amaurosis
         n 1: partial or total loss of sight without pathology of the
               eye; caused by disease of optic nerve or retina or brain

English Dictionary: American laurel	by the DICT Development Group
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Ameiurus n type genus of the Ameiuridae: bullhead catfishes [syn: Ameiurus, genus Ameiurus]
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Ameiurus Melas n catfish common in eastern United States [syn: {horned pout}, hornpout, pout, Ameiurus Melas]
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amerce v punish with an arbitrary penalty punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court
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amercement n money extracted as a penalty [syn: fine, mulct, amercement]
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amerciable adj of a crime or misdemeanor; punishable by a fine set by a judge
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America n North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 Synonym(s): United States, United States of America, America, the States, US, U.S., USA, U.S.A. North America and South America and Central America
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American adj of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture; "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream" of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas; "the American hemisphere"; "American flora and fauna" n a native or inhabitant of the United States the English language as used in the United States Synonym(s): American English, American language, American a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country
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American agave n widely cultivated American monocarpic plant with greenish- white flowers on a tall stalk; blooms only after ten to twenty years and then dies Synonym(s): American agave, Agave americana
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American alligator n large alligator of the southeastern United States [syn: American alligator, Alligator mississipiensis]
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American aloe n tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber Synonym(s): agave, century plant, American aloe
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American angelica tree n small deciduous clump-forming tree or shrub of eastern United States Synonym(s): American angelica tree, devil's walking stick, Hercules'-club, Aralia spinosa
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American antelope n fleet antelope-like ruminant of western North American plains with small branched horns Synonym(s): pronghorn, prongbuck, pronghorn antelope, American antelope, Antilocapra americana
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American arborvitae n small evergreen of eastern North America having tiny scalelike leaves on flattened branchlets Synonym(s): American arborvitae, northern white cedar, white cedar, Thuja occidentalis
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American arrowroot n white-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch Synonym(s): arrowroot, American arrowroot, obedience plant, Maranta arundinaceae
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American aspen n slender aspen native to North America [syn: {American quaking aspen}, American aspen, Populus tremuloides]
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American badger n a variety of badger native to America [syn: {American badger}, Taxidea taxus]
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American Baptist Convention n an association of Northern Baptists [syn: {American Baptist Convention}, Northern Baptist Convention]
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American barberry n deciduous shrub of eastern North America whose leaves turn scarlet in autumn and having racemes of yellow flowers followed by ellipsoid glossy red berries Synonym(s): American barberry, Berberis canadensis
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American basswood n large American shade tree with large dark green leaves and rounded crown Synonym(s): American basswood, American lime, Tilia americana
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American beech n North American forest tree with light green leaves and edible nuts Synonym(s): American beech, white beech, red beech, Fagus grandifolia, Fagus americana
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American bison n large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains Synonym(s): American bison, American buffalo, buffalo, Bison bison
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American bittern n a kind of bittern [syn: American bittern, stake driver, Botaurus lentiginosus]
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American bittersweet n twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds Synonym(s): bittersweet, American bittersweet, climbing bittersweet, false bittersweet, staff vine, waxwork, shrubby bittersweet, Celastrus scandens
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American black bear n brown to black North American bear; smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear Synonym(s): American black bear, black bear, Ursus americanus, Euarctos americanus
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American blight n primarily a bark feeder on aerial parts and roots of apple and other trees Synonym(s): woolly apple aphid, American blight, Eriosoma lanigerum
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American bog asphodel n of the eastern United States: New Jersey to South Carolina Synonym(s): American bog asphodel, Narthecium americanum
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American brooklime n plant of western North America and northeastern Asia having prostrate stems with dense racemes of pale violet to lilac flowers Synonym(s): brooklime, American brooklime, Veronica americana
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American buffalo n large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains Synonym(s): American bison, American buffalo, buffalo, Bison bison
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American bugbane n bugbane of the eastern United States having erect racemes of white flowers Synonym(s): American bugbane, summer cohosh, Cimicifuga americana
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American capital n the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 Synonym(s): Washington, Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States
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American centaury n any of several pink-flowered marsh plant of the eastern United States resembling a true centaury Synonym(s): marsh pink, rose pink, bitter floom, American centaury, Sabbatia stellaris, Sabbatia Angularis
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American chameleon n small arboreal tropical American insectivorous lizards with the ability to change skin color Synonym(s): American chameleon, anole, Anolis carolinensis
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American cheese n hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England Synonym(s): cheddar, cheddar cheese, Armerican cheddar, American cheese
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American chestnut n large tree found from Maine to Alabama [syn: {American chestnut}, American sweet chestnut, Castanea dentata]
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American Civil War n civil war in the United States between the North and the South; 1861-1865 Synonym(s): American Civil War, United States Civil War, War between the States
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American cockroach n large reddish brown free-flying cockroach originally from southern United States but now widely distributed Synonym(s): American cockroach, Periplaneta americana
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American columbo n any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of California, Oregon, and Washington Synonym(s): columbo, American columbo, deer's-ear, deer's-ears, pyramid plant, American gentian
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American coot n a coot found in North America [syn: American coot, {marsh hen}, mud hen, water hen, Fulica americana]
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American copper n common copper butterfly of central and eastern North America Synonym(s): American copper, Lycaena hypophlaeas
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American crab apple n medium-sized tree of the eastern United States having pink blossoms and small yellow fruit Synonym(s): American crab apple, garland crab, Malus coronaria
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American cranberry n trailing red-fruited plant [syn: American cranberry, large cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon]
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American cranberry bush n deciduous North American shrub or small tree having three- lobed leaves and red berries Synonym(s): cranberry bush, cranberry tree, American cranberry bush, highbush cranberry, Viburnum trilobum
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American crayfish n common large crayfishes of eastern North America
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American creeper n a common creeper in North America with a down-curved bill Synonym(s): brown creeper, American creeper, Certhia americana
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American cress n of southwestern Europe; cultivated in Florida [syn: {Belle Isle cress}, early winter cress, land cress, American cress, American watercress, Barbarea verna, Barbarea praecox]
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American crow n common crow of North America [syn: American crow, {Corvus brachyrhyncos}]
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American dewberry n of eastern North America [syn: Northern dewberry, American dewberry, Rubus flagellaris] North American dewberry Synonym(s): American dewberry, Rubus canadensis
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American dog tick n common tick that can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia Synonym(s): wood tick, American dog tick, Dermacentor variabilis
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American dog violet n violet of eastern North America having pale violet to white flowers Synonym(s): American dog violet, Viola conspersa
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American dogwood n common North American shrub with reddish purple twigs and white flowers Synonym(s): red osier, red osier dogwood, red dogwood, American dogwood, redbrush, Cornus stolonifera
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American Dream n the widespread aspiration of Americans to live better than their parents did
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American dwarf birch n small shrub of colder parts of North America and Greenland Synonym(s): Newfoundland dwarf birch, American dwarf birch, Betula glandulosa
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American eagle n a large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body Synonym(s): bald eagle, American eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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American egret n a common egret of the genus Egretta found in America; it is a variety of the Old World white egret Casmerodius albus Synonym(s): American egret, great white heron, Egretta albus
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American elder n common elder of central and eastern North America bearing purple-black berries; fruit used in wines and jellies Synonym(s): American elder, black elderberry, sweet elder, Sambucus canadensis
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American elk n large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male Synonym(s): wapiti, elk, American elk, Cervus elaphus canadensis common deer of temperate Europe and Asia Synonym(s): red deer, elk, American elk, wapiti, Cervus elaphus
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American elm n large ornamental tree with graceful gradually spreading branches common in eastern North America Synonym(s): American elm, white elm, water elm, rock elm, Ulmus americana
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American English n the English language as used in the United States [syn: American English, American language, American]
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American Falls n a part of Niagara Falls in western New York (north of Buffalo)
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American featherfoil n a featherfoil of the eastern United States with submerged spongy inflated flower stalks and white flowers Synonym(s): water gillyflower, American featherfoil, Hottonia inflata
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American Federalist Party n a major political party in the United States in the early 19th century; founded by Alexander Hamilton; favored a strong centralized government Synonym(s): Federalist Party, American Federalist Party, Federal Party
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American Federation of Labor n a federation of North American labor unions that merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955 Synonym(s): American Federation of Labor, AFL
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American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations n the largest federation of North American labor unions; formed in 1955 Synonym(s): American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, AFL-CIO
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American feverfew n stout perennial herb of the eastern United States with whitish flowers; leaves traditionally used by Catawba Indians to treat burns Synonym(s): American feverfew, wild quinine, prairie dock, Parthenium integrifolium
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American flag n the national flag of the United States of America [syn: American flag, Stars and Stripes, Star-Spangled Banner, Old Glory]
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American flagfish n a fish with a dark-blue back and whitish sides with red stripes; found in swamps and streams of Florida Synonym(s): flagfish, American flagfish, Jordanella floridae
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American fly honeysuckle n erect deciduous North American shrub with yellow-white flowers Synonym(s): American fly honeysuckle, fly honeysuckle, Lonicera canadensis
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American flying squirrel n New World flying squirrels
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American football n a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays Synonym(s): American football, American football game
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American football game n a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays Synonym(s): American football, American football game
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American foxhound n an American breed of foxhounds used for hunting both in packs and individually
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American frogbit n American plant with roundish heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves; usually rooted in muddy bottoms of ponds and ditches Synonym(s): American frogbit, Limnodium spongia
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American gallinule n American purple gallinule [syn: American gallinule, Porphyrula martinica]
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American gentian n any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of California, Oregon, and Washington Synonym(s): columbo, American columbo, deer's-ear, deer's-ears, pyramid plant, American gentian
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American germander n subshrub with serrate leaves and cream-colored to pink or purple flowers in spikelike racemes; North America Synonym(s): American germander, wood sage, Teucrium canadense
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American ginseng n North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng Synonym(s): American ginseng, sang, Panax quinquefolius
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American gray birch n medium-sized birch of eastern North America having white or pale grey bark and valueless wood; occurs often as a second-growth forest tree Synonym(s): grey birch, gray birch, American grey birch, American gray birch, Betula populifolia
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American green toad n small green or yellow-green toad with small black bars and stripes Synonym(s): American green toad, Bufo debilis
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American grey birch n medium-sized birch of eastern North America having white or pale grey bark and valueless wood; occurs often as a second-growth forest tree Synonym(s): grey birch, gray birch, American grey birch, American gray birch, Betula populifolia
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American hackberry n large deciduous shade tree of southern United States with small deep purple berries Synonym(s): American hackberry, Celtis occidentalis
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American harvest mouse n any of several small greyish New World mice inhabiting e.g. grain fields Synonym(s): American harvest mouse, harvest mouse
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American hazel n nut-bearing shrub of eastern North America [syn: {American hazel}, Corylus americana]
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American hellebore n North American plant having large leaves and yellowish green flowers growing in racemes; yields a toxic alkaloid used medicinally Synonym(s): white hellebore, American hellebore, Indian poke, bugbane, Veratrum viride
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American holly n an evergreen tree [syn: American holly, {Christmas holly}]
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American hop n native American plant sometimes confused with the European hop Synonym(s): American hop, Humulus americanus
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American hornbeam n tree or large shrub with grey bark and blue-green leaves that turn red-orange in autumn Synonym(s): American hornbeam, Carpinus caroliniana
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American Indian n a member of the race of people living in America when Europeans arrived Synonym(s): Indian, American Indian, Red Indian any of the languages spoken by Amerindians Synonym(s): Amerind, Amerindian language, American-Indian language, American Indian, Indian
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American Indian Day n US: the 4th Friday in September
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American ivy n common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish- black berrylike fruit Synonym(s): Virginia creeper, American ivy, woodbine, Parthenocissus quinquefolia
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American kestrel n small North American falcon [syn: sparrow hawk, {American kestrel}, kestrel, Falco sparverius]
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American Labor Party n a former political party in the United States; formed in 1936 in New York when labor and liberals bolted the Democratic Party
