Pinctada
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pineus
- n
- a genus of Adelgidae
Synonym(s): Pineus, genus Pineus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pinguicula
- n
- butterworts: a large genus of almost stemless carnivorous
bog plants; Europe and America to Antarctica
Synonym(s): Pinguicula, genus Pinguicula
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pinguinus
- n
- great auk
Synonym(s): Pinguinus, genus Pinguinus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pinicola
- n
- a genus of Fringillidae
Synonym(s): Pinicola, genus Pinicola
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pinnotheres
- n
- type genus of the family Pinnotheridae: pea crabs [syn:
Pinnotheres, genus Pinnotheres]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pinus
- n
- type genus of the Pinaceae: large genus of true pines [syn:
Pinus, genus Pinus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pipa
- n
- type genus of the Pipidae
Synonym(s): Pipa, genus Pipa
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Piper
- n
- type genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly
climbing tropical shrubs
Synonym(s): Piper, genus Piper
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pipile
- n
- genus of large crested guans (the piping guans) [syn:
Pipile, genus Pipile]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pipilo
- n
- towhees
Synonym(s): Pipilo, genus Pipilo
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pipistrellus
- n
- nearly cosmopolitan genus of very small bats [syn:
Pipistrellus, genus Pipistrellus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pipra
- n
- type genus of the Pipridae containing the typical manakins
Synonym(s): Pipra, genus Pipra
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Piptadenia
- n
- tropical American trees and shrubs; often placed in other
genera
Synonym(s): Piptadenia, genus Piptadenia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pipturus
- n
- an Australian genus of woody plants of the family
Urticaceae
Synonym(s): Pipturus, genus Pipturus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Piqueria
- n
- small genus of tropical American perennial herbs or
subshrubs with white to pale yellow flowers; often included in genus Stevia
Synonym(s): Piqueria, genus Piqueria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Piranga
- n
- a genus of Thraupidae
Synonym(s): Piranga, genus Piranga
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Piroplasma
- n
- type genus of the family Babesiidae [syn: genus Babesia,
genus Piroplasma]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pisanosaurus
- n
- primitive ornithischian dinosaur found in Argentina; early
Triassic
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Piscidia
- n
- genus of shrubs or small trees having indehiscent pods with
black seeds; roots and bark yield fish poisons
Synonym(s): Piscidia, genus Piscidia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pisonia
- n
- genus of often thorny tropical trees and shrubs and some
vines; mainly America
Synonym(s): Pisonia, genus Pisonia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pistacia
- n
- a dicotyledonous genus of trees of the family Anacardiaceae
having drupaceous fruit
Synonym(s): Pistacia, genus Pistacia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pistia
- n
- one species: water lettuce
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pisum
- n
- small genus of variable annual Eurasian vines: peas [syn:
Pisum, genus Pisum]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pithecanthropus
- n
- former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus
Synonym(s): Pithecanthropus, Pithecanthropus erectus, genus Pithecanthropus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pithecellobium
- n
- thorny shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical America
and Asia
Synonym(s): Pithecellobium, genus Pithecellobium, Pithecolobium, genus Pithecolobium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pithecia
- n
- sakis
Synonym(s): Pithecia, genus Pithecia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pithecolobium
- n
- thorny shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical America
and Asia
Synonym(s): Pithecellobium, genus Pithecellobium, Pithecolobium, genus Pithecolobium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pitta
- n
- type genus of the Pittidae; a large genus of birds of
southern Asia and Australia and adjacent islands
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pituophis
- n
- bull snakes
Synonym(s): Pituophis, genus Pituophis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pitymys
- n
- pine mice
Synonym(s): Pitymys, genus Pitymys
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pityrogramma
- n
- terrestrial tropical ferns having fronds with powdery
yellowish or white undersides; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae
Synonym(s): Pityrogramma, genus Pityrogramma
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Placuna
- n
- windowpane oysters
Synonym(s): Placuna, genus Placuna
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plagianthus
- n
- small genus of shrubs and trees of Australia and New
Zealand
Synonym(s): Plagianthus, genus Plagianthus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Planera
- n
- a deciduous tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in the
southeastern United States
Synonym(s): Planera, genus Planera
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Planococcus
- n
- a genus of Pseudococcidae [syn: Planococcus, {genus
Planococcus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plantago
- n
- type genus of the family Plantaginaceae; large cosmopolitan
genus of mostly small herbs
Synonym(s): Plantago, genus Plantago
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plasmodiophora
- n
- type genus of Plasmodiophoraceae comprising minute plant
parasitic fungi similar to and sometimes included among the slime molds
Synonym(s): Plasmodiophora, genus Plasmodiophora
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plasmodium
- n
- type genus of the family Plasmodiidae
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platalea
- n
- type genus of the Plataleidae [syn: Platalea, {genus
Platalea}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platanthera
- n
- herbaceous terrestrial orchids of temperate northern and
southern hemispheres
Synonym(s): Platanthera, genus Platanthera
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platanus
- n
- genus of large monoecious mostly deciduous trees: London
plane; sycamore
Synonym(s): Platanus, genus Platanus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platichthys
- n
- a genus of Pleuronectidae [syn: Platichthys, {genus
Platichthys}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platycerium
- n
- often epiphytic tropical Old World ferns [syn:
Platycerium, genus Platycerium]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platylobium
- n
- small genus of Australian evergreen leguminous shrubs or
subshrubs
Synonym(s): Platylobium, genus Platylobium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platymiscium
- n
- genus of tropical American trees: quira [syn:
Platymiscium, genus Platymiscium]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platypoecilus
- n
- platys
Synonym(s): Platypoecilus, genus Platypoecilus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Platystemon
- n
- one species: creamcups [syn: Platystemon, {genus
Platystemon}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plautus
- n
- a genus of Alcidae
Synonym(s): Plautus, genus Plautus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plecotus
- n
- a genus of Vespertilionidae [syn: Plecotus, {genus
Plecotus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plectania
- n
- genus of fungi in the family Pezizaceae closely related to
and often included in genus Peziza
Synonym(s): Plectania, genus Plectania
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plectorrhiza
- n
- small genus of Australian orchids [syn: Plectorrhiza,
genus Plectorrhiza]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plectranthus
- n
- large genus of ornamental flowering plants; includes some
plants often placed in the genus Coleus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plectrophenax
- n
- snow bunting
Synonym(s): Plectrophenax, genus Plectrophenax
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pleione
- n
- small genus of dwarf orchids; India to Thailand and Taiwan
Synonym(s): Pleione, genus Pleione
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pleiospilos
- n
- perennial succulents of South Africa [syn: Pleiospilos,
genus Pleiospilos]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plesianthropus
- n
- former name for the genus Australopithecus [syn:
Plesianthropus, genus Plesianthropus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plesiosaurus
- n
- a reptile genus of suborder Plesiosauria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plethodon
- n
- type genus of the Plethodontidae [syn: Plethodon, {genus
Plethodon}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pleurobrachia
- n
- sea gooseberries [syn: Pleurobrachia, {genus
Pleurobrachia}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pleuronectes
- n
- type genus of the Pleuronectidae [syn: Pleuronectes,
genus Pleuronectes]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pleurosorus
- n
- small genus comprising terrestrial ferns; found in Chile
and Spain and Morocco and Australia and New Zealand
Synonym(s): Pleurosorus, genus Pleurosorus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pleurothallis
- n
- large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical
America
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pleurotus
- n
- agarics with white spores and caps having an eccentric
stem; an important mushroom of Japan
Synonym(s): Pleurotus, genus Pleurotus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plicatoperipatus
- n
- a genus of Peripatidae [syn: Plicatoperipatus, {genus
Plicatoperipatus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ploceus
- n
- type genus of the Ploceidae [syn: Ploceus, {genus
Ploceus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plumbago
- n
