gamma globulin
         n 1: a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are
               responsible for immune responses [syn: {gamma globulin},
               {human gamma globulin}]

English Dictionary: genus Lomogramma	by the DICT Development Group
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gangland n underworld organizations [syn: organized crime, gangland, gangdom]
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gangling adj tall and thin and having long slender limbs; "a gangling teenager"; "a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man" Synonym(s): gangling, gangly, lanky, rangy tall and thin Synonym(s): gangling, gangly, lanky
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gangliocyte n a nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system; "damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the development of glaucoma" Synonym(s): ganglion cell, gangliocyte
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ganglion n an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons
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ganglion cell n a nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system; "damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the development of glaucoma" Synonym(s): ganglion cell, gangliocyte
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gangly adj tall and thin and having long slender limbs; "a gangling teenager"; "a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man" Synonym(s): gangling, gangly, lanky, rangy tall and thin Synonym(s): gangling, gangly, lanky
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gem clip n a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; "the paper clip was invented in 1900" Synonym(s): paper clip, paperclip, gem clip
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Gene Kelly n United States dancer who performed in many musical films (1912-1996) Synonym(s): Kelly, Gene Kelly, Eugene Curran Kelly
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genicular vein n veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein Synonym(s): genicular vein, vena genus
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geniculate adj bent at a sharp angle
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geniculate body n one of four small oval masses that protrude slightly from the underside of the thalamus and function as synaptic centers on the way to the cerebral cortex
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genius loci n the special atmosphere of a place the guardian spirit of a place
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genus Ailanthus n small genus of east Asian and Chinese trees with odd- pinnate leaves and long twisted samaras
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genus Ailuropoda n only the giant panda: in some classifications considered a genus of the separate family Ailuropodidae Synonym(s): Ailuropoda, genus Ailuropoda
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genus Ailurus n lesser pandas Synonym(s): Ailurus, genus Ailurus
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genus Alauda n type genus of the Alaudidae: skylarks [syn: Alauda, genus Alauda]
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genus Albatrellus n a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae [syn: Albatrellus, genus Albatrellus]
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genus Albizia n large genus of unarmed trees and shrubs of Old World tropics Synonym(s): genus Albizia, genus Albizzia
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genus Albizzia n large genus of unarmed trees and shrubs of Old World tropics Synonym(s): genus Albizia, genus Albizzia
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genus Albuca n genus of bulbous plants of South Africa; sometimes placed in subfamily Hyacinthaceae
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genus Albugo n type genus of the Albuginaceae; fungi causing white rusts Synonym(s): Albugo, genus Albugo
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genus Albula n type and sole genus of the family Albulidae [syn: Albula, genus Albula]
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genus Alca n type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill Synonym(s): Alca, genus Alca
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genus Alcea n genus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers: hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Althaea Synonym(s): Alcea, genus Alcea
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genus Alcedo n type genus of the Alcedinidae [syn: Alcedo, {genus Alcedo}]
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genus Alcelaphus n African antelopes: hartebeests [syn: Alcelaphus, {genus Alcelaphus}]
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genus Alces n elk or moose Synonym(s): Alces, genus Alces
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genus Aldrovanda n one species: waterwheel plant [syn: Aldrovanda, {genus Aldrovanda}]
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genus Alectis n a genus of Carangidae Synonym(s): Alectis, genus Alectis
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genus Alectoria n lichens having dark brown erect or pendulous much-branched cylindrical thallus Synonym(s): Alectoria, genus Alectoria
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genus Alectoris n a genus of Perdicidae Synonym(s): Alectoris, genus Alectoris
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genus Alectura n brush turkeys Synonym(s): Alectura, genus Alectura
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genus Alepisaurus n slender scaleless predaceous tropical deep-sea fishes [syn: Alepisaurus, genus Alepisaurus]
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genus Aletris n small genus of bitter-rooted herbs of eastern North America and Asia; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae Synonym(s): Aletris, genus Aletris
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genus Aleurites n candlenut Synonym(s): Aleurites, genus Aleurites
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genus Aleyrodes n type genus of the Aleyrodidae [syn: Aleyrodes, {genus Aleyrodes}]
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genus Algeripithecus n an extinct genus of Hominoidea [syn: Algeripithecus, genus Algeripithecus]
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genus Alisma n small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants [syn: Alisma, genus Alisma]
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genus Allamanda n genus of tropical American woody vines
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genus Alliaria n a genus of herbs of the family Cruciferae; have broad leaves and white flowers and long siliques Synonym(s): Alliaria, genus Alliaria
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genus Alligator n type genus of the Alligatoridae
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genus Allionia n small genus of chiefly American herbs [syn: Allionia, genus Allionia]
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genus Allium n large genus of perennial and biennial pungent bulbous plants: garlic; leek; onion; chive; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae as the type genus Synonym(s): Allium, genus Allium
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genus Allosaurus n carnivorous dinosaur of North America; late Jurassic [syn: genus Allosaurus, genus Antrodemus]
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genus Alnus n alders Synonym(s): Alnus, genus Alnus
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genus Alocasia n tropical Asiatic herbs similar to Colocasia but distinguished by a large sterile spadix
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genus Aloe n large genus of chiefly African liliaceous plants; in some systems placed in family Aloeaceae
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genus Alopecurus n annual or perennial grasses including decorative and meadow species as well as notorious agricultural weeds Synonym(s): Alopecurus, genus Alopecurus
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genus Alopex n arctic foxes Synonym(s): Alopex, genus Alopex
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genus Alopius n type genus of the family Alopiidae; in some classifications considered a genus of the family Lamnidae Synonym(s): Alopius, genus Alopius
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genus Alosa n shad Synonym(s): Alosa, genus Alosa
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genus Alouatta n howler monkeys Synonym(s): Alouatta, genus Alouatta
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genus Alpinia n perennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes Synonym(s): Alpinia, genus Alpinia, genus Zerumbet, genus Languas
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genus Alsobia n tropical American herbs sometimes included in genus Episcia Synonym(s): Alsobia, genus Alsobia
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genus Alsophila n geometrid moths Synonym(s): Alsophila, genus Alsophila
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genus Alstonia n genus of evergreen trees or shrubs with white funnel-shaped flowers and milky sap; tropical Africa to southeastern Asia and Polynesia Synonym(s): Alstonia, genus Alstonia
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genus Alstroemeria n genus of showy South American herbs with leafy stems; sometimes placed in family Alstroemeriaceae or in family Amaryllidaceae
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genus Alternanthera n genus of low herbs of tropical America and Australia; includes genus Telanthera Synonym(s): Alternanthera, genus Alternanthera
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genus Althaea n hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Alcea
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genus Alyssum n a genus of the family Cruciferae [syn: Alyssum, {genus Alyssum}]
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genus Alytes n midwife toads Synonym(s): Alytes, genus Alytes
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genus Aulacorhyncus n a genus of Ramphastidae [syn: Aulacorhyncus, {genus Aulacorhyncus}]
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genus Aulostomus n type genus of the Aulostomidae [syn: Aulostomus, {genus Aulostomus}]
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genus Caladenia n terrestrial orchids of Australia to New Caledonia
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genus Caladium n small genus of tropical South American tuberous perennials with large variously colored leaves
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genus Calamagrostis n reed grass Synonym(s): Calamagrostis, genus Calamagrostis
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genus Calamintha n calamint Synonym(s): Calamintha, genus Calamintha
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genus Calamus n distinctive often spiny-stemmed palms found as climbers in tropical and subtropical forest a genus of Sparidae Synonym(s): Calamus, genus Calamus
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genus Calandrinia n large genus of low-growing herbs; widespread throughout tropical and warm temperate regions having usually basal leaves and panicles of purplish ephemeral flowers Synonym(s): Calandrinia, genus Calandrinia
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genus Calanthe n large and widely distributed genus of terrestrial orchids
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genus Calceolaria n large genus of tropical American herbs and shrubs with showy cymose flowers
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genus Calendula n marigold
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genus Calidris n a genus of Scolopacidae Synonym(s): Calidris, genus Calidris
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genus Calla n water arum Synonym(s): Calla, genus Calla
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genus Calliandra n genus of pinnate-leaved shrubs and small trees of tropical and subtropical North and South America and India and West Africa
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genus Callicebus n titis Synonym(s): Callicebus, genus Callicebus
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genus Callimorpha n cinnabar moths Synonym(s): Callimorpha, genus Callimorpha
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genus Callinectes n New World blue crabs [syn: Callinectes, {genus Callinectes}]
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genus Calliophis n Asian coral snakes [syn: Calliophis, genus Calliophis, Callophis, genus Callophis]
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genus Calliphora n type genus of the Calliphoridae: blowflies [syn: Calliphora, genus Calliphora]
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genus Callirhoe n small genus of North American herbs having usually red or purple flowers Synonym(s): Callirhoe, genus Callirhoe
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genus Callisaurus n zebra-tailed lizard [syn: Callisaurus, {genus Callisaurus}]
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genus Callistephus n one species: erect Asiatic herb with large flowers [syn: Callistephus, genus Callistephus]
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genus Callithrix n type genus of the Callithricidae: true marmosets [syn: Callithrix, genus Callithrix]
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genus Callitriche n water starworts Synonym(s): Callitriche, genus Callitriche
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genus Callitris n evergreen monoecious coniferous trees or shrubs: cypress pines Synonym(s): Callitris, genus Callitris
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genus Callophis n Asian coral snakes [syn: Calliophis, genus Calliophis, Callophis, genus Callophis]
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genus Callorhinus n fur seals Synonym(s): Callorhinus, genus Callorhinus
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genus Calluna n one species Synonym(s): Calluna, genus Calluna
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genus Calocarpum n a genus of tropical American trees of the family Sapotaceae Synonym(s): Calocarpum, genus Calocarpum
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genus Calocedrus n tall evergreens of western North America and eastern Asia; formerly included in genus Libocedrus Synonym(s): Calocedrus, genus Calocedrus
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genus Calochortus n large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs Synonym(s): Calochortus, genus Calochortus
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genus Calophyllum n genus of tropical evergreen trees [syn: Calophyllum, genus Calophyllum]
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genus Calopogon n terrestrial orchids of North America [syn: Calopogon, genus Calopogon]
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genus Calosoma n genus of large predaceous ground beetles that feed on injurious caterpillars
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genus Caltha n a genus of Caltha Synonym(s): Caltha, genus Caltha
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genus Calvatia n genus of puffballs having outer casings whose upper parts break at maturity into angular pieces to expose the spores Synonym(s): Calvatia, genus Calvatia
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genus Calycanthus n a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice Synonym(s): Calycanthus, genus Calycanthus
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genus Calycophyllum n medium to large tropical American trees having shiny reddish-brown shredding bark Synonym(s): Calycophyllum, genus Calycophyllum
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genus Calymmatobacterium n a genus of bacterial rods containing only the one species that causes granuloma inguinale Synonym(s): Calymmatobacterium, genus Calymmatobacterium
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genus Calypso n one species found throughout much of northern North America and Eurasia
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genus Calystegia n climbing or scrambling herbs: bindweed [syn: Calystegia, genus Calystegia]
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genus Caulophyllum n blue cohosh Synonym(s): Caulophyllum, genus Caulophyllum
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genus Celastrus n genus of woody vines and erect shrubs (type genus of the Celastraceae) that is native chiefly to Asia and Australia: includes bittersweet Synonym(s): Celastrus, genus Celastrus
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genus Celosia n annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa Synonym(s): Celosia, genus Celosia
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genus Celtis n large genus of trees and shrubs with berrylike fruit [syn: Celtis, genus Celtis]
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genus Chalcis n type genus of the Chalcididae [syn: Chalcis, {genus Chalcis}]
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genus Chalcostigma n thornbills Synonym(s): Chalcostigma, genus Chalcostigma
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genus Cheilanthes n small evergreen ferns: lipferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae Synonym(s): Cheilanthes, genus Cheilanthes
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genus Chelidonium n one species: greater celandine [syn: Chelidonium, {genus Chelidonium}]
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genus Chelifer n a genus of Chelonethida Synonym(s): Chelifer, genus Chelifer
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genus Chelone n herbaceous perennials: shellflower [syn: Chelone, {genus Chelone}]
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genus Chelonia n green turtles Synonym(s): Chelonia, genus Chelonia
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genus Chelydra n snapping turtles Synonym(s): Chelydra, genus Chelydra
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genus Chilomastix n flagellates parasitic in intestines of vertebrates including humans Synonym(s): Chilomastix, genus Chilomastix
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genus Chilomeniscus n sand snakes Synonym(s): Chilomeniscus, genus Chilomeniscus
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genus Chilomycterus n burrfishes Synonym(s): Chilomycterus, genus Chilomycterus
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genus Chilopsis n one species: desert willow [syn: Chilopsis, {genus Chilopsis}]
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genus Chlamydera n a genus of Ptilonorhynchidae [syn: Chlamydera, {genus Chlamydera}]
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genus Chlamydia n type genus of the family Chlamydiaceae: disease-causing parasites
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genus Chlamydomonas n type genus of the Chlamydomonadaceae; solitary doubly- flagellated plant-like algae common in fresh water and damp soil; multiply freely; often a pest around filtration plants Synonym(s): Chlamydomonas, genus Chlamydomonas
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genus Chlamydosaurus n frilled lizards [syn: Chlamydosaurus, {genus Chlamydosaurus}]
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genus Chlamyphorus n pichiciago Synonym(s): Chlamyphorus, genus Chlamyphorus
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genus Chloranthus n type genus of the Chloranthaceae [syn: Chloranthus, genus Chloranthus]
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genus Chlorella n nonmotile unicellular green algae potentially important as source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins
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genus Chloris n tufted or perennial or annual grasses having runners: finger grass; windmill grass Synonym(s): Chloris, genus Chloris
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genus Chlorococcum n type genus of Chlorococcales; unicellular green algae occurring singly or in a layer on soil or damp rock Synonym(s): Chlorococcum, genus Chlorococcum
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genus Chlorophis n African green snakes [syn: Chlorophis, {genus Chlorophis}]
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genus Chlorophoneus n a genus of Malaconotinae [syn: Chlorophoneus, {genus Chlorophoneus}]
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genus Chlorophyllum n a genus of fungus belonging to the family Lepiotaceae
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genus Chloroxylon n deciduous trees of India and Sri Lanka [syn: Chloroxylon, genus Chloroxylon]
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genus Chlorura n towhees Synonym(s): Chlorura, genus Chlorura
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genus Choloepus n a genus of Megalonychidae consisting of the two-toed sloth Synonym(s): Choloepus, genus Choloepus
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genus Cladonia n type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia Synonym(s): Cladonia, genus Cladonia
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genus Cladorhyncus n one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills Synonym(s): Cladorhyncus, genus Cladorhyncus
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genus Cladrastis n yellowwoods Synonym(s): Cladrastis, genus Cladrastis
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genus Clangula n a genus of ducks Synonym(s): Clangula, genus Clangula
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genus Clathrus n type genus of the Clathraceae [syn: Clathrus, {genus Clathrus}]
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genus Claviceps n fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses [syn: Claviceps, genus Claviceps]
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genus Claytonia n genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes Synonym(s): Claytonia, genus Claytonia
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genus Cleistes n terrestrial orchids of North and South America having slender fibrous roots; allied to genus Pogonia Synonym(s): Cleistes, genus Cleistes
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genus Clematis n large genus of deciduous or evergreen woody vines or erect herbs
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genus Cleome n tropical and subtropical annual or perennial herbs or low shrubs Synonym(s): genus Cleome, Cleome
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genus Clethra n type and sole genus of the Clethraceae; deciduous shrubs or small trees: white alder, summer-sweet Synonym(s): Clethra, genus Clethra
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genus Clethrionomys n a genus of Cricetidae [syn: Clethrionomys, {genus Clethrionomys}]
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genus Clianthus n genus of semi-prostrate Australasian shrubs or vines
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genus Cliftonia n one species: titi Synonym(s): Cliftonia, genus Cliftonia
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genus Clinopodium n wild basil Synonym(s): Clinopodium, genus Clinopodium
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genus Clintonia n sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae
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genus Clitocybe n a genus of agarics with white to pale yellow spore deposits and fleshy stalks centrally attached to the cap and closely attached gills Synonym(s): Clitocybe, genus Clitocybe
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genus Clitoria n genus of tropical shrubs or vines having pinnate leaves and large axillary flowers Synonym(s): Clitoria, genus Clitoria
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genus Clostridium n anaerobic or micro-aerophilic rod-shaped or spindle-shaped saprophytes; nearly cosmopolitan in soil, animal intestines, and dung
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genus Clupea n type genus of the Clupeidae: typical herrings [syn: Clupea, genus Clupea]
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genus Clusia n tropical American aromatic trees or shrubs; often epiphytic; some stranglers
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genus Coeloglossum n terrestrial orchids of cooler parts of North America and Europe: satyr orchid Synonym(s): Coeloglossum, genus Coeloglossum
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genus Coelogyne n large diverse genus of tropical Asiatic epiphytic orchids
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genus Coelophysis n late Triassic carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs
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genus Cola n large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts [syn: Cola, genus Cola]
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genus Colaptes n a genus of Picidae Synonym(s): Colaptes, genus Colaptes
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genus Colchicum n chiefly fall-blooming perennial cormous herbs; sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae Synonym(s): Colchicum, genus Colchicum
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genus Coleonyx n banded geckos Synonym(s): Coleonyx, genus Coleonyx
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genus Coleus n genus of Old World tropical plants cultivated for their variegated leaves; various plants sometimes placed in genera Plectranthus or Solenostemon
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genus Colinus n New World quail: the bobwhites [syn: Colinus, {genus Colinus}]
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genus Collinsia n genus of hardy annual herbs of western United States [syn: Collinsia, genus Collinsia]
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genus Collinsonia n small genus of perennial erect or spreading aromatic herbs; United States Synonym(s): Collinsonia, genus Collinsonia
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genus Collocalia n a genus of Apodidae Synonym(s): Collocalia, genus Collocalia
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genus Colobus n a genus of Cercopithecidae
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genus Colocasia n small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro Synonym(s): Colocasia, genus Colocasia
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genus Coluber n racers Synonym(s): Coluber, genus Coluber
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genus Colubrina n mostly tropical American shrubs or small trees with small yellowish flowers and yellow or red fruits Synonym(s): Colubrina, genus Colubrina
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genus Columba n type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons [syn: Columba, genus Columba]
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genus Columnea n genus of tropical American subshrubs and lianas
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genus Colutea n small genus of Eurasian shrubs with yellow flowers and bladdery pods Synonym(s): Colutea, genus Colutea
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genus Culcita n includes some plants usually placed in e.g. genus Dicksonia: terrestrial ferns resembling bracken; tropical America; Malaysia to Australia and Polynesia; southwestern Europe and Atlantic islands Synonym(s): Culcita, genus Culcita
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genus Culex n type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface Synonym(s): Culex, genus Culex
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genus Elaeagnus n oleaster Synonym(s): Elaeagnus, genus Elaeagnus
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genus Elaeis n oil palms Synonym(s): Elaeis, genus Elaeis
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genus Elaeocarpus n type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae [syn: Elaeocarpus, genus Elaeocarpus]
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genus Elagatis n a genus of Carangidae Synonym(s): Elagatis, genus Elagatis
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genus Elanoides n a genus of kites Synonym(s): Elanoides, genus Elanoides
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genus Elanus n a genus of small kites of both Old and New Worlds [syn: Elanus, genus Elanus]
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genus Elaphe n North American rat snakes Synonym(s): Elaphe, genus Elaphe
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genus Elaphurus n a genus of Cervidae Synonym(s): Elaphurus, genus Elaphurus
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genus Electrophorus n type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels Synonym(s): Electrophorus, genus Electrophorus
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genus Eleocharis n sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal sheaths Synonym(s): Eleocharis, genus Eleocharis
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genus Elephantopus n perennial American herb [syn: Elephantopus, {genus Elephantopus}]
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genus Elephas n type genus of the family Elephantidae [syn: Elephas, genus Elephas]
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genus Elettaria n cardamom Synonym(s): Elettaria, genus Elettaria
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genus Eleusine n annual and perennial grasses of savannas and upland grasslands Synonym(s): Eleusine, genus Eleusine
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genus Eleutherodactylus n completely terrestrial robber frogs [syn: Eleutherodactylus, genus Eleutherodactylus]
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genus Eliomys n lerots Synonym(s): Eliomys, genus Eliomys
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genus Elodea n submerged freshwater perennials [syn: Elodea, {genus Elodea}, pondweed, ditchmoss]
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genus Elops n type genus of the Elopidae: tenpounder [syn: Elops, genus Elops]
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genus Elsholtzia n genus of Asiatic and African aromatic herbs
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genus Elymus n tall tufted perennial grasses (such as lyme grass or wild rye) Synonym(s): Elymus, genus Elymus
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genus Gaillardia n genus of western American hairy herbs with showy flowers
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genus Galago n bush babies
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genus Galax n evergreen herbs of southeastern United States
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genus Galega n small genus of Eurasian herbs: goat's rue [syn: Galega, genus Galega]
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genus Galeocerdo n tiger sharks Synonym(s): Galeocerdo, genus Galeocerdo
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genus Galeopsis n erect annual European herbs [syn: Galeopsis, {genus Galeopsis}]
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genus Galeorhinus n a genus of Carcharhinidae [syn: Galeorhinus, {genus Galeorhinus}]
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genus Galictis n alternative name for the genus Grison
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genus Galium n annual or perennial herbs: bedstraw; cleavers [syn: Galium, genus Galium]
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genus Galleria n a genus of Pyralidae Synonym(s): Galleria, genus Galleria
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genus Gallinago n snipes [syn: Gallinago, genus Gallinago, Capella, genus Capella]
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genus Gallinula n gallinules Synonym(s): Gallinula, genus Gallinula
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genus Gallirallus n rails of New Zealand [syn: Gallirallus, {genus Gallirallus}]
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genus Gallus n common domestic birds and related forms [syn: Gallus, genus Gallus]
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genus Gaultheria n widely distributed genus of creeping or upright evergreen shrubs Synonym(s): Gaultheria, genus Gaultheria
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genus Gaylussacia n deciduous or evergreen shrubs of North America: black huckleberries Synonym(s): Gaylussacia, genus Gaylussacia
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genus Gelechia n type genus of the Gelechiidae: pink bollworms [syn: Gelechia, genus Gelechia]
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genus Gelsemium n evergreen twining shrubs of Americas and southeastern Asia Synonym(s): Gelsemium, genus Gelsemium
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genus Gladiolus n gladiolas
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genus Glareola n type genus of the Glareolidae: the pratincoles [syn: Glareola, genus Glareola]
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genus Glaucium n herbs of Europe and North Africa and Asia: horned poppy Synonym(s): Glaucium, genus Glaucium
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genus Glaucomys n New World flying squirrels [syn: Glaucomys, {genus Glaucomys}]
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genus Glaux n sea milkwort Synonym(s): Glaux, genus Glaux
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genus Glechoma n ground ivy Synonym(s): Glechoma, genus Glechoma
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genus Gleditsia n deciduous trees: honey locusts [syn: Gleditsia, {genus Gleditsia}]
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genus Gleichenia n type genus of Gleicheniaceae: leptosporangiate ferns with sessile sporangia; South Africa to Malaysia and New Zealand Synonym(s): Gleichenia, genus Gleichenia
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genus Gliricidia n small genus of low-branching profusely flowering trees of tropical America
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genus Glis n type genus of the Gliridae Synonym(s): Glis, genus Glis
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genus Globicephala n pilot whales Synonym(s): Globicephala, genus Globicephala
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genus Globigerina n type genus of the family Globigerinidae
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genus Gloriosa n sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae; one species: glory lily
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genus Glossina n type genus of the Glossinidae: tsetse flies
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genus Glossodia n small genus of Australian orchids [syn: Glossodia, {genus Glossodia}]
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genus Glossopsitta n a genus of Loriinae [syn: Glossopsitta, {genus Glossopsitta}]
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genus Gloxinia n small genus of tropical American herbs with leafy stems and axillary flowers
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genus Glyceria n manna grass Synonym(s): Glyceria, genus Glyceria
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genus Glycine n genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean [syn: Glycine, genus Glycine]
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genus Glycyrrhiza n sticky perennial Eurasian herbs [syn: Glycyrrhiza, {genus Glycyrrhiza}]
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genus Gulo n a genus of Mustelidae Synonym(s): Gulo, genus Gulo
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genus Halcyon n a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World Synonym(s): Halcyon, genus Halcyon
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genus Haldea n ground snakes Synonym(s): Haldea, genus Haldea
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genus Halenia n genus of herbs of Eurasia and the Americas: spurred gentians Synonym(s): Halenia, genus Halenia
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genus Halesia n deciduous small trees or shrubs of China and eastern North America Synonym(s): Halesia, genus Halesia
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genus Haliaeetus n a genus of Accipitridae [syn: Haliaeetus, {genus Haliaeetus}]
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genus Halicoeres n a genus of Labridae Synonym(s): Halicoeres, genus Halicoeres
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genus Halimodendron n one species: salt tree [syn: Halimodendron, {genus Halimodendron}]
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genus Haliotis n type genus of the family Haliotidae [syn: Haliotis, genus Haliotis]
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genus Halocarpus n dioecious trees or shrubs of New Zealand; similar in habit to Dacrydium Synonym(s): Halocarpus, genus Halocarpus
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genus Halogeton n a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae
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genus Helenium n genus of American herbs with flowers having yellow rays: sneezeweeds Synonym(s): Helenium, genus Helenium
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genus Heleodytes n alternative classifications for the cactus wrens [syn: Campylorhynchus, genus Campylorhynchus, Heleodytes, genus Heleodytes]
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genus Heliamphora n genus of pitcher plants of the Guiana Highlands in South America Synonym(s): Heliamphora, genus Heliamphora
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genus Helianthemum n widely distributed evergreen or semi-evergreen shrublets; America; Europe and North Africa to Asia Minor and central Asia
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genus Helianthus n genus of tall erect or branched American annual or perennial herbs with showy flowers: sunflowers
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genus Helichrysum n large genus of mostly African and Australian herbs and shrubs: everlasting flowers; in some classifications includes genus Ozothamnus Synonym(s): Helichrysum, genus Helichrysum
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genus Helicteres n genus of shrubs and small trees of tropical America and Asia having cylindrical fruits spirally twisted around one another Synonym(s): Helicteres, genus Helicteres
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genus Heliobacter n a genus of helical or curved or straight aerobic bacteria with rounded ends and multiple flagella; found in the gastric mucosa of primates (including humans) Synonym(s): Heliobacter, genus Heliobacter
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genus Heliophila n genus of South African flowering herbs and subshrubs
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genus Heliopsis n oxeye
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genus Heliothis n a genus of Noctuidae Synonym(s): Heliothis, genus Heliothis
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genus Helipterum n genus of South African and Australian herbs or shrubs grown as everlastings; the various Helipterum species are currently in process of being assigned to other genera especially genera Pteropogon and Hyalosperma Synonym(s): Helipterum, genus Helipterum
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genus Helix n type genus of the family Helicidae [syn: Helix, {genus Helix}]
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genus Helleborus n a genus of Helleborus [syn: Helleborus, {genus Helleborus}]
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genus Helminthostachys n one species: terrestrial fern of southeastern Asia and Australia Synonym(s): Helminthostachys, genus Helminthostachys
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genus Heloderma n type genus of the Helodermatidae; American venomous lizards Synonym(s): Heloderma, genus Heloderma
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genus Helotium n type genus of the Helotiaceae [syn: Helotium, {genus Helotium}]
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genus Helvella n type genus of the Helvellaceae
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genus Helwingia n deciduous dioecious shrubs native to woodland thickets in low mountains in Japan Synonym(s): Helwingia, genus Helwingia
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genus Helxine n one species; a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb Synonym(s): Helxine, genus Helxine, Soleirolia, genus Soleirolia
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genus Holarrhena n genus of deciduous trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia Synonym(s): Holarrhena, genus Holarrhena
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genus Holbrookia n earless lizards Synonym(s): Holbrookia, genus Holbrookia
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genus Holcus n a genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in America Synonym(s): Holcus, genus Holcus
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genus Holocentrus n type genus of the family Holocentridae; squirrelfishes Synonym(s): Holocentrus, genus Holocentrus
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genus Holothuria n type genus of the Holothuridae [syn: Holothuria, {genus Holothuria}]
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genus Hulsea n small genus of erect balsam-scented herbs; Pacific coast of the northwestern United States Synonym(s): Hulsea, genus Hulsea
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genus Hyalophora n American silkworm moth [syn: Hyalophora, {genus Hyalophora}]
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genus Hyalosperma n genus of herbs of temperate Australia including some from genus Helipterum Synonym(s): Hyalosperma, genus Hyalosperma
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genus Hyla n the type genus of the Hylidae; tree toads [syn: Hyla, genus Hyla]
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genus Hylactophryne n barking frogs Synonym(s): Hylactophryne, genus Hylactophryne
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genus Hylobates n gibbons Synonym(s): Hylobates, genus Hylobates
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genus Hylocereus n genus of climbing or epiphytic tropical American cacti with angular stems and mostly white very fragrant flowers Synonym(s): Hylocereus, genus Hylocereus
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genus Hylocichla n American thrush: wood thrush; hermit thrush; veery [syn: Hylocichla, genus Hylocichla]
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genus Hylophylax n a genus of Formicariidae [syn: Hylophylax, {genus Hylophylax}]
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genus Ilex n a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies) Synonym(s): Ilex, genus Ilex
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genus Iliamna n small genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs; some often placed in other genera Synonym(s): Iliamna, genus Iliamna
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genus Illecebrum n one species: coral necklace [syn: Illecebrum, {genus Illecebrum}]
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genus Illicium n anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves [syn: Illicium, genus Illicium]
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genus Kalmia n erect evergreen shrubs: mountain laurel
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genus Kalotermes n type genus of Kalotermitidae; termites destructive of wood and living trees Synonym(s): Kalotermes, genus Kalotermes
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genus Klebsiella n a genus of bacteria
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genus Koellia n American mountain mint [syn: Pycnanthemum, {genus Pycnanthemum}, Koellia, genus Koellia]
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genus Kohleria n genus of tropical American shrubs
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genus Kolkwitzia n Chinese genus of 1 species: beauty bush [syn: Kolkwitzia, genus Kolkwitzia]
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genus Lablab n one species: hyacinth bean Synonym(s): Lablab, genus Lablab
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genus Laburnum n flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous Synonym(s): Laburnum, genus Laburnum
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genus Laccopetalum n one species: giant buttercup [syn: Laccopetalum, {genus Laccopetalum}]
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genus Lacerta n type genus of the Lacertidae [syn: Lacerta, {genus Lacerta}]
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genus Lachnolaimus n a genus of Labridae [syn: Lachnolaimus, {genus Lachnolaimus}]
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genus Lactarius n large genus of agarics that have white spore and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken; includes both edible and poisonous species Synonym(s): Lactarius, genus Lactarius
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genus Lactobacillus n type genus of the family Lactobacillaceae
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genus Lactophrys n a genus of Ostraciidae [syn: Lactophrys, {genus Lactophrys}]
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genus Lactuca n an herb with milky juice: lettuce; prickly lettuce [syn: Lactuca, genus Lactuca]
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genus Laelia n large genus of mostly epiphytic or lithophytic Central and South American orchids of various sizes
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genus Lagarostrobus n genus of dioecious evergreen trees of New Zealand and Tasmania; similar to genus Dacrydium Synonym(s): Lagarostrobus, genus Lagarostrobus
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genus Lagenaria n bottle gourds Synonym(s): Lagenaria, genus Lagenaria
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genus Lagenophera n small genus of herbs of Australia and South America having small solitary white or purple flowers similar to true daisies of genus Bellis Synonym(s): Lagenophera, genus Lagenophera
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genus Lagerstroemia n shrubs or small trees of tropical Asia and Africa usually with showy white, pink, or purplish flowers Synonym(s): Lagerstroemia, genus Lagerstroemia
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genus Lagidium n a genus of Chinchillidae [syn: Lagidium, {genus Lagidium}]
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genus Lagodon n a genus of Sparidae Synonym(s): Lagodon, genus Lagodon
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genus Lagopus n ptarmigans Synonym(s): Lagopus, genus Lagopus
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genus Lagorchestes n hare wallabies Synonym(s): Lagorchestes, genus Lagorchestes
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genus Lagostomus n viscachas Synonym(s): Lagostomus, genus Lagostomus
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genus Lagothrix n woolly monkeys Synonym(s): Lagothrix, genus Lagothrix
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genus Laguncularia n a genus of Laguncularia [syn: Laguncularia, {genus Laguncularia}]
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genus Lama n llamas Synonym(s): Lama, genus Lama
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genus Lambertia n small genus of Australian shrubs [syn: Lambertia, {genus Lambertia}]
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genus Lambis n scorpion shells of shallow tropical waters of the eastern hemisphere Synonym(s): Lambis, genus Lambis
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genus Laminaria n type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown kelps Synonym(s): Laminaria, genus Laminaria
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genus Lamium n genus of Old World herbs: dead nettles; henbits [syn: Lamium, genus Lamium]
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genus Lamna n a genus of Lamnidae Synonym(s): Lamna, genus Lamna
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genus Lampris n type genus of the Lampridae [syn: Lampris, {genus Lampris}]
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genus Lampropeltis n king snakes and milk snakes [syn: Lampropeltis, {genus Lampropeltis}]
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genus Languas n perennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes Synonym(s): Alpinia, genus Alpinia, genus Zerumbet, genus Languas
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genus Lanius n type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikes [syn: Lanius, genus Lanius]
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genus Lansium n a dicotyledonous genus of the family Meliaceae
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genus Lanthanotus n one species Synonym(s): Lanthanotus, genus Lanthanotus
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genus Laportea n mostly tropical stinging herbs or trees: nettle [syn: Laportea, genus Laportea]
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genus Lappula n stickweed; beggar's lice [syn: Hackelia, {genus Hackelia}, Lappula, genus Lappula]
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genus Lardizabala n evergreen monoecious climbers of South America having dark mauve-blue edible berries Synonym(s): Lardizabala, genus Lardizabala
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genus Larix n larches Synonym(s): Larix, genus Larix
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genus Larrea n xerophytic evergreen shrubs; South America to southwestern United States Synonym(s): Larrea, genus Larrea
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genus Larus n type genus of the Laridae Synonym(s): Larus, genus Larus
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genus Lasiocampa n type genus of the Lasiocampidae: eggars [syn: Lasiocampa, genus Lasiocampa]
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genus Lasiurus n a genus of Vespertilionidae [syn: Lasiurus, {genus Lasiurus}]
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genus Lasthenia n small genus of herbs of Pacific coast of North and South America Synonym(s): Lasthenia, genus Lasthenia
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genus Lastreopsis n tropical terrestrial shield ferns [syn: Lastreopsis, genus Lastreopsis]
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genus Lates n a genus of large percoid fishes of fresh and brackish water Synonym(s): Lates, genus Lates
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genus Lathyrus n genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea Synonym(s): Lathyrus, genus Lathyrus
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genus Latimeria n type genus of the Latimeridae: coelacanth [syn: Latimeria, genus Latimeria]
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genus Latrodectus n venomous spiders Synonym(s): Latrodectus, genus Latrodectus
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genus Laurus n small evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves [syn: Laurus, genus Laurus]
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genus Lavandula n lavender Synonym(s): Lavandula, genus Lavandula
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genus Lavatera n widespread genus of herbs or softwood arborescent shrubs cultivated for their showy flowers Synonym(s): Lavatera, genus Lavatera
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genus Layia n genus of western United States annuals with showy yellow or white flowers Synonym(s): Layia, genus Layia
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genus Lebistes n guppies Synonym(s): Lebistes, genus Lebistes
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genus Lecanopteris n epiphytic ferns of southeastern Asia to New Guinea
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genus Lecanora n type genus of Lecanoraceae; crustaceous lichens
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genus Leccinum n a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae [syn: Leccinum, genus Leccinum]
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genus Ledum n evergreen shrubs of north temperate regions [syn: Ledum, genus Ledum]
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genus Leiopelma n type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae [syn: Leiopelma, genus Leiopelma, Liopelma, genus Liopelma]
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genus Leiophyllum n one species: sand myrtle [syn: Leiophyllum, {genus Leiophyllum}]
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genus Leipoa n mallee fowl
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genus Leishmania n flagellate protozoan that causes leishmaniasis [syn: Leishmania, genus Leishmania]
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genus Leitneria n one species: corkwood Synonym(s): Leitneria, genus Leitneria
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genus Lemaireocereus n tropical American cacti usually tall and branching with stout spines and funnel-shaped flowers and globular or ovoid often edible fruit Synonym(s): Lemaireocereus, genus Lemaireocereus
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genus lemmus n lemmings Synonym(s): Lemmus, genus lemmus
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genus Lemna n minute aquatic herbs floating on or below the water surface of still water consisting of a leaflike frond or plant body and single root Synonym(s): Lemna, genus Lemna
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genus Lemur n type genus of the Lemuridae
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genus Lens n genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils Synonym(s): Lens, genus Lens
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genus Lentinus n a genus of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae Synonym(s): Lentinus, genus Lentinus
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genus Leonotis n small genus of tropical herbs and subshrubs of South Africa Synonym(s): Leonotis, genus Leonotis
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genus Leontideus n tamarins [syn: Leontocebus, genus Leontocebus, {genus Leontideus}]
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genus Leontocebus n tamarins [syn: Leontocebus, genus Leontocebus, {genus Leontideus}]
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genus Leontodon n hawkbit Synonym(s): Leontodon, genus Leontodon
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genus Leontopodium n edelweiss Synonym(s): Leontopodium, genus Leontopodium
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genus Leonurus n genus of stout Old World herbs having flowers in whorls Synonym(s): Leonurus, genus Leonurus
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genus Lepas n type genus of the family Lepadidae [syn: Lepas, {genus Lepas}]
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genus Lepechinia n a dicotyledonous genus of the family Labiatae [syn: Lepechinia, genus Lepechinia, Sphacele, genus Sphacele]
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genus Lepidium n cosmopolitan genus of annual and biennial and perennial herbs: cress Synonym(s): Lepidium, genus Lepidium
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genus Lepidobotrys n a genus of dicotyledonous trees belonging to the family Lepidobotryaceae
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genus Lepidochelys n ridleys Synonym(s): Lepidochelys, genus Lepidochelys
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genus Lepidocybium n a genus of Gempylidae [syn: Lepidocybium, {genus Lepidocybium}]
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genus Lepidothamnus n small usually shrubby conifers [syn: Lepidothamnus, genus Lepidothamnus]
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genus Lepiota n agarics with white spores that includes several edible and poisonous mushrooms: parasol mushrooms
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genus Lepisma n type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish [syn: Lepisma, genus Lepisma]
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genus Lepisosteus n type genus of the Lepisosteidae: freshwater gars [syn: Lepisosteus, genus Lepisosteus]
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genus Lepomis n bream Synonym(s): Lepomis, genus Lepomis
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genus Leptarrhena n one species: leatherleaf saxifrage [syn: Leptarrhena, genus Leptarrhena]
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genus Leptinotarsa n Colorado potato beetles [syn: Leptinotarsa, {genus Leptinotarsa}]
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genus Leptodactylus n type genus of the Leptodactylidae; in some classifications placed in the family Bufonidae Synonym(s): Leptodactylus, genus Leptodactylus
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genus Leptoglossus n leaf-footed bugs [syn: Leptoglossus, {genus Leptoglossus}]
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genus Leptopteris n including some ferns sometimes placed in genus Todea [syn: Leptopteris, genus Leptopteris]
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genus Leptoptilus n adjutant birds and marabous [syn: Leptoptilus, {genus Leptoptilus}]
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genus Leptospira n very slender aerobic spirochetes; free-living or parasitic in mammals
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genus Leptotyphlops n blind snakes of Asia and Africa and Americas [syn: Leptotyphlops, genus Leptotyphlops]
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genus Lepus n type genus of the Leporidae: hares [syn: Lepus, {genus Lepus}]
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genus Lespedeza n genus of shrubs or herbs of tropical Asia and Australia and the eastern United States
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genus Lesquerella n genus of low-growing hairy herbs: bladderpods [syn: Lesquerella, genus Lesquerella]
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genus Leucadendron n large genus of evergreen trees and shrubs having silvery white leaves and solitary terminal flowers with conspicuous silvery bracts Synonym(s): Leucadendron, genus Leucadendron
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genus Leucaena n small genus of tropical evergreen trees or shrubs having pods like those of the acacia Synonym(s): Leucaena, genus Leucaena
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genus Leucanthemum n comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum Synonym(s): Leucanthemum, genus Leucanthemum
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genus Leuciscus n a genus of fish including: dace, chub [syn: Leuciscus, genus Leuciscus]
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genus Leucocytozoan n a genus of protoctist [syn: genus Leucocytozoon, {genus Leucocytozoan}]
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genus Leucocytozoon n a genus of protoctist [syn: genus Leucocytozoon, {genus Leucocytozoan}]
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genus Leucogenes n New Zealand edelweiss [syn: Leucogenes, {genus Leucogenes}]
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genus Leucothoe n American and Asiatic deciduous and evergreen shrubs
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genus Levisticum n genus of aromatic European herbs with yellow flowers [syn: Levisticum, genus Levisticum]
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genus Lewisia n genus of western North American low-growing herbs having linear woolly leaves and large pink flowers Synonym(s): Lewisia, genus Lewisia
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genus Leycesteria n small species of shrubs of western Himalayas to China [syn: Leycesteria, genus Leycesteria]
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genus Leymus n genus that in some classifications overlaps the genus Elymus Synonym(s): Leymus, genus Leymus
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genus Liatris n genus of perennial North American herbs with aromatic usually cormous roots Synonym(s): Liatris, genus Liatris
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genus Libocedrus n cypresses that resemble cedars [syn: Libocedrus, {genus Libocedrus}]
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genus Lichanura n boas of western North America [syn: Lichanura, {genus Lichanura}]
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genus Ligularia n genus of Old World herbs resembling groundsel: leopard plants Synonym(s): Ligularia, genus Ligularia
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genus Ligustrum n genus of Old World shrubs: privet [syn: Ligustrum, {genus Ligustrum}]
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genus Lilium n type genus of Liliaceae Synonym(s): Lilium, genus Lilium
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genus Limanda n a genus of Pleuronectidae; righteye flounders having a humped nose and small scales; the underside is often brightly colored Synonym(s): Limanda, genus Limanda
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genus Limax n a genus of Limacidae Synonym(s): Limax, genus Limax
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genus Limenitis n mainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars [syn: Limenitis, genus Limenitis]
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genus Limnobium n American frogbit Synonym(s): Limnobium, genus Limnobium
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genus Limnocryptes n snipe Synonym(s): Limnocryptes, genus Limnocryptes
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genus Limnodromus n dowitchers Synonym(s): Limnodromus, genus Limnodromus
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genus Limonium n sea lavender Synonym(s): Limonium, genus Limonium
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genus Limosa n godwits Synonym(s): Limosa, genus Limosa
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genus Limulus n type genus of the family Limulidae [syn: Limulus, {genus Limulus}]
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genus Linanthus n a genus of herbs of the family Polemoniaceae; found in western United States Synonym(s): Linanthus, genus Linanthus
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genus Linaria n genus of herbs and subshrubs having showy flowers: spurred snapdragon Synonym(s): Linaria, genus Linaria
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genus Lindera n aromatic evergreen or deciduous dioecious shrubs or trees of eastern Asia and North America Synonym(s): Lindera, genus Lindera
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genus Lindheimera n one species: Texas star [syn: Lindheimera, {genus Lindheimera}]
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genus Linnaea n one species: twinflower Synonym(s): Linnaea, genus Linnaea
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genus Linum n a herbaceous plant genus of the family Linaceae with small sessile leaves Synonym(s): Linum, genus Linum
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genus Liomys n pocket mice Synonym(s): Liomys, genus Liomys
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genus Liopelma n type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae [syn: Leiopelma, genus Leiopelma, Liopelma, genus Liopelma]
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genus Liparis n genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes Synonym(s): Liparis, genus Liparis
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genus Liposcelis n a genus of Psocidae Synonym(s): Liposcelis, genus Liposcelis
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genus Liquidambar n sweet gum Synonym(s): genus Liquidambar, Liquidambar
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genus Liriodendron n tulip trees Synonym(s): Liriodendron, genus Liriodendron
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genus Liriope n sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lilyturf [syn: Liriope, genus Liriope]
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genus Listera n genus of terrestrial orchids having usually a single pair of broad shining leaves near the middle of the stem; found in temperate Asia and North America and Europe Synonym(s): Listera, genus Listera
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genus Listeria n a genus of aerobic motile bacteria of the family Corynebacteriaceae containing small Gram-positive rods
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genus Litchi n Chinese trees
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genus Lithocarpus n tanbark oaks Synonym(s): Lithocarpus, genus Lithocarpus
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genus Lithophragma n small genus of perennial herbs of the western North America Synonym(s): Lithophragma, genus Lithophragma
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genus Lithops n genus of stemless South African succulents
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genus Lithospermum n annual or perennial herbaceous or shrubby plants; cosmopolitan except Australia Synonym(s): Lithospermum, genus Lithospermum
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genus Litocranius n antelopes of eastern Africa: gerenuks [syn: Litocranius, genus Litocranius]
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genus Littorina n type genus of the family Littorinidae: periwinkles [syn: Littorina, genus Littorina]
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genus Livistona n fan palms of Asia and Australia and Malaysia [syn: Livistona, genus Livistona]
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genus Loasa n genus of tropical American prickly herbs or subshrubs
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genus Lobelia n in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Lobeliaceae
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genus Lobipes n a genus of Phalaropidae Synonym(s): Lobipes, genus Lobipes
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genus Lobotes n type genus of the Lobotidae [syn: Lobotes, {genus Lobotes}]
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genus Lobularia n sweet alyssum Synonym(s): Lobularia, genus Lobularia
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genus Locusta n a genus of Acrididae Synonym(s): Locusta, genus Locusta
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genus Lofortyx n California quail Synonym(s): Lofortyx, genus Lofortyx
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genus Logania n type genus of the Loganiaceae; Australian and New Zealand shrubs sometimes cultivated for their flowers Synonym(s): Logania, genus Logania
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genus Loiseleuria n one species: alpine azalea [syn: Loiseleuria, {genus Loiseleuria}]
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genus Loligo n squids
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genus Lolium n darnel; ryegrass Synonym(s): Lolium, genus Lolium
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genus Lomatia n small genus of low-growing evergreens of Chile and Australia; some yield dyes
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genus Lomogramma n large scandent ferns of southeastern Asia [syn: Lomogramma, genus Lomogramma]
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genus Lonas n one species: yellow ageratum Synonym(s): Lonas, genus Lonas
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genus Lonchocarpus n genus of chiefly tropical American shrubs and trees having pinnate leaves and red or white flowers Synonym(s): Lonchocarpus, genus Lonchocarpus
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genus Lonicera n woodbine Synonym(s): Lonicera, genus Lonicera
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genus Lophius n type genus of family Lophiidae [syn: Lophius, {genus Lophius}]
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genus Lophodytes n a genus of Merginae Synonym(s): Lophodytes, genus Lophodytes
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genus Lopholatilus n large brightly colored food fish of deep Atlantic waters Synonym(s): Lopholatilus, genus Lopholatilus
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genus Lophophora n two species of small cacti of northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States having rounded stems covered with jointed tubercles: mescal Synonym(s): Lophophora, genus Lophophora
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genus Lophophorus n monals Synonym(s): Lophophorus, genus Lophophorus
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genus Lophosoria n one species: tree fern of Central and South America [syn: Lophosoria, genus Lophosoria]
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genus Loranthus n type genus of the Loranthaceae: 1 species [syn: Loranthus, genus Loranthus]
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genus Loris n type genus of the Lorisidae
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genus Lota n burbot Synonym(s): Lota, genus Lota
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genus Lotus n annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs [syn: Lotus, genus Lotus]
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genus Lovoa n genus of African timber trees Synonym(s): Lovoa, genus Lovoa
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genus Loxia n crossbill Synonym(s): Loxia, genus Loxia
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genus Loxodonta n a genus of Elephantidae [syn: Loxodonta, {genus Loxodonta}]
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genus Loxoma n one species of terrestrial ferns of New Zealand [syn: Loxoma, genus Loxoma]
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genus Loxostege n garden webworms Synonym(s): Loxostege, genus Loxostege
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genus Lucilia n greenbottle flies Synonym(s): Lucilia, genus Lucilia
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genus Lufengpithecus n a genus of Hominidae [syn: Lufengpithecus, {genus Lufengpithecus}]
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genus Luffa n dishcloth gourds
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genus Lumpenus n a genus of Stichaeidae Synonym(s): Lumpenus, genus Lumpenus
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genus Lunaria n small genus of European herbs: honesty [syn: Lunaria, genus Lunaria]
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genus Lunda n puffins Synonym(s): Lunda, genus Lunda
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genus Lupinus n herbs or shrubs: lupin Synonym(s): Lupinus, genus Lupinus
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genus Luscinia n nightingales Synonym(s): Luscinia, genus Luscinia
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genus Lutjanus n type genus of the Lutjanidae: snappers [syn: Lutjanus, genus Lutjanus]
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genus Lutra n in some classifications considered a genus of the subfamily Lutrinae Synonym(s): Lutra, genus Lutra
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genus Luvarus n type genus of the Luvaridae [syn: Luvarus, {genus Luvarus}]
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genus Lycaena n type genus of the Lycaenidae; small slender butterflies with upper surface of wings usually metallic blue or green or copper Synonym(s): Lycaena, genus Lycaena
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genus Lycaeon n African hunting dog Synonym(s): Lycaeon, genus Lycaeon
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genus Lychnis n genus of plants strongly resembling those of genus Silene: catchfly
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genus Lycium n deciduous and evergreen shrubs often spiny; cosmopolitan in temperate and subtropical regions Synonym(s): Lycium, genus Lycium
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genus Lycoperdon n genus of fungi whose fruiting body tapers toward a base consisting of spongy mycelium Synonym(s): Lycoperdon, genus Lycoperdon
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genus Lycopersicon n tomatoes [syn: Lycopersicon, genus Lycopersicon, Lycopersicum, genus Lycopersicum]
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genus Lycopersicum n tomatoes [syn: Lycopersicon, genus Lycopersicon, Lycopersicum, genus Lycopersicum]
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genus Lycopodium n type and sole genus of the Lycopodiaceae; erect or creeping evergreen plants often used for Christmas decorations Synonym(s): Lycopodium, genus Lycopodium
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genus Lycopus n small genus of herbs of the mint family [syn: Lycopus, genus Lycopus]
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genus Lycosa n type genus of the family Lycosidae [syn: Lycosa, {genus Lycosa}]
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genus Lyginopteris n genus of fossil seed ferns of the Carboniferous [syn: Lyginopteris, genus Lyginopteris]
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genus Lygodium n chiefly tropical climbing ferns [syn: Lygodium, {genus Lygodium}]
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genus Lygus n plant-sucking bugs Synonym(s): Lygus, genus Lygus
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genus Lymantria n type genus of the Lymantriidae; a pest (Lymantria means `destroyer') Synonym(s): Lymantria, genus Lymantria
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genus Lynx n lynxes
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genus Lyonia n evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees of United States to Antilles and eastern Asia to the Himalaya Synonym(s): Lyonia, genus Lyonia
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genus Lyrurus n black grouse Synonym(s): Lyrurus, genus Lyrurus
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genus Lysichiton n skunk cabbage [syn: Lysichiton, genus Lysichiton, Lysichitum, genus Lysichitum]
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genus Lysichitum n skunk cabbage [syn: Lysichiton, genus Lysichiton, Lysichitum, genus Lysichitum]
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genus Lysiloma n small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight pods Synonym(s): Lysiloma, genus Lysiloma
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genus Lysimachia n loosestrife: a cosmopolitan genus found in damp or swampy terrain having usually yellow flowers; inclined to be invasive Synonym(s): Lysimachia, genus Lysimachia
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genus Lythrum n loosestrife Synonym(s): Lythrum, genus Lythrum
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genus Olea n evergreen trees and shrubs having oily one-seeded fruits Synonym(s): Olea, genus Olea
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genus Oleandra n or family Polypodiaceae: tropical epiphytic or terrestrial ferns Synonym(s): Oleandra, genus Oleandra
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genus Olearia n large genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or small trees with large daisylike flowers Synonym(s): Olearia, genus Olearia
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genus Olfersia n genus of fern having only one species [syn: Olfersia, genus Olfersia]
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genus Oligoplites n leatherjackets Synonym(s): Oligoplites, genus Oligoplites
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genus Oligoporus n a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae [syn: Oligoporus, genus Oligoporus]
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genus Salamandra n type genus of the Salamandridae [syn: Salamandra, {genus Salamandra}]
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genus Salicornia n glassworts Synonym(s): Salicornia, genus Salicornia
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genus Salix n a large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows Synonym(s): Salix, genus Salix
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genus Salmo n type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout [syn: Salmo, genus Salmo]
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genus Salmonella n a genus of bacteria
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genus Salpa n type (perhaps sole) genus of the Salpidae
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genus Salpichroa n herbs of temperate North and South America: cock's eggs Synonym(s): Salpichroa, genus Salpichroa
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genus Salpiglossis n small genus of herbs of the southern Andes having large showy flowers
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genus Salpinctes n a genus of Troglodytidae [syn: Salpinctes, {genus Salpinctes}]
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genus Salsola n chiefly Old World herbs or shrubs: saltworts [syn: Salsola, genus Salsola]
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genus Salvadora n genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China Synonym(s): Salvadora, genus Salvadora
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genus Salvelinus n brook trout Synonym(s): Salvelinus, genus Salvelinus
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genus Salvia n large genus of shrubs and subshrubs of the mint family varying greatly in habit: sage
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genus Salvinia n type genus of the Salviniaceae: water ferns [syn: Salvinia, genus Salvinia]
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genus Sceliphron n mud daubers Synonym(s): Sceliphron, genus Sceliphron
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genus Sceloglaux n a genus of Strigidae [syn: Sceloglaux, {genus Sceloglaux}]
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genus Sceloporus n spiny lizards Synonym(s): Sceloporus, genus Sceloporus
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genus Schlumbergera n South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti [syn: Schlumbergera, genus Schlumbergera]
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genus Scilla n sometimes placed in subfamily Hyacinthaceae
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genus Scleranthus n small genus of Old World weedy prostrate annuals: knawel Synonym(s): Scleranthus, genus Scleranthus
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genus Scleroderma n genus of poisonous fungi having hard-skinned fruiting bodies: false truffles Synonym(s): Scleroderma, genus Scleroderma
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genus Scleropages n a genus of large freshwater fishes of Australia and Borneo Synonym(s): Scleropages, genus Scleropages
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genus Sclerotinia n large genus of ascomycetous fungi including various destructive plant pathogens
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genus Sclerotium n form genus of sterile imperfect fungi; many form sclerotia; some cause sclerotium disease in plants Synonym(s): Sclerotium, genus Sclerotium
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genus Scolopax n type of the Scolopacidae: Old World woodcocks [syn: Scolopax, genus Scolopax]
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genus Scolopendrium n a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae (in some classification systems included in genus Asplenium) Synonym(s): Phyllitis, genus Phyllitis, genus Scolopendrium
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genus Scolymus n small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region Synonym(s): Scolymus, genus Scolymus
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genus Scolytus n type genus of the Scolytidae comprising numerous small bark beetles Synonym(s): Scolytus, genus Scolytus
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genus Selaginella n type and sole genus of the Selaginellaceae; evergreen moss- like plants: spike moss and little club moss Synonym(s): Selaginella, genus Selaginella
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genus Selar n big-eyed scad Synonym(s): Selar, genus Selar
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genus Selenarctos n Asiatic black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus Synonym(s): Selenarctos, genus Selenarctos
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genus Selene n a genus of Carangidae Synonym(s): Selene, genus Selene
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genus Selenicereus n mostly epiphytic climbing cacti that bloom at night [syn: Selenicereus, genus Selenicereus]
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genus Selenipedium n genus of tall reedlike tropical American orchids; includes species with pods used locally as a substitute for vanilla Synonym(s): Selenipedium, genus Selenipedium
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genus Sialia n North American bluebirds Synonym(s): Sialia, genus Sialia
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genus Sialis n type genus of the Sialidae Synonym(s): Sialis, genus Sialis
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genus Silene n large widely distributed genus of plants having mostly showy flowers of various colors: campion; catchfly
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genus Sillago n type genus of the Sillaginidae [syn: Sillago, {genus Sillago}]
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genus Silphium n tall North American perennial herbs [syn: Silphium, genus Silphium]
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genus Silurus n type genus of the Siluridae: catfishes [syn: Silurus, genus Silurus]
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genus Silvia n type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers [syn: Silvia, genus Silvia]
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genus Silybum n small genus of east African herbs [syn: Silybum, {genus Silybum}]
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genus Sloanea n genus of tropical hardwood timber trees [syn: Sloanea, genus Sloanea]
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genus Solandra n shrubby climbers of tropical America [syn: Solandra, genus Solandra]
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genus Solanopteris n tropical American epiphytic ferns having rhizomes with tubers and roots as well as scales Synonym(s): Solanopteris, genus Solanopteris
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genus Solanum n type genus of the Solanaceae: nightshade; potato; eggplant; bittersweet Synonym(s): Solanum, genus Solanum
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genus Solea n type genus of the Soleidae Synonym(s): Solea, genus Solea
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genus Soleirolia n one species; a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb Synonym(s): Helxine, genus Helxine, Soleirolia, genus Soleirolia
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genus Solenopsis n fire ants Synonym(s): Solenopsis, genus Solenopsis
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genus Solenostemon n genus of shrubby often succulent herbs of tropical Africa and Asia; includes some plants often placed in genus Coleus Synonym(s): Solenostemon, genus Solenostemon
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genus Solidago n goldenrod Synonym(s): Solidago, genus Solidago
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genus Squalus n spiny dogfishes Synonym(s): Squalus, genus Squalus
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genus Squilla n type genus of the family Squillidae
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genus Suillus n a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae [syn: Suillus, genus Suillus]
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genus Sula n type genus of the Sulidae Synonym(s): Sula, genus Sula
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genus Sylvilagus n North American rabbits [syn: Sylvilagus, {genus Sylvilagus}]
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genus Ulex n genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse [syn: Ulex, {genus Ulex}]
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genus Ulmus n type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions Synonym(s): Ulmus, genus Ulmus
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genus Ulva n type genus of the family Ulvaceae; green seaweed having a thallus two cells thick: sea lettuce Synonym(s): Ulva, genus Ulva
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genus Welwitchia n type and sole genus of Welwitschiaceae [syn: {genus Welwitschia}, genus Welwitchia]
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genus Welwitschia n type and sole genus of Welwitschiaceae [syn: {genus Welwitschia}, genus Welwitchia]
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genus Wolffia n minute rootless aquatic herbs having globular fronds floating on or near the water surface and bearing one flower per frond Synonym(s): Wolffia, genus Wolffia
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genus Wolffiella n minute rootless aquatic herbs having flat fronds floating on or below the water surface and bearing 1-2 flowers per frond; America and Africa Synonym(s): Wolffiella, genus Wolffiella
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genus Xylaria n type genus of Xylariaceae; fungi with perithecia in the upper part of erect black woody stromata Synonym(s): Xylaria, genus Xylaria
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genus Xylocopa n carpenter bees Synonym(s): Xylocopa, genus Xylocopa
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genus Xylomelum n small species of Australian trees or shrubs; grown for their fruit and flowers Synonym(s): Xylomelum, genus Xylomelum
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genus Xylopia n tropical evergreen trees or shrubs; chiefly African [syn: Xylopia, genus Xylopia]
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genus Xylosma n genus of tropical American and Asiatic spiny evergreen trees and shrubs
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genus Zalophus n sea lions Synonym(s): Zalophus, genus Zalophus
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gin sling n a sling made with gin
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ginglymoid joint n a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane Synonym(s): hinge joint, ginglymus, ginglymoid joint
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Ginglymostoma n nurse sharks Synonym(s): Ginglymostoma, genus Ginglymostoma
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Ginglymostoma cirratum n small bottom-dwelling shark of warm shallow waters on both coasts of North America and South America and from southeast Asia to Australia Synonym(s): nurse shark, Ginglymostoma cirratum
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ginglymus n a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane Synonym(s): hinge joint, ginglymus, ginglymoid joint
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Ginkgoales n coextensive with the family Ginkgoaceae: plants that first appeared in the Permian and now represented by a single surviving species; often included in Coniferales Synonym(s): Ginkgoales, order Ginkgoales
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola n Roman general who was governor of Britain and extended Roman rule north to the Firth of Forth (37-93) Synonym(s): Agricola, Gnaeus Julius Agricola
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goncalo alves n tall tropical American timber tree especially abundant in eastern Brazil; yields hard strong durable zebrawood with straight grain and dark strips on a pinkish to yellowish ground; widely used for veneer and furniture and heavy construction Synonym(s): goncalo alves, Astronium fraxinifolium
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Guiana Highlands n a mountainous tableland in northern South America; extends from Venezuela into Guyana and northern Brazil
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guinea gold n brass with enough copper to give it a reddish tint; used for plumbing pipe and other brass hardware and in cheap jewelry Synonym(s): red brass, guinea gold 22-karat gold from which guinea coins were made
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guinea gold vine n any of several Australasian evergreen vines widely cultivated in warm regions for their large bright yellow single flowers Synonym(s): guinea gold vine, guinea flower
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gumshield n (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth Synonym(s): mouthpiece, gumshield
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gun muzzle n the open circular discharging end of a gun [syn: {gun muzzle}, muzzle]
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gunslinger n a professional killer who uses a gun [syn: gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, gun, gun for hire, triggerman, hit man, hitman, torpedo, shooter]
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Gymnocalycium n large genus of low-growing globular South American cacti with spiny ribs covered with many tubercles Synonym(s): Gymnocalycium, genus Gymnocalycium
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Gymnocladus n small genus of deciduous trees of China and United States having paniculate flowers and thick pulpy pods Synonym(s): Gymnocladus, genus Gymnocladus
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Gymnocladus dioica n handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute Synonym(s): Kentucky coffee tree, bonduc, chicot, Gymnocladus dioica
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gymslip n a sleeveless tunic worn by English girls as part of a school uniform
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gynaecological adj of or relating to or practicing gynecology; "gynecological examination" Synonym(s): gynecological, gynaecological, gynecologic
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gynaecologist n a specialist in gynecology [syn: gynecologist, gynaecologist, woman's doctor]
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gynaecology n the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women Synonym(s): gynecology, gynaecology
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gynecologic adj of or relating to or practicing gynecology; "gynecological examination" Synonym(s): gynecological, gynaecological, gynecologic
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gynecological adj of or relating to or practicing gynecology; "gynecological examination" Synonym(s): gynecological, gynaecological, gynecologic
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gynecologist n a specialist in gynecology [syn: gynecologist, gynaecologist, woman's doctor]
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gynecology n the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women Synonym(s): gynecology, gynaecology
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cricket \Crick"et\ (kr?k"?t), n. [OE. criket, OF. crequet,       criquet; prob. of German origin, and akin to E. creak; cf. D.       kriek a cricket. See {Creak}.] (Zo[94]l.)       An orthopterous insect of the genus {Gryllus}, and allied       genera. The males make chirping, musical notes by rubbing       together the basal parts of the veins of the front wings.          Note: The common European cricket is {Gryllus domesticus};                the common large black crickets of America are {G.                niger}, {G. neglectus}, and others.          {Balm cricket}. See under {Balm}.          {Cricket bird}, a small European bird ({Silvia locustella});             -- called also {grasshopper warbler}.          {Cricket frog}, a small American tree frog ({Acris gryllus});             -- so called from its chirping.
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Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G.,       & Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v.       i.]       1. A going; a course. [Obs.]          2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number             of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of             laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of             sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves.          3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by             acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang             of saws, or of plows.          4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang             of stays.          5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which             incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue.          {Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.)             (a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a                   bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel.             (b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's                   waist, for the sentinel to walk on.          {Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard             ships or in which it is kept on deck.          {Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which             several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make             two or more furrows at the same time.          {Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating             parishes. See {Gang week} (below).          {Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills             driven from a common shaft.          {Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen.          {Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above).          {Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above).          {Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of             objects separated by intervening plates.          {Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang             of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed             distances apart.          {Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below).          {Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell.          {Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were             made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell.          {Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern             names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the             round log into boards at one operation. --Knight.          {Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from             two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick             beam.
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Ganglion \Gan"gli*on\, n.; pl. L. {Ganglia}, E. {Ganglions}. [L.       ganglion a sort of swelling or excrescence, a tumor under the       skin, Gr. [?]: cf. F. ganglion.]       1. (Anat.)             (a) A mass or knot of nervous matter, including nerve                   cells, usually forming an enlargement in the course of                   a nerve.             (b) A node, or gland in the lymphatic system; as, a                   lymphatic ganglion.          2. (Med.) A globular, hard, indolent tumor, situated             somewhere on a tendon, and commonly formed by the effusion             of a viscid fluid into it; -- called also {weeping sinew}.          {Ganglion cell}, a nerve cell. See Illust. under {Bipolar}.
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Gangliac \Gan"gli*ac\, Ganglial \Gan"gli*al\, a. (Anat.)       Relating to a ganglion; ganglionic.
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Gangliac \Gan"gli*ac\, Ganglial \Gan"gli*al\, a. (Anat.)       Relating to a ganglion; ganglionic.
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Gangliate \Gan"gli*ate\, Gangliated \Gan"gli*a`ted\, a. (Anat.)       Furnished with ganglia; as, the gangliated cords of the       sympathetic nervous system.
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Gangliate \Gan"gli*ate\, Gangliated \Gan"gli*a`ted\, a. (Anat.)       Furnished with ganglia; as, the gangliated cords of the       sympathetic nervous system.
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Gangliform \Gan"gli*form`\, Ganglioform \Gan"gli*o*form`\, a.       [Ganglion + -form.] (Anat.)       Having the form of a ganglion.
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Gangliform \Gan"gli*form`\, Ganglioform \Gan"gli*o*form`\, a.       [Ganglion + -form.] (Anat.)       Having the form of a ganglion.
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Ganglion \Gan"gli*on\, n.; pl. L. {Ganglia}, E. {Ganglions}. [L.       ganglion a sort of swelling or excrescence, a tumor under the       skin, Gr. [?]: cf. F. ganglion.]       1. (Anat.)             (a) A mass or knot of nervous matter, including nerve                   cells, usually forming an enlargement in the course of                   a nerve.             (b) A node, or gland in the lymphatic system; as, a                   lymphatic ganglion.          2. (Med.) A globular, hard, indolent tumor, situated             somewhere on a tendon, and commonly formed by the effusion             of a viscid fluid into it; -- called also {weeping sinew}.          {Ganglion cell}, a nerve cell. See Illust. under {Bipolar}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ganglion \Gan"gli*on\, n.; pl. L. {Ganglia}, E. {Ganglions}. [L.       ganglion a sort of swelling or excrescence, a tumor under the       skin, Gr. [?]: cf. F. ganglion.]       1. (Anat.)             (a) A mass or knot of nervous matter, including nerve                   cells, usually forming an enlargement in the course of                   a nerve.             (b) A node, or gland in the lymphatic system; as, a                   lymphatic ganglion.          2. (Med.) A globular, hard, indolent tumor, situated             somewhere on a tendon, and commonly formed by the effusion             of a viscid fluid into it; -- called also {weeping sinew}.          {Ganglion cell}, a nerve cell. See Illust. under {Bipolar}.
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Ganglionary \Gan"gli*on*a*ry\, a. [Cf. F. ganglionnarie.]       (Anat.)       Ganglionic.
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Ganglionic \Gan`gli*on"ic\, a. [Cf. F. ganglionique.] (Anat.)       Pertaining to, containing, or consisting of, ganglia or       ganglion cells; as, a ganglionic artery; the ganglionic       columns of the spinal cord.
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Vesicular \Ve*sic"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. v[82]siculaire.]       1. Of or pertaining to vesicles; esp., of or pertaining to             the air vesicles, or air cells, of the lungs; as,             vesicular breathing, or normal breathing, in which the air             enters freely the air vesicles of the lungs.          2. Containing, or composed of, vesicles or vesiclelike             structures; covered with vesicles or bladders; vesiculate;             as, vesicular coral; vesicular lava; a vesicular leaf.          3. Having the form or structure of a vesicle; as, a vesicular             body.          {Vesicular column} (Anat.), a series of nerve cells forming             one of the tracts distinguished in the spinal; -- also             called the {ganglionic column}.          {Vesicular emphysema} (Med.), emphysema of the lungs, in             which the air vesicles are distended and their walls             ruptured.          {Vesicular murmur} (Med.), the sound, audible on auscultation             of the chest, made by the air entering and leaving the air             vesicles of the lungs in respiration.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ganglion \Gan"gli*on\, n.; pl. L. {Ganglia}, E. {Ganglions}. [L.       ganglion a sort of swelling or excrescence, a tumor under the       skin, Gr. [?]: cf. F. ganglion.]       1. (Anat.)             (a) A mass or knot of nervous matter, including nerve                   cells, usually forming an enlargement in the course of                   a nerve.             (b) A node, or gland in the lymphatic system; as, a                   lymphatic ganglion.          2. (Med.) A globular, hard, indolent tumor, situated             somewhere on a tendon, and commonly formed by the effusion             of a viscid fluid into it; -- called also {weeping sinew}.          {Ganglion cell}, a nerve cell. See Illust. under {Bipolar}.
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Gangway \Gang"way`\, n. [See {Gang}, v. i.]       1. A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp.,             a temporary way of access formed of planks.          2. In the English House of Commons, a narrow aisle across the             house, below which sit those who do not vote steadly             either with the government or with the opposition.          3. (Naut.) The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by             which persons enter or leave it.          4. (Naut.) That part of the spar deck of a vessel on each             side of the booms, from the quarter-deck to the             forecastle; -- more properly termed the waist. --Totten.          {Gangway ladder}, a ladder rigged on the side of a vessel at             the gangway.          {To bring to the gangway}, to punish (a seaman) by flogging             him at the gangway.
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Genesial \Ge*ne"sial\, a.       Of or relating to generation.
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Genesiolgy \Ge*ne`si*ol"gy\, n. [Gr. [?] birth + -logy.]       The doctrine or science of generation.
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Geniculate \Ge*nic"u*late\, a. [L. geniculatus, fr. geniculum       little knee, knot or joint, dim. of genu knee. See {Knee}.]       Bent abruptly at an angle, like the knee when bent; as, a       geniculate stem; a geniculate ganglion; a geniculate twin       crystal.
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Geniculate \Ge*nic"u*late\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Geniculated};       p. pr. & vb. n. {Geniculating}.]       To form joints or knots on. [R.] --Cockeram.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Geniculated \Ge*nic"u*la`ted\, a.       Same as {Geniculate}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Geniculate \Ge*nic"u*late\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Geniculated};       p. pr. & vb. n. {Geniculating}.]       To form joints or knots on. [R.] --Cockeram.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Geniculate \Ge*nic"u*late\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Geniculated};       p. pr. & vb. n. {Geniculating}.]       To form joints or knots on. [R.] --Cockeram.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Geniculation \Ge*nic`u*la"tion\, n. [L. geniculatio a kneeling.]       1. The act of kneeling. [R.] --Bp. Hall.          2. The state of being bent abruptly at an angle.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jingal \Jin*gal"\, n. [Hind. jang[be]l a swivel, a large       musket.]       A small portable piece of ordnance, mounted on a swivel.       [Written also {gingal} and {jingall}.] [India]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gingal \Gin*gal"\, n.       See {Jingal}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jingal \Jin*gal"\, n. [Hind. jang[be]l a swivel, a large       musket.]       A small portable piece of ordnance, mounted on a swivel.       [Written also {gingal} and {jingall}.] [India]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gingal \Gin*gal"\, n.       See {Jingal}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jingle \Jin"gle\, v. i. [OE. gingelen, ginglen; prob. akin to E.       chink; cf. also E. jangle.]       1. To sound with a fine, sharp, rattling, clinking, or             tinkling sound; as, sleigh bells jingle. [Written also             {gingle}.]          2. To rhyme or sound with a jingling effect. [bd]Jingling             street ballads.[b8] --Macaulay.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gingle \Gin"gle\, n. & v. [Obs.]       See {Jingle}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Jingle \Jin"gle\, v. i. [OE. gingelen, ginglen; prob. akin to E.       chink; cf. also E. jangle.]       1. To sound with a fine, sharp, rattling, clinking, or             tinkling sound; as, sleigh bells jingle. [Written also             {gingle}.]          2. To rhyme or sound with a jingling effect. [bd]Jingling             street ballads.[b8] --Macaulay.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gingle \Gin"gle\, n. & v. [Obs.]       See {Jingle}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ginglyform \Gin"gly*form\, a. (Anat.)       Ginglymoid.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
d8Ginglymus \[d8]Gin"gly*mus\, n.; pl. {Ginglymi}. [NL., fr. Gr.       [?] a hingelike joint, a ball and socket joint.] (Anat.)       A hinge joint; an articulation, admitting of flexion and       extension, or motion in two directions only, as the elbow and       the ankle.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ginglymoid \Gin"gly*moid\, Ginglymoidal \Gin`gly*moid"al\, a.       [Gr. [?]; [?] ginglymus + [?] form: cf. F. ginglymoide,       ginglymo[8b]dal.] (Anat.)       Pertaining to, or resembling, a ginglymus, or hinge joint;       ginglyform.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ginglymoid \Gin"gly*moid\, Ginglymoidal \Gin`gly*moid"al\, a.       [Gr. [?]; [?] ginglymus + [?] form: cf. F. ginglymoide,       ginglymo[8b]dal.] (Anat.)       Pertaining to, or resembling, a ginglymus, or hinge joint;       ginglyform.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Nurse \Nurse\, n. [OE. nourse, nurice, norice, OF. nurrice,       norrice, nourrice, F. nourrice, fr. L. nutricia nurse, prop.,       fem. of nutricius that nourishes; akin to nutrix, -icis,       nurse, fr. nutrire to nourish. See {Nourish}, and cf.       {Nutritious}.]       1. One who nourishes; a person who supplies food, tends, or             brings up; as:             (a) A woman who has the care of young children;                   especially, one who suckles an infant not her own.             (b) A person, especially a woman, who has the care of the                   sick or infirm.          2. One who, or that which, brings up, rears, causes to grow,             trains, fosters, or the like.                         The nurse of manly sentiment and heroic enterprise.                                                                               --Burke.          3. (Naut.) A lieutenant or first officer, who is the real             commander when the captain is unfit for his place.          4. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) A peculiar larva of certain trematodes which produces                   cercari[91] by asexual reproduction. See {Cercaria},                   and {Redia}.             (b) Either one of the nurse sharks.          {Nurse shark}. (Zo[94]l.)             (a) A large arctic shark ({Somniosus microcephalus}),                   having small teeth and feeble jaws; -- called also                   {sleeper shark}, and {ground shark}.             (b) A large shark ({Ginglymostoma cirratum}), native of                   the West Indies and Gulf of Mexico, having the dorsal                   fins situated behind the ventral fins.          {To put to nurse}, [or] {To put out to nurse}, to send away             to be nursed; to place in the care of a nurse.          {Wet nurse}, {Dry nurse}. See {Wet nurse}, and {Dry nurse},             in the Vocabulary.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gonocalyx \Gon`o*ca"lyx\, n. [Gr. [?] offspring + E. calyx,]       (Zo[94]l.)       The bell of a sessile gonozooid.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gunny \Gun"ny\, n., Gunny cloth \Gun"ny cloth`\ [Hind. gon,       gon[?],, a sack, sacking.]       A strong, coarse kind of sacking, made from the fibers       (called jute) of two plants of the genus {Corchorus} ({C.       olitorius} and {C. capsularis}), of India. The fiber is also       used in the manufacture of cordage.          {Gunny bag}, a sack made of gunny, used for coarse             commodities.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gymnic \Gym"nic\, Gymnical \Gym"nic*al\a. [L. gymnicus, Gr. [?]:       cf. F. gymnique. See {Gymmasium}.]       Athletic; gymnastic. [Obs.]                   Have they not swordplayers, and every sort Of gymnic                artists, wrestlers, riders, runners ?      --Milton.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Kentucky \Ken*tuck"y\, n.       One of the United States.          {Kentucky blue grass} (Bot.), a valuable pasture and meadow             grass ({Poa pratensis}), found in both Europe and America.             See under {Blue grass}.          {Kentucky coffee tree} (Bot.), a tall North American tree             ({Gymnocladus Canadensis}) with bipinnate leaves. It             produces large woody pods containing a few seeds which             have been used as a substitute for coffee. The timber is             very valuable.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gynecological \Gyn"e*co*log`ic*al\, a.       Of or pertaining to gynecology.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gynecology \Gyn"e*col`o*gy\, n. [Gr. gynh`, gynaiko`s, a woman+       -logy.]       The science which treats of the structure and diseases of       women. -- {Gyn`e*col"o*gist}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gynecology \Gyn"e*col`o*gy\, n. [Gr. gynh`, gynaiko`s, a woman+       -logy.]       The science which treats of the structure and diseases of       women. -- {Gyn`e*col"o*gist}.
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Gaines School, GA (CDP, FIPS 31889)       Location: 33.92660 N, 83.33945 W       Population (1990): 11354 (5219 housing units)       Area: 16.2 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Gonzales, CA (city, FIPS 30392)       Location: 36.50653 N, 121.44255 W       Population (1990): 4660 (1222 housing units)       Area: 2.9 sq km (land), 0.1 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 93926    Gonzales, LA (city, FIPS 29850)       Location: 30.21681 N, 90.92363 W       Population (1990): 7003 (2783 housing units)       Area: 19.5 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 70737    Gonzales, TX (city, FIPS 30116)       Location: 29.50860 N, 97.44754 W       Population (1990): 6527 (2619 housing units)       Area: 9.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)       Zip code(s): 78629
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Gonzales County, TX (county, FIPS 177)       Location: 29.45127 N, 97.49448 W       Population (1990): 17205 (7810 housing units)       Area: 2765.7 sq km (land), 5.3 sq km (water)
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Gonzalez, FL (CDP, FIPS 26700)       Location: 30.57315 N, 87.29043 W       Population (1990): 7669 (2873 housing units)       Area: 29.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
From Jargon File (4.2.0, 31 JAN 2000) [jargon]:
gonkulator /gon'kyoo-lay-tr/ n.   [common; from the 1960s    "Hogan's Heroes" TV series] A pretentious piece of equipment that    actually serves no useful purpose.   Usually used to describe one's    least favorite piece of computer hardware.   See {gonk}.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
GNU C Library          (glibc) The {run-time} library for the {GNU C}       {compiler}, {gcc}, and others.   glibc is the {source code} for       libc.a.   It is maintained separately from the compilers and is       a superset of {ANSI C} and {POSIX}.1 and a large subset of       POSIX.2.          Current version: 2.1.3, as of 2000-04-29          {Home (http://www.gnu.org/glibc)}.          Mailing list: (bugs).          (2000-05-31)
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
gonkulator          /gon'kyoo-lay-tr/ (From "Hogan's Heroes", the TV series) A       pretentious piece of equipment that actually serves no useful       purpose.   Usually used to describe one's least favourite piece       of computer hardware.          See {gonk}.          [{Jargon File}]          (1995-03-07)