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American lady crab n brightly spotted crab of sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast of the United States Synonym(s): American lady crab, lady crab, calico crab, Ovalipes ocellatus
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American language n the English language as used in the United States [syn: American English, American language, American]
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American larch n medium-sized larch of Canada and northern United States including Alaska having a broad conic crown and rust-brown scaly bark Synonym(s): American larch, tamarack, black larch, Larix laricina
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American laurel n a North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers Synonym(s): mountain laurel, wood laurel, American laurel, calico bush, Kalmia latifolia
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American Legion n the largest organization of United States war veterans
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American leishmaniasis n a form of leishmaniasis endemic in Mexico and Central American and South America; sores are limited to the skin and mucosa Synonym(s): mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, New World leishmaniasis, American leishmaniasis, leishmaniasis americana, nasopharyngeal leishmaniasis
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American licorice n North American plant similar to true licorice and having a root with similar properties Synonym(s): wild licorice, wild liquorice, American licorice, American liquorice, Glycyrrhiza lepidota
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American lime n large American shade tree with large dark green leaves and rounded crown Synonym(s): American basswood, American lime, Tilia americana
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American liquorice n North American plant similar to true licorice and having a root with similar properties Synonym(s): wild licorice, wild liquorice, American licorice, American liquorice, Glycyrrhiza lepidota
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American lobster n flesh of cold-water lobsters having large tender claws; caught from Maine to the Carolinas Synonym(s): American lobster, Northern lobster, Maine lobster lobster of Atlantic coast of America Synonym(s): American lobster, Northern lobster, Maine lobster, Homarus americanus
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American lotus n water lily of eastern North America having pale yellow blossoms and edible globular nutlike seeds Synonym(s): water chinquapin, American lotus, yanquapin, Nelumbo lutea
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American magpie n a magpie of Rocky Mountains in North America [syn: American magpie, Pica pica hudsonia]
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American maidenhair fern n hardy palmately branched North American fern with divergent recurved branches borne on lustrous dark reddish stipes Synonym(s): American maidenhair fern, five-fingered maidenhair fern, Adiantum pedatum
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American marten n valued for its fur [syn: American marten, {American sable}, Martes americana]
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American mastodon n mastodon of North America; in some classifications considered a mammoth rather than a mastodon Synonym(s): American mastodon, American mastodont, Mammut americanum
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American mastodont n mastodon of North America; in some classifications considered a mammoth rather than a mastodon Synonym(s): American mastodon, American mastodont, Mammut americanum
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American merganser n common North American diving duck considered a variety of the European goosander Synonym(s): American merganser, Mergus merganser americanus
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American mink n usually rich dark brown [syn: American mink, {Mustela vison}]
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American mistletoe n the traditional mistletoe of Christmas in America: grows on deciduous trees and can severely weaken the host plant Synonym(s): American mistletoe, Phoradendron serotinum, Phoradendron flavescens small herb with scalelike leaves on reddish-brown stems and berrylike fruits; parasitic on spruce and larch trees Synonym(s): American mistletoe, Arceuthobium pusillum
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American mountain ash n a variety of mountain ash [syn: American mountain ash, Sorbus americana]
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American oil palm n palm of Central and South America [syn: {American oil palm}, Elaeis oleifera]
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American olive n small tree of southern United States having panicles of dull white flowers followed by dark purple fruits Synonym(s): devilwood, American olive, Osmanthus americanus
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American organ n a free-reed instrument in which air is drawn in through reeds by suction bellows
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American oriole n American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow [syn: New World oriole, American oriole, oriole]
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American parasol n an agaric with a pallid cap and a stalk that is enlarged near the base Synonym(s): American parasol, Lepiota americana
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American parsley fern n rock-inhabiting fern of northern North America growing in massive tufts and having fronds resembling parsley Synonym(s): American rock brake, American parsley fern, Cryptogramma acrostichoides
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American Party n a former political party in the United States; active in the 1850s to keep power out of the hands of immigrants and Roman Catholics Synonym(s): American Party, Know-Nothing Party
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American pasqueflower n short hairy perennial with early spring blue-violet or lilac flowers; North America and Siberia Synonym(s): American pasqueflower, Eastern pasque flower, wild crocus, lion's beard, prairie anemone, blue tulip, American pulsatilla, Pulsatilla patens, Anemone ludoviciana
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American pennyroyal n erect hairy branching American herb having purple-blue flowers; yields an essential oil used as an insect repellent and sometimes in folk medicine Synonym(s): pennyroyal, American pennyroyal, Hedeoma pulegioides
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American persimmon n medium-sized tree of dry woodlands in the southern and eastern United States bearing yellow or orange very astringent fruit that is edible when fully ripe Synonym(s): American persimmon, possumwood, Diospyros virginiana
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American pit bull terrier n American breed of muscular terriers with a short close- lying stiff coat Synonym(s): American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire terrier, American pit bull terrier, pit bull terrier
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American plaice n large American food fish [syn: American plaice, Hippoglossoides platessoides]
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American plan n a hotel plan that includes three meals daily
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American plane n very large spreading plane tree of eastern and central North America to Mexico Synonym(s): American sycamore, American plane, buttonwood, Platanus occidentalis
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American pulsatilla n short hairy perennial with early spring blue-violet or lilac flowers; North America and Siberia Synonym(s): American pasqueflower, Eastern pasque flower, wild crocus, lion's beard, prairie anemone, blue tulip, American pulsatilla, Pulsatilla patens, Anemone ludoviciana
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American quaking aspen n slender aspen native to North America [syn: {American quaking aspen}, American aspen, Populus tremuloides]
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American raspberry n red raspberry of North America [syn: American raspberry, Rubus strigosus, Rubus idaeus strigosus]
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American rattlebox n tropical American annual herb having an inflated pod in which the ripe seeds rattle Synonym(s): American rattlebox, Crotalaria sagitallis
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American red elder n common North American shrub or small tree [syn: {American red elder}, red-berried elder, stinking elder, Sambucus pubens]
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American red plum n wild plum trees of eastern and central North America having red-orange fruit with yellow flesh Synonym(s): American red plum, August plum, goose plum, Prunus americana
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American red squirrel n of northern United States and Canada [syn: {American red squirrel}, spruce squirrel, red squirrel, Sciurus hudsonicus, Tamiasciurus hudsonicus]
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American redstart n flycatching warbler of eastern North America the male having bright orange on sides and wings and tail Synonym(s): American redstart, redstart, Setophaga ruticilla
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American Revised Version n a revised version of the King James Version [syn: {American Standard Version}, American Revised Version]
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American Revolution n the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783 Synonym(s): American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, War of American Independence, American War of Independence
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American Revolutionary leader n a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
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American Revolutionary War n the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783 Synonym(s): American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, War of American Independence, American War of Independence
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American robin n large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen Synonym(s): robin, American robin, Turdus migratorius
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American rock brake n rock-inhabiting fern of northern North America growing in massive tufts and having fronds resembling parsley Synonym(s): American rock brake, American parsley fern, Cryptogramma acrostichoides
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American sable n valued for its fur [syn: American marten, {American sable}, Martes americana]
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American saddle horse n a high-stepping horse originating in Kentucky
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American Samoa n a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa Synonym(s): American Samoa, Eastern Samoa, AS
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American shrew mole n greyish-black shrew mole of the United States and Canada Synonym(s): American shrew mole, Neurotrichus gibbsii
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American sign language n the sign language used in the United States [syn: ASL, American sign language]
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American smelt n common smelt of eastern North America and Alaska [syn: American smelt, rainbow smelt]
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American smokewood n shrubby tree of southern United States having large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke Synonym(s): American smokewood, chittamwood, Cotinus americanus, Cotinus obovatus
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American smooth dogfish n found along the Atlantic coast of the Americas [syn: American smooth dogfish, Mustelus canis]
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American spicebush n deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries Synonym(s): spicebush, spice bush, American spicebush, Benjamin bush, Lindera benzoin, Benzoin odoriferum
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American spikenard n unarmed woody rhizomatous perennial plant distinguished from wild sarsaparilla by more aromatic roots and panicled umbels; southeastern North America to Mexico Synonym(s): American spikenard, petty morel, life-of-man, Aralia racemosa
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American Staffordshire terrier n American breed of muscular terriers with a short close- lying stiff coat Synonym(s): American Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire terrier, American pit bull terrier, pit bull terrier
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American Standard Code for Information Interchange n (computer science) a code for information exchange between computers made by different companies; a string of 7 binary digits represents each character; used in most microcomputers Synonym(s): American Standard Code for Information Interchange, ASCII
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American Standard Version n a revised version of the King James Version [syn: {American Standard Version}, American Revised Version]
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American star grass n perennial star grass of North America [syn: {American star grass}, Hypoxis hirsuta]
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American state n one of the 50 states of the United States
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American Stock Exchange n a stock exchange in New York [syn: {American Stock Exchange}, AMEX, Curb]
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American sweet chestnut n large tree found from Maine to Alabama [syn: {American chestnut}, American sweet chestnut, Castanea dentata]
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American sweet gum n a North American tree of the genus Liquidambar having prickly spherical fruit clusters and fragrant sap Synonym(s): sweet gum, sweet gum tree, bilsted, red gum, American sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua
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American sycamore n very large spreading plane tree of eastern and central North America to Mexico Synonym(s): American sycamore, American plane, buttonwood, Platanus occidentalis
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American toad n common toad of America [syn: American toad, {Bufo americanus}]
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American turkey oak n small slow-growing deciduous shrubby tree of dry sandy barrens of southeastern United States having leaves with bristle-tipped lobes resembling turkey's toes Synonym(s): American turkey oak, turkey oak, Quercus laevis
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American twinflower n similar to the twinflower of northern Europe and Asia [syn: American twinflower, Linnaea borealis americana]
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American Virgin Islands n more than 130 southeastern Virgin Islands; a dependent territory of the United States Synonym(s): United States Virgin Islands, American Virgin Islands, VI
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American wall fern n chiefly lithophytic or epiphytic fern of North America and east Asia Synonym(s): rock polypody, rock brake, American wall fern, Polypodium virgianum
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American War of Independence n the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783 Synonym(s): American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, War of American Independence, American War of Independence
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American water ouzel n a water ouzel of western North America [syn: {American water ouzel}, Cinclus mexicanus]
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American water shrew n water shrew of North America [syn: American water shrew, Sorex palustris]
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American water spaniel n breed of medium-sized spaniels originating in America having chocolate or liver-colored curly coat
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American watercress n mat-forming perennial found in cold springs of the eastern United States Synonym(s): American watercress, mountain watercress, Cardamine rotundifolia of southwestern Europe; cultivated in Florida Synonym(s): Belle Isle cress, early winter cress, land cress, American cress, American watercress, Barbarea verna, Barbarea praecox
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American white birch n small American birch with peeling white bark often worked into e.g. baskets or toy canoes Synonym(s): American white birch, paper birch, paperbark birch, canoe birch, Betula cordifolia, Betula papyrifera
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American white oak n large slow-growing deciduous tree of the eastern United States having stout spreading branches and leaves with usually 7 rounded lobes; yields strong and durable hard wood Synonym(s): American white oak, Quercus alba
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American white pine n tall-growing pine of eastern North America; bark is brown with longitudinal fissures when mature; valued as a timber tree Synonym(s): American white pine, eastern white pine, weymouth pine, Pinus strobus
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American widgeon n a widgeon the male of which has a white crown [syn: American widgeon, baldpate, Anas americana]
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American wistaria n an eastern United States native resembling the cultivated Japanese wisteria having pale purple-lilac flowers Synonym(s): American wistaria, American wisteria, Wisteria frutescens
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American wisteria n an eastern United States native resembling the cultivated Japanese wisteria having pale purple-lilac flowers Synonym(s): American wistaria, American wisteria, Wisteria frutescens
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American woodcock n small long-billed woodcock; prized as a game bird [syn: American woodcock, woodcock snipe, Philohela minor]
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American wormseed n rank-smelling tropical American pigweed [syn: {American wormseed}, Mexican tea, Spanish tea, wormseed, Chenopodium ambrosioides]
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American-Indian language n any of the languages spoken by Amerindians [syn: Amerind, Amerindian language, American-Indian language, American Indian, Indian]
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Americana n any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of America
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Americanisation n assimilation into American culture [syn: Americanization, Americanisation]
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Americanise v make American in character; "The year in the US has completely Americanized him" Synonym(s): Americanize, Americanise become American in character; "After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized" Synonym(s): Americanize, Americanise
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Americanism n loyalty to the United States and its institutions an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
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Americanization n assimilation into American culture [syn: Americanization, Americanisation]
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Americanize v make American in character; "The year in the US has completely Americanized him" Synonym(s): Americanize, Americanise become American in character; "After a year in Iowa, he has totally Americanized" Synonym(s): Americanize, Americanise
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americium n a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms Synonym(s): americium, Am, atomic number 95
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Americus Vespucius n Florentine navigator who explored the coast of South America; America was named in his honor (1454-1512) Synonym(s): Vespucci, Amerigo Vespucci, Americus Vespucius
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Amerigo Vespucci n Florentine navigator who explored the coast of South America; America was named in his honor (1454-1512) Synonym(s): Vespucci, Amerigo Vespucci, Americus Vespucius
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Amharic adj related to or characteristic of or written in Amharic; "the Amharic language" n the dominant and official language of Ethiopia; a Semitic language much influenced by the Cushitic language with which Amhara have been in close contact Synonym(s): Amharic, Ethiopian language
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amorist n one dedicated to love and lovemaking especially one who writes about love
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amoristic adj of or pertaining to romantic love
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amorous adj inclined toward or displaying love; "feeling amorous" Synonym(s): amative, amorous expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; "her amatory affairs"; "amorous glances"; "a romantic adventure"; "a romantic moonlight ride" Synonym(s): amatory, amorous, romantic
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amorously adv in an amorous manner; "he looked at her amorously"
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amorousness n a feeling of love or fondness [syn: amorousness, enamoredness] the arousal of feelings of sexual desire Synonym(s): amorousness, eroticism, erotism, sexiness, amativeness
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anarchic adj without law or control; "the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic" Synonym(s): anarchic, anarchical, lawless
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anarchical adj without law or control; "the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic" Synonym(s): anarchic, anarchical, lawless
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anarchically adv in a lawless rebellious manner
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anarchism n a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
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anarchist n an advocate of anarchism [syn: anarchist, nihilist, syndicalist]
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anarchistic adj of or related to anarchism or tending toward anarchism
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anarchy n a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) Synonym(s): anarchy, lawlessness
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Anarhichadidae n wolffishes Synonym(s): Anarhichadidae, family Anarhichadidae
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Anarhichas n type genus of the Anarhichadidae [syn: Anarhichas, {genus Anarhichas}]
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anergy n reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen inactivity and lack of energy
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aneurism n a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall Synonym(s): aneurysm, aneurism
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aneurismal adj relating to or affected by an aneurysm [syn: aneurysmal, aneurismal, aneurysmatic, aneurismatic]
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aneurismatic adj relating to or affected by an aneurysm [syn: aneurysmal, aneurismal, aneurysmatic, aneurismatic]
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aneurysm n a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall Synonym(s): aneurysm, aneurism
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aneurysmal adj relating to or affected by an aneurysm [syn: aneurysmal, aneurismal, aneurysmatic, aneurismatic]
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aneurysmatic adj relating to or affected by an aneurysm [syn: aneurysmal, aneurismal, aneurysmatic, aneurismatic]
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anorak n a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term) Synonym(s): parka, windbreaker, windcheater, anorak
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anorchia n absence of one of both testes [syn: anorchism, anorchidism, anorchia]
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anorchidism n absence of one of both testes [syn: anorchism, anorchidism, anorchia]
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anorchism n absence of one of both testes [syn: anorchism, anorchidism, anorchia]
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anorectal adj pertaining to the anus and rectum considered together
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anorectic adj suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin Synonym(s): anorexic, anorectic causing loss of appetite; "an anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug" Synonym(s): anorectic, anorexigenic n a person suffering from anorexia nervosa [syn: anorexic, anorectic]
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anorexia n a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
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anorexia nervosa n (psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated
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anorexic adj suffering from anorexia nervosa; pathologically thin Synonym(s): anorexic, anorectic n a person suffering from anorexia nervosa [syn: anorexic, anorectic]
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anorexigenic adj causing loss of appetite; "an anorectic (or anorexigenic) drug" Synonym(s): anorectic, anorexigenic
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anorgasmia n absence of an orgasm in sexual relations
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anuresis n inability to urinate Synonym(s): anuresis, anuria
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anuric adj of or relating to an inability to urinate [syn: anuretic, anuric]
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anurous adj not having a tail; "anurous toads and frogs" [syn: anurous, tailless]
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Anwar Sadat n Egyptian statesman who (as president of Egypt) negotiated a peace treaty with Menachem Begin (then prime minister of Israel) (1918-1981) Synonym(s): Sadat, Anwar Sadat, Anwar el-Sadat
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Widgeon \Widg"eon\, n. [Probably from an old French form of F.       vigeon, vingeon, gingeon; of uncertain origin; cf. L. vipio,       -onis, a kind of small crane.] (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of several species of fresh-water ducks, especially       those belonging to the subgenus {Mareca}, of the genus       {Anas}. The common European widgeon ({Anas penelope}) and the       American widgeon ({A. Americana}) are the most important       species. The latter is called also {baldhead}, {baldpate},       {baldface}, {baldcrown}, {smoking duck}, {wheat}, {duck}, and       {whitebelly}.          {Bald-faced}, [or] {Green-headed}, widgeon, the American             widgeon.          {Black widgeon}, the European tufted duck.          {Gray widgeon}.       (a) The gadwall.       (b) The pintail duck.          {Great headed widgeon}, the poachard.          {Pied widgeon}.       (a) The poachard.       (b) The goosander.          {Saw-billed widgeon}, the merganser.          {Sea widgeon}. See in the Vocabulary.          {Spear widgeon}, the goosander. [Prov. Eng.]          {Spoonbilled widgeon}, the shoveler.          {White widgeon}, the smew.          {Wood widgeon}, the wood duck.
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Agave \A*ga"ve\, n. [L. Agave, prop. name, fr. Gr. [?], fem. of       [?] illustrious, noble.] (bot.)       A genus of plants (order {Amaryllidace[91]}) of which the       chief species is the maguey or century plant ({A.       Americana}), wrongly called Aloe. It is from ten to seventy       years, according to climate, in attaining maturity, when it       produces a gigantic flower stem, sometimes forty feet in       height, and perishes. The fermented juice is the pulque of       the Mexicans; distilled, it yields mescal. A strong thread       and a tough paper are made from the leaves, and the wood has       many uses.
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Maguey \Mag"uey\, n. [Sp. maguey, Mexican maguei and metl.]       (Bot.)       The century plant, a species of {Agave} ({A. Americana}). See       {Agave}.
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Lant \Lant\, n. [Cf. {Lance}.] (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of several species of small, slender, marine fishes       of the genus {Ammedytes}. The common European species ({A.       tobianus}) and the American species ({A. Americanus}) live on       sandy shores, buried in the sand, and are caught in large       quantities for bait. Called also {launce}, and {sand eel}.
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Moose \Moose\, n. [A native name; Knisteneaux mouswah; Algonquin       monse. Mackenzie.] (Zo[94]l.)       A large cervine mammal ({Alces machlis}, or {A. Americanus}),       native of the Northern United States and Canada. The adult       male is about as large as a horse, and has very large,       palmate antlers. It closely resembles the European elk, and       by many zo[94]logists is considered the same species. See       {Elk}.          {Moose bird} (Zo[94]l.), the Canada jayor whisky jack. See             {Whisky jack}.          {Moose deer}. Same as {Moose}.          {Moose yard} (Zo[94]l.), a locality where moose, in winter,             herd together in a forest to feed and for mutual             protection.
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Wattlebird \Wat"tle*bird`\, n.       1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of several species of honey eaters             belonging to {Anthoch[91]ra} and allied genera of the             family {Meliphagid[91]}. These birds usually have a large             and conspicuous wattle of naked skin hanging down below             each ear. They are natives of Australia and adjacent             islands.          Note: The best-known species ({Anthoch[91]ra carunculata})                has the upper parts grayish brown, with a white stripe                on each feather, and the wing and tail quills dark                brown or blackish, tipped with withe. Its wattles, in                life, are light blood-red. Called also {wattled crow},                {wattled bee-eater}, {wattled honey eater}. Another                species ({A. inauris}) is streaked with black, gray,                and white, and its long wattles are white, tipped with                orange. The bush wattlebirds, belonging to the genus                {Anellobia}, are closely related, but lack conspicuous                wattles. The most common species ({A. mellivora}) is                dark brown, finely streaked with white. Called also                {goruck creeper}.          2. (Zo[94]l.) The Australian brush turkey.
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Marked \Marked\, a.       Designated or distinguished by, or as by, a mark; hence;       noticeable; conspicuous; as, a marked card; a marked coin; a       marked instance. -- {Mark"ed*ly}, adv. --J. S. Mill.          {A marked man}, a man who is noted by a community, or by a             part of it, as, for excellence or depravity; -- usually             with an unfavorable suggestion.
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Amerce \A*merce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amerced}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Amercing}.] [OF. amercier, fr. a merci at the mercy of,       liable to a punishment. See {Mercy}.]       1. To punish by a pecuniary penalty, the amount of which is             not fixed by law, but left to the discretion of the court;             as, the amerced the criminal in the sum on the hundred             dollars.          Note: The penalty of fine may be expressed without a                preposition, or it may be introduced by in, with, or                of.          2. To punish, in general; to mulct.                         Millions of spirits for his fault amerced Of Heaven.                                                                               --Milton.                         Shall by him be amerced with penance due. --Spenser.
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Amerceable \A*merce"a*ble\, a.       Liable to be amerced.
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Amerce \A*merce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amerced}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Amercing}.] [OF. amercier, fr. a merci at the mercy of,       liable to a punishment. See {Mercy}.]       1. To punish by a pecuniary penalty, the amount of which is             not fixed by law, but left to the discretion of the court;             as, the amerced the criminal in the sum on the hundred             dollars.          Note: The penalty of fine may be expressed without a                preposition, or it may be introduced by in, with, or                of.          2. To punish, in general; to mulct.                         Millions of spirits for his fault amerced Of Heaven.                                                                               --Milton.                         Shall by him be amerced with penance due. --Spenser.
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Amercement \A*merce"ment\, n. [OF. amerciment.]       The infliction of a penalty at the discretion of the court;       also, a mulct or penalty thus imposed. It differs from a       fine,in that the latter is, or was originally, a fixed and       certain sum prescribed by statue for an offense; but an       amercement is arbitrary. Hence, the act or practice of       affeering. [See {Affeer}.] --Blackstone.          Note: This word, in old books, is written amerciament.          {Amercement royal}, a penalty imposed on an officer for a             misdemeanor in his office. --Jacobs.
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Amercement \A*merce"ment\, n. [OF. amerciment.]       The infliction of a penalty at the discretion of the court;       also, a mulct or penalty thus imposed. It differs from a       fine,in that the latter is, or was originally, a fixed and       certain sum prescribed by statue for an offense; but an       amercement is arbitrary. Hence, the act or practice of       affeering. [See {Affeer}.] --Blackstone.          Note: This word, in old books, is written amerciament.          {Amercement royal}, a penalty imposed on an officer for a             misdemeanor in his office. --Jacobs.
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Amercer \A*mer"cer\, n.       One who amerces.
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Amerciament \A*mer"cia*ment\, n. [LL. amerciamentum.]       Same as {Amercement}. --Mozley & W.
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Amerce \A*merce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Amerced}; p. pr. & vb.       n. {Amercing}.] [OF. amercier, fr. a merci at the mercy of,       liable to a punishment. See {Mercy}.]       1. To punish by a pecuniary penalty, the amount of which is             not fixed by law, but left to the discretion of the court;             as, the amerced the criminal in the sum on the hundred             dollars.          Note: The penalty of fine may be expressed without a                preposition, or it may be introduced by in, with, or                of.          2. To punish, in general; to mulct.                         Millions of spirits for his fault amerced Of Heaven.                                                                               --Milton.                         Shall by him be amerced with penance due. --Spenser.
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Nutmeg \Nut"meg\, n. [OE. notemuge; note nut + OF. muge musk, of       the same origin as E. musk; cf. OF. noix muguette nutmeg, F.       noix muscade. See {Nut}, and {Musk}.] (Bot.)       The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree ({Myristica       fragrans}), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated       elsewhere in the tropics.          Note: This fruit is a nearly spherical drupe, of the size of                a pear, of a yellowish color without and almost white                within. This opens into two nearly equal longitudinal                valves, inclosing the nut surrounded by its aril, which                is mace The nutmeg is an aromatic, very grateful to the                taste and smell, and much used in cookery. Other                species of {Myristica} yield nutmegs of inferior                quality.          {American}, {Calabash}, [or] {Jamaica}, {nutmeg}, the fruit             of a tropical shrub ({Monodora Myristica}). It is about             the size of an orange, and contains many aromatic seeds             imbedded in pulp.          {Brazilian nutmeg}, the fruit of a lauraceous tree,             {Cryptocarya moschata}.          {California nutmeg}, tree of the Yew family ({Torreya             Californica}), growing in the Western United States, and             having a seed which resembles a nutmeg in appearance, but             is strongly impregnated with turpentine.          {Clove nutmeg}, the {Ravensara aromatica}, a laura ceous tree             of Madagascar. The foliage is used as a spice, but the             seed is acrid and caustic.          {Jamaica nutmeg}. See American nutmeg (above).          {Nutmeg bird} (Zo[94]l.), an Indian finch ({Munia             punctularia}).          {Nutmeg butter}, a solid oil extracted from the nutmeg by             expression.          {Nutmeg flower} (Bot.), a ranunculaceous herb ({Nigella             sativa}) with small black aromatic seeds, which are used             medicinally and for excluding moths from furs and             clothing.          {Nutmeg liver} (Med.), a name applied to the liver, when, as             the result of heart or lung disease, it undergoes             congestion and pigmentation about the central veins of its             lobules, giving it an appearance resembling that of a             nutmeg.          {Nutmeg melon} (Bot.), a small variety of muskmelon of a rich             flavor.          {Nutmeg pigeon} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             pigeons of the genus {Myristicivora}, native of the East             Indies and Australia. The color is usually white, or             cream-white, with black on the wings and tail.          {Nutmeg wood} (Bot.), the wood of the Palmyra palm.          {Peruvian nutmeg}, the aromatic seed of a South American tree             ({Laurelia sempervirens}).          {Plume nutmeg} (Bot.), a spicy tree of Australia             ({Atherosperma moschata}).
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American \A*mer"i*can\, n.       A native of America; -- originally applied to the aboriginal       inhabitants, but now applied to the descendants of Europeans       born in America, and especially to the citizens of the United       States.                   The name American must always exalt the pride of                patriotism.                                             --Washington.
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American \A*mer"i*can\, a. [Named from Americus Vespucius.]       1. Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent:             American Indians.          2. Of or pertaining to the United States. [bd]A young officer             of the American navy.[b8] --Lyell.          {American ivy}. See {Virginia creeper}.          {American Party} (U. S. Politics), a party, about 1854, which             opposed the influence of foreign-born citizens, and those             supposed to owe allegiance to a foreign power.          {Native american Party} (U. S. Politics), a party of             principles similar to those of the American party. It             arose about 1843, but soon died out.
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Aloe \Al"oe\ ([acr]l"n[osl]), n.; pl. {Aloes} (-[omac]z). [L.       alo[89], Gr. 'alo`h, aloe: cf. OF. aloe, F. alo[8a]s.]       1. pl. The wood of the agalloch. [Obs.] --Wyclif.          2. (Bot.) A genus of succulent plants, some classed as trees,             others as shrubs, but the greater number having the habit             and appearance of evergreen herbaceous plants; from some             of which are prepared articles for medicine and the arts.             They are natives of warm countries.          3. pl. (Med.) The inspissated juice of several species of             aloe, used as a purgative. [Plural in form but             syntactically singular.]          {American aloe}, {Century aloe}, the agave. See {Agave}.
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Point \Point\, n.       1. (Med.) A pointed piece of quill or bone covered at one end             with vaccine matter; -- called also {vaccine point}.          2. One of the raised dots used in certain systems of printing             and writing for the blind. The first practical system was             that devised by Louis Braille in 1829, and still used in             Europe (see {Braille}). Two modifications of this are             current in the United States:          {New York point} founded on three bases of equidistant points             arranged in two lines (viz., : :: :::), and a later             improvement,          {American Braille}, embodying the Braille base (:::) and the             New-York-point principle of using the characters of few             points for the commonest letters.          3. In technical senses:             (a) In various games, a position of a certain player, or,                   by extension, the player himself; as: (1) (Lacrosse &                   Ice Hockey) The position of the player of each side                   who stands a short distance in front of the goal                   keeper; also, the player himself. (2) (Baseball) (pl.)                   The position of the pitcher and catcher.             (b) (Hunting) A spot to which a straight run is made;                   hence, a straight run from point to point; a                   cross-country run. [Colloq. Oxf. E. D.]             (c) (Falconry) The perpendicular rising of a hawk over the                   place where its prey has gone into cover.             (d) Act of pointing, as of the foot downward in certain                   dance positions.
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Calumba \Ca*lum"ba\, n. [from kalumb, its native name in       Mozambique.] (Med.)       The root of a plant ({Jateorrhiza Calumba}, and probably       {Cocculus palmatus}), indigenous in Mozambique. It has an       unpleasantly bitter taste, and is used as a tonic and       antiseptic. [Written also {colombo}, {columbo}, and       {calombo}.]          {American calumba}, the {Frasera Carolinensis}, also called             {American gentian}. Its root has been used in medicine as             bitter tonic in place of calumba.
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Cowslip \Cow"slip`\ (-sl[icr]p`), n. [AS. c[umac]slyppe,       c[umac]sloppe, prob. orig., cow's droppings. Cf. {Slop}, n.]       (Bot.)       1. A common flower in England ({Primula veris}) having yellow             blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often             cultivated in the United States.          2. In the United States, the marsh marigold ({Caltha             palustris}), appearing in wet places in early spring and             often used as a pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than             to a true cowslip. See Illust. of {Marsh marigold}.          {American cowslip} (Bot.), a pretty flower of the West             ({Dodecatheon Meadia}), belonging to the same order             ({Primulace[91]}) with the English cowslip.          {French cowslip} (Bot.), bear's-ear ({Primula Auricula}).
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Forge \Forge\, n. [F. forge, fr. L. fabrica the workshop of an       artisan who works in hard materials, fr. faber artisan,       smith, as adj., skillful, ingenious; cf. Gr. [?] soft,       tender. Cf. {Fabric}.]       1. A place or establishment where iron or other metals are             wrought by heating and hammering; especially, a furnace,             or a shop with its furnace, etc., where iron is heated and             wrought; a smithy.                         In the quick forge and working house of thought.                                                                               --Shak.          2. The works where wrought iron is produced directly from the             ore, or where iron is rendered malleable by puddling and             shingling; a shingling mill.          3. The act of beating or working iron or steel; the             manufacture of metalic bodies. [Obs.]                         In the greater bodies the forge was easy. --Bacon.          {American forge}, a forge for the direct production of             wrought iron, differing from the old Catalan forge mainly             in using finely crushed ore and working continuously.             --Raymond.          {Catalan forge}. (Metal.) See under {Catalan}.          {Forge cinder}, the dross or slag form a forge or bloomary.                      {Forge rolls}, {Forge train}, the train of rolls by which a             bloom is converted into puddle bars.          {Forge wagon} (Mil.), a wagon fitted up for transporting a             blackmith's forge and tools.          {Portable forge}, a light and compact blacksmith's forge,             with bellows, etc., that may be moved from place to place.
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Calumba \Ca*lum"ba\, n. [from kalumb, its native name in       Mozambique.] (Med.)       The root of a plant ({Jateorrhiza Calumba}, and probably       {Cocculus palmatus}), indigenous in Mozambique. It has an       unpleasantly bitter taste, and is used as a tonic and       antiseptic. [Written also {colombo}, {columbo}, and       {calombo}.]          {American calumba}, the {Frasera Carolinensis}, also called             {American gentian}. Its root has been used in medicine as             bitter tonic in place of calumba.
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Germander \Ger*man"der\, n. [OE. germaunder, F. germandr[82]e,       It. calamandrea, L. chamaedrys, fr. Gr.[?]; [?] on the earth       or ground + [?] tree. See {Humble}, and {Tree}.] (Bot.)       A plant of the genus {Teucrium} (esp. {Teucrium Cham[91]drys}       or wall germander), mintlike herbs and low shrubs.          {American germander}, {Teucrium Canadense}.          {Germander chickweed}, {Veronica agrestis}.          {Water germander}, {Teucrium Scordium}.          {Wood germander}, {Teucrium Scorodonia}.
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Indian \In"di*an\ (?; 277), a. [From India, and this fr. Indus,       the name of a river in Asia, L. Indus, Gr. [?], OPers. Hindu,       name of the land on the Indus, Skr. sindhu river, the Indus.       Cf. {Hindoo}.]       1. Of or pertaining to India proper; also to the East Indies,             or, sometimes, to the West Indies.          2. Of or pertaining to the aborigines, or Indians, of             America; as, Indian wars; the Indian tomahawk.          3. Made of maize or Indian corn; as, Indian corn, Indian             meal, Indian bread, and the like. [U.S.]          {Indian} bay (Bot.), a lauraceous tree ({Persea Indica}).          {Indian bean} (Bot.), a name of the catalpa.          {Indian berry}. (Bot.) Same as {Cocculus indicus}.          {Indian bread}. (Bot.) Same as {Cassava}.          {Indian club}, a wooden club, which is swung by the hand for             gymnastic exercise.          {Indian cordage}, cordage made of the fibers of cocoanut             husk.          {Indian corn} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Zea} ({Z. Mays});             the maize, a native of America. See {Corn}, and {Maize}.                      {Indian cress} (Bot.), nasturtium. See {Nasturtium}, 2.          {Indian cucumber} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Medeola} ({M.             Virginica}), a common in woods in the United States. The             white rootstock has a taste like cucumbers.          {Indian currant} (Bot.), a plant of the genus             {Symphoricarpus} ({S. vulgaris}), bearing small red             berries.          {Indian dye}, the puccoon.          {Indian fig}. (Bot.)             (a) The banyan. See {Banyan}.             (b) The prickly pear.          {Indian file}, single file; arrangement of persons in a row             following one after another, the usual way among Indians             of traversing woods, especially when on the war path.          {Indian fire}, a pyrotechnic composition of sulphur, niter,             and realgar, burning with a brilliant white light.          {Indian grass} (Bot.), a coarse, high grass ({Chrysopogon             nutans}), common in the southern portions of the United             States; wood grass. --Gray.          {Indian hemp}. (Bot.)             (a) A plant of the genus {Apocynum} ({A. cannabinum}),                   having a milky juice, and a tough, fibrous bark,                   whence the name. The root it used in medicine and is                   both emetic and cathartic in properties.             (b) The variety of common hemp ({Cannabis Indica}), from                   which hasheesh is obtained.          {Indian mallow} (Bot.), the velvet leaf ({Abutilon             Avicenn[91]}). See {Abutilon}.          {Indian meal}, ground corn or maize. [U.S.]          {Indian millet} (Bot.), a tall annual grass ({Sorghum             vulgare}), having many varieties, among which are broom             corn, Guinea corn, durra, and the Chinese sugar cane. It             is called also {Guinea corn}. See {Durra}.          {Indian ox} (Zo[94]l.), the zebu.          {Indian paint}. See {Bloodroot}.          {Indian paper}. See {India paper}, under {India}.          {Indian physic} (Bot.), a plant of two species of the genus             {Gillenia} ({G. trifoliata}, and {G. stipulacea}), common             in the United States, the roots of which are used in             medicine as a mild emetic; -- called also {American             ipecac}, and {bowman's root}. --Gray.          {Indian pink}. (Bot.)             (a) The Cypress vine ({Ipom[d2]a Quamoclit}); -- so called                   in the West Indies.             (b) See {China pink}, under {China}.          {Indian pipe} (Bot.), a low, fleshy herb ({Monotropa             uniflora}), growing in clusters in dark woods, and having             scalelike leaves, and a solitary nodding flower. The whole             plant is waxy white, but turns black in drying.          {Indian plantain} (Bot.), a name given to several species of             the genus {Cacalia}, tall herbs with composite white             flowers, common through the United States in rich woods.             --Gray.          {Indian poke} (Bot.), a plant usually known as the {white             hellebore} ({Veratrum viride}).          {Indian pudding}, a pudding of which the chief ingredients             are Indian meal, milk, and molasses.          {Indian purple}.             (a) A dull purple color.             (b) The pigment of the same name, intensely blue and                   black.          {Indian red}.             (a) A purplish red earth or pigment composed of a silicate                   of iron and alumina, with magnesia. It comes from the                   Persian Gulf. Called also {Persian red}.             (b) See {Almagra}.          {Indian rice} (Bot.), a reedlike water grass. See {Rice}.          {Indian shot} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Canna} ({C.             Indica}). The hard black seeds are as large as swan shot.             See {Canna}.          {Indian summer}, in the United States, a period of warm and             pleasant weather occurring late in autumn. See under             {Summer}.          {Indian tobacco} (Bot.), a species of {Lobelia}. See             {Lobelia}.          {Indian turnip} (Bot.), an American plant of the genus             {Aris[91]ma}. {A. triphyllum} has a wrinkled farinaceous             root resembling a small turnip, but with a very acrid             juice. See {Jack in the Pulpit}, and {Wake-robin}.          {Indian wheat}, maize or Indian corn.          {Indian yellow}.             (a) An intense rich yellow color, deeper than gamboge but                   less pure than cadmium.             (b) See {Euxanthin}.
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Ivy \I"vy\, n.; pl. {Ivies}. [AS. [c6]fig; akin to OHG. ebawi,       ebah, G. epheu.] (Bot.)       A plant of the genus {Hedera} ({H. helix}), common in Europe.       Its leaves are evergreen, dark, smooth, shining, and mostly       five-pointed; the flowers yellowish and small; the berries       black or yellow. The stem clings to walls and trees by       rootlike fibers.                   Direct The clasping ivy where to climb.   --Milton.                   Ye myrtles brown, with ivy never sere.   --Milton.          {American ivy}. (Bot.) See {Virginia creeper}.          {English ivy} (Bot.), a popular name in America for the ivy             proper ({Hedera helix}).          {German ivy} (Bot.), a creeping plant, with smooth, succulent             stems, and fleshy, light-green leaves; a species of             {Senecio} ({S. scandens}).          {Ground ivy}. (Bot.) Gill ({Nepeta Glechoma}).          {Ivy bush}. (Bot.) See {Mountain laurel}, under {Mountain}.                      {Ivy owl} (Zo[94]l.), the barn owl.          {Ivy tod} (Bot.), the ivy plant. --Tennyson.          {Japanese ivy} (Bot.), a climbing plant ({Ampelopsis             tricuspidata}), closely related to the Virginia creeper.                      {Poison ivy} (Bot.), an American woody creeper ({Rhus             Toxicodendron}), with trifoliate leaves, and             greenish-white berries. It is exceedingly poisonous to the             touch for most persons.          {To pipe in an ivy leaf}, to console one's self as best one             can. [Obs.] --Chaucer.          {West Indian ivy}, a climbing plant of the genus             {Marcgravia}.
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Virginia \Vir*gin"i*a\, n.       One of the States of the United States of America. -- a. Of       or pertaining to the State of Virginia.          {Virginia cowslip} (Bot.), the American lungwort ({Mertensia             Virginica}).          {Virginia creeper} (Bot.), a common ornamental North American             woody vine ({Ampelopsis quinquefolia}), climbing             extensively by means of tendrils; -- called also             {woodbine}, and {American ivy}. [U. S.]          {Virginia fence}. See {Worm fence}, under {Fence}.          {Virginia nightingale} (Zo[94]l.), the cardinal bird. See             under {Cardinal}.          {Virginia quail} (Zo[94]l.), the bobwhite.          {Virginia reel}, an old English contradance; -- so called in             the United States. --Bartlett.          {Virginia stock}. (Bot.) See {Mahon stock}.
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American \A*mer"i*can\, a. [Named from Americus Vespucius.]       1. Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent:             American Indians.          2. Of or pertaining to the United States. [bd]A young officer             of the American navy.[b8] --Lyell.          {American ivy}. See {Virginia creeper}.          {American Party} (U. S. Politics), a party, about 1854, which             opposed the influence of foreign-born citizens, and those             supposed to owe allegiance to a foreign power.          {Native american Party} (U. S. Politics), a party of             principles similar to those of the American party. It             arose about 1843, but soon died out.
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Laurel \Lau"rel\, n. [OE. lorel, laurer, lorer, OF. lorier,       laurier, F. laurier, (assumed) LL. Laurarius, fr. L. laurus.]       1. (Bot.) An evergreen shrub, of the genus {Laurus} ({L.             nobilis}), having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape,             with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their             axils; -- called also {sweet bay}.          Note: The fruit is a purple berry. It is found about the                Mediterranean, and was early used by the ancient Greeks                to crown the victor in the games of Apollo. At a later                period, academic honors were indicated by a crown of                laurel, with the fruit. The leaves and tree yield an                aromatic oil, used to flavor the bay water of commerce.          Note: The name is extended to other plants which in some                respect resemble the true laurel. See Phrases, below.          2. A crown of laurel; hence, honor; distinction; fame; --             especially in the plural; as, to win laurels.          3. An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because             the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.          {Laurel water}, water distilled from the fresh leaves of the             cherry laurel, and containing prussic acid and other             products carried over in the process.          {American laurel}, [or] {Mountain laurel}, {Kalmia             latifolia}. See under {Mountain}.          {California laurel}, {Umbellularia Californica}.          {Cherry laurel} (in England called {laurel}). See under             {Cherry}.          {Great laurel}, the rosebay ({Rhododendron maximum}).          {Ground laurel}, trailing arbutus.          {New Zealand laurel}, {Laurelia Nov[91] Zelandi[91]}.          {Portugal laurel}, the {Prunus Lusitanica}.          {Rose laurel}, the oleander. See {Oleander}.          {Sheep laurel}, a poisonous shrub, {Kalmia angustifolia},             smaller than the mountain laurel, and with smaller and             redder flowers.          {Spurge laurel}, {Daphne Laureola}.          {West Indian laurel}, {Prunus occidentalis}.
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Mountain \Moun"tain\, a.       1. Of or pertaining to a mountain or mountains; growing or             living on a mountain; found on or peculiar to mountains;             among mountains; as, a mountain torrent; mountain pines;             mountain goats; mountain air; mountain howitzer.          2. Like a mountain; mountainous; vast; very great.                         The high, the mountain majesty of worth. --Byron.          {Mountain antelope} (Zo[94]l.), the goral.          {Mountain ash} (Bot.), an ornamental tree, the {Pyrus             (Sorbus) Americana}, producing beautiful bunches of red             berries. Its leaves are pinnate, and its flowers white,             growing in fragrant clusters. The European species is the             {P. aucuparia}, or rowan tree.          {Mountain barometer}, a portable barometer, adapted for safe             transportation, used in measuring the heights of             mountains.          {Mountain beaver} (Zo[94]l.), the sewellel.          {Mountain blue} (Min.), blue carbonate of copper; azurite.          {Mountain cat} (Zo[94]l.), the catamount. See {Catamount}.          {Mountain chain}, a series of contiguous mountain ranges,             generally in parallel or consecutive lines or curves.          {Mountain cock} (Zo[94]l.), capercailzie. See {Capercailzie}.                      {Mountain cork} (Min.), a variety of asbestus, resembling             cork in its texture.          {Mountain crystal}. See under {Crystal}.          {Mountain damson} (Bot.), a large tree of the genus             {Simaruba} ({S. amarga}) growing in the West Indies, which             affords a bitter tonic and astringent, sometimes used in             medicine.          {Mountain dew}, Scotch whisky, so called because often             illicitly distilled among the mountains. [Humorous]          {Mountain ebony} (Bot.), a small leguminous tree ({Bauhinia             variegata}) of the East and West Indies; -- so called             because of its dark wood. The bark is used medicinally and             in tanning.          {Mountain flax} (Min.), a variety of asbestus, having very             fine fibers; amianthus. See {Amianthus}.          {Mountain fringe} (Bot.), climbing fumitory. See under             {Fumitory}.          {Mountain goat}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Mazama}.          {Mountain green}. (Min.)             (a) Green malachite, or carbonate of copper.             (b) See {Green earth}, under {Green}, a.          {Mountain holly} (Bot.), a branching shrub ({Nemopanthes             Canadensis}), having smooth oblong leaves and red berries.             It is found in the Northern United States.          {Mountain laurel} (Bot.), an American shrub ({Kalmia             latifolia}) with glossy evergreen leaves and showy             clusters of rose-colored or white flowers. The foliage is             poisonous. Called also {American laurel}, {ivy bush}, and             {calico bush}. See {Kalmia}.          {Mountain leather} (Min.), a variety of asbestus, resembling             leather in its texture.          {Mountain licorice} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Trifolium}             ({T. Alpinum}).          {Mountain limestone} (Geol.), a series of marine limestone             strata below the coal measures, and above the old red             standstone of Great Britain. See Chart of {Geology}.          {Mountain linnet} (Zo[94]l.), the twite.          {Mountain magpie}. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) The yaffle, or green woodpecker.             (b) The European gray shrike.          {Mountain mahogany} (Bot.) See under {Mahogany}.          {Mountain meal} (Min.), a light powdery variety of calcite,             occurring as an efflorescence.          {Mountain milk} (Min.), a soft spongy variety of carbonate of             lime.          {Mountain mint}. (Bot.) See {Mint}.          {Mountain ousel} (Zo[94]l.), the ring ousel; -- called also             {mountain thrush} and {mountain colley}. See {Ousel}.          {Mountain pride}, [or] {Mountain green} (Bot.), a tree of             Jamaica ({Spathelia simplex}), which has an unbranched             palmlike stem, and a terminal cluster of large, pinnate             leaves.          {Mountain quail} (Zo[94]l.), the plumed partridge ({Oreortyx             pictus}) of California. It has two long, slender,             plumelike feathers on the head. The throat and sides are             chestnut; the belly is brown with transverse bars of black             and white; the neck and breast are dark gray.          {Mountain range}, a series of mountains closely related in             position and direction.          {Mountain rice}. (Bot.)             (a) An upland variety of rice, grown without irrigation,                   in some parts of Asia, Europe, and the United States.             (b) An American genus of grasses ({Oryzopsis}).          {Mountain rose} (Bot.), a species of rose with solitary             flowers, growing in the mountains of Europe ({Rosa             alpina}).          {Mountain soap} (Min.), a soft earthy mineral, of a brownish             color, used in crayon painting; saxonite.          {Mountain sorrel} (Bot.), a low perennial plant ({Oxyria             digyna} with rounded kidney-form leaves, and small             greenish flowers, found in the White Mountains of New             Hampshire, and in high northern latitudes. --Gray.          {Mountain sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), the European tree sparrow.          {Mountain spinach}. (Bot.) See {Orach}.          {Mountain tobacco} (Bot.), a composite plant ({Arnica             montana}) of Europe; called also {leopard's bane}.          {Mountain witch} (Zo[94]l.), a ground pigeon of Jamaica, of             the genus {Geotrygon}.
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2. (Astron.) A sign and a constellation; Leo.          3. An object of interest and curiosity, especially a person             who is so regarded; as, he was quite a lion in London at             that time.                         Such society was far more enjoyable than that of                      Edinburgh, for here he was not a lion, but a man.                                                                               --Prof.                                                                               Wilson.          {American lion} (Zo[94]l.), the puma or cougar.          {Lion ant} (Zo[94]l.), the ant-lion.          {Lion dog} (Zo[94]l.), a fancy dog with a flowing mane,             usually clipped to resemble a lion's mane.          {Lion lizard} (Zo[94]l.), the basilisk.          {Lion's share}, all, or nearly all; the best or largest part;             -- from [92]sop's fable of the lion hunting in company             with certain smaller beasts, and appropriating to himself             all the prey.
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Puma \Pu"ma\ (p[umac]"m[adot]), n. [Peruv. puma.] (Zo[94]l.)       A large American carnivore ({Felis concolor}), found from       Canada to Patagonia, especially among the mountains. Its       color is tawny, or brownish yellow, without spots or stripes.       Called also {catamount}, {cougar}, {American lion}, {mountain       lion}, and {panther} or {painter}.
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Cougar \Cou"gar\ (k??"g?r), n. [F. couguar, from the native name       in the South American dialects, cuguacuara, cuguacuarana.]       (Zo[94]l.)       An American feline quadruped ({Felis concolor}), resembling       the African panther in size and habits. Its color is tawny,       without spots; hence writers often called it the {American       lion}. Called also {puma}, {panther}, {mountain lion}, and       {catamount}. See {Puma}.
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Rhea \Rhe"a\, n. [L., a proper name.] (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of three species of large South American ostrichlike       birds of the genera {Rhea} and {Pterocnemia}. Called also the       {American ostrich}.          Note: The common rhea, or nandou ({Rhea Americana}), ranges                from Brazil to Patagonia. Darwin's rhea ({Pterocnemia                Darwinii}), of Patagonia, is smaller, and has the legs                feathered below the knee.
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American \A*mer"i*can\, a. [Named from Americus Vespucius.]       1. Of or pertaining to America; as, the American continent:             American Indians.          2. Of or pertaining to the United States. [bd]A young officer             of the American navy.[b8] --Lyell.          {American ivy}. See {Virginia creeper}.          {American Party} (U. S. Politics), a party, about 1854, which             opposed the influence of foreign-born citizens, and those             supposed to owe allegiance to a foreign power.          {Native american Party} (U. S. Politics), a party of             principles similar to those of the American party. It             arose about 1843, but soon died out.
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Chief hare \Chief" hare`\ (Zo[94]l.)       A small rodent ({Lagamys princeps}) inhabiting the summits of       the Rocky Mountains; -- also called {crying hare}, {calling       hare}, {cony}, {American pika}, and {little chief hare}.          Note: It is not a true hare or rabbit, but belongs to the                curious family {Lagomyid[91]}.
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Pitcher \Pitch"er\, n. [OE. picher, OF. pichier, OHG. pehhar,       pehh[be]ri; prob. of the same origin as E. beaker. Cf.       {Beaker}.]       1. A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a             spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar             with a large ear or handle.          2. (Bot.) A tubular or cuplike appendage or expansion of the             leaves of certain plants.          {American pitcher plants}, the species of Sarracenia. See             {Sarracenia}.          {Australian pitcher plant}, the {Cephalotus follicularis}, a             low saxifragaceous herb having two kinds of radical             leaves, some oblanceolate and entire, others transformed             into little ovoid pitchers, longitudinally triple-winged             and ciliated, the mouth covered with a lid shaped like a             cockleshell.          {California pitcher plant}, the {Darlingtonia California}.             See {Darlingtonia}.          {Pitcher plant}, any plant with the whole or a part of the             leaves transformed into pitchers or cuplike organs,             especially the species of {Nepenthes}. See {Nepenthes}.
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American plan \A*mer"i*can plan\       In hotels, aplan upon which guests pay for both room and       board by the day, week, or other convenient period; --       contrasted with {European plan}.
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Redhead \Red"head`\ (-h?d`), n.       1. A person having red hair.          2. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) An American duck ({Aythya Americana}) highly esteemed                   as a game bird. It is closely allied to the                   canvasback, but is smaller and its head brighter red.                   Called also {red-headed duck}. {American poachard},                   {grayback}, and {fall duck}. See Illust. under                   {Poachard}.             (b) The red-headed woodpecker. See {Woodpecker}.          3. (Bot.) A kind of milkweed ({Asclepias Curassavica}) with             red flowers. It is used in medicine.
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American Protective Association \A*mer"i*can Pro*tect"ive    As*so`ci*a"tion\       A secret organization in the United States, formed in Iowa in       1887, ostensibly for the protection of American institutions       by keeping Roman Catholics out of public office. Abbrev.       commonly to A. P .A.
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Sora \So"ra\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       A North American rail ({Porzana Carolina}) common in the       Eastern United States. Its back is golden brown, varied with       black and white, the front of the head and throat black, the       breast and sides of the head and neck slate-colored. Called       also {American rail}, {Carolina rail}, {Carolina crake},       {common rail}, {sora rail}, {soree}, {meadow chicken}, and       {orto}.          {King sora}, the Florida gallinule.
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Polyphemus \Pol`y*phe"mus\, n. [L. Polyphemus the one-eyed       Cyclops who was blinded by Ulysses.] (Zo[94]l.)       A very large American moth ({Telea polyphemus}) belonging to       the Silkworm family ({Bombycid[91]}). Its larva, which is       very large, bright green, with silvery tubercles, and with       oblique white stripes on the sides, feeds on the oak,       chestnut, willow, cherry, apple, and other trees. It produces       a large amount of strong silk. Called also {American       silkworm}.
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Silver \Sil"ver\, a.       1. Of or pertaining to silver; made of silver; as, silver             leaf; a silver cup.          2. Resembling silver. Specifically:             (a) Bright; resplendent; white. [bd]Silver hair.[b8]                   --Shak.                               Others, on silver lakes and rivers, bathed Their                            downy breast.                              --Milton.             (b) Precious; costly.             (c) Giving a clear, ringing sound soft and clear.                   [bd]Silver voices.[b8] --Spenser.             (d) Sweet; gentle; peaceful. [bd]Silver slumber.[b8]                   --Spenser.          {American silver fir} (Bot.), the balsam fir. See under             {Balsam}.          {Silver age} (Roman Lit.), the latter part (a. d. 14-180) of             the classical period of Latinity, -- the time of writers             of inferior purity of language, as compared with those of             the previous golden age, so-called.          {Silver-bell tree} (Bot.), an American shrub or small tree             ({Halesia tetraptera}) with white bell-shaped flowers in             clusters or racemes; the snowdrop tree.          {Silver bush} (Bot.), a shrubby leguminous plant ({Anthyllis             Barba-Jovis}) of Southern Europe, having silvery foliage.                      {Silver chub} (Zo[94]l.), the fallfish.          {Silver eel}. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) The cutlass fish.             (b) A pale variety of the common eel.          {Silver fir} (Bot.), a coniferous tree ({Abies pectinata})             found in mountainous districts in the middle and south of             Europe, where it often grows to the height of 100 or 150             feet. It yields Burgundy pitch and Strasburg turpentine.                      {Silver foil}, foil made of silver.          {Silver fox} (Zo[94]l.), a variety of the common fox ({Vulpes             vulpes}, variety {argenteus}) found in the northern parts             of Asia, Europe, and America. Its fur is nearly black,             with silvery tips, and is highly valued. Called also             {black fox}, and {silver-gray fox}.          {Silver gar}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Billfish}             (a) .          {Silver grain} (Bot.), the lines or narrow plates of cellular             tissue which pass from the pith to the bark of an             exogenous stem; the medullary rays. In the wood of the oak             they are much larger than in that of the beech, maple,             pine, cherry, etc.          {Silver grebe} (Zo[94]l.), the red-throated diver. See             Illust. under {Diver}.          {Silver hake} (Zo[94]l.), the American whiting.          {Silver leaf}, leaves or sheets made of silver beaten very             thin.          {Silver lunge} (Zo[94]l.), the namaycush.          {Silver moonfish}.(Zo[94]l.) See {Moonfish}             (b) .          {Silver moth} (Zo[94]l.), a lepisma.          {Silver owl} (Zo[94]l.), the barn owl.          {Silver perch} (Zo[94]l.), the mademoiselle, 2.          {Silver pheasant} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             beautiful crested and long-tailed Asiatic pheasants, of             the genus {Euplocamus}. They have the tail and more or             less of the upper parts silvery white. The most common             species ({E. nychtemerus}) is native of China.          {Silver plate}, domestic utensils made of silver.
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Pinefinch \Pine"finch`\, n. (Zo[94]l.)       (a) A small American bird ({Spinus, [or] Chrysomitris,             spinus}); -- called also {pine siskin}, and {American             siskin}.       (b) The pine grosbeak.
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Pipit \Pip"it\, n. [So named from its call note.] (Zo[94]l.)       Any one of numerous species of small singing birds belonging       to {Anthus} and allied genera, of the family       {Motacillid[91]}. They strongly resemble the true larks in       habits, colors, and the great length of the hind claw. They       are, therefore, often called {titlarks}, and {pipit larks}.          Note: The {meadow pipit} ({Anthus pratensis}); the {tree                pipit}, or tree lark ({A. trivialis}); and the {rock                pipit}, or sea lark ({A. obscurus}) are well-known                European species. The common American pipit, or brown                lark, is {Anthus Pensilvanicus}. The Western species                ({A. Spraguei}) is called the {American skylark}, on                account of its musical powers.
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Jaguar \Ja*guar"\, n. [Braz. yago[a0]ra: cf. & Pg. jaguar.]       (Zo[94]l.)       A large and powerful feline animal ({Felis onca}), ranging       from Texas and Mexico to Patagonia. It is usually brownish       yellow, with large, dark, somewhat angular rings, each       generally inclosing one or two dark spots. It is chiefly       arboreal in its habits. Called also the {American tiger}.
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Tiger \Ti"ger\, n. [OE. tigre, F. tigre, L. tigris, Gr. ti`gris;       probably of Persian origin; cf. Zend tighra pointed, tighri       an arrow, Per. t[c6]r; perhaps akin to E. stick, v.t.; --       probably so named from its quickness.]       1. A very large and powerful carnivore ({Felis tigris})             native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Its back and             sides are tawny or rufous yellow, transversely striped             with black, the tail is ringed with black, the throat and             belly are nearly white. When full grown, it equals or             exceeds the lion in size and strength. Called also {royal             tiger}, and {Bengal tiger}.          2. Fig.: A ferocious, bloodthirsty person.                         As for heinous tiger, Tamora.            --Shak.          3. A servant in livery, who rides with his master or             mistress. --Dickens.          4. A kind of growl or screech, after cheering; as, three             cheers and a tiger. [Colloq. U. S.]          5. A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.          {American tiger}. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) The puma.             (b) The jaguar.          {Clouded tiger} (Zo[94]l.), a handsome striped and spotted             carnivore ({Felis macrocelis} or {F. marmorata}) native of             the East Indies and Southern Asia. Its body is about three             and a half feet long, and its tail about three feet long.             Its ground color is brownish gray, and the dark markings             are irregular stripes, spots, and rings, but there are             always two dark bands on the face, one extending back from             the eye, and one from the angle of the mouth. Called also             {tortoise-shell tiger}.          {Mexican tiger} (Zo[94]l.), the jaguar.          {Tiger beetle} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of             active carnivorous beetles of the family {Cicindelid[91]}.             They usually inhabit dry or sandy places, and fly rapidly.                      {Tiger bittern}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Sun bittern}, under {Sun}.                      {Tiger cat} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of wild             cats of moderate size with dark transverse bars or stripes             somewhat resembling those of the tiger.          {Tiger flower} (Bot.), an iridaceous plant of the genus             {Tigridia} (as {T. conchiflora}, {T. grandiflora}, etc.)             having showy flowers, spotted or streaked somewhat like             the skin of a tiger.          {Tiger grass} (Bot.), a low East Indian fan palm             ({Cham[91]rops Ritchieana}). It is used in many ways by             the natives. --J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants).          {Tiger lily}. (Bot.) See under {Lily}.          {Tiger moth} (Zo[94]l.), any one of numerous species of moths             of the family {Arctiad[91]} which are striped or barred             with black and white or with other conspicuous colors. The             larv[91] are called {woolly bears}.          {Tiger shark} (Zo[94]l.), a voracious shark ({Galeocerdo             maculatus [or] tigrinus}) more or less barred or spotted             with yellow. It is found in both the Atlantic and Indian             Ocean. Called also {zebra shark}.          {Tiger shell} (Zo[94]l.), a large and conspicuously spotted             cowrie ({Cypr[91]a tigris}); -- so called from its fancied             resemblance to a tiger in color and markings. Called also             {tiger cowrie}.          {Tiger wolf} (Zo[94]l.), the spotted hyena ({Hy[91]na             crocuta}).          {Tiger wood}, the variegated heartwood of a tree             ({Mach[91]rium Schomburgkii}) found in Guiana.
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Cedar \Ce"dar\, n. [AS. ceder, fr. L. cedrus, Gr. [?].] (Bot.)       The name of several evergreen trees. The wood is remarkable       for its durability and fragrant odor.          Note: The cedar of Lebanon is the Cedrus Libani; the white                cedar ({Cupressus thyoides}) is now called                {Cham[d2]cyparis sph[91]roidea}; American red cedar is                the {Juniperus Virginiana}; Spanish cedar, the West                Indian {Cedrela odorata}. Many other trees with                odoriferous wood are locally called cedar.          {Cedar bird} (Zo[94]l.), a species of chatterer ({Ampelis             cedrarum}), so named from its frequenting cedar trees; --             called also {cherry bird}, {Canada robin}, and {American             waxwing}.
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Wayfaring \Way"far`ing\, a.       Traveling; passing; being on a journey. [bd]A wayfaring       man.[b8] --Judg. xix. 17.          {Wayfaring tree} (Bot.), a European shrub ({Viburnum             lantana}) having large ovate leaves and dense cymes of             small white flowers.          {American wayfaring tree} (Bot.), the ({Viburnum             lantanoides}).
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Yew \Yew\, n. [OE. ew, AS. e[a2]w, [c6]w, eoh; akin to D. ijf,       OHG. [c6]wa, [c6]ha, G. eibe, Icel. [ymac]r; cf. Ir. iubhar,       Gael. iubhar, iughar, W. yw, ywen, Lith. j[89]va the black       alder tree.]       1. (Bot.) An evergreen tree ({Taxus baccata}) of Europe,             allied to the pines, but having a peculiar berrylike fruit             instead of a cone. It frequently grows in British             churchyards.          2. The wood of the yew. It is light red in color, compact,             fine-grained, and very elastic. It is preferred to all             other kinds of wood for bows and whipstocks, the best for             these purposes coming from Spain.          Note: The {American yew} ({Taxus baccata}, var. {Canadensis})                is a low and straggling or prostrate bush, never                forming an erect trunk. The {California yew} ({Taxus                brevifolia}) is a good-sized tree, and its wood is used                for bows, spear handles, paddles, and other similar                implements. Another yew is found in Florida, and there                are species in Japan and the Himalayas.          3. A bow for shooting, made of the yew.
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d8Ankylostomiasis \[d8]An`ky*los*to*mi"a*sis\, n. [NL., fr.       Ankylostoma, var. of Agchylostoma, generic name of one genus       of the parasitic nematodes.] (Med.)       A disease due to the presence of the parasites {Agchylostoma       duodenale}, {Uncinaria} (subgenus {Necator}) {americana}, or       allied nematodes, in the small intestine. When present in       large numbers they produce a severe an[91]mia by sucking the       blood from the intestinal walls. Called also {miner's       an[91]mia}, {tunnel disease}, {brickmaker's an[91]mia},       {Egyptian chlorosis}.
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Americanism \A*mer"i*can*ism\, n.       1. Attachment to the United States.          2. A custom peculiar to the United States or to America; an             American characteristic or idea.          3. A word or phrase peculiar to the United States.
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Americanization \A*mer`i*can*i*za"tion\, n.       The process of Americanizing.
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Americanize \A*mer"i*can*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Americanizer}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Americanizing}.]       To render American; to assimilate to the Americans in       customs, ideas, etc.; to stamp with American characteristics.
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Americanize \A*mer"i*can*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Americanizer}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Americanizing}.]       To render American; to assimilate to the Americans in       customs, ideas, etc.; to stamp with American characteristics.
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Americanize \A*mer"i*can*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.       {Americanizer}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Americanizing}.]       To render American; to assimilate to the Americans in       customs, ideas, etc.; to stamp with American characteristics.
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Amharic \Am*har"ic\, a.       Of or pertaining to Amhara, a division of Abyssinia; as, the       Amharic language is closely allied to the Ethiopic. -- n. The       Amharic language (now the chief language of Abyssinia).
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Sea pork \Sea" pork`\ (Zo[94]l.)       An American compound ascidian ({Amor[91]cium stellatum})       which forms large whitish masses resembling salt pork.
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Amorist \Am"o*rist\, n. [L. armor love. See {Amorous}.]       A lover; a gallant. [R.] --Milton.                   It was the custom for an amorist to impress the name of                his mistress in the dust, or upon the damp earth, with                letters fixed upon his shoe.                  --Southey.
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Amorosity \Am`o*ros"i*ty\, n.       The quality of being amorous; lovingness. [R.] --Galt.
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Amorous \Am"o*rous\, a. [OF. amoros, F. amoreux, LL. amorosus,       fr. L. amor love, fr. amare to love.]       1. Inclined to love; having a propensity to love, or to             sexual enjoyment; loving; fond; affectionate; as, an             amorous disposition.          2. Affected with love; in love; enamored; -- usually with of;             formerly with on.                         Thy roses amorous of the moon.            --Keats.                         High nature amorous of the good.         --Tennyson.                         Sure my brother is amorous on Hero.   --Shak.          3. Of or relating to, or produced by, love. [bd]Amorous             delight.[b8] --Milton. [bd]Amorous airs.[b8] --Waller.          Syn: Loving; fond; tender; passionate; affectionate; devoted;                ardent.
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Amorously \Am"o*rous*ly\, adv.       In an amorous manner; fondly.
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Amorousness \Am"o*rous*ness\, n.       The quality of being amorous, or inclined to sexual love;       lovingness.
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Amurcous \A*mur"cous\, a. [LL. amurcosus, L. amurca the dregs of       olives, Gr. 'amo`rghs, fr. 'ame`rgein to pluck.]       Full off dregs; foul. [R.] --Knowles.
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d8Lignum rhodium \[d8]Lig"num rho"di*um\ (l[icr]g"n[ucr]m       r[omac]"d[icr]*[ucr]m). [NL., fr. L. lignum wood + Gr.       "ro`don a rose.] (Bot.)       The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of       species of {Rhodorhiza} from the Canary Islands, and of the       West Indian {Amyris balsamifera}.
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Rosewood \Rose"wood\, n.       A valuable cabinet wood of a dark red color, streaked and       variegated with black, obtained from several tropical       leguminous trees of the genera {Dalbergia} and       {Mach[91]rium}. The finest kind is from Brazil, and is said       to be from the {Dalbergia nigra}.          {African rosewood}, the wood of the leguminous tree             {Pterocarpus erinaceus}.          {Jamaica rosewood}, the wood of two West Indian trees             ({Amyris balsamifera}, and {Linocieria ligustrina}).          {New South Wales rosewood}, the wood of {Trichilia             glandulosa}, a tree related to the margosa.
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Torchwood \Torch"wood`\, n. (Bot.)       The inflammable wood of certain trees ({Amyris balsamifera},       {A. Floridana}, etc.); also, the trees themselves.
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Anarch \An"arch\, n. [Gr. [?] without head or chief; 'an priv. +       [?] beginning, the first place, magistracy, government.]       The author of anarchy; one who excites revolt. --Milton.                   Imperial anarchs doubling human woes.      --Byron.
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Anarchal \A*nar"chal\, a.       Lawless; anarchical. [R.]                   We are in the habit of calling those bodies of men                anarchal which are in a state of effervescence.                                                                               --Landor.
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Pondweed \Pond"weed`\, n. (Bot.)       Any aquatic plant of the genus {Potamogeton}, of which many       species are found in ponds or slow-moving rivers.          {Choke pondweed}, an American water weed ({Anarcharis, [or]             Elodea, Canadensis}.) See {Anacharis}.          {Horned pondweed}, the {Zannichellia palustris}, a slender,             branching aquatic plant, having pointed nutlets.
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Anarchic \A*nar"chic\, Anarchical \A*nar"chic*al\, a. [Cf. F.       anarchique.]       Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in       political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic       despotism; anarchical opinions.
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Anarchic \A*nar"chic\, Anarchical \A*nar"chic*al\, a. [Cf. F.       anarchique.]       Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in       political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic       despotism; anarchical opinions.
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Anarchism \An"arch*ism\, n. [Cf. F. anarchisme.]       The doctrine or practice of anarchists.
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Anarchist \An"arch*ist\, n. [Cf. F. anarchiste.]       An anarch; one who advocates anarchy of aims at the overthrow       of civil government.
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Anarchize \An"arch*ize\, v. t.       To reduce to anarchy.
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Anarchy \An"arch*y\, n. [Gr. [?]: cf. F. anarchie. See       {Anarch}.]       1. Absence of government; the state of society where there is             no law or supreme power; a state of lawlessness; political             confusion.                         Spread anarchy and terror all around. --Cowper.          2. Hence, confusion or disorder, in general.                         There being then . . . an anarchy, as I may term it,                      in authors and their re[?]koning of years. --Fuller.
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Strawberry \Straw"ber*ry\, n. [AS. stre[a0]wberige; stre[a0]w       straw + berie berry; perhaps from the resemblance of the       runners of the plant to straws.] (Bot.)       A fragrant edible berry, of a delicious taste and commonly of       a red color, the fruit of a plant of the genus {Fragaria}, of       which there are many varieties. Also, the plant bearing the       fruit. The common American strawberry is {Fragaria       virginiana}; the European, {F. vesca}. There are also other       less common species.          {Strawberry bass}. (Zo[94]l.) See {Calico bass}, under             {Calico}.          {Strawberry blite}. (Bot.) See under {Blite}.          {Strawberry borer} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             insects whose larv[91] burrow in the crown or roots of the             strawberry vine. Especially:       (a) The root borer ({Anarsia lineatella}), a very small dark             gray moth whose larv[91] burrow both in the larger roots             and crown, often doing great damage.       (b) The crown borer ({Tyloderma fragari[91]}), a small brown             weevil whose larva burrows in the crown and kills the             plant.          {Strawberry bush} (Bot.), an American shrub ({Euonymus             Americanus}), a kind of spindle tree having crimson pods             and the seeds covered with a scarlet aril.          {Strawberry crab} (Zo[94]l.), a small European spider crab             ({Eurynome aspera}); -- so called because the back is             covered with pink tubercles.          {Strawberry fish} (Zo[94]l.), the amadavat.          {Strawberry geranium} (Bot.), a kind of saxifrage ({Saxifraga             sarmentosa}) having reniform leaves, and producing long             runners like those of the strawberry.          {Strawberry leaf}.       (a) The leaf of the strawberry.       (b) The symbol of the rank or estate of a duke, because the             ducal coronet is twined with strawberry leaves. [bd]The             strawberry leaves on her chariot panels are engraved on             her ladyship's heart.[b8] --Thackeray.          {Strawberry-leaf roller} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several             species of moths whose larv[91] roll up, and feed upon,             the leaves of the strawberry vine; especially,             {Phoxopteris fragari[91]}, and {Eccopsis permundana}.          {Strawberry moth} (Zo[94]l.), any one of several species of             moth whose larv[91] feed on the strawberry vines; as:       (a) The smeared dagger ({Apatela oblinita}), whose large             hairy larva is velvety black with two rows of bright             yellow spots on each side.       (b) A geometrid ({Angerona crocataria}) which is yellow with             dusky spots on the wings. Called also {currant moth}.          {Strawberry pear} (Bot.), the red ovoid fruit of a West             Indian plant of the genus Cereus ({C. triangularia}). It             has a sweetish flavor, and is slightly acid, pleasant, and             cooling. Also, the plant bearing the fruit.          {Strawberry sawfly} (Zo[94]l.), a small black sawfly             ({Emphytus maculatus}) whose larva eats the leaves of the             strawberry vine.          {Strawberry tomato}. (Bot.) See {Alkekengi}.          {Strawberry tree}. (Bot.) See {Arbutus}.          {Strawberry vine} (Bot.), the plant which yields the             strawberry.          {Strawberry worm} (Zo[94]l.), the larva of any moth which             feeds on the strawberry vine.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Anergia \[d8]An*er"gi*a\, Anergy \An"er*gy\, n. [NL. anergia,       fr. Gr. [?]- not + [?] work.]       Lack of energy; inactivity. -- {An*er"gic}, a.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Anergia \[d8]An*er"gi*a\, Anergy \An"er*gy\, n. [NL. anergia,       fr. Gr. [?]- not + [?] work.]       Lack of energy; inactivity. -- {An*er"gic}, a.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aneurism \An"eu*rism\, n. [Gr. [?], [?], a widening, an opening;       [?] up + [?] wide.] (Med.)       A soft, pulsating, hollow tumor, containing blood, arising       from the preternatural dilation or rupture of the coats of an       artery. [Written also {aneurysm}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aneurismal \An`eu*ris"mal\, a. (Med.)       Of or pertaining to an aneurism; as, an aneurismal tumor;       aneurismal diathesis. [Written also {aneurysmal}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aneurism \An"eu*rism\, n. [Gr. [?], [?], a widening, an opening;       [?] up + [?] wide.] (Med.)       A soft, pulsating, hollow tumor, containing blood, arising       from the preternatural dilation or rupture of the coats of an       artery. [Written also {aneurysm}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Aneurismal \An`eu*ris"mal\, a. (Med.)       Of or pertaining to an aneurism; as, an aneurismal tumor;       aneurismal diathesis. [Written also {aneurysmal}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Anorexia \[d8]An`o*rex"i*a\, Anorexy \An"o*rex`y\n. [Gr. [?];       'an priv. + [?] desire, appetite, [?] desire.] (Med.)       Want of appetite, without a loathing of food. --Coxe.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Anurous \A*nu"rous\, a. (Zo[94]l.)       Destitute of a tail, as the frogs and toads. [Also written       {anourous}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Anourous \An*ou"rous\, a.       See {Anurous}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Anurous \A*nu"rous\, a. (Zo[94]l.)       Destitute of a tail, as the frogs and toads. [Also written       {anourous}.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Anourous \An*ou"rous\, a.       See {Anurous}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Anurous \A*nu"rous\, a. (Zo[94]l.)       Destitute of a tail, as the frogs and toads. [Also written       {anourous}.]
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Amargosa Valley, NV       Zip code(s): 89020
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
American Canyon, CA (CDP, FIPS 1640)       Location: 38.17320 N, 122.26117 W       Population (1990): 7706 (2857 housing units)       Area: 9.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 94589
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
American Falls, ID (city, FIPS 1900)       Location: 42.78198 N, 112.85378 W       Population (1990): 3757 (1453 housing units)       Area: 3.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 83211
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
American Fork, UT (city, FIPS 1310)       Location: 40.38425 N, 111.79387 W       Population (1990): 15696 (4222 housing units)       Area: 15.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 84003
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Americus, GA (city, FIPS 2116)       Location: 32.07211 N, 84.22694 W       Population (1990): 16512 (6317 housing units)       Area: 25.0 sq km (land), 0.5 sq km (water)    Americus, KS (city, FIPS 1675)       Location: 38.50648 N, 96.26098 W       Population (1990): 891 (359 housing units)       Area: 2.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 66835
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Amherst, CO       Zip code(s): 80721    Amherst, MA (CDP, FIPS 1290)       Location: 42.37512 N, 72.51999 W       Population (1990): 17824 (3120 housing units)       Area: 12.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Amherst, NE (village, FIPS 1290)       Location: 40.83877 N, 99.26915 W       Population (1990): 231 (95 housing units)       Area: 0.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 68812    Amherst, NH       Zip code(s): 03031    Amherst, NY       Zip code(s): 14226, 14228    Amherst, OH (city, FIPS 1798)       Location: 41.40005 N, 82.23073 W       Population (1990): 10332 (3864 housing units)       Area: 18.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)    Amherst, SD       Zip code(s): 57421    Amherst, TX (city, FIPS 3084)       Location: 34.01243 N, 102.41396 W       Population (1990): 742 (361 housing units)       Area: 2.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 79312    Amherst, VA (town, FIPS 1672)       Location: 37.58609 N, 79.05043 W       Population (1990): 1060 (435 housing units)       Area: 3.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 24521    Amherst, WI (village, FIPS 1750)       Location: 44.44825 N, 89.28480 W       Population (1990): 792 (340 housing units)       Area: 3.0 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 54406
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Amherst County, VA (county, FIPS 9)       Location: 37.61125 N, 79.14239 W       Population (1990): 28578 (10598 housing units)       Area: 1230.9 sq km (land), 9.2 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Amherst Junction, WI (village, FIPS 1800)       Location: 44.46954 N, 89.31667 W       Population (1990): 269 (108 housing units)       Area: 2.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 54407
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Amherstdale-Robinette, WV (CDP, FIPS 1672)       Location: 37.77978 N, 81.77390 W       Population (1990): 2435 (860 housing units)       Area: 56.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
America On-Line, Inc.          (AOL) A US on-line service provider       based in Vienna, Virginia, USA.   AOL claims to be the largest       and fastest growing provider of on-line services in the world,       with the most active subscriber base.   AOL offers its three       million subscribers {electronic mail}, interactive newspapers       and magazines, conferencing, software libraries, computing       support, and on-line classes.          In October 1994 AOL made {Internet} {FTP} available to its       members and in May 1995, full Internet access including       {World-Wide Web}.          AOL's main competitors are {Prodigy} and {Compuserve}.          {Home (http://www.aol.com/)}.          (1997-08-26)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
American National Standard          (ANS) A common prefix for {ANSI} documents or       standards, e.g.: "ANS {Forth}", or "American National Standard       X3.215-1994".          (1998-07-01)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
American National Standards Institute          (ANSI) The United States government body       responsible for approving US {standards} in many areas,       including computers and communications.   ANSI is a member of       {ISO}.   ANSI sells ANSI and ISO (international) standards.          {Home (http://www.ansi.org/)}.          Address: New York, NY 10036, USA.   Sales: 1430 Broadway, NY NY       10018.   Telephone: +1 (212) 642 4900.          (1996-11-03)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers          (ASME) A group involved in {CAD} standardisation.          (1995-04-21)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
American Standard Code for Information Interchange          The basis of character sets used in almost all present-day       computers.   {US-ASCII} uses only the lower seven {bit}s       ({character points} 0 to 127) to convey some {control codes},       space, numbers, most basic punctuation, and unaccented letters       a-z and A-Z.   More modern coded character sets (e.g.,       {Latin-1}, {Unicode}) define extensions to ASCII for values       above 127 for conveying special Latin characters (like       accented characters, or German ess-tsett), characters from       non-Latin writing systems (e.g., Cyrillic, or {Han       characters}), and such desirable {glyphs} as distinct open-       and close-quotation marks.   ASCII replaced earlier systems       such as {EBCDIC} and {Baudot}, which used fewer bytes, but       were each {broken} in their own way.          Computers are much pickier about spelling than humans; thus,       hackers need to be very precise when talking about characters,       and have developed a considerable amount of verbal shorthand       for them.   Every character has one or more names - some       formal, some concise, some silly.          Individual characters are listed in this dictionary with       alternative names from revision 2.3 of the {Usenet} ASCII       pronunciation guide in rough order of popularity, including       their official {ITU-T} names and the particularly silly names       introduced by {INTERCAL}.          See {V} {ampersand}, {asterisk}, {back quote}, {backslash},       {caret}, {colon}, {comma}, {commercial at}, {control-C},       {dollar}, {dot}, {double quote}, {equals}, {exclamation mark},       {greater than}, {hash}, {left bracket}, {left parenthesis},       {less than}, {minus}, {parentheses}, {oblique stroke},       {percent}, {plus}, {question mark}, {right brace}, {right       brace}, {right bracket}, {right parenthesis}, {semicolon},       {single quote}, {space}, {tilde}, {underscore}, {vertical       bar}, {zero}.          Some other common usages cause odd overlaps.   The "#", "$",       ">", and "&" characters, for example, are all pronounced "hex"       in different communities because various assemblers use them       as a prefix tag for {hexadecimal} constants (in particular,       "#" in many assembler-programming cultures, "$" in the {6502}       world, ">" at {Texas Instruments}, and "&" on the {BBC Micro},       {Acorn Archimedes}, {Sinclair}, and some {Zilog Z80}       machines).   See also {splat}.          The inability of {US-ASCII} to correctly represent nearly any       language other than English became an obvious and intolerable       {misfeature} as computer use outside the US and UK became the       rule rather than the exception (see {software rot}).   And so       national extensions to US-ASCII were developed, such as       Latin-1.          Hardware and software from the US still tends to embody the       assumption that US-ASCII is the universal character set and       that words of text consist entirely of byte values 65-90 and       97-122 (A-Z and a-z); this is a major irritant to people who       want to use a character set suited to their own languages.       Perversely, though, efforts to solve this problem by       proliferating sets of national characters produced an       evolutionary pressure (especially in protocol design, e.g.,       the {URL} standard) to stick to {US-ASCII} as a subset common       to all those in use, and therefore to stick to English as the       language encodable with the common subset of all the ASCII       dialects.   This basic problem with having a multiplicity of       national character sets ended up being a prime justification       for {Unicode}, which was designed, ostensibly, to be the *one*       ASCII extension anyone will need.          A system is described as "{eight-bit clean}" if it doesn't       mangle text with byte values above 127, as some older systems       did.          See also {ASCII character table}, {Yu-Shiang Whole Fish}.          (1995-03-06)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
American Telephone and Telegraph, Inc.          (AT&T) One of the       largest US telecommunications providers.   Also noted for being       the birthplace of the {Unix} {operating system} and the {C}       and {C++} programming languages.          AT&T was incorporated in 1885, but traces its lineage to       Alexander Graham Bell and his invention of the telephone in       1876.   As parent company of the former {Bell System}, AT&T's       primary mission was to provide telephone service to virtually       everyone in the United States.   In its first 50 years, AT&T       established subsidiaries and allied companies in more than a       dozen other countries.   It sold these interests in 1925 and       focused on achieving its mission in the United States.   It       did, however, continue to provide international long distance       service.          The Bell System was dissolved at the end of 1983 with AT&T's       divestiture of the Bell telephone companies.          AT&T split into three parts in 1996, one of which is {Lucent       Tecnologies}, the former systems and equipment portion of AT&T       (including Bell Laboratories).          See also {3DO}, {Advanced RISC Machine}, {Berkeley Software       Distribution}, {Bell Laboratories}, {Concurrent C}, {Death       Star}, {dinosaurs mating}, {InterNIC}, {System V}, {Nawk},       {Open Look}, {rc}, {S}, {Standard ML of New Jersey}, {Unix       International}, {Unix conspiracy}, {USG Unix}, {Unix System       Laboratories}.          {AT&T Home (http://www.att.com/)}.          (2002-06-21)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
American Wire Gauge          (AWG, sometimes "Brown and Sharpe Wire       Gauge") A U.S. {standard} set of non-ferrous wire conductor       sizes.   Typical household wiring is AWG number 12 or 14.       Telephone wire is usually 22, 24, or 26.   The higher the gauge       number, the smaller the diameter and the thinner the wire.       Thicker wire is better for long distances due to its lower       resistance per unit length.          (2001-03-26)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
America's Multimedia Online          (AMO) An {Internet} technologies       company which invented {Never Offline} in 1995 and was       officially started in 1996.          {Home (http://amo.net/)}.          E-mail: AMO .          Address: Albuquerque, NM, USA.          (1999-11-03)
From The Elements (22Oct97) [elements]:
americium    Symbol: Am    Atomic number: 95    Atomic weight: (243)    Radioactive metallic transuranic element, belongs to the actinoids. Ten    known isotopes. Am-243 is the most stable isotope, with a half-life of    7.95*10^3 years. Discovered by Glenn T. Seaborg and associates in 1945, it    was obtained by bombarding {uranium}-238 with alpha particles.
From The CIA World Factbook (1995) [world95]:
American Samoa       (territory of the US)       American Samoa:Geography       Location: Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about    one-half of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand       Map references: Oceania       Area:    total area: 199 sq km    land area: 199 sq km    comparative area: slightly larger than Washington, DC    note: includes Rose Island and Swains Island       Land boundaries: 0 km       Coastline: 116 km       Maritime claims:    exclusive economic zone: 200 nm    territorial sea: 12 nm       International disputes: none       Climate: tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual    rainfall averages 124 inches; rainy season from November to April, dry    season from May to October; little seasonal temperature variation       Terrain: five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal    plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island)       Natural resources: pumice, pumicite       Land use:    arable land: 10%    permanent crops: 5%    meadows and pastures: 0%    forest and woodland: 75%    other: 10%       Irrigated land: NA sq km       Environment:    current issues: limited natural fresh water resources; in many areas    of the island water supplies come from roof catchments    natural hazards: typhoons common from December to March    international agreements: NA       Note: Pago Pago has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the    South Pacific Ocean, sheltered by shape from rough seas and protected    by peripheral mountains from high winds; strategic location in the    South Pacific Ocean       American Samoa:People       Population: 57,366 (July 1995 est.)       Age structure:    0-14 years: NA    15-64 years: NA    65 years and over: NA       Population growth rate: 3.82% (1995 est.)       Birth rate: 36.21 births/1,000 population (1995 est.)       Death rate: 4.01 deaths/1,000 population (1995 est.)       Net migration rate: 6 migrant(s)/1,000 population (1995 est.)       Infant mortality rate: 18.78 deaths/1,000 live births (1995 est.)       Life expectancy at birth:    total population: 72.91 years    male: 71.03 years    female: 74.85 years (1995 est.)       Total fertility rate: 4.3 children born/woman (1995 est.)       Nationality:    noun: American Samoan(s)    adjective: American Samoan       Ethnic divisions: Samoan (Polynesian) 89%, Caucasian 2%, Tongan 4%,    other 5%       Religions: Christian Congregationalist 50%, Roman Catholic 20%,    Protestant denominations and other 30%       Languages: Samoan (closely related to Hawaiian and other Polynesian    languages), English; most people are bilingual       Literacy: age 15 and over can read and write (1980)    total population: 97%    male: 98%    female: 97%       Labor force: 14,400 (1990)    by occupation: government 33%, tuna canneries 34%, other 33% (1990)       American Samoa:Government       Names:    conventional long form: Territory of American Samoa    conventional short form: American Samoa       Abbreviation: AS       Digraph: AQ       Type: unincorporated and unorganized territory of the US; administered    by the US Department of Interior, Office of Territorial and    International Affairs       Capital: Pago Pago       Administrative divisions: none (territory of the US)       Independence: none (territory of the US)       National holiday: Territorial Flag Day, 17 April (1900)       Constitution: ratified 1966, in effect 1967       Legal system: NA       Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal       Executive branch:    chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January    1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)    head of government: Governor A. P. LUTALI (since 3 January 1993);    Lieutenant Governor Tauese P. SUNIA (since 3 January 1993); election    last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996); results    - A. P. LUTALI (Democrat) 53%, Peter Tali COLEMAN (Republican) 36%       Legislative branch: bicameral Legislative Assembly (Fono)    House of Representatives: elections last held 3 November 1992 (next to    be held NA November 1994); results - representatives popularly elected    from 17 house districts; seats - (21 total, 20 elected, and 1    nonvoting delegate from Swains Island)    Senate: elections last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held NA    November 1996); results - senators elected by village chiefs from 12    senate districts; seats - (18 total) number of seats by party NA    US House of Representatives: elections last held 3 November 1992 (next    to be held NA November 1994); results - Eni R. F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA    reelected as delegate       Judicial branch: High Court       Political parties and leaders: NA       Member of: ESCAP (associate), INTERPOL (subbureau), IOC, SPC       Diplomatic representation in US: none (territory of the US)       US diplomatic representation: none (territory of the US)       Flag: blue with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly    side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald    eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan    symbols of authority, a staff and a war club       Economy       Overview: Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which    American Samoa conducts 80%-90% of its foreign trade. Tuna fishing and    tuna processing plants are the backbone of the private sector, with    canned tuna the primary export. The tuna canneries and the government    are by far the two largest employers. Other economic activities    include a slowly developing tourist industry. Transfers from the US    Government add substantially to American Samoa's economic well-being.       National product: GDP - purchasing power parity - $128 million (1991    est.)       National product real growth rate: NA%       National product per capita: $2,600 (1991)       Inflation rate (consumer prices): 7% (1990)       Unemployment rate: 12% (1991)       Budget:    revenues: $97 million (includes $43,000,000 in local revenue and    $54,000,000 in grant revenue);    expenditures: $NA, including capital expenditures of $NA (FY90/91)       Exports: $306 million (f.o.b., 1989)    commodities: canned tuna 93%    partners: US 99.6%       Imports: $360.3 million (c.i.f., 1989)    commodities: materials for canneries 56%, food 8%, petroleum products    7%, machinery and parts 6%    partners: US 62%, Japan 9%, NZ 7%, Australia 11%, Fiji 4%, other 7%       External debt: $NA       Industrial production: growth rate NA%       Electricity:    capacity: 30,000 kW    production: 90 million kWh    consumption per capita: 1,505 kWh (1993)       Industries: tuna canneries (largely dependent on foreign fishing    vessels), meat canning, handicrafts       Agriculture: bananas, coconuts, vegetables, taro, breadfruit, yams,    copra, pineapples, papayas, dairy farming       Economic aid:    recipient: $21,042,650 in operational funds and $1,227,000 in    construction funds for capital improvement projects from the US    Department of Interior (1991)       Currency: 1 United States dollar = 100 cents       Exchange rates: US currency is used       Fiscal year: 1 October - 30 September       American Samoa:Transportation       Railroads: 0 km       Highways:    total: 350 km    paved: 150 km    unpaved: 200 km       Ports: Aanu'u (new construction), Auasi, Faleosao, Ofu, Pago Pago,    Ta'u       Merchant marine: none       Airports:    total: 4    with paved runways 2,438 to 3,047 m: 1    with paved runways under 914 m: 3    note: small airstrips on Fituita and Ofu       American Samoa:Communications       Telephone system: 8,399 telephones; good telex, telegraph, and    facsimile services    local: NA    intercity: NA    international: 1 INTELSAT (Pacific Ocean) and 1 COMSAT earth station       Radio:    broadcast stations: AM 1, FM 1, shortwave 0    radios: NA       Television:    broadcast stations: 1    televisions: NA       American Samoa:Defense Forces       Note: defense is the responsibility of the US