- shrubs and herbs and woody vines of warm regions: leadwort
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Plumeria
- n
- deciduous shrubs and trees of tropical America having
branches like candelabra and fragrant white or pink flowers
Synonym(s): Plumeria, genus Plumeria, Plumiera
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pluteus
- n
- a large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae;
the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer
Synonym(s): Pluteus, genus Pluteus, roof mushroom
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pluvialis
- n
- golden plovers
Synonym(s): Pluvialis, genus Pluvialis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pluvianus
- n
- coursers
Synonym(s): Pluvianus, genus Pluvianus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Poa
- n
- chiefly perennial grasses of cool temperate regions [syn:
Poa, genus Poa]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Podalyria
- n
- genus of South African leguminous shrubs often placed in
genus Sophora
Synonym(s): Podalyria, genus Podalyria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Podargus
- n
- type genus of the Podargidae [syn: Podargus, {genus
Podargus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Podiceps
- n
- type genus of the Podicipedidae: grebes [syn: Podiceps,
genus Podiceps]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Podilymbus
- n
- a genus of Podicipedidae [syn: Podilymbus, {genus
Podilymbus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Podocarpus
- n
- evergreen trees or shrubs; sometimes classified as member
of the family Taxaceae
Synonym(s): Podocarpus, genus Podocarpus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Podophyllum
- n
- perennial rhizomatous herbs [syn: Podophyllum, {genus
Podophyllum}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Poecilocapsus
- n
- a genus of Miridae [syn: Poecilocapsus, {genus
Poecilocapsus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Poecilogale
- n
- muishonds
Synonym(s): Poecilogale, genus Poecilogale
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Poephila
- n
- grassfinches
Synonym(s): Poephila, genus Poephila
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pogonia
- n
- small but widely distributed genus of orchids closely
related to genus Cleistes;: of damp or boggy areas of north temperate zone
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pogostemon
- n
- genus of Asiatic shrubs or trees whose leaves yield a
fragrant oil
Synonym(s): Pogostemon, genus Pogostemon
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polanisia
- n
- widely distributed herbs having palmate leaves and creamy
white to or pink to magenta flowers with many stamens of unequal length
Synonym(s): Polanisia, genus Polanisia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polemonium
- n
- type genus of the Polemoniaceae
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polianthes
- n
- genus of perennial tuberous herbs having lily-like flowers;
Mexico; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae
Synonym(s): Polianthes, genus Polianthes
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polioptila
- n
- New World gnatcatchers [syn: Polioptila, {genus
Polioptila}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polistes
- n
- a genus of Vespidae
Synonym(s): Polistes, genus Polistes
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pollachius
- n
- pollack
Synonym(s): Pollachius, genus Pollachius
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polyangium
- n
- type genus of the family Polyangiaceae: myxobacteria with
rounded fruiting bodies enclosed in a membrane
Synonym(s): Polyangium, genus Polyangium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polyborus
- n
- a genus of Falconidae
Synonym(s): Polyborus, genus Polyborus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polybotria
- n
- tropical American ferns; usually terrestrial when young but
scandent later
Synonym(s): Polybotrya, genus Polybotrya, Polybotria, genus Polybotria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polybotrya
- n
- tropical American ferns; usually terrestrial when young but
scandent later
Synonym(s): Polybotrya, genus Polybotrya, Polybotria, genus Polybotria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polycirrus
- n
- genus of soft-bodied polychete marine worms [syn:
Polycirrus, genus Polycirrus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polydactylus
- n
- a genus of Polynemidae [syn: Polydactylus, {genus
Polydactylus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polyergus
- n
- Amazon ants
Synonym(s): Polyergus, genus Polyergus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polygala
- n
- type genus of the Polygalaceae: milkwort; senega; snakeroot
Synonym(s): Polygala, genus Polygala
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polygonatum
- n
- sometimes placed in subfamily Convallariaceae [syn:
Polygonatum, genus Polygonatum]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polygonia
- n
- comma butterflies
Synonym(s): Polygonia, genus Polygonia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polygonum
- n
- diverse genus of herbs or woody subshrubs of north
temperate regions
Synonym(s): Polygonum, genus Polygonum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polyodon
- n
- type genus of the Polyodontidae [syn: Polyodon, {genus
Polyodon}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polypedates
- n
- type genus of the Polypedatidae [syn: Polypedates, {genus
Polypedates}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polypodium
- n
- a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae and
having rounded naked sori
Synonym(s): Polypodium, genus Polypodium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polyporus
- n
- type genus of the Polyporaceae; includes important
pathogens of e.g. birches and conifers
Synonym(s): Polyporus, genus Polyporus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polyprion
- n
- wreckfish
Synonym(s): Polyprion, genus Polyprion
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Polystichum
- n
- small to medium-sized terrestrial ferns especially holly
ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
Synonym(s): Polystichum, genus Polystichum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pomacanthus
- n
- angelfishes
Synonym(s): Pomacanthus, genus Pomacanthus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pomacentrus
- n
- type genus of the Pomacentridae: damselfishes [syn:
Pomacentrus, genus Pomacentrus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pomaderris
- n
- a genus of Australasian shrubs and trees [syn:
Pomaderris, genus Pomaderris]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pomatomus
- n
- type genus of the Pomatomidae [syn: Pomatomus, {genus
Pomatomus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pomolobus
- n
- genus to which the alewife is sometimes assigned [syn:
Pomolobus, genus Pomolobus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pomoxis
- n
- crappies
Synonym(s): Pomoxis, genus Pomoxis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Poncirus
- n
- one species: trifoliate orange [syn: Poncirus, {genus
Poncirus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pongamia
- n
- one species: Indian beech [syn: Pongamia, {genus
Pongamia}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pongo
- n
- type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans [syn:
Pongo, genus Pongo]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pontederia
- n
- pickerelweed
Synonym(s): Pontederia, genus Pontederia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pooecetes
- n
- a genus of Fringillidae [syn: Pooecetes, {genus
Pooecetes}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Popillia
- n
- a genus of Scarabaeidae
Synonym(s): Popillia, genus Popillia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Populus
- n
- a genus of trees of the family Salicaceae that is found in
the northern hemisphere; poplars
Synonym(s): Populus, genus Populus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Porcellio
- n
- Old World genus of isopod crustaceans [syn: Porcellio,
genus Porcellio]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Poronotus
- n
- a genus of Stromateidae [syn: Poronotus, {genus
Poronotus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Porphyra
- n
- a genus of protoctist
Synonym(s): Porphyra, genus Porphyra
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Porphyrio
- n
- Old World purple gallinules [syn: Porphyrio, {genus
Porphyrio}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Porphyrula
- n
- American purple gallinules [syn: Porphyrula, {genus
Porphyrula}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Portulaca
- n
- genus of mainly tropical fleshy or trailing herbs
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Portunus
- n
- type genus of the family Portunidae [syn: Portunus,
genus Portunus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Porzana
- n
- spotted crakes
Synonym(s): Porzana, genus Porzana
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Potamogale
- n
- type genus of the family Potamogalidae: otter shrews
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Potamogeton
- n
- a large genus of aquatic herbs found in quiet waters in
temperate regions; leaves usually float on the water
Synonym(s): Potamogeton, genus Potamogeton
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Potamophis
- n
- ground snakes
Synonym(s): Potamophis, genus Potamophis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Potentilla
- n
- chiefly perennial northern hemisphere herbs and shrubs:
cinquefoil
Synonym(s): Potentilla, genus Potentilla
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Poterium
- n
- a genus of thorny herbs or shrubs of the family Rosaceae
Synonym(s): Poterium, genus Poterium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pothos
- n
- evergreen climbers with adhesive adventitious roots;
southeastern Asia and Brazil
Synonym(s): Scindapsus, genus Scindapsus, genus Pothos
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Potorous
- n
- potoroos
Synonym(s): Potorous, genus Potorous
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Potos
- n
- a genus of Procyonidae
Synonym(s): Potos, genus Potos
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pouteria
- n
- tropical American timber tree with edible fruit (canistel)
Synonym(s): Pouteria, genus Pouteria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Praunus
- n
- a genus of Mysidae
Synonym(s): Praunus, genus Praunus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prenanthes
- n
- genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs having
pinnatisect leaves small heads of drooping yellowish to purple flowers; sometimes includes species often placed in genus Nabalus
Synonym(s): Prenanthes, genus Prenanthes
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Presbytes
- n
- langurs [syn: Presbytes, genus Presbytes, {mammal
Semnopithecus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Priacanthus
- n
- type genus of the Priacanthidae [syn: Priacanthus, {genus
Priacanthus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Primula
- n
- very large and important genus of plants of temperate
Europe and Asia having showy flowers
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prinia
- n
- a genus of Sylviidae
Synonym(s): Prinia, genus Prinia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Priodontes
- n
- solely the giant armadillo [syn: Priodontes, {genus
Priodontes}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prionace
- n
- blue sharks
Synonym(s): Prionace, genus Prionace
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prionotus
- n
- a genus of Triglidae
Synonym(s): Prionotus, genus Prionotus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pristis
- n
- type genus of the Pristidae [syn: Pristis, {genus
Pristis}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pritzelago
- n
- chamois cress
Synonym(s): Pritzelago, genus Pritzelago
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Proboscidea
- n
- in some classifications included in the genus Martynia and
hence the two taxonomic names for some of the unicorn plants
Synonym(s): Proboscidea, genus Proboscidea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Procavia
- n
- type genus of the Procaviidae [syn: Procavia, {genus
Procavia}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Procellaria
- n
- type genus of the Procellariidae [syn: Procellaria,
genus Procellaria]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prociphilus
- n
- a genus of Aphididae [syn: Prociphilus, {genus
Prociphilus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Procnias
- n
- bellbirds
Synonym(s): Procnias, genus Procnias
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Proconsul
- n
- genus of extinct primitive African primates of the Miocene
epoch; sometimes considered a subgenus of Dryopithecus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Procyon
- n
- the type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons [syn:
Procyon, genus Procyon]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Progne
- n
- a genus of Hirundinidae
Synonym(s): Progne, genus Progne
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prosopis
- n
- genus of tropical or subtropical branching shrubs or trees:
mesquite
Synonym(s): Prosopis, genus Prosopis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prosopium
- n
- whitefishes
Synonym(s): Prosopium, genus Prosopium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Protea
- n
- type genus of Proteaceae; tropical African shrubs
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Proteles
- n
- aardwolf
Synonym(s): Proteles, genus Proteles
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Proterochampsa
- n
- early archosaurian carnivore [syn: Proterochampsa, {genus
Proterochampsa}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Proteus
- n
- type genus of the Proteidae [syn: Proteus, {genus
Proteus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Protium
- n
- genus of chiefly tropical American trees having fragrant
wood and yielding gum elemi
Synonym(s): Protium, genus Protium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Protoavis
- n
- extinct primitive birds of the Triassic period; 70 million
years before archaeopteryx
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Protoceratops
- n
- small horned dinosaurs
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Protohippus
- n
- a genus of Equidae
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prumnopitys
- n
- mostly dioecious evergreen conifers; leaves are softer than
in Podocarpus
Synonym(s): Prumnopitys, genus Prumnopitys
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prunella
- n
- small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal
spikes of small purplish or white flowers
Synonym(s): Prunella, genus Prunella
- type genus of the Prunellidae
Synonym(s): Prunella, genus Prunella
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Prunus
- n
- a genus of shrubs and trees of the family Rosaceae that is
widely distributed in temperate regions
Synonym(s): Prunus, genus Prunus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psaltriparus
- n
- a genus of Paridae [syn: Psaltriparus, {genus
Psaltriparus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psenes
- n
- a genus of Stromateidae
Synonym(s): Psenes, genus Psenes
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psephurus
- n
- a genus of Polyodontidae [syn: Psephurus, {genus
Psephurus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psetta
- n
- a genus of Bothidae
Synonym(s): Psetta, genus Psetta
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psettichthys
- n
- a genus of Soleidae [syn: Psettichthys, {genus
Psettichthys}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudacris
- n
- chorus frogs
Synonym(s): Pseudacris, genus Pseudacris
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudaletia
- n
- moths whose larvae are armyworms [syn: Pseudaletia,
genus Pseudaletia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudechis
- n
- venomous Australian blacksnakes [syn: Pseudechis, {genus
Pseudechis}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudemys
- n
- sliders; red-bellied terrapin [syn: Pseudemys, {genus
Pseudemys}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudobombax
- n
- tropical American deciduous shrubs or small trees [syn:
Pseudobombax, genus Pseudobombax]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudococcus
- n
- type genus of the Pseudococcidae [syn: Pseudococcus,
genus Pseudococcus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudocolus
- n
- a genus of fungi belonging to the family Clathraceae [syn:
Pseudocolus, genus Pseudocolus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudolarix
- n
- one species: golden larch [syn: Pseudolarix, {genus
Pseudolarix}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudomonas
- n
- type genus of the family Pseudomonodaceae [syn:
Pseudomonas, genus Pseudomonas]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudopleuronectes
- n
- a genus of Pleuronectidae [syn: Pseudopleuronectes,
genus Pseudopleuronectes]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudoryx
- n
- species of large cow-like mammals of Vietnam discovered by
scientists in 1992
Synonym(s): Pseudoryx, genus Pseudoryx
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudotaxus
- n
- one species
Synonym(s): Pseudotaxus, genus Pseudotaxus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudotsuga
- n
- douglas fir; closely related to genera Larix and Cathaya
Synonym(s): Pseudotsuga, genus Pseudotsuga
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pseudowintera
- n
- evergreen shrubs or small trees of Australia and New
Zealand
Synonym(s): Pseudowintera, genus Pseudowintera, Wintera, genus Wintera
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psidium
- n
- guavas
Synonym(s): Psidium, genus Psidium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psilophyton
- n
- type genus of the Psilophytaceae: genus of small wiry
herbaceous Paleozoic plants with underground rhizomes and apical sporangia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psilotum
- n
- type genus of the Psilotaceae [syn: Psilotum, {genus
Psilotum}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psithyrus
- n
- a large bee that resembles the bumblebee but lacks pollen-
collecting apparatus and a worker caste
Synonym(s): Psithyrus, genus Psithyrus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psittacosaurus
- n
- most primitive genus of horned dinosaurs; early Cretaceous
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psittacula
- n
- a genus of Psittacidae [syn: Psittacula, {genus
Psittacula}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psittacus
- n
- type genus of the Psittacidae: usually restricted to the
African grey
Synonym(s): Psittacus, genus Psittacus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psophia
- n
- type genus of the Psophiidae: trumpeters [syn: Psophia,
genus Psophia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psophocarpus
- n
- species of tropical Asian and African climbing herbs [syn:
Psophocarpus, genus Psophocarpus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psoralea
- n
- widely distributed genus of herbs or shrubs with glandular
compound leaves and spicate or racemose purple or white flowers
Synonym(s): Psoralea, genus Psoralea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psychopsis
- n
- epiphytic orchids of Central and South America formerly
included in genus Oncidium
Synonym(s): Psychopsis, genus Psychopsis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Psychotria
- n
- tropical chiefly South American shrubs and trees [syn:
Psychotria, genus Psychotria]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pteretis
- n
- small genus sometimes included in genus Onoclea; in some
classifications both genera are placed in Polypodiaceae
Synonym(s): Matteuccia, genus Matteuccia, Pteretis, genus Pteretis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pteridium
- n
- a genus of ferns belonging to the family Dennstaedtiaceae
Synonym(s): Pteridium, genus Pteridium
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pteris
- n
- large genus of terrestrial ferns of tropics and subtropics;
sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae
Synonym(s): Pteris, genus Pteris
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pternohyla
- n
- burrowing tree frogs [syn: Pternohyla, {genus
Pternohyla}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterocarpus
- n
- genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly
winged pods
Synonym(s): Pterocarpus, genus Pterocarpus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterocarya
- n
- Asiatic nut trees: wing nuts [syn: Pterocarya, {genus
Pterocarya}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterocles
- n
- type genus of the Pteroclididae [syn: Pterocles, {genus
Pterocles}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterocnemia
- n
- a genus of birds of the family Rheidae [syn: Pterocnemia,
genus Pterocnemia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterodactylus
- n
- a reptile genus of Pterodactylidae [syn: Pterodactylus,
genus Pterodactylus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterois
- n
- lionfishes
Synonym(s): Pterois, genus Pterois
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pteropogon
- n
- genus of Australian and South African herbs including some
from genus Helipterum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pteropus
- n
- a genus of Megachiroptera [syn: Pteropus, {genus
Pteropus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterospermum
- n
- genus of tropical Asian trees and shrubs [syn:
Pterospermum, genus Pterospermum]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pterostylis
- n
- genus of terrestrial orchids of Australia and New Zealand
and western Pacific
Synonym(s): Pterostylis, genus Pterostylis
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ptilocercus
- n
- pentails
Synonym(s): Ptilocercus, genus Ptilocercus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ptilocrinus
- n
- sea lilies
Synonym(s): Ptilocrinus, genus Ptilocrinus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ptilonorhynchus
- n
- type genus of the Ptilonorhynchidae [syn:
Ptilonorhynchus, genus Ptilonorhynchus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ptloris
- n
- a genus of Paradisaeidae
Synonym(s): Ptloris, genus Ptloris
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ptyas
- n
- Asian rat snakes
Synonym(s): Ptyas, genus Ptyas
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Ptychozoon
- n
- flying geckos
Synonym(s): Ptychozoon, genus Ptychozoon
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Puccinia
- n
- type genus of the Pucciniaceae; a large genus of parasitic
fungi including many that are destructive to various economic plants
Synonym(s): Puccinia, genus Puccinia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pueraria
- n
- genus of woody Asiatic vines: kudzu [syn: Pueraria,
genus Pueraria]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Puffinus
- n
- shearwaters
Synonym(s): Puffinus, genus Puffinus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pulex
- n
- type genus of the Pulicidae
Synonym(s): Pulex, genus Pulex
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pulicaria
- n
- genus of temperate Old World herbs: fleabane [syn:
Pulicaria, genus Pulicaria]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pulsatilla
- n
- includes a group of plants that in some classifications are
included in the genus Anemone: pasqueflowers
Synonym(s): Pulsatilla, genus Pulsatilla
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Punica
- n
- coextensive with the family Punicaceae [syn: Punica,
genus Punica]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pycnanthemum
- n
- American mountain mint [syn: Pycnanthemum, {genus
Pycnanthemum}, Koellia, genus Koellia]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pygopus
- n
- type genus of the Pygopodidae; snake-shaped pleurodont
lizard with no forelimbs and only rudimentary hind limbs
Synonym(s): Pygopus, genus Pygopus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pygoscelis
- n
- a genus of Spheniscidae [syn: Pygoscelis, {genus
Pygoscelis}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pylodictus
- n
- flathead catfishes
Synonym(s): Pylodictus, genus Pylodictus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyracantha
- n
- Eurasian evergreen thorny shrubs bearing red or orange-red
berries
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyralis
- n
- type genus of the Pyralidae [syn: Pyralis, {genus
Pyralis}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrausta
- n
- moths whose larvae are corn borers [syn: Pyrausta, {genus
Pyrausta}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrethrum
- n
- used in former classifications for plants later placed in
genus Chrysanthemum and now often included in genus Tanacetum
Synonym(s): Pyrethrum, genus Pyrethrum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrocephalus
- n
- a genus of Tyrannidae [syn: Pyrocephalus, {genus
Pyrocephalus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrola
- n
- short-stemmed perennial herbs of cool or temperate regions:
wintergreen; shinleaf
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrophorus
- n
- tropical click beetles [syn: Pyrophorus, {genus
Pyrophorus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrrhula
- n
- bullfinches
Synonym(s): Pyrrhula, genus Pyrrhula
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrrhuloxia
- n
- large showy finches related to cardinals
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrrosia
- n
- epiphytic or lithophytic or terrestrial ferns of tropical
Old World
Synonym(s): Pyrrosia, genus Pyrrosia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrularia
- n
- small genus of chiefly Asiatic parasitic shrubs [syn:
Pyrularia, genus Pyrularia]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyrus
- n
- fruit trees native to the Old World: pears [syn: Pyrus,
genus Pyrus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pythium
- n
- destructive root-parasitic fungi
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Python
- n
- Old World boas
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Pyxidanthera
- n
- one species: pyxie; the eastern United States [syn:
Pyxidanthera, genus Pyxidanthera]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sabal
- n
- American dwarf fan palms
Synonym(s): Sabal, genus Sabal
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sabbatia
- n
- genus of smooth slender North American herbs with showy
flowers
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sabinea
- n
- small genus of deciduous West Indian trees or shrubs: carib
wood
Synonym(s): Sabinea, genus Sabinea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sapindus
- n
- type genus of the Sapindaceae [syn: Sapindus, {genus
Sapindus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Saponaria
- n
- mostly perennial Old World herbs [syn: Saponaria, {genus
Saponaria}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Saprolegnia
- n
- aquatic fungi growing chiefly on plant debris and animal
remains
Synonym(s): Saprolegnia, genus Saprolegnia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Scabiosa
- n
- annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs; mainly
Mediterranean
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Scaphiopus
- n
- New World spadefoot toads [syn: Scaphiopus, {genus
Scaphiopus}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Scaphosepalum
- n
- comprises some tropical American species usually placed in
genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants with small flowers carried on one scape
Synonym(s): Scaphosepalum, genus Scaphosepalum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Schaffneria
- n
- one species
Synonym(s): Schaffneria, genus Schaffneria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Schefflera
- n
- large genus of shrubby and climbing tropical plants having
showy digitately compound foliage
Synonym(s): Schefflera, genus Schefflera
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Scophthalmus
- n
- a genus of Bothidae [syn: Scophthalmus, {genus
Scophthalmus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Scopolia
- n
- genus of European perennial herbs yielding medicinal
alkaloids
Synonym(s): Scopolia, genus Scopolia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sebastiana
- n
- Mexican spurges
Synonym(s): Sebastiana, genus Sebastiana
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sebastodes
- n
- rockfishes
Synonym(s): Sebastodes, genus Sebastodes
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sepia
- n
- type genus of the Sepiidae
Synonym(s): Sepia, genus Sepia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Septobasidium
- n
- type genus of Septobasidiaceae: smooth shelf fungi usually
having a well-developed sometimes thick-walled hypobasidium
Synonym(s): Septobasidium, genus Septobasidium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sivapithecus
- n
- extinct primates; lower Pliocene
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sobralia
- n
- genus of tropical American orchids
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sophora
- n
- cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs having odd-pinnate
leaves and showy flowers; some species placed in genus Podalyria
Synonym(s): Sophora, genus Sophora
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spadella
- n
- marine worms resembling the sagittas but with a broader
body and only one pair of lateral fins
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spalax
- n
- type genus of the Spalacidae [syn: Spalax, {genus
Spalax}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sparaxis
- n
- deciduous perennial herbs of South Africa [syn: Sparaxis,
genus Sparaxis]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sparganium
- n
- type and sole genus of Sparganiaceae; marsh or aquatic
herbs of temperate regions
Synonym(s): Sparganium, genus Sparganium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sparmannia
- n
- small genus of tropical African shrubs [syn: Sparmannia,
genus Sparmannia]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spartina
- n
- grass of freshwater swamps and salt marshes of Europe,
Africa, America, and South Atlantic islands
Synonym(s): Spartina, genus Spartina
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spartium
- n
- one species: Spanish broom [syn: Spartium, {genus
Spartium}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spathiphyllum
- n
- evergreen rhizomatous perennials of tropical America and
Philippines and Indonesia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spergula
- n
- small genus of Old World annual herbs: corn spurry [syn:
Spergula, genus Spergula]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spergularia
- n
- chiefly maritime Eurasian herbs: sand spurry; sea spurry
Synonym(s): Spergularia, genus Spergularia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spermophilus
- n
- typical ground squirrels [syn: Citellus, {genus
Citellus}, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphacele
- n
- a dicotyledonous genus of the family Labiatae [syn:
Lepechinia, genus Lepechinia, Sphacele, genus Sphacele]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphacelotheca
- n
- genus of smut fungus [syn: Sphacelotheca, {genus
Sphacelotheca}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphaeralcea
- n
- large genus of chiefly tropical herbs with showy flowers
and mostly globose fruits: globe mallows
Synonym(s): Sphaeralcea, genus Sphaeralcea
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphaerocarpos
- n
- type genus of Sphaerocarpaceae; liverworts with small many-
lobed usually orbicular thallus
Synonym(s): Sphaerocarpus, genus Sphaerocarpus, Sphaerocarpos, genus Sphaerocarpos
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphaerocarpus
- n
- type genus of Sphaerocarpaceae; liverworts with small many-
lobed usually orbicular thallus
Synonym(s): Sphaerocarpus, genus Sphaerocarpus, Sphaerocarpos, genus Sphaerocarpos
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphagnum
- n
- a large genus constituting the order Sphagnales: atypical
mosses of temperate bogs with leaves that can hold much water
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphecius
- n
- large solitary wasps: cicada killer [syn: Sphecius,
genus Sphecius]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphecotheres
- n
- a genus of Old World orioles [syn: Sphecotheres, {genus
Sphecotheres}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spheniscus
- n
- type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins [syn:
Spheniscus, genus Spheniscus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphenodon
- n
- coextensive with the order Rhynchocephalia: tuataras [syn:
Sphenodon, genus Sphenodon]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphyraena
- n
- type and sole genus of the Sphyraenidae: barracuda [syn:
Sphyraena, genus Sphyraena]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphyrapicus
- n
- a genus of Picidae [syn: Sphyrapicus, {genus
Sphyrapicus}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sphyrna
- n
- type genus of the Sphyrnidae [syn: Sphyrna, {genus
Sphyrna}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spilogale
- n
- a genus of Mustelidae
Synonym(s): Spilogale, genus Spilogale
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spinacia
- n
- spinach
Synonym(s): Spinacia, genus Spinacia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spinus
- n
- in some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis:
siskins and New World goldfinches
Synonym(s): Spinus, genus Spinus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spiraea
- n
- a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae [syn:
Spiraea, genus Spiraea]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spiranthes
- n
- large cosmopolitan genus of white-flowered terrestrial
orchids
Synonym(s): Spiranthes, genus Spiranthes
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spirillum
- n
- a genus of bacteria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spirochaeta
- n
- the type genus of the family Spirochaetaceae; a bacterium
that is flexible, undulating, and chiefly aquatic
Synonym(s): Spirochaeta, genus Spirochaeta
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spirodela
- n
- minute aquatic herbs floating on the water surface
consisting of a shiny leaflike frond and 2-21 roots
Synonym(s): Spirodela, genus Spirodela
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spirogyra
- n
- a genus of protoctist
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spirula
- n
- genus of small cephalopods with many-chambered spiral
shells resembling those of the extinct belemnites
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spizella
- n
- chipping sparrow; field sparrow; tree sparrow [syn:
Spizella, genus Spizella]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spodoptera
- n
- moths whose larvae are armyworms [syn: Spodoptera, {genus
Spodoptera}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spondias
- n
- tropical trees having one-seeded fruit [syn: Spondias,
genus Spondias]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Sporobolus
- n
- cosmopolitan annual and perennial grasses (as dropseed or
rush grass)
Synonym(s): Sporobolus, genus Sporobolus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spraguea
- n
- small genus of usually perennial herbs having deep woody
taproots and flower heads of umbels or cymes
Synonym(s): Spraguea, genus Spraguea
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Spyeria
- n
- fritillaries
Synonym(s): Spyeria, genus Spyeria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Subularia
- n
- small genus of herbs of north temperate regions and
mountains of tropical Africa
Synonym(s): Subularia, genus Subularia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Upupa
- n
- type genus of the Upupidae
Synonym(s): Upupa, genus Upupa
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Uvularia
- n
- genus of perennial rhizomatous herb of southern and
southeastern United States
Synonym(s): Uvularia, genus Uvularia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vaccaria
- n
- cow-cockles
Synonym(s): Vaccaria, genus Vaccaria
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vaccinium
- n
- evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of northern
hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries
Synonym(s): Vaccinium, genus Vaccinium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Valeriana
- n
- genus of widely distributed perennial herbs and some shrubs
Synonym(s): Valeriana, genus Valeriana
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Valerianella
- n
- genus of Old World annual herbs widely naturalized [syn:
Valerianella, genus Valerianella]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vallisneria
- n
- eelgrass; eel grass [syn: Vallisneria, {genus
Vallisneria}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vanda
- n
- genus of showy epiphytic orchids of Himalayas to Malaysia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vanellus
- n
- Eurasian lapwings
Synonym(s): Vanellus, genus Vanellus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vanessa
- n
- painted beauty and red admiral [syn: Vanessa, {genus
Vanessa}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vangueria
- n
- tropical African and Asiatic trees and shrubs having one-
seeded fruit
Synonym(s): Vangueria, genus Vangueria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vanilla
- n
- large genus of tropical climbing orchids; Old and New
Worlds
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Varanus
- n
- type and sole extant genus of the Varanidae [syn:
Varanus, genus Varanus]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vedalia
- n
- genus of Australian ladybugs [syn: Rodolia, {genus
Rodolia}, genus Vedalia]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Velociraptor
- n
- advanced carnivorous theropod
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Venus
- n
- type genus of the family Veneridae: genus of edible clams
with thick oval shells
Synonym(s): Venus, genus Venus
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Veratrum
- n
- a genus of coarse poisonous perennial herbs; sometimes
placed in subfamily Melanthiaceae
Synonym(s): Veratrum, genus Veratrum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Verbascum
- n
- genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs mostly with woolly
leaves
Synonym(s): Verbascum, genus Verbascum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Verbena
- n
- type genus of the Verbenaceae; genus of herbaceous
perennials and subshrubs
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Verbesina
- n
- herbs and shrubs of warm North America to Mexico; includes
plants formerly placed in genus Actinomeris
Synonym(s): Verbesina, genus Verbesina
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vernonia
- n
- genus of New World tropical herbs or shrubs with terminal
cymose heads of tubular flowers
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Veronica
- n
- widespread genus of herbs with pink or white or blue or
purple flowers: speedwell
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Verticillium
- n
- genus of imperfect fungi having conidia borne singly at the
apex of whorled branchlets; cause wilt diseases
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vesicaria
- n
- small genus of chiefly Mediterranean herbs: bladderpods
Synonym(s): Vesicaria, genus Vesicaria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vespa
- n
- type genus of the Vespidae: various hornets and yellow
jackets
Synonym(s): Vespa, genus Vespa
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vespertilio
- n
- a genus of Vespertilionidae [syn: Vespertilio, {genus
Vespertilio}]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vespula
- n
- sometimes considered a subgenus of Vespa: social wasps
Synonym(s): Vespula, genus Vespula
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vibrio
- n
- a genus of bacteria
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Viburnum
- n
- deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees: arrow-wood;
wayfaring tree
Synonym(s): Viburnum, genus Viburnum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vicia
- n
- widely distributed genus of annual or perennial and often
climbing herbs
Synonym(s): Vicia, genus Vicia
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vicugna
- n
- a genus of Camelidae
Synonym(s): Vicugna, genus Vicugna
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vidua
- n
- whydahs
Synonym(s): Vidua, genus Vidua
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vigna
- n
- genus of vines or erect herbs having trifoliate leaves and
yellowish or purplish flowers; of warm or tropical regions; most species often placed in genus Phaseolus
Synonym(s): Vigna, genus Vigna
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Viminaria
- n
- one species: Australian leafless shrubs: swamp oak [syn:
Viminaria, genus Viminaria]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vinca
- n
- periwinkles: low creeping evergreen perennials [syn:
Vinca, genus Vinca]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vincetoxicum
- n
- genus of chiefly tropical American vines having cordate
leaves and large purple or greenish cymose flowers; supposedly having powers as an antidote
Synonym(s): Vincetoxicum, genus Vincetoxicum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Viola
- n
- large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions [syn:
Viola, genus Viola]
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vipera
- n
- type genus of the Viperidae
Synonym(s): Vipera, genus Vipera
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vireo
- n
- type genus of the Vireonidae
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Virgilia
- n
- genus of South African trees having pinnate leaves and
rose-purple flowers followed by leathery pods
Synonym(s): Virgilia, genus Virgilia
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Viscum
- n
- type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs
parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods
Synonym(s): Viscum, genus Viscum
|
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vitis
- n
- the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with
simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes
Synonym(s): Vitis, genus Vitis
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vittaria
- n
- tropical epiphytic ferns with straplike fronds [syn:
Vittaria, genus Vittaria]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Viverra
- n
- type genus of the family Viverridae [syn: Viverra, {genus
Viverra}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Viverricula
- n
- a genus of Viverridae [syn: Viverricula, {genus
Viverricula}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Volvaria
- n
- agarics having pink spores and a distinct volva [syn:
Volvaria, genus Volvaria]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Volvariella
- n
- an important genus of mushrooms in the Orient [syn:
Volvariella, genus Volvariella]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Volvox
- n
- type genus of the Volvocaceae; minute pale green
flagellates occurring in tiny spherical colonies; minute flagella rotate the colony about an axis
Synonym(s): Volvox, genus Volvox
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vorticella
- n
- ciliated protozoans that have a goblet-shaped body with a
retractile stalk
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vulpes
- n
- foxes
Synonym(s): Vulpes, genus Vulpes
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Vultur
- n
- a bird that is usually restricted to the Andean condor
Synonym(s): Vultur, genus Vultur
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Xiphias
- n
- type genus of the Xiphiidae [syn: Xiphias, {genus
Xiphias}]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Xyphophorus
- n
- swordtails
Synonym(s): Xyphophorus, genus Xyphophorus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus Zapus
- n
- type genus of the Zapodidae
Synonym(s): Zapus, genus Zapus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- genus-Fenusa
- n
- birch leaf miner
Synonym(s): Fenusa, genus-Fenusa
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Geomys bursarius
- n
- gopher of chiefly grasslands of central North America [syn:
plains pocket gopher, Geomys bursarius]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Geomys pinetis
- n
- gopher of Alabama and Georgia and Florida [syn:
southeastern pocket gopher, Geomys pinetis]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gingiva
- n
- the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that
surrounds the bases of the teeth
Synonym(s): gingiva, gum
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gingival
- adj
- of or relating to the gums
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gingivitis
- n
- inflammation of the gums
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Ginkgo biloba
- n
- deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves
and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree
Synonym(s): ginkgo, gingko, maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- ginkgo family
- n
- constituting the order Ginkgoales; includes the genus
Ginkgo and extinct forms
Synonym(s): Ginkgoaceae, family Ginkgoaceae, ginkgo family
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Ginkgophytina
- n
- ginkgos: in some systems classified as a class and in
others as a subdivision; used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta
Synonym(s): Ginkgopsida, class Ginkgopsida, Ginkgophytina, class Ginkgophytina, subdivision Ginkgophytina, subdivision Ginkgophyta
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Ginkgopsida
- n
- ginkgos: in some systems classified as a class and in
others as a subdivision; used in some classifications for one of five subdivisions of Gymnospermophyta
Synonym(s): Ginkgopsida, class Ginkgopsida, Ginkgophytina, class Ginkgophytina, subdivision Ginkgophytina, subdivision Ginkgophyta
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Ginsberg
- n
- United States poet of the beat generation (1926-1997) [syn:
Ginsberg, Allen Ginsberg]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
- n
- Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and
fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
Synonym(s): Pompey, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Pompey the Great
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- going-over
- n
- a careful and thorough inspection
- a severe scolding
Synonym(s): castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing down
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gong buoy
- n
- a buoy with a bell on it
Synonym(s): bell buoy, gong buoy
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gonioscopy
- n
- an examination of the front part of the eye to check the
angle where the iris meets the cornea; it is used to distinguish between open-angle glaucoma and closed-angle glaucoma
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gowen cypress
- n
- small sometimes shrubby tree native to California; often
used as an ornamental; in some classification systems includes the pygmy cypress and the Santa Cruz cypress
Synonym(s): gowen cypress, Cupressus goveniana
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Gymnogyps
- n
- containing solely the California condor [syn: Gymnogyps,
genus Gymnogyps]
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Gymnogyps californianus
- n
- North American condor; chiefly dull black; almost extinct
Synonym(s): California condor, Gymnogyps californianus
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnosophical
- adj
- of or relating to gymnosophy
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnosophist
- n
- member of a Hindu sect practicing gymnosophy (especially
nudism)
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnosophy
- n
- the doctrine of a sect of Hindu philosophers who practiced
nudity and asceticism and meditation
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnosperm
- n
- plants of the class Gymnospermae having seeds not enclosed
in an ovary
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnosperm family
- n
- a family of gymnosperms
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnosperm genus
- n
- a genus of gymnosperms
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Gymnospermae
- n
- plants having naked seeds not enclosed in an ovary; in some
systems considered a class (Gymnospermae) and in others a division (Gymnospermophyta); comprises three subdivisions (or classes): Cycadophytina (class Cycadopsida) and Gnetophytina (class Gnetopsida) and Coniferophytina (class Coniferopsida); in some classifications the Coniferophytina are divided into three groups: Pinophytina (class Pinopsida) and Ginkgophytina (class Ginkgopsida) and Taxophytina (class Taxopsida)
Synonym(s): Gymnospermae, class Gymnospermae, Gymnospermophyta, division Gymnospermophyta
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Gymnospermophyta
- n
- plants having naked seeds not enclosed in an ovary; in some
systems considered a class (Gymnospermae) and in others a division (Gymnospermophyta); comprises three subdivisions (or classes): Cycadophytina (class Cycadopsida) and Gnetophytina (class Gnetopsida) and Coniferophytina (class Coniferopsida); in some classifications the Coniferophytina are divided into three groups: Pinophytina (class Pinopsida) and Ginkgophytina (class Ginkgopsida) and Taxophytina (class Taxopsida)
Synonym(s): Gymnospermae, class Gymnospermae, Gymnospermophyta, division Gymnospermophyta
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnospermous
- adj
- relating to or characteristic of plants of the class
Gymnospermae
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnospermous tree
- n
- any tree of the division Gymnospermophyta
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- gymnospermous yellowwood
- n
- any of various gymnospermous trees having yellow wood
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Gymnosporangium
- n
- genus of fungi that produce galls on cedars and other
conifers of genera Juniperus and Libocedrus and causes rust spots on apples and pears and other plants of family Rosaceae
Synonym(s): Gymnosporangium, genus Gymnosporangium
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: |
- Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
- n
- rust fungus causing rust spots on apples and pears etc
Synonym(s): apple rust, cedar-apple rust, Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gaingiving \Gain"giv`ing\, n. [See {Again}, and {Give}.]
A misgiving. [Obs.]
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gainsborough hat \Gains"borough hat\
A woman's broad-brimmed hat of a form thought to resemble
those shown in portraits by Thomas Gainsborough, the English
artist (1727-88).
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gamekeeper \Game"keep`er\ (-k[emac]p`[etil]r), n.
One who has the care of game, especially in a park or
preserve. --Blackstone.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gamosepalous \Gam`o*sep"al*ous\, a. [Gr. [?] marriage + E.
sepal.] (Bot.)
Formed of united sepals; monosepalous.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G.,
& Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v.
i.]
1. A going; a course. [Obs.]
2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number
of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of
laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of
sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves.
3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by
acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang
of saws, or of plows.
4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang
of stays.
5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which
incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue.
{Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.)
(a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a
bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel.
(b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's
waist, for the sentinel to walk on.
{Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard
ships or in which it is kept on deck.
{Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which
several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make
two or more furrows at the same time.
{Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating
parishes. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills
driven from a common shaft.
{Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen.
{Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above).
{Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above).
{Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of
objects separated by intervening plates.
{Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang
of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed
distances apart.
{Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell.
{Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were
made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell.
{Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern
names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the
round log into boards at one operation. --Knight.
{Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from
two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick
beam.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G.,
& Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v.
i.]
1. A going; a course. [Obs.]
2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number
of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of
laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of
sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves.
3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by
acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang
of saws, or of plows.
4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang
of stays.
5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which
incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue.
{Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.)
(a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a
bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel.
(b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's
waist, for the sentinel to walk on.
{Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard
ships or in which it is kept on deck.
{Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which
several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make
two or more furrows at the same time.
{Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating
parishes. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills
driven from a common shaft.
{Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen.
{Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above).
{Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above).
{Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of
objects separated by intervening plates.
{Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang
of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed
distances apart.
{Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell.
{Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were
made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell.
{Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern
names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the
round log into boards at one operation. --Knight.
{Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from
two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick
beam.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G.,
& Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v.
i.]
1. A going; a course. [Obs.]
2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number
of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of
laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of
sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves.
3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by
acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang
of saws, or of plows.
4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang
of stays.
5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which
incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue.
{Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.)
(a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a
bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel.
(b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's
waist, for the sentinel to walk on.
{Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard
ships or in which it is kept on deck.
{Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which
several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make
two or more furrows at the same time.
{Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating
parishes. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills
driven from a common shaft.
{Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen.
{Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above).
{Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above).
{Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of
objects separated by intervening plates.
{Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang
of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed
distances apart.
{Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell.
{Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were
made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell.
{Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern
names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the
round log into boards at one operation. --Knight.
{Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from
two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick
beam.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G.,
& Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v.
i.]
1. A going; a course. [Obs.]
2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number
of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of
laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of
sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves.
3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by
acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang
of saws, or of plows.
4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang
of stays.
5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which
incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue.
{Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.)
(a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a
bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel.
(b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's
waist, for the sentinel to walk on.
{Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard
ships or in which it is kept on deck.
{Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which
several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make
two or more furrows at the same time.
{Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating
parishes. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills
driven from a common shaft.
{Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen.
{Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above).
{Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above).
{Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of
objects separated by intervening plates.
{Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang
of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed
distances apart.
{Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below).
{Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell.
{Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were
made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell.
{Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern
names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the
round log into boards at one operation. --Knight.
{Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from
two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick
beam.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gang-flower \Gang"-flow`er\, n. (Bot.)
The common English milkwort ({Polygala vulgaris}), so called
from blossoming in gang week. --Dr. Prior.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Ganocephalous \Gan`o*ceph"a*lous\, a. (Paleon.)
Of or pertaining to the Ganocephala.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gemsbok \Gems"bok\, n. [D.; akin to G. gemsbock the male or buck
of the chamois; gemse chamois, goat of the Alps + bock buck.]
(Zo[94]l.)
A South African antelope ({Oryx Capensis}), having long,
sharp, nearly straight horns.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Genesee epoch \Gen`e*see" ep"och\ (Geol.)
The closing subdivision of the Hamilton period in the
American Devonian system; -- so called because the formations
of this period crop out in Genesee, New York.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gingival \Gin"gi*val\, a. [L. gingiva the gum.]
Of or pertaining to the gums. --Holder.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
d8Salisburia \[d8]Sal`is*bu"ri*a\, n. [Named after R. A.
Salisbury, an English botanist.] (Bot.)
The ginkgo tree ({Ginkgo biloba}, or {Salisburia
adiantifolia}).
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Ginkgo \Gink"go\, n.; pl. {Ginkgoes}. [Chin., silver fruit.]
(Bot.)
A large ornamental tree ({Ginkgo biloba}) from China and
Japan, belonging to the Yew suborder of {Conifer[91]}. Its
leaves are so like those of some maidenhair ferns, that it is
also called the {maidenhair tree}.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Ginshop \Gin"shop`\, n.
A shop or barroom where gin is sold as a beverage. [Colloq.]
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gnoscopine \Gnos"co*pine\, n. [Gr. gignw`skein to know + E.
opium?] (Chem.)
An alkaloid existing in small quantities in opium.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Going \Go"ing\, n.
1. The act of moving in any manner; traveling; as, the going
is bad.
2. Departure. --Milton.
3. Pregnancy; gestation; childbearing. --Crew.
4. pl. Course of life; behavior; doings; ways.
His eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all
his goings. --Job xxxiv.
21.
{Going barrel}. (Horology)
(a) A barrel containing the mainspring, and having teeth
on its periphery to drive the train.
(b) A device for maintaining a force to drive the train
while the timepiece is being wound up.
{Going forth}. (Script.)
(a) Outlet; way of exit. [bd]Every going forth of the
sanctuary.[b8] --Ezek. xliv. 5.
(b) A limit; a border. [bd]The going forth thereof shall
be from the south to Kadesh-barnea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv.
4.
{Going out}, [or] {Goings out}. (Script.)
(a) The utmost extremity or limit. [bd]The border shall go
down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at
the salt sea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv. 12.
(b) Departure or journeying. [bd]And Moses wrote their
goings out according to their journeys.[b8] --Num.
xxxiii. 2.
{Goings on}, behavior; actions; conduct; -- usually in a bad
sense.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Going \Go"ing\, n.
1. The act of moving in any manner; traveling; as, the going
is bad.
2. Departure. --Milton.
3. Pregnancy; gestation; childbearing. --Crew.
4. pl. Course of life; behavior; doings; ways.
His eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all
his goings. --Job xxxiv.
21.
{Going barrel}. (Horology)
(a) A barrel containing the mainspring, and having teeth
on its periphery to drive the train.
(b) A device for maintaining a force to drive the train
while the timepiece is being wound up.
{Going forth}. (Script.)
(a) Outlet; way of exit. [bd]Every going forth of the
sanctuary.[b8] --Ezek. xliv. 5.
(b) A limit; a border. [bd]The going forth thereof shall
be from the south to Kadesh-barnea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv.
4.
{Going out}, [or] {Goings out}. (Script.)
(a) The utmost extremity or limit. [bd]The border shall go
down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at
the salt sea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv. 12.
(b) Departure or journeying. [bd]And Moses wrote their
goings out according to their journeys.[b8] --Num.
xxxiii. 2.
{Goings on}, behavior; actions; conduct; -- usually in a bad
sense.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gong \Gong\, n.
1. [Malayan (Jav.) g[omac]ng.] An instrument, first used in
the East, made of an alloy of copper and tin, shaped like
a disk with upturned rim, and producing, when struck, a
harsh and resounding noise.
O'er distant deserts sounds the Tartar gong.
--Longfellow.
2. (Mach.) A flat saucerlike bell, rung by striking it with a
small hammer which is connected with it by various
mechanical devices; a stationary bell, used to sound calls
or alarms; -- called also {gong bell}.
{Gong metal}, an alloy (78 parts of copper, 22 of tin), from
which Oriental gongs are made.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gong \Gong\, n. [AS. gong, gang, a going, passage, drain. See
{Gang}.]
A privy or jakes. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
{Gong farmer}, {Gong man}, a cleaner of privies. [Obs.]
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Position \Po*si"tion\, n. [F. position, L. positio, fr. ponere,
positum, to put, place; prob. for posino, fr. an old
preposition used only in comp. (akin to Gr. [?]) + sinere to
leave, let, permit, place. See {Site}, and cf. {Composite},
{Compound}, v., {Depone}, {Deposit}, {Expound}, {Impostor},
{Opposite}, {Propound}, {Pose}, v., {Posit}, {Post}, n.]
1. The state of being posited, or placed; the manner in which
anything is placed; attitude; condition; as, a firm, an
inclined, or an upright position.
We have different prospects of the same thing,
according to our different positions to it. --Locke.
2. The spot where a person or thing is placed or takes a
place; site; place; station; situation; as, the position
of man in creation; the fleet changed its position.
3. Hence: The ground which any one takes in an argument or
controversy; the point of view from which any one proceeds
to a discussion; also, a principle laid down as the basis
of reasoning; a proposition; a thesis; as, to define one's
position; to appear in a false position.
Let not the proof of any position depend on the
positions that follow, but always on those which go
before. --I. Watts.
4. Relative place or standing; social or official rank; as, a
person of position; hence, office; post; as, to lose one's
position.
5. (Arith.) A method of solving a problem by one or two
suppositions; -- called also the {rule of trial and
error}.
{Angle of position} (Astron.), the angle which any line (as
that joining two stars) makes with another fixed line,
specifically with a circle of declination.
{Double position} (Arith.), the method of solving problems by
proceeding with each of two assumed numbers, according to
the conditions of the problem, and by comparing the
difference of the results with those of the numbers,
deducing the correction to be applied to one of them to
obtain the true result.
{Guns of position} (Mil.), heavy fieldpieces, not designed
for quick movements.
{Position finder} (Mil.), a range finder. See under {Range}.
{Position micrometer}, a micrometer applied to the tube of an
astronomical telescope for measuring angles of position in
the field of view.
{Single position} (Arith.), the method of solving problems,
in which the result obtained by operating with an assumed
number is to the true result as the number assumed is to
the number required.
{Strategic position} (Mil.), a position taken up by an army
or a large detachment of troops for the purpose of
checking or observing an opposing force.
Syn: Situation; station; place; condition; attitude; posture;
proposition; assertion; thesis.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gymnosophist \Gym*nos"o*phist\, n. [Gr. [?]; gymno`s naked + [?]
philosopher; cf. F. gymnosophisle.]
One of a sect of philosophers, said to have been found in
India by Alexander the Great, who went almost naked, denied
themselves the use of flesh, renounced bodily pleasures, and
employed themselves in the contemplation of nature.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gymnosophy \Gym*nos"o*phy\, n.
The doctrines of the Gymnosophists. --Good.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gymnosperm \Gym"no*sperm\, n. (Bot.)
A plant that bears naked seeds (i. e., seeds not inclosed in
an ovary), as the common pine and hemlock. Cf. {Angiosperm}.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gymnospermous \Gym"no*sper`mous\, n. [Gr. gymno`spermos; gymno`s
naked + spe`rma seed: cf. F. gymnosperme.] (Bot.)
(a) Having naked seeds, or seeds not inclosed in a capsule or
other vessel.
(b) Belonging to the class of plants consisting of
gymnosperms.
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: |
Gyn91cophore \Gy`n[91]"co*phore\, n. [Gr. gynaikei^on the
women's apartments + fe`rein to bear.] (Zo[94]l.)
A ventral canal or groove, in which the males of some
di[oe]cious trematodes carry the female. See Illust. of
{H[91]matozoa}.
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From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: |
Gainesboro, TN (town, FIPS 28420)
Location: 36.36048 N, 85.65380 W
Population (1990): 1002 (495 housing units)
Area: 3.6 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 38562
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From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: |
Gainesville, AL (town, FIPS 28768)
Location: 32.81527 N, 88.15959 W
Population (1990): 449 (214 housing units)
Area: 4.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 35464
Gainesville, FL (city, FIPS 25175)
Location: 29.67415 N, 82.33628 W
Population (1990): 84770 (34608 housing units)
Area: 90.3 sq km (land), 0.6 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 32601, 32603, 32605, 32606, 32607, 32608, 32609, 32611
Gainesville, GA (city, FIPS 31908)
Location: 34.29407 N, 83.83498 W
Population (1990): 17885 (7651 housing units)
Area: 58.8 sq km (land), 5.1 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 30501, 30504, 30506, 30507
Gainesville, MO (city, FIPS 26218)
Location: 36.60569 N, 92.42375 W
Population (1990): 659 (350 housing units)
Area: 6.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 65655
Gainesville, NY (village, FIPS 27969)
Location: 42.64083 N, 78.13517 W
Population (1990): 340 (125 housing units)
Area: 2.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 14066
Gainesville, TX (city, FIPS 27984)
Location: 33.63725 N, 97.15058 W
Population (1990): 14256 (6421 housing units)
Area: 34.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Gainesville, VA
Zip code(s): 22065
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From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: |
Gainesville Mills, GA (CDP, FIPS 31936)
Location: 34.27736 N, 83.81791 W
Population (1990): 1329 (532 housing units)
Area: 2.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: |
Gansevoort, NY
Zip code(s): 12831
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From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: |
Gum Spring, VA
Zip code(s): 23065
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From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: |
Gum Springs, AR (town, FIPS 29140)
Location: 34.06447 N, 93.09588 W
Population (1990): 157 (65 housing units)
Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
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From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: |
gang bang n. The use of large numbers of loosely coupled
programmers in an attempt to wedge a great many features into a
product in a short time. Though there have been memorable gang
bangs (e.g., that over-the-weekend assembler port mentioned in
Steven Levy's "Hackers"), most are perpetrated by large companies
trying to meet deadlines; the inevitable result is enormous buggy
masses of code entirely lacking in {orthogonal}ity. When
market-driven managers make a list of all the features the
competition has and assign one programmer to implement each, the
probability of maintaining a coherent (or even functional) design
goes infinitesimal. See also {firefighting}, {Mongolian Hordes
technique}, {Conway's Law}.
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From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]: |
Genius From Mars Technique n. [TMRC] A visionary quality which
enables one to ignore the standard approach and come up with a
totally unexpected new algorithm. An attack on a problem from an
offbeat angle that no one has ever thought of before, but that in
retrospect makes total sense. Compare {grok}, {zen}.
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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: |
gang bang
The use of large numbers of loosely coupled programmers in an
attempt to wedge a great many features into a product in a
short time. Though there have been memorable gang bangs
(e.g. that over-the-weekend assembler port mentioned in
Steven Levy's "Hackers"), most are perpetrated by large
companies trying to meet deadlines; the inevitable result is
enormous buggy masses of code entirely lacking in
{orthogonal}ity. When market-driven managers make a list of
all the features the competition has and assign one programmer
to implement each, the probability of maintaining a coherent
(or even functional) design goes infinitesimal. See also
{firefighting}, {Mongolian Hordes technique}, {Conway's Law}.
[{Jargon File}]
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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: |
GNU superoptimiser
(GSO) A function sequence generator that uses an exhaustive
generate-and-test approach to find the shortest instruction
sequence for a given function. Written by Torbjorn Granlund
and Tom Wood. You have to tell the
superoptimiser which function and which {CPU} you want to get
code for. This is useful for compiler writers.
FTP superopt-2.2.tar.Z from a {GNU archive site}.
Generates code for {DEC} {Alpha}, {SPARC}, {Intel 80386},
{88000}, {RS/6000}, {68000}, {29000} and {Pyramid} (SP, AP and
XP).
(1993-02-16)
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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: |
gunzip
The decompression utility corresponding to
{gzip}. In operating systems with links, gunzip is just a
link to gzip and its function can be invoked by passing a "-d"
flag to gzip.
(1996-01-03)
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