genus Tyrannus : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

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English Dictionary: genus Tyrannus	by the DICT Development Group
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gangdom n underworld organizations [syn: organized crime, gangland, gangdom]
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gangsta n (Black English) a member of a youth gang
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gangster n a criminal who is a member of gang [syn: gangster, mobster]
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gangster's moll n the girlfriend of a gangster [syn: moll, gun moll, gangster's moll]
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gem cutter n one who cuts and shapes precious stones
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Gem State n a state in the Rocky Mountains [syn: Idaho, Gem State, ID]
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gemstone n a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; "he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest stones" Synonym(s): gem, gemstone, stone
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Genista n chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of Mediterranean area and western Asia: broom Synonym(s): Genista, genus Genista
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Genista anglica n prickly yellow-flowered shrub of the moors of New England and Europe Synonym(s): broom tree, needle furze, petty whin, Genista anglica
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Genista hispanica n erect shrub of southwestern Europe having racemes of golden yellow flowers Synonym(s): Spanish broom, Spanish gorse, Genista hispanica
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Genista raetam n desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista Synonym(s): retem, raetam, juniper bush, juniper, Retama raetam, Genista raetam
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Genista tinctoria n small Eurasian shrub having clusters of yellow flowers that yield a dye; common as a weed in Britain and the United States; sometimes grown as an ornamental Synonym(s): woodwaxen, dyer's greenweed, dyer's-broom, dyeweed, greenweed, whin, woadwaxen, Genista tinctoria
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genocide n systematic killing of a racial or cultural group [syn: genocide, race murder, racial extermination]
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genus Adalia n genus of ladybugs Synonym(s): Adalia, genus Adalia
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genus Adansonia n baobab; cream-of-tartar tree [syn: Adansonia, {genus Adansonia}]
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genus Addax n genus of antelopes of northern African deserts
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genus Adelges n type genus of the Adelgidae: plant lice [syn: Adelges, genus Adelges]
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genus Adenanthera n small genus of trees of tropical Asia and Pacific areas Synonym(s): Adenanthera, genus Adenanthera
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genus Adenium n one species: succulent shrub or tree of tropical Africa and Arabia Synonym(s): Adenium, genus Adenium
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genus Adenota n African antelopes: puku Synonym(s): Adenota, genus Adenota
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genus Adiantum n cosmopolitan genus of ferns: maidenhair ferns; in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae Synonym(s): Adiantum, genus Adiantum
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genus Adlumia n one species: climbing fumitory [syn: Adlumia, {genus Adlumia}]
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genus Adonis n annual or perennial herbs Synonym(s): Adonis, genus Adonis
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genus Aedes n yellow-fever mosquitos Synonym(s): Aedes, genus Aedes
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genus Aethionema n Old World genus of the family Cruciferae [syn: Aethionema, genus Aethionema]
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genus Aethusa n fool's parsley Synonym(s): Aethusa, genus Aethusa
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genus Aetobatus n a genus of Myliobatidae [syn: Aetobatus, {genus Aetobatus}]
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genus Aotus n douroucoulis Synonym(s): Aotus, genus Aotus
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genus Ateles n spider monkeys Synonym(s): Ateles, genus Ateles
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genus Athene n a genus of Strigidae Synonym(s): Athene, genus Athene
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genus Atherinopsis n a genus of Atherinidae [syn: Atherinopsis, {genus Atherinopsis}]
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genus Atherurus n a genus of Hystricidae [syn: Atherurus, {genus Atherurus}]
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genus Athrotaxis n a genus of gymnosperm [syn: Athrotaxis, {genus Athrotaxis}]
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genus Athyrium n temperate and tropical lady ferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or in the genus Asplenium Synonym(s): Athyrium, genus Athyrium
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genus Atrichornis n type genus of the Atrichornithidae [syn: Atrichornis, genus Atrichornis]
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genus Atriplex n orach; saltbush Synonym(s): Atriplex, genus Atriplex
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genus Atropa n belladonna Synonym(s): Atropa, genus Atropa
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genus Attalea n unarmed feather palms of central and northern South America Synonym(s): Attalea, genus Attalea
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genus Atticus n atlas moth Synonym(s): Atticus, genus Atticus
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genus Automeris n io moth Synonym(s): Automeris, genus Automeris
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genus Aythya n canvasback; redhead; pochard; etc. [syn: Aythya, {genus Aythya}]
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genus Cadra n a genus of Pyralidae Synonym(s): Cadra, genus Cadra
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genus Catacala n moths whose larvae are cutworms: underwings [syn: Catacala, genus Catacala]
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genus Catalpa n a dicotyledonous genus of plants belonging to the family Bignoniaceae; has large flowers (white or mottled) and long terete pods
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genus Catananche n genus of Mediterranean herbs: cupid's dart
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genus Catasetum n genus of tropical American orchids having showy male and female flowers usually on separate inflorescences Synonym(s): Catasetum, genus Catasetum
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genus Catha n a genus of African evergreen shrubs characterized by thick leaves and white flowers Synonym(s): Catha, genus Catha
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genus Catharacta n skuas Synonym(s): Catharacta, genus Catharacta
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genus Catharanthus n small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca Synonym(s): Catharanthus, genus Catharanthus
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genus Cathartes n type genus of the Cathartidae: turkey vultures [syn: Cathartes, genus Cathartes]
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genus Cathaya n one species; related to Pseudotsuga and Larix
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genus Catoptrophorus n willet Synonym(s): Catoptrophorus, genus Catoptrophorus
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genus Catostomus n type genus of the family Catostomidae [syn: Catostomus, genus Catostomus]
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genus Cattleya n large and highly valued genus of beautiful tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids; the typical orchids; known in many varieties
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genus Cedrela n tropical American trees Synonym(s): Cedrela, genus Cedrela
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genus Cedrus n true cedars Synonym(s): Cedrus, genus Cedrus
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genus Ceterach n small genus of Old World ferns; superseded in some classification systems which place plants of this genus in e.g. genera Asplenium and Pleurosorus Synonym(s): Ceterach, genus Ceterach
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genus Cetonia n a genus of Cetoniidae Synonym(s): Cetonia, genus Cetonia
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genus Cetorhinus n comprising only the basking sharks; in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Cetorhinidae Synonym(s): Cetorhinus, genus Cetorhinus
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genus Cetraria n foliose lichens chiefly of northern latitudes [syn: Cetraria, genus Cetraria]
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genus Chaetodipterus n a genus of Ephippidae [syn: Chaetodipterus, {genus Chaetodipterus}]
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genus Chaetodon n type genus of the Chaetodontidae
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genus Chateura n a genus of Apodidae Synonym(s): Chateura, genus Chateura
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genus Chiton n a genus of Polyplacophora
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genus Citellus n typical ground squirrels [syn: Citellus, {genus Citellus}, Spermophilus, genus Spermophilus]
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genus Citharichthys n a genus of Bothidae [syn: Citharichthys, {genus Citharichthys}]
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genus Citroncirus n a cross between Citrus sinensis and Poncirus trifoliata Synonym(s): Citroncirus, genus Citroncirus
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genus Citrullus n a dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons Synonym(s): Citrullus, genus Citrullus
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genus Citrus n orange; lemon; lime; etc.
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genus Codariocalyx n used in some classifications for plants usually included in genus Desmodium Synonym(s): Codariocalyx, genus Codariocalyx
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genus Codiaeum n evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with thick and colorful leathery leaves; Malaya and Pacific islands Synonym(s): Codiaeum, genus Codiaeum
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genus Cotinga n type genus of the Cotingidae: cotingas
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genus Cotinus n smoke trees Synonym(s): Cotinus, genus Cotinus
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genus Cotoneaster n genus of deciduous or evergreen Old World shrubs widely cultivated
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genus Cottus n type genus of the Cottidae: sculpins [syn: Cottus, {genus Cottus}]
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genus Cotula n cosmopolitan herbs especially southern hemisphere; many used as ground covers Synonym(s): Cotula, genus Cotula
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genus Coturnix n Old World quail Synonym(s): Coturnix, genus Coturnix
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genus Ctenocephalides n an arthropod genus of fleas [syn: Ctenocephalides, {genus Ctenocephalides}]
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genus Ctenocephalus n a former usage synonymous with Ctenocephalides [syn: Ctenocephalus, genus Ctenocephalus]
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genus Cuterebra n type genus of the Cuterebridae [syn: Cuterebra, {genus Cuterebra}]
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genus Cyathea n type genus of the Cyatheaceae: tree ferns of the tropical rain forest to temperate woodlands Synonym(s): Cyathea, genus Cyathea
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genus Cydonia n quince Synonym(s): Cydonia, genus Cydonia
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genus Cytisus n large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom Synonym(s): Cytisus, genus Cytisus
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genus Daboecia n a dicotyledonous genus of the family Ericaceae [syn: Daboecia, genus Daboecia]
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genus Dacelo n Australasian kingfishers Synonym(s): Dacelo, genus Dacelo
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genus Dacrycarpus n evergreen coniferous shrubs or trees of New Zealand to Malaysia and Philippines Synonym(s): Dacrycarpus, genus Dacrycarpus
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genus Dacrydium n Australasian evergreen trees or shrubs [syn: Dacrydium, genus Dacrydium]
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genus Dacrymyces n type genus of the Dacrymycetaceae: fungi with a bifurcate basidium that lacks septa Synonym(s): Dacrymyces, genus Dacrymyces
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genus Dactylis n a monocotyledonous grass of the family Gramineae (has only one species) Synonym(s): Dactylis, genus Dactylis
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genus Dactyloctenium n a monocotyledonous genus of the family Gramineae [syn: Dactyloctenium, genus Dactyloctenium]
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genus Dactylopius n type genus of the Dactylopiidae [syn: Dactylopius, {genus Dactylopius}]
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genus Dactylopterus n a genus of Dactylopteridae [syn: Dactylopterus, {genus Dactylopterus}]
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genus Dactylorhiza n genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Asia and North Africa Synonym(s): Dactylorhiza, genus Dactylorhiza
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genus Dahlia n genus of perennial tuberous plants of Mexico and Central America
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genus Dalbergia n large genus of tropical trees having pinnate leaves and paniculate flowers and cultivated commercially for their dramatically grained and colored timbers Synonym(s): Dalbergia, genus Dalbergia
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genus Dalea n indigo bush Synonym(s): Dalea, genus Dalea
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genus Dama n fallow deer Synonym(s): Dama, genus Dama
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genus Damaliscus n African antelopes: sassabies [syn: Damaliscus, {genus Damaliscus}]
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genus Danaea n fairly small terrestrial ferns of tropical America [syn: Danaea, genus Danaea]
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genus Danaus n type genus of the Danaidae: monarch butterflies [syn: Danaus, genus Danaus]
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genus Daphne n usually evergreen Eurasian shrubs
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genus Daphnia n water fleas
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genus Darlingtonia n one species: California pitcher plant [syn: Darlingtonia, genus Darlingtonia]
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genus Darmera n one species [syn: Darmera, genus Darmera, Peltiphyllum, genus Peltiphyllum]
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genus Dasyatis n type genus of the Dasyatidae [syn: Dasyatis, {genus Dasyatis}]
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genus Dasyprocta n type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis [syn: Dasyprocta, genus Dasyprocta]
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genus Dasypus n type genus of the Dasypodidae [syn: Dasypus, {genus Dasypus}]
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genus Dasyurus n type genus of the family Dasyuridae: native cats [syn: Dasyurus, genus Dasyurus]
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genus Datura n thorn apple Synonym(s): Datura, genus Datura
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genus Daubentonia n type genus; coextensive with the family Daubentoniidae Synonym(s): Daubentonia, genus Daubentonia
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genus Daucus n carrot Synonym(s): Daucus, genus Daucus
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genus Davallia n Old World tropical fern; in some classification systems placed directly in family Polypodiaceae
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genus Daviesia n genus of Australasian shrubs and subshrubs having small yellow or purple flowers followed by short triangular pods Synonym(s): Daviesia, genus Daviesia
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genus Decapterus n scads especially mackerel scad; cosmopolitan in distribution Synonym(s): Decapterus, genus Decapterus
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genus Decumaria n small genus of woody climbers with adhesive aerial roots; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae Synonym(s): Decumaria, genus Decumaria
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genus Deinocheirus n a reptile genus of Ornithomimida
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genus Deinonychus n advanced bipedal carnivorous dinosaur
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genus Delairea n one species: German ivy Synonym(s): Delairea, genus Delairea
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genus Delichon n a genus of Hirundinidae Synonym(s): Delichon, genus Delichon
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genus Delonix n evergreen or deciduous trees of tropical Africa and India Synonym(s): Delonix, genus Delonix
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genus Delphinapterus n white whale Synonym(s): Delphinapterus, genus Delphinapterus
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genus Delphinium n large genus of chiefly perennial erect branching herbs of north temperate regions some poisonous
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genus Delphinus n type genus of the Delphinidae [syn: Delphinus, {genus Delphinus}]
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genus Dendranthema n comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum Synonym(s): Dendranthema, genus Dendranthema
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genus Dendraspis n mambas [syn: Dendroaspis, genus Dendroaspis, Dendraspis, genus Dendraspis]
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genus Dendroaspis n mambas [syn: Dendroaspis, genus Dendroaspis, Dendraspis, genus Dendraspis]
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genus Dendrobium n large genus and variable genus of chiefly epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Asia and Australasia
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genus Dendrocalamus n giant clump-forming bamboos [syn: Dendrocalamus, {genus Dendrocalamus}]
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genus Dendrocolaptes n type genus of the Dendrocolaptidae [syn: Dendrocolaptes, genus Dendrocolaptes]
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genus Dendroctonus n genus of small bark beetles destructive especially to mature conifers Synonym(s): Dendroctonus, genus Dendroctonus
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genus Dendroica n a genus of Parulidae Synonym(s): Dendroica, genus Dendroica
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genus Dendrolagus n tree wallabies Synonym(s): Dendrolagus, genus Dendrolagus
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genus Dendromecon n one species: bush poppy [syn: Dendromecon, {genus Dendromecon}]
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genus Denisonia n copperheads Synonym(s): Denisonia, genus Denisonia
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genus Dennstaedtia n chiefly terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae Synonym(s): Dennstaedtia, genus Dennstaedtia
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genus Dentaria n usually included in genus Cardamine; in some classifications considered a separate genus Synonym(s): Dentaria, genus Dentaria
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genus Deparia n classification used for 5 species of terrestrial ferns usually placed in other genera Synonym(s): Deparia, genus Deparia
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genus Dermacentor n vectors of important diseases of man and animals [syn: Dermacentor, genus Dermacentor]
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genus Dermatobia n larvae live under the skin of domestic mammals and humans Synonym(s): Dermatobia, genus Dermatobia
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genus Dermochelys n type genus of the Dermochelyidae: leatherback turtles [syn: Dermochelys, genus Dermochelys]
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genus Derris n genus of Old World tropical shrubs and woody vines
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genus Descurainia n includes annual or biennial herbs of America and Europe very similar to and often included among those of genera Sisymbrium or Hugueninia; not recognized in some classification systems Synonym(s): Descurainia, genus Descurainia
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genus Desmanthus n genus of American herbs or shrubs with sensitive pinnate leaves and small whitish flowers Synonym(s): Desmanthus, genus Desmanthus
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genus Desmidium n a genus of protoctist Synonym(s): Desmidium, genus Desmidium
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genus Desmodium n beggarweed; tick trefoil [syn: Desmodium, {genus Desmodium}]
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genus Desmodus n type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats [syn: Desmodus, genus Desmodus]
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genus Desmograthus n an amphibian genus of Plethodontidae [syn: Desmograthus, genus Desmograthus]
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genus Deutzia n genus of ornamental mostly deciduous shrubs native to Asia and Central America; widespread in cultivation; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
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genus Diacalpa n one species: delicate fern of foothills of Himalayas [syn: Diacalpa, genus Diacalpa]
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genus Diadophis n a genus of reptiles of the family Colubridae including ringneck snakes Synonym(s): Diadophis, genus Diadophis
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genus Dialeurodes n a genus of Aleyrodidae [syn: Dialeurodes, {genus Dialeurodes}]
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genus Dianthus n carnations and pinks Synonym(s): Dianthus, genus Dianthus
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genus Diapensia n type genus of Diapensiaceae
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genus Diapheromera n a genus of Phasmidae
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genus Dicamptodon n type genus of the Dicamptodontidae
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genus Dicentra n North American and Asian herbs with divided leaves and irregular flowers Synonym(s): Dicentra, genus Dicentra
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genus Diceros n most common species in Africa [syn: Diceros, {genus Diceros}]
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genus Dichondra n genus of chiefly tropical prostrate perennial herbs with creeping stems that root at the nodes
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genus Dicksonia n tree ferns of temperate Australasia having bipinnatifid or tripinnatifid fronds and usually marginal sori; in some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae Synonym(s): Dicksonia, genus Dicksonia
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genus Dicranopteris n terrestrial ferns of forest margin or open ground; pantropical Synonym(s): Dicranopteris, genus Dicranopteris
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genus Dicranum n type genus of Dicranaceae [syn: Dicranum, {genus Dicranum}]
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genus Dicrostonyx n pied lemmings Synonym(s): Dicrostonyx, genus Dicrostonyx
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genus Dictamnus n a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rutaceae [syn: Dictamnus, genus Dictamnus]
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genus Dictostylium n genus of slime molds that grow on dung and decaying vegetation
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genus Dictyophera n closely related to genus Phallus distinguished by an indusium hanging like a skirt from below the pileus Synonym(s): Dictyophera, genus Dictyophera
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genus Didelphis n type genus of the family Didelphidae [syn: Didelphis, genus Didelphis]
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genus Dieffenbachia n evergreen perennial herbs of tropical America with lush foliage and poisonous sap; often cultivated as houseplants Synonym(s): Dieffenbachia, genus Dieffenbachia
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genus Diervilla n small genus of low deciduous shrubs: bush honeysuckles Synonym(s): Diervilla, genus Diervilla
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genus Difflugia n genus of protozoans related to ameba
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genus Digitalis n genus of Eurasian herbs having alternate leaves and racemes of showy bell-shaped flowers
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genus Digitaria n crab grass; finger grass [syn: Digitaria, {genus Digitaria}]
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genus Dillenia n East Indian and Australian shrubs and trees having panicles of large white or yellow flowers
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genus Dimetrodon n a reptile genus of Pelycosauria
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genus Dimocarpus n longan Synonym(s): Dimocarpus, genus Dimocarpus
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genus Dimorphotheca n South African herbs or subshrubs with usually yellow flowers Synonym(s): Dimorphotheca, genus Dimorphotheca
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genus Dinornis n type genus of the Dinornithidae: large moas [syn: Dinornis, genus Dinornis]
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genus Diodon n type genus of the Diodontidae [syn: Diodon, {genus Diodon}]
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genus Diomedea n type of the Diomedeidae
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genus Dionaea n a genus of the family Droseraceae [syn: Dionaea, {genus Dionaea}]
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genus Dioon n small genus of arborescent cycads of Mexico and Central America; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae
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genus Dioscorea n yams Synonym(s): Dioscorea, genus Dioscorea
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genus Diospyros n a genus of trees or shrubs that have beautiful and valuable wood Synonym(s): Diospyros, genus Diospyros
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genus Diphylla n vampire bats Synonym(s): Diphylla, genus Diphylla
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genus Dipladenia n genus of tropical South American tuberous perennial woody vines with large racemose flowers and milky sap Synonym(s): Mandevilla, genus Mandevilla, Dipladenia, genus Dipladenia
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genus Diplococcus n a genus of bacteria
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genus Diplodocus n a reptile genus of the suborder Sauropoda
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genus Diplopterygium n scandent thicket-forming ferns of Asia to western Pacific Synonym(s): Diplopterygium, genus Diplopterygium
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genus Diplotaxis n wall rocket Synonym(s): Diplotaxis, genus Diplotaxis
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genus Dipodomys n kangaroo rats Synonym(s): Dipodomys, genus Dipodomys
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genus Dipogon n one species: Australian pea [syn: Dipogon, {genus Dipogon}]
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genus Dipsacus n type genus of the Dipsacaceae: teasel [syn: Dipsacus, genus Dipsacus]
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genus Dipsosaurus n desert iguanas Synonym(s): Dipsosaurus, genus Dipsosaurus
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genus Dipteronia n small genus of large deciduous shrubs having large clusters of winged seeds that turn red as they mature; central and southern China Synonym(s): Dipteronia, genus Dipteronia
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genus Dipteryx n tropical American trees: tonka beans [syn: Coumarouna, genus Coumarouna, Dipteryx, genus Dipteryx]
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genus Dipus n type genus of the Dipodidae; typical jerboas having three toes on each hind foot Synonym(s): Dipus, genus Dipus
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genus Dirca n deciduous shrub of North America: leatherwood [syn: Dirca, genus Dirca]
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genus Disa n genus of showy tropical African terrestrial orchids
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genus Discina n a genus of fungi of the family Helvellaceae with a cup- shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting body and ornamented spores
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genus Dodonaea n a genus of tropical shrub or tree [syn: Dodonaea, {genus Dodonaea}]
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genus Dolichonyx n bobolinks Synonym(s): Dolichonyx, genus Dolichonyx
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genus Dolichos n genus of chiefly tropical vines often placed in genera Dipogon or Lablab or Macrotyloma Synonym(s): Dolichos, genus Dolichos
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genus Dolichotis n maras Synonym(s): Dolichotis, genus Dolichotis
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genus Doliolum n type genus of the Doliolidae
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genus Dombeya n genus of African shrubs or small trees
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genus Doodia n in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae; small terrestrial colony-forming ferns of Australasia Synonym(s): genus Doodia, Doodia
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genus Doronicum n genus of Eurasian perennial tuberous or rhizomatous herbs: leopard's bane Synonym(s): Doronicum, genus Doronicum
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genus Dorotheanthus n a caryophyllaceous genus of Dorotheanthus [syn: Dorotheanthus, genus Dorotheanthus]
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genus Doryopteris n small to medium tropical tufted ferns; sometimes placed in family Adiantaceae Synonym(s): Doryopteris, genus Doryopteris
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genus Dovyalis n small genus of sometimes spiny shrubs or small trees; Africa; India; Sri Lanka Synonym(s): Dovyalis, genus Dovyalis
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genus Draba n large genus of low tufted herbs of temperate and Arctic regions
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genus Dracaena n Old World tropical plants with branches ending in tufts of sword-shaped leaves; in some classifications considered a genus of Liliaceae
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genus Draco n a reptile genus known as flying dragons or flying lizards Synonym(s): Draco, genus Draco
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genus Dracocephalum n genus of American herbs and dwarf shrubs of the mind family: dragonheads Synonym(s): Dracocephalum, genus Dracocephalum
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genus Dracontium n small genus of tropical American cormous herbs
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genus Dracula n comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips Synonym(s): Dracula, genus Dracula
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genus Dracunculus n tuberous herbaceous perennials: dragon arum [syn: Dracunculus, genus Dracunculus] type genus of the family Dracunculidae Synonym(s): Dracunculus, genus Dracunculus
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genus Dreissena n zebra mussels Synonym(s): Dreissena, genus Dreissena
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genus Drepanis n a genus of Drepanididae Synonym(s): Drepanis, genus Drepanis
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genus Drimys n shrubs and trees of southern hemisphere having aromatic foliage Synonym(s): Drimys, genus Drimys
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genus Dromaius n a genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes [syn: Dromaius, genus Dromaius]
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genus Drosera n the type genus of Droseraceae including many low bog- inhabiting insectivorous plants Synonym(s): Drosera, genus Drosera
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genus Drosophila n a genus of Drosophilidae
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genus Drosophyllum n one species Synonym(s): Drosophyllum, genus Drosophyllum
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genus Dryadella n comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: very dwarf plants having short tufted and usually unifoliate stems with usually solitary flowers Synonym(s): Dryadella, genus Dryadella
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genus Dryas n mountain avens Synonym(s): Dryas, genus Dryas
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genus Drymarchon n a genus of Colubridae [syn: Drymarchon, {genus Drymarchon}]
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genus Drymoglossum n epiphytic ferns of Madagascar to tropical Asia and New Guinea Synonym(s): Drymoglossum, genus Drymoglossum
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genus Drynaria n large robust epiphytic ferns of tropical forest and scrub; Africa and Asia and Australia Synonym(s): Drynaria, genus Drynaria
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genus Dryopithecus n genus of Old World hominoids; Miocene and Pliocene [syn: Dryopithecus, genus Dryopithecus]
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genus Dryopteris n large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae Synonym(s): Dryopteris, genus Dryopteris
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genus Drypis n one species
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genus Dugong n type genus of the Dugongidae comprising only the dugongs
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genus Dumetella n catbirds Synonym(s): Dumetella, genus Dumetella
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genus Durio n a genus of tall Asian trees of the family Bombacaceae [syn: Durio, genus Durio]
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genus Dusicyon n crab-eating dog Synonym(s): Dusicyon, genus Dusicyon
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genus Dysdercus n a genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it Synonym(s): Dysdercus, genus Dysdercus
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genus Edaphosaurus n type genus of the Edaphosauridae
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genus Edmontosaurus n duck-billed dinosaurs of Canada
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genus Etropus n a genus of Bothidae Synonym(s): Etropus, genus Etropus
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genus Euderma n a genus of Vespertilionidae [syn: Euderma, {genus Euderma}]
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genus Eudyptes n rock hoppers Synonym(s): Eudyptes, genus Eudyptes
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genus Eutamias n chipmunks of western America and Asia [syn: Eutamias, genus Eutamias]
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genus Euterpe n a monocotyledonous genus of graceful palm trees in tropical America Synonym(s): Euterpe, genus Euterpe
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genus Euthynnus n a genus of Scombridae Synonym(s): Euthynnus, genus Euthynnus
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genus Gadus n type genus of the Gadidae: the typical codfishes [syn: Gadus, genus Gadus]
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genus Geothlypis n yellowthroats Synonym(s): Geothlypis, genus Geothlypis
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genus Goodyera n genus of small orchids of the northern hemisphere with creeping rhizomes and stalked ovate leaves and small flowers Synonym(s): Goodyera, genus Goodyera
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genus Gutierrezia n sticky perennial herbs and subshrubs of western North America and warm South America Synonym(s): Gutierrezia, genus Gutierrezia
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genus Hatiora n small genus of South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti Synonym(s): Hatiora, genus Hatiora
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genus Hedeoma n small genus of American herbs (American pennyroyal) [syn: Hedeoma, genus Hedeoma]
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genus Hedera n Old World woody vines Synonym(s): Hedera, genus Hedera
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genus Hedysarum n genus of herbs of north temperate regions [syn: Hedysarum, genus Hedysarum]
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genus Heteranthera n mud plantains Synonym(s): Heteranthera, genus Heteranthera
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genus Heterocephalus n sand rats Synonym(s): Heterocephalus, genus Heterocephalus
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genus Heterodon n a genus of small colubrid snakes containing the North American hognose snakes Synonym(s): Heterodon, genus Heterodon
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genus Heteromeles n one species: toyon; in some classifications included in genus Photinia Synonym(s): Heteromeles, genus Heteromeles
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genus Heteroscelus n tattlers Synonym(s): Heteroscelus, genus Heteroscelus
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genus Heterotheca n genus of yellow-flowered North American herbs [syn: Heterotheca, genus Heterotheca]
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genus Hottonia n aquatic herbs Synonym(s): Hottonia, genus Hottonia
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genus Houttuynia n one species; east Asian low-growing plant of wet places Synonym(s): Houttuynia, genus Houttuynia
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genus Hudsonia n small evergreen subshrubs of North America [syn: Hudsonia, genus Hudsonia]
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genus Hydnocarpus n medium to large Indonesian and Malaysian trees [syn: Hydnocarpus, genus Hydnocarpus, Taraktagenos, genus Taraktagenos, Taraktogenos, genus Taraktogenos]
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genus Hydnum n type genus of Hydnaceae Synonym(s): Hydnum, genus Hydnum
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genus Hydra n hydras
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genus Hydrangea n type genus of Hydrangeaceae; large genus of shrubs and some trees and vines with white or pink or blue flower clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
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genus Hydrastis n small genus of perennial herbs having rhizomes and palmate leaves and small solitary flowers; of northeastern United States and Japan Synonym(s): Hydrastis, genus Hydrastis
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genus Hydrilla n one species
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genus Hydrobates n type genus of the Hydrobatidae [syn: Hydrobates, {genus Hydrobates}]
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genus Hydrocharis n frogbit Synonym(s): Hydrocharis, genus Hydrocharis
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genus Hydrochoerus n a genus of Hydrochoeridae [syn: Hydrochoerus, {genus Hydrochoerus}]
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genus Hydrodamalis n a genus of the family Dugongidae comprising only Steller's sea cow Synonym(s): Hydrodamalis, genus Hydrodamalis
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genus Hydromantes n web-toed salamanders [syn: Hydromantes, {genus Hydromantes}]
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genus Hydromys n water rats Synonym(s): Hydromys, genus Hydromys
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genus Hydrophyllum n waterleaf Synonym(s): Hydrophyllum, genus Hydrophyllum
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genus Idesia n one species
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genus Jatropha n a mainly tropical genus of American plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae Synonym(s): Jatropha, genus Jatropha
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genus Katsuwonus n oceanic bonitos; in some classifications placed in its own family Katsuwonidae Synonym(s): Katsuwonus, genus Katsuwonus
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genus Keteleeria n a genus of keteleeria
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genus Odobenus n type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses [syn: Odobenus, genus Odobenus]
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genus Odocoileus n North American deer Synonym(s): Odocoileus, genus Odocoileus
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genus Odontaspis n type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks [syn: Carcharias, genus Carcharias, Odontaspis, genus Odontaspis]
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genus Odontoglossum n large and important genus of tropical American mostly epiphytic orchids; some of the most widely grown species are often placed in other genera
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genus Odontophorus n genus of Central and South American crested partridges resembling quails; sometimes placed in a distinct subfamily or isolated in a distinct family Synonym(s): Odontophorus, genus Odontophorus
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genus Oedogonium n type genus of Oedogoniaceae; freshwater green algae having long unbranched filaments; usually free-floating when mature Synonym(s): Oedogonium, genus Oedogonium
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genus Otaria n type genus of the Otariidae Synonym(s): Otaria, genus Otaria
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genus Othonna n genus of western African herbs or shrubs
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genus Otis n type genus of the Otididae: European bustard [syn: Otis, genus Otis]
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genus Otus n a genus of Strigidae Synonym(s): Otus, genus Otus
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genus Sadleria n low tree ferns with large fronds; in rain forests and on lava flows of Hawaiian Islands Synonym(s): Sadleria, genus Sadleria
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genus Satureia n savory [syn: Satureja, genus Satureja, Satureia, genus Satureia]
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genus Satureja n savory [syn: Satureja, genus Satureja, Satureia, genus Satureia]
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genus Saturnia n type genus of the Saturniidae: emperor moth [syn: Saturnia, genus Saturnia]
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genus Sciadopitys n type and sole genus of Sciadopityaceae; Japanese umbrella pines Synonym(s): Sciadopitys, genus Sciadopitys
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genus Scutellaria n an asterid dicot genus that includes the skullcaps [syn: Scutellaria, genus Scutellaria]
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genus Scutigera n a genus of Scutigeridae [syn: Scutigera, {genus Scutigera}]
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genus Scutigerella n garden centipedes [syn: Scutigerella, {genus Scutigerella}]
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genus Sedum n large genus of rock plants having thick fleshy leaves
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genus Setaria n annual or perennial grasses of warm regions: bristlegrasses Synonym(s): Setaria, genus Setaria
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genus Setophaga n a genus of Parulidae Synonym(s): Setophaga, genus Setophaga
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genus Sida n large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances Synonym(s): Sida, genus Sida
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genus Sidalcea n genus of showy plants of western North America having palmate leaves and variously colored racemose flowers Synonym(s): Sidalcea, genus Sidalcea
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genus Sideritis n genus of woolly aromatic herbs or subshrubs or shrubs of Mediterranean region Synonym(s): Sideritis, genus Sideritis
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genus Sitophylus n a genus of Bruchidae [syn: Sitophylus, {genus Sitophylus}]
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genus Sitotroga n grain moths Synonym(s): Sitotroga, genus Sitotroga
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genus Sitta n type genus of the Sittidae Synonym(s): Sitta, genus Sitta
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genus Squatina n type genus of the Squatinidae: angel sharks [syn: Squatina, genus Squatina]
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genus Stachys n large genus of usually woolly or hairy herbs or subshrubs or shrubs; temperate eastern hemisphere; tropical Australasia Synonym(s): Stachys, genus Stachys
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genus Stanhopea n genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids
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genus Stanleya n prince's plume Synonym(s): Stanleya, genus Stanleya
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genus Stapelia n genus of foul-smelling plants resembling cacti; found from Africa to East India
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genus Staphylea n a genus of small trees or shrubs of the family Staphylaceae Synonym(s): Staphylea, genus Staphylea
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genus Staphylococcus n includes many pathogenic species
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genus Staurikosaurus n primitive ornithischian dinosaur found in Brazil
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genus Steatornis n type and sole genus of the family Steatornithidae [syn: Steatornis, genus Steatornis]
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genus Steganopus n a genus of Phalaropidae [syn: Steganopus, {genus Steganopus}]
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genus Stegosaurus n quadrupedal armored herbivore of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
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genus Stelis n genus of small caespitose orchids of tropical America
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genus Stellaria n common chickweed; stitchwort [syn: Stellaria, {genus Stellaria}]
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genus Stenocarpus n small genus of timber trees; Australia to Malaysia [syn: Stenocarpus, genus Stenocarpus]
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genus Stenochlaena n large tropical ferns; some epiphytic climbers and some terrestrial bog ferns; Africa; Asia; Australasia Synonym(s): Stenochlaena, genus Stenochlaena
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genus Stenopelmatus n sand crickets Synonym(s): Stenopelmatus, genus Stenopelmatus
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genus Stenopterygius n a reptile genus of Ichthyosauridae
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genus Stenotaphrum n lawn grasses Synonym(s): Stenotaphrum, genus Stenotaphrum
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genus Stenotomus n scups Synonym(s): Stenotomus, genus Stenotomus
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genus Stenotus n genus of western North American low evergreen shrubs growing in dense tufts Synonym(s): Stenotus, genus Stenotus
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genus Stentor n trumpet-shaped protozoa with a ciliated spiral feeding funnel
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genus Stephanomeria n malheur wire lettuce [syn: Stephanomeria, {genus Stephanomeria}]
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genus Stephanotis n genus of Old World tropical woody vines
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genus Stercorarius n type genus of the Stercorariidae: jaegers [syn: Stercorarius, genus Stercorarius]
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genus Sterculia n type genus of the Sterculiaceae: deciduous or evergreen trees of Old and New World tropics and subtropics
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genus Sterna n a genus of Sterninae Synonym(s): Sterna, genus Sterna
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genus Sternotherus n musk turtles Synonym(s): Sternotherus, genus Sternotherus
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genus Stevia n genus of shrubs and herbs of tropical and warm Americas
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genus Sticherus n umbrella ferns; warm regions of Australia and New Zealand Synonym(s): Sticherus, genus Sticherus
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genus Stictomys n mountain pacas Synonym(s): Stictomys, genus Stictomys
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genus Stictopelia n a genus of Columbidae [syn: Stictopelia, {genus Stictopelia}]
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genus Stizolobium n genus of tropical herbs and woody vines having trifoliate leaves and showy flowers in axillary clusters Synonym(s): genus Mucuna, Stizolobium, genus Stizolobium
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genus Stizostedion n pike-perches Synonym(s): Stizostedion, genus Stizostedion
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genus Stokesia n one species: stokes' aster [syn: Stokesia, {genus Stokesia}]
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genus Storeria n a genus of Colubridae Synonym(s): Storeria, genus Storeria
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genus Strekelia n a monocotyledonous genus of the amaryllis family [syn: Strekelia, genus Strekelia]
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genus Strelitzia n small genus of large perennial evergreen herbs having leaves resembling those of banana plants; sometimes placed in family Musaceae Synonym(s): Strelitzia, genus Strelitzia
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genus Strepera n bell magpies Synonym(s): Strepera, genus Strepera
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genus Strepsiceros n African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks [syn: Tragelaphus, genus Tragelaphus, Strepsiceros, genus Strepsiceros]
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genus Streptocarpus n large genus of usually stemless African or Asian herbs: Cape primrose
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genus Streptococcus n a genus of bacteria
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genus Streptomyces n type genus of the family Streptomycetaceae
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genus Streptopelia n turtledoves Synonym(s): Streptopelia, genus Streptopelia
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genus Streptosolen n one species: marmalade bush [syn: Streptosolen, {genus Streptosolen}]
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genus Strix n owls lacking ear tufts Synonym(s): Strix, genus Strix
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genus Strobilomyces n fungi similar to Boletus but with a shaggy scaly cap [syn: Strobilomyces, genus Strobilomyces]
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genus Strombus n type genus of the family Strombidae [syn: Strombus, genus Strombus]
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genus Strongylodon n genus of Polynesian or southeastern Asian shrubs or vines Synonym(s): Strongylodon, genus Strongylodon
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genus Strophanthus n genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees
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genus Stropharia n genus of gill fungi with brown spores that is closely related to Agaricus; here placed in its own family Strophariaceae Synonym(s): Stropharia, genus Stropharia, ring-stalked fungus
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genus Struthio n type genus of the Struthionidae: African ostriches [syn: Struthio, genus Struthio]
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genus Struthiomimus n small toothless saurischian dinosaurs; later Cretaceous period in Canada
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genus Strymon n large and widely distributed genus of hairstreak butterflies Synonym(s): Strymon, genus Strymon
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genus Sturnella n a genus of passerine birds including the meadowlarks [syn: Sturnella, genus Sturnella]
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genus Sturnus n type genus of the Sturnidae: common starlings [syn: Sturnus, genus Sturnus]
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genus Stylomecon n one species: wind poppy [syn: Stylomecon, {genus Stylomecon}]
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genus Stylophorum n wood poppies Synonym(s): Stylophorum, genus Stylophorum
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genus Styphelia n Australian heathlike shrubs [syn: Styphelia, {genus Styphelia}]
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genus Styracosaurus n genus of horned dinosaurs
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genus Styrax n deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees
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genus Swietinia n tropical American mahogany trees [syn: Swietinia, {genus Swietinia}]
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genus Tabernaemontana n evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with milky sap [syn: Tabernaemontana, genus Tabernaemontana]
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genus Tacca n genus of tropical plants with creeping rootstocks and small umbellate flowers Synonym(s): Tacca, genus Tacca
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genus Tachyglossus n type genus of the family Tachyglossidae [syn: Tachyglossus, genus Tachyglossus]
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genus Tachypleus n a genus of Limulidae [syn: Tachypleus, {genus Tachypleus}]
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genus Tadarida n freetail bats Synonym(s): Tadarida, genus Tadarida
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genus Tadorna n sheldrakes Synonym(s): Tadorna, genus Tadorna
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genus Taenia n type genus of the family Taeniidae: tapeworms
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genus Tagetes n marigolds Synonym(s): Tageteste, genus Tagetes
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genus Talinum n genus of mainly American more-or-less succulent herbs [syn: Talinum, genus Talinum]
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genus Tamandua n lesser anteater
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genus Tamarindus n widely cultivated tropical trees originally of Africa [syn: Tamarindus, genus Tamarindus]
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genus Tamarix n genus of deciduous shrubs or small trees of eastern Mediterranean regions and tropical Asia Synonym(s): Tamarix, genus Tamarix
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genus Tamias n chipmunks of eastern North America [syn: Tamias, {genus Tamias}]
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genus Tamiasciurus n American red squirrels [syn: Tamiasciurus, {genus Tamiasciurus}]
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genus Tamus n a genus of tuberous vines of the family Dioscoreaceae; has twining stems and heart-shaped leaves and axillary racemes Synonym(s): Tamus, genus Tamus
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genus Tanacetum n a large genus of plants resembling chrysanthemums; comprises some plants often included in other genera especially genus Chrysanthemum Synonym(s): Tanacetum, genus Tanacetum
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genus Tantilla n black-headed snakes Synonym(s): Tantilla, genus Tantilla
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genus Tapirus n type genus of the Tapiridae [syn: Tapirus, {genus Tapirus}]
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genus Taraktagenos n medium to large Indonesian and Malaysian trees [syn: Hydnocarpus, genus Hydnocarpus, Taraktagenos, genus Taraktagenos, Taraktogenos, genus Taraktogenos]
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genus Taraktogenos n medium to large Indonesian and Malaysian trees [syn: Hydnocarpus, genus Hydnocarpus, Taraktagenos, genus Taraktagenos, Taraktogenos, genus Taraktogenos]
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genus Taraxacum n an asterid dicot genus of the family Compositae including dandelions Synonym(s): Taraxacum, genus Taraxacum
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genus Taricha n Pacific newts Synonym(s): Taricha, genus Taricha
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genus Tarpon n tarpons
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genus Tarrietia n small genus of east Asian and Australian timber trees [syn: Tarrietia, genus Tarrietia]
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genus Tarsius n type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae [syn: Tarsius, genus Tarsius]
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genus Taurotragus n African antelopes: elands [syn: Taurotragus, {genus Taurotragus}]
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genus Tautoga n tautogs Synonym(s): Tautoga, genus Tautoga
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genus Tautogolabrus n a genus of Labridae [syn: Tautogolabrus, {genus Tautogolabrus}]
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genus Taxidea n in some classifications considered a genus of subfamily Melinae Synonym(s): Taxidea, genus Taxidea
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genus Taxodium n bald cypress; swamp cypress [syn: Taxodium, {genus Taxodium}]
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genus Taxus n yews Synonym(s): Taxus, genus Taxus
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genus Tayassu n type genus of the Tayassuidae [syn: Tayassu, {genus Tayassu}, genus Pecari]
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genus Tectaria n terrestrial or epilithic ferns of tropical rain forests Synonym(s): Tectaria, genus Tectaria
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genus Tectona n small genus of southeastern Asian tropics: teak [syn: Tectona, genus Tectona]
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genus Telanthera n used in former classifications systems; now included in genus Alternanthera Synonym(s): Telanthera, genus Telanthera
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genus Tellima n genus of hardy perennials with palmately lobed leaves and long racemes of small nodding five-petaled flowers; western North America Synonym(s): Tellima, genus Tellima
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genus Telopea n Australian evergreen shrubs: waratahs [syn: Telopea, genus Telopea]
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genus Templetonia n genus of Australian shrubs or subshrubs: coral bush [syn: Templetonia, genus Templetonia]
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genus Tenrec n type genus of the family Tenrecidae: tenrecs
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genus Tephrosia n genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas Synonym(s): Tephrosia, genus Tephrosia
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genus Terebella n type genus of Terebellidae; tube-forming marine polychete worms with many filamentous tentacles Synonym(s): Terebella, genus Terebella
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genus Teredo n type genus of the family Teredinidae
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genus Termes n type genus of the Termitidae [syn: Termes, {genus Termes}]
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genus Terrapene n box turtles Synonym(s): Terrapene, genus Terrapene
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genus Terrietia n small genus of timber trees of eastern Asia, Australasia and tropical Africa that form large buttresses Synonym(s): Heritiera, genus Heritiera, Terrietia, genus Terrietia
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genus Testudo n type genus of the Testudinidae [syn: Testudo, {genus Testudo}]
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genus Tethus n type genus of the family Aplysiidae [syn: Aplysia, {genus Aplysia}, Tethys, genus Tethus]
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genus Tetraclinis n sandarac tree Synonym(s): Tetraclinis, genus Tetraclinis
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genus Tetragonia n New Zealand spinach Synonym(s): Tetragonia, genus Tetragonia
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genus Tetragonurus n a genus of Stromateidae [syn: Tetragonurus, {genus Tetragonurus}]
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genus Tetrahymena n protozoa having four membranous ciliary organelles
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genus Tetraneuris n genus of hairy yellow-flowered plants of the western United States Synonym(s): Tetraneuris, genus Tetraneuris
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genus Tetrao n type genus of the Tetraonidae: capercaillies [syn: Tetrao, genus Tetrao]
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genus Tetrapturus n a genus of Istiophoridae [syn: Tetrapturus, {genus Tetrapturus}]
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genus Teucrium n large widely distributed genus of perennial herbs or shrubs or subshrubs; native to Mediterranean region to western Asia Synonym(s): Teucrium, genus Teucrium
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genus Thalarctos n polar bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus Synonym(s): Thalarctos, genus Thalarctos
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genus Thalassoma n a genus of Labridae Synonym(s): Thalassoma, genus Thalassoma
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genus Thalictrum n widely distributed genus of perennial herbs: meadow rue Synonym(s): Thalictrum, genus Thalictrum
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genus Thamnophilus n a genus of Formicariidae [syn: Thamnophilus, {genus Thamnophilus}]
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genus Thamnophis n garter snakes Synonym(s): Thamnophis, genus Thamnophis
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genus Thelypteris n marsh ferns: in some classification systems considered part of genus Dryopteris in family Dryopteridaceae Synonym(s): Thelypteris, genus Thelypteris
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genus Theobroma n cacao plants Synonym(s): Theobroma, genus Theobroma
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genus Thermobia n a genus of Lepismatidae [syn: Thermobia, {genus Thermobia}]
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genus Thermopsis n genus of American and Asiatic showy rhizomatous herbs: bush peas Synonym(s): Thermopsis, genus Thermopsis
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genus Thespesia n a small genus of tropical trees including the portia tree Synonym(s): Thespesia, genus Thespesia
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genus Thevetia n genus of poisonous tropical American evergreen shrubs and trees having entire leaves and large cymose flowers Synonym(s): Thevetia, genus Thevetia
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genus Thielavia n genus of fungi having spherical brown perithecia and some conidia borne in chains; cause root rot Synonym(s): Thielavia, genus Thielavia
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genus Thiobacillus n a genus of bacteria
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genus Thlaspi n herbs of temperate regions: pennycress [syn: Thlaspi, genus Thlaspi]
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genus Thomomys n western pocket gophers Synonym(s): Thomomys, genus Thomomys
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genus Threskiornis n type genus of the Threskiornithidae [syn: Threskiornis, genus Threskiornis]
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genus Thrinax n small to medium-sized fan palms [syn: Thrinax, {genus Thrinax}]
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genus Thrips n type genus of the Thripidae
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genus Thryothorus n Carolina wrens Synonym(s): Thryothorus, genus Thryothorus
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genus Thuja n red cedar Synonym(s): Thuja, genus Thuja
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genus Thujopsis n one species; has close similarity to genus Thuja [syn: Thujopsis, genus Thujopsis]
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genus Thunbergia n a genus of herbs or vines of the family Acanthaceae [syn: Thunbergia, genus Thunbergia]
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genus Thunnus n tunas: warm-blooded fishes [syn: Thunnus, {genus Thunnus}]
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genus Thylacinus n Tasmanian wolf Synonym(s): Thylacinus, genus Thylacinus
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genus Thylogale n pademelons Synonym(s): Thylogale, genus Thylogale
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genus Thymus n large genus of Old World mints: thyme [syn: Thymus, genus Thymus]
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genus Thyrsopteris n one species
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genus Thysanocarpus n small genus of herbs of upland regions of the Pacific coast of North America Synonym(s): Thysanocarpus, genus Thysanocarpus
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genus Tiarella n small genus of North American herbs having mostly basal leaves and slender racemes of delicate white flowers Synonym(s): Tiarella, genus Tiarella
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genus Tibicen n harvest flies Synonym(s): Tibicen, genus Tibicen
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genus Tichodroma n wall creepers; in some classifications placed in family Sittidae Synonym(s): Tichodroma, genus Tichodroma
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genus Tilapia n a genus of Cichlidae Synonym(s): Tilapia, genus Tilapia
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genus Tilia n deciduous trees with smooth usually silver-grey bark of North America and Europe and Asia: lime trees; lindens; basswood Synonym(s): Tilia, genus Tilia
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genus Tillandsia n large genus of epiphytic or terrestrial sparse-rooting tropical plants usually forming dense clumps or pendant masses Synonym(s): Tillandsia, genus Tillandsia
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genus Tilletia n a genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae [syn: Tilletia, genus Tilletia]
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genus Timalia n type genus of the Timaliidae [syn: Timalia, {genus Timalia}]
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genus Tinca n tench Synonym(s): Tinca, genus Tinca
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genus Tinea n type genus of the Tineidae: clothes moths [syn: Tinea, genus Tinea]
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genus Tineola n webbing clothes moths Synonym(s): Tineola, genus Tineola
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genus Tipuana n one species: South American tree: tipu tree [syn: Tipuana, genus Tipuana]
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genus Titanosaurus n genus of herbivorous dinosaurs flourishing during the Cretaceous in South America Synonym(s): Titanosaurus, genus Titanosaurus
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genus Tithonia n genus of robust herbs of Mexico and Central America: Mexican sunflower
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genus Todea n a genus of delicate ferns belonging to the family Osmundaceae Synonym(s): Todea, genus Todea
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genus Todus n type genus of the Todidae Synonym(s): Todus, genus Todus
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genus Tofieldia n genus of perennial herbs of cool temperate regions; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae Synonym(s): Tofieldia, genus Tofieldia
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genus Tolmiea n one species: pickaback plant [syn: Tolmiea, {genus Tolmiea}]
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genus Tolypeutes n a genus of Dasypodidae [syn: Tolypeutes, {genus Tolypeutes}]
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genus Tomistoma n a genus of Malayan crocodiles [syn: Tomistoma, {genus Tomistoma}]
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genus Toona n formerly included in genus Cedrela [syn: Toona, {genus Toona}]
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genus Torreya n nutmeg-yews Synonym(s): Torreya, genus Torreya
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genus Tortrix n type genus of the Tortricidae
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genus Townsendia n genus of western American low tufted herbs: Easter daisy Synonym(s): Townsendia, genus Townsendia
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genus Toxicodendron n in some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America Synonym(s): Toxicodendron, genus Toxicodendron
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genus Toxostoma n thrashers Synonym(s): Toxostoma, genus Toxostoma
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genus Toxotes n type genus of the Toxotidae [syn: Toxotes, {genus Toxotes}]
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genus Trachelospermum n genus of Asiatic woody vines with milky sap in leaves and stems Synonym(s): Trachelospermum, genus Trachelospermum
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genus Trachinotus n a genus of Carangidae [syn: Trachinotus, {genus Trachinotus}]
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genus Trachipterus n type genus of the Trachipteridae [syn: Trachipterus, genus Trachipterus]
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genus Trachodon n a reptile genus of the suborder Euronithopoda
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genus Trachurus n the scads (particularly horse mackerels) [syn: Trachurus, genus Trachurus]
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genus Tradescantia n spiderworts Synonym(s): Tradescantia, genus Tradescantia
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genus Tragelaphus n African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks [syn: Tragelaphus, genus Tragelaphus, Strepsiceros, genus Strepsiceros]
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genus Tragopan n a genus of Phasianidae
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genus Tragopogon n genus of Old World herbs with linear entire leaves and yellow or purple flower heads Synonym(s): Tragopogon, genus Tragopogon
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genus Tragulus n type genus of the Tragulidae [syn: Tragulus, {genus Tragulus}]
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genus Trapa n small genus of Eurasian aquatic perennial herbs: water chestnut Synonym(s): Trapa, genus Trapa
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genus Trautvetteria n small genus of perennial herbs: false bugbane [syn: Trautvetteria, genus Trautvetteria]
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genus Trema n an evergreen tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in tropical America and Africa and Asia Synonym(s): Trema, genus Trema
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genus Tremella n fungi with yellowish gelatinous sporophores having convolutions resembling those of the brain Synonym(s): Tremella, genus Tremella
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genus Treponema n type genus of Treponemataceae: anaerobic spirochetes with an undulating rigid body; parasitic in warm-blooded animals
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genus Triaenodon n a genus of Triakidae [syn: Triaenodon, {genus Triaenodon}]
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genus Trialeurodes n a genus of Aleyrodidae [syn: Trialeurodes, {genus Trialeurodes}]
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genus Triatoma n conenoses Synonym(s): Triatoma, genus Triatoma
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genus Tribolium n flour beetles Synonym(s): Tribolium, genus Tribolium
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genus Tribonema n type genus of Tribonemaceae [syn: Tribonema, {genus Tribonema}, genus Conferva]
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genus Tribulus n annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs of warm regions Synonym(s): Tribulus, genus Tribulus
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genus Triceratops n genus of herbivorous horned dinosaurs
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genus Trichecus n type and sole genus of the Trichechidae [syn: Trichechus, genus Trichecus]
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genus Trichoceros n small genus of small epiphytic or terrestrial orchids of tropical South America Synonym(s): Trichoceros, genus Trichoceros
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genus Trichodesmium n a genus of blue-green algae
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genus Trichoglossus n a genus of Loriinae [syn: Trichoglossus, {genus Trichoglossus}]
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genus Tricholoma n agarics with white spores and a fleshy stalk and notched gills; of various colors both edible and inedible Synonym(s): Tricholoma, genus Tricholoma
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genus Trichomanes n bristle ferns; kidney ferns [syn: Trichomanes, {genus Trichomanes}]
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genus Trichomonas n flagellates parasitic in alimentary or genitourinary tracts of vertebrates and invertebrates including humans
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genus Trichophaga n carpet moths Synonym(s): Trichophaga, genus Trichophaga
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genus Trichophyton n a genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm and favus Synonym(s): Trichophyton, genus Trichophyton
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genus Trichostema n genus of North American aromatic herbs or subshrubs: blue curls Synonym(s): Trichostema, genus Trichostema
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genus Trichostigma n a genus of erect or climbing shrubs found in tropical South America Synonym(s): Trichostigma, genus Trichostigma
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genus Trichosurus n a genus of Phalangeridae [syn: Trichosurus, {genus Trichosurus}]
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genus Trichys n a genus of Hystricidae Synonym(s): Trichys, genus Trichys
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genus Tridacna n type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clams [syn: Tridacna, genus Tridacna]
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genus Trifolium n any leguminous plant having leaves divided into three leaflets Synonym(s): Trifolium, genus Trifolium
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genus Triga n type genus of the Triglidae Synonym(s): Triga, genus Triga
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genus Triglochin n perennial or annual bog or marsh plants; includes arrow grass Synonym(s): Triglochin, genus Triglochin
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genus Trigonella n Old World genus of frequently aromatic herbs [syn: Trigonella, genus Trigonella]
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genus Trilisa n genus of herbs of southern United States [syn: Trilisa, genus Trilisa]
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genus Trillium n deciduous perennial herbs; sometimes placed in family Liliaceae
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genus Trimorphodon n lyre snakes Synonym(s): Trimorphodon, genus Trimorphodon
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genus Trinectes n a genus of Soleidae Synonym(s): Trinectes, genus Trinectes
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genus Tringa n a genus of Scolopacidae Synonym(s): Tringa, genus Tringa
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genus Trionyx n type genus of the Trionychidae [syn: Trionyx, {genus Trionyx}]
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genus Triops n type genus of the family Triopidae: small crustaceans with a small third median eye Synonym(s): Triops, genus Triops
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genus Triostium n genus of Asiatic and North American herbs: feverroot [syn: Triostium, genus Triostium]
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genus Tripleurospermum n small genus comprising plants often included in genus Matricaria Synonym(s): Tripleurospermum, genus Tripleurospermum
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genus Triplochiton n small genus of tropical African trees with maplelike leaves Synonym(s): Triplochiton, genus Triplochiton
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genus Triticum n annual cereal grasses from Mediterranean area; widely cultivated in temperate regions Synonym(s): Triticum, genus Triticum
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genus Triturus n chiefly aquatic salamanders [syn: Triturus, {genus Triturus}]
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genus Trogium n a genus of Psocidae Synonym(s): Trogium, genus Trogium
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genus Troglodytes n type genus of the Troglodytidae [syn: Troglodytes, {genus Troglodytes}]
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genus Trogon n type genus of the Trogonidae
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genus Trollius n perennial herbs of north temperate regions: globeflowers Synonym(s): Trollius, genus Trollius
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genus Trombicula n type genus of the family Trombiculidae [syn: Trombicula, genus Trombicula]
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genus Tropaeolum n a tropical American genus of dicotyledonous climbing or diffuse pungent herbs constituting the family Tropaeolaceae Synonym(s): Tropaeolum, genus Tropaeolum
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genus Tropidoclonion n lined snakes [syn: Tropidoclonion, {genus Tropidoclonion}]
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genus Truncocolumella n a genus of fungi belonging to the family Rhizopogonaceae Synonym(s): Truncocolumella, genus Truncocolumella
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genus Tsuga n hemlock; hemlock fir; hemlock spruce [syn: Tsuga, {genus Tsuga}]
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genus Tuber n type genus of the Tuberaceae: fungi whose fruiting bodies are typically truffles Synonym(s): Tuber, genus Tuber
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genus Tubercularia n type genus of the Tuberculariaceae; fungi with nodules of red or pink conidia; some cause diebacks of woody plants Synonym(s): Tubercularia, genus Tubercularia
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genus Tulestoma n type genus of the Tulostomaceae [syn: Tulostoma, {genus Tulostoma}, Tulestoma, genus Tulestoma]
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genus Tulipa n Eurasian perennial bulbous herbs [syn: Tulipa, {genus Tulipa}]
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genus Tulostoma n type genus of the Tulostomaceae [syn: Tulostoma, {genus Tulostoma}, Tulestoma, genus Tulestoma]
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genus Tunga n a genus of Siphonaptera Synonym(s): Tunga, genus Tunga
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genus Tupaia n the type genus of the Tupaia: chief genus of tree shrews Synonym(s): Tupaia, genus Tupaia
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genus Tupinambis n tejus Synonym(s): Tupinambis, genus Tupinambis
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genus Turbatrix n a genus of Cephalobidae [syn: Anguillula, {genus Anguillula}, Turbatrix, genus Turbatrix]
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genus Turdus n type genus of the Turdidae Synonym(s): Turdus, genus Turdus
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genus Turnix n type genus of the Turnicidae: button quail [syn: Turnix, genus Turnix]
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genus Turreae n genus of trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia and Australia
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genus Turritis n closely related to and often included in genus Arabis [syn: Turritis, genus Turritis]
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genus Tursiops n a genus of Delphinidae Synonym(s): Tursiops, genus Tursiops
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genus Tussilago n genus of low creeping yellow-flowered perennial herbs of north temperate regions: coltsfoots; in some classifications includes species often placed in other genera especially Homogyne and Petasites Synonym(s): Tussilago, genus Tussilago
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genus Tylenchus n type genus of the family Tylenchidae [syn: Tylenchus, genus Tylenchus]
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genus Tympanuchus n prairie chickens Synonym(s): Tympanuchus, genus Tympanuchus
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genus Typha n reed maces; cattails Synonym(s): Typha, genus Typha
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genus Tyrannosaurus n includes a single species
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genus Tyrannus n type genus of the Tyrannidae: tyrant flycatchers [syn: Tyrannus, genus Tyrannus]
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genus Tyto n type and only genus of the family Tytonidae [syn: Tyto, genus Tyto]
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genus Uta n a reptile genus of Iguanidae Synonym(s): Uta, genus Uta
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genus Utahraptor n advanced bipedal carnivorous dinosaur
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genus Utricularia n bladderworts: large genus of aquatic carnivorous plants; cosmopolitan in distribution Synonym(s): Utricularia, genus Utricularia
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genus Woodsia n genus of small to medium-sized usually rock-inhabiting ferns of temperate and cold regions; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
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genus Woodwardia n in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae: chain ferns Synonym(s): Woodwardia, genus Woodwardia
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genus Wyethia n coarse leafy perennial plants resembling sunflowers found especially in the western United States
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Geum strictum n erect subshrub with deep yellow flowers; Europe and Asia and North America Synonym(s): yellow avens, Geum alleppicum strictum, Geum strictum
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Gnostic adj of or relating to Gnosticism; "Gnostic writings" possessing intellectual or esoteric knowledge of spiritual things Antonym(s): agnostic, agnostical n an advocate of Gnosticism
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Gnosticism n a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
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gnu goat n large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area Synonym(s): takin, gnu goat, Budorcas taxicolor
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going to Jerusalem n a child's game in which players march to music around a group of chairs that contains one chair less than the number of players; when the music abruptly stops the players scramble to sit and the player who does not find a chair is eliminated; then a chair is removed and the march resumes until only the winner is seated Synonym(s): musical chairs, going to Jerusalem
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going-out-of-business sale n a sale of all the tangible assets of a business that is about to close; "during the Great Depression going-out-of- business sales were very common"
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Guangdong n a province in southern China [syn: Guangdong, Kwangtung, Guangdong province]
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Guangdong province n a province in southern China [syn: Guangdong, Kwangtung, Guangdong province]
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guncotton n a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives [syn: cellulose nitrate, nitrocellulose, guncotton, nitrocotton]
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gunshot n the act of shooting a gun; "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire" Synonym(s): gunfire, gunshot
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gunstock n the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock" Synonym(s): stock, gunstock
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gym suit n clothes prescribed for wear while participating in gymnastic exercise
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gymnast n an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics
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gymnastic adj vigorously active; "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises" Synonym(s): acrobatic, athletic, gymnastic of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility; "gymnastic horse"
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gymnastic apparatus n sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises [syn: gymnastic apparatus, exerciser]
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gymnastic exercise n (gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus) a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility Synonym(s): gymnastics, gymnastic exercise
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gymnastic horse n a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs [syn: horse, gymnastic horse]
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gymnastics n a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility Synonym(s): gymnastics, gymnastic exercise
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gynostegium n the crown of the stamen in plants of the genus Asclepias
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gainsay \Gain`say"\ (? [or] ?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gainsaid} (? [or] ?); p. pr. & vb. n. {Gainsaying}.] [OE. geinseien, ageinseien. See {Again}, and {Say} to utter.] To contradict; to deny; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid. I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. --Luke xxi. 15. The just gods gainsay That any drop thou borrow'dst from thy mother, My sacred aunt, should by my mortal sword Be drained. --Shak.
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'Gainst \'Gainst\, prep. A contraction of {Against}.
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Gainstand \Gain"stand`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gainstood}; p. pr. & vb. n. {gainstanding}.] [See {Again}, and {Stand}.] To withstand; to resist. [Obs.] Durst . . . gainstand the force of so many enraged desires. --Sir P. Sidney.
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Gainstand \Gain"stand`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gainstood}; p. pr. & vb. n. {gainstanding}.] [See {Again}, and {Stand}.] To withstand; to resist. [Obs.] Durst . . . gainstand the force of so many enraged desires. --Sir P. Sidney.
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Gainstand \Gain"stand`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gainstood}; p. pr. & vb. n. {gainstanding}.] [See {Again}, and {Stand}.] To withstand; to resist. [Obs.] Durst . . . gainstand the force of so many enraged desires. --Sir P. Sidney.
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Gainstrive \Gain"strive`\, v. t. & i. [See {Again}, and {Strive}.] To strive or struggle against; to withstand. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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Gamester \Game"ster\, n. [Game + -ster.] 1. A merry, frolicsome person. [Obs.] --Shak. 2. A person who plays at games; esp., one accustomed to play for a stake; a gambler; one skilled in games. When lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the gentlest gamester is the soonest winner. --Shak. 3. A prostitute; a strumpet. [Obs.] --Shak.
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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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G., & Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v. i.] 1. A going; a course. [Obs.] 2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves. 3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang of saws, or of plows. 4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang of stays. 5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue. {Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.) (a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel. (b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's waist, for the sentinel to walk on. {Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard ships or in which it is kept on deck. {Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make two or more furrows at the same time. {Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating parishes. See {Gang week} (below). {Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills driven from a common shaft. {Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen. {Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above). {Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above). {Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of objects separated by intervening plates. {Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed distances apart. {Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below). {Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell. {Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell. {Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the round log into boards at one operation. --Knight. {Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick beam.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G., & Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v. i.] 1. A going; a course. [Obs.] 2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves. 3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang of saws, or of plows. 4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang of stays. 5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue. {Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.) (a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel. (b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's waist, for the sentinel to walk on. {Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard ships or in which it is kept on deck. {Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make two or more furrows at the same time. {Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating parishes. See {Gang week} (below). {Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills driven from a common shaft. {Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen. {Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above). {Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above). {Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of objects separated by intervening plates. {Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed distances apart. {Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below). {Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell. {Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell. {Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the round log into boards at one operation. --Knight. {Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick beam.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gang \Gang\, n. [Icel. gangr a going, gang, akin to AS., D., G., & Dan. gang a going, Goth. gaggs street, way. See {Gang}, v. i.] 1. A going; a course. [Obs.] 2. A number going in company; hence, a company, or a number of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves. 3. A combination of similar implements arranged so as, by acting together, to save time or labor; a set; as, a gang of saws, or of plows. 4. (Naut.) A set; all required for an outfit; as, a new gang of stays. 5. [Cf. {Gangue}.] (Mining) The mineral substance which incloses a vein; a matrix; a gangue. {Gang board}, [or] {Gang plank}. (Naut.) (a) A board or plank, with cleats for steps, forming a bridge by which to enter or leave a vessel. (b) A plank within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's waist, for the sentinel to walk on. {Gang cask}, a small cask in which to bring water aboard ships or in which it is kept on deck. {Gang cultivator}, {Gang plow}, a cultivator or plow in which several shares are attached to one frame, so as to make two or more furrows at the same time. {Gang days}, Rogation days; the time of perambulating parishes. See {Gang week} (below). {Gang drill}, a drilling machine having a number of drills driven from a common shaft. {Gang master}, a master or employer of a gang of workmen. {Gang plank}. See {Gang board} (above). {Gang plow}. See {Gang cultivator} (above). {Gang press}, a press for operating upon a pile or row of objects separated by intervening plates. {Gang saw}, a saw fitted to be one of a combination or gang of saws hung together in a frame or sash, and set at fixed distances apart. {Gang tide}. See {Gang week} (below). {Gang tooth}, a projecting tooth. [Obs.] --Halliwell. {Gang week}, Rogation week, when formerly processions were made to survey the bounds of parishes. --Halliwell. {Live gang}, [or] {Round gang}, the Western and the Eastern names, respectively, for a gang of saws for cutting the round log into boards at one operation. --Knight. {Slabbing gang}, an arrangement of saws which cuts slabs from two sides of a log, leaving the middle part as a thick beam.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gange \Gange\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ganged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Ganging}.] [Of uncertain origin.] 1. To protect (the part of a line next a fishhook, or the hook itself) by winding it with wire. 2. To attach (a fishhook) to a line or snell, as by knotting the line around the shank of the hook.
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Gangetic \Gan*get"ic\, a. Pertaining to, or inhabiting, the Ganges; as, the Gangetic shark.
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Gavial \Ga"vi*al\, n. [Hind. ghariu[?]l: cf. F. gavial.] (Zo[94]l.) A large Asiatic crocodilian ({Gavialis Gangeticus}); -- called also {nako}, and {Gangetic crocodile}. Note: The gavial has a long, slender muzzle, teeth of nearly uniform size, and feet completely webbed. It inhabits the Ganges and other rivers of India. The name is also applied to several allied fossil species.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ganister \Gan"ister\, Gannister \Gan"nister\, n. (Mech.) A refractory material consisting of crushed or ground siliceous stone, mixed with fire clay; -- used for lining Bessemer converters; also used for macadamizing roads.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ganister \Gan"ister\, Gannister \Gan"nister\, n. (Mech.) A refractory material consisting of crushed or ground siliceous stone, mixed with fire clay; -- used for lining Bessemer converters; also used for macadamizing roads.
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Gemmosity \Gemmos"ity\, n. [L. gemmosus set with jewels. See {Gem}.] The quality or characteristics of a gem or jewel. [Obs.] --Bailey.
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Whin \Whin\, n. [W. chwyn weeds, a single weed.] 1. (Bot.) (a) Gorse; furze. See {Furze}. Through the whins, and by the cairn. --Burns. (b) Woad-waxed. --Gray. 2. Same as {Whinstone}. [Prov. Eng.] {Moor whin} [or] {Petty whin} (Bot.), a low prickly shrub ({Genista Anglica}) common in Western Europe. {Whin bruiser}, a machine for cutting and bruising whin, or furze, to feed cattle on. {Whin Sparrow} (Zo[94]l.), the hedge sparrow. [Prov. Eng.] {Whin Thrush} (Zo[94]l.), the redwing. [Prov. Eng.]
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Needle \Nee"dle\, n. [OE. nedle, AS. n[?]dl; akin to D. neald, OS. n[be]dla, G. nadel, OHG. n[be]dal, n[be]dala, Icel. n[be]l, Sw. n[86]l, Dan. naal, and also to G. n[84]hen to sew, OHG. n[be]jan, L. nere to spin, Gr. [?], and perh. to E. snare: cf. Gael. & Ir. snathad needle, Gael. snath thread, G. schnur string, cord.] 1. A small instrument of steel, sharply pointed at one end, with an eye to receive a thread, -- used in sewing. --Chaucer. Note: In some needles(as for sewing machines) the eye is at the pointed end, but in ordinary needles it is at the blunt end. 2. See {Magnetic needle}, under {Magnetic}. 3. A slender rod or wire used in knitting; a knitting needle; also, a hooked instrument which carries the thread or twine, and by means of which knots or loops are formed in the process of netting, knitting, or crocheting. 4. (Bot.) One of the needle-shaped secondary leaves of pine trees. See {Pinus}. 5. Any slender, pointed object, like a needle, as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc. {Dipping needle}. See under {Dipping}. {Needle bar}, the reciprocating bar to which the needle of a sewing machine is attached. {Needle beam} (Arch.), to shoring, the horizontal cross timber which goes through the wall or a pier, and upon which the weight of the wall rests, when a building is shored up to allow of alterations in the lower part. {Needle furze} (Bot.), a prickly leguminous plant of Western Europe; the petty whin ({Genista Anglica}). {Needle gun}, a firearm loaded at the breech with a cartridge carrying its own fulminate, which is exploded by driving a slender needle, or pin, into it. {Needle loom} (Weaving), a loom in which the weft thread is carried through the shed by a long eye-pointed needle instead of by a shuttle. {Needle ore} (Min.), acicular bismuth; a sulphide of bismuth, lead, and copper occuring in acicular crystals; -- called also {aikinite}. {Needle shell} (Zo[94]l.), a sea urchin. {Needle spar} (Min.), aragonite. {Needle telegraph}, a telegraph in which the signals are given by the deflections of a magnetic needle to the right or to the left of a certain position. {Sea needle} (Zo[94]l.), the garfish.
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Scorpion \Scor"pi*on\, n. [F., fr. L. scorpio, scorpius, Gr. [?], perhaps akin to E. sharp.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of pulmonate arachnids of the order Scorpiones, having a suctorial mouth, large claw-bearing palpi, and a caudal sting. Note: Scorpions have a flattened body, and a long, slender post-abdomen formed of six movable segments, the last of which terminates in a curved venomous sting. The venom causes great pain, but is unattended either with redness or swelling, except in the axillary or inguinal glands, when an extremity is affected. It is seldom if ever destructive of life. Scorpions are found widely dispersed in the warm climates of both the Old and New Worlds. 2. (Zo[94]l.) The pine or gray lizard ({Sceloporus undulatus}). [Local, U. S.] 3. (Zo[94]l.) The scorpene. 4. (Script.) A painful scourge. My father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. --1 Kings xii. 11. 5. (Astron.) A sign and constellation. See {Scorpio}. 6. (Antiq.) An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles. {Book scorpion}. (Zo[94]l.) See under {Book}. {False scorpion}. (Zo[94]l.) See under {False}, and {Book scorpion}. {Scorpion bug}, or {Water scorpion} (Zo[94]l.) See {Nepa}. {Scorpion fly} (Zo[94]l.), a neuropterous insect of the genus {Panorpa}. See {Panorpid}. {Scorpion grass} (Bot.), a plant of the genus {Myosotis}. {M. palustris} is the forget-me-not. {Scorpion senna} (Bot.), a yellow-flowered leguminous shrub ({Coronilla Emerus}) having a slender joined pod, like a scorpion's tail. The leaves are said to yield a dye like indigo, and to be used sometimes to adulterate senna. {Scorpion shell} (Zo[94]l.), any shell of the genus Pteroceras. See {Pteroceras}. {Scorpion spiders}. (Zo[94]l.), any one of the Pedipalpi. {Scorpion's tail} (Bot.), any plant of the leguminous genus {Scorpiurus}, herbs with a circinately coiled pod; -- also called {caterpillar}. {Scorpion's thorn} (Bot.), a thorny leguminous plant ({Genista Scorpius}) of Southern Europe. {The Scorpion's Heart} (Astron.), the star Antares in the constellation Scorpio.
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Woad-waxen \Woad"-wax`en\, n. [Cf. {Wood-wax}.] (Bot.) A leguminous plant ({Genista tinctoria}) of Europe and Russian Asia, and adventitious in America; -- called also {greenwood}, {greenweed}, {dyer's greenweed}, and {whin}, {wood-wash}, {wood-wax}, and {wood-waxen}.
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d8Gendarme \[d8]Gen`darme"\, n.; pl. {Gendarmes}, or {Gens d'armes}. [F.] 1. (Mil.) One of a body of heavy cavalry. [Obs.] [France] 2. An armed policeman in France. --Thackeray.
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Salamander \Sal"a*man`der\, n. [F. salamandre, L. salamandra, Gr. [?]; cf. Per. samander, samandel.] 1. (Zo[94]l.) Any one of numerous species of Urodela, belonging to {Salamandra}, {Amblystoma}, {Plethodon}, and various allied genera, especially those that are more or less terrestrial in their habits. Note: The salamanders have, like lizards, an elongated body, four feet, and a long tail, but are destitute of scales. They are true Amphibia, related to the frogs. Formerly, it was a superstition that the salamander could live in fire without harm, and even extinguish it by the natural coldness of its body. I have maintained that salamander of yours with fire any time this two and thirty years. --Shak. Whereas it is commonly said that a salamander extinguisheth fire, we have found by experience that on hot coals, it dieth immediately. --Sir T. Browne. 2. (Zo[94]l.) The pouched gopher ({Geomys tuza}) of the Southern United States. 3. A culinary utensil of metal with a plate or disk which is heated, and held over pastry, etc., to brown it. 4. A large poker. [Prov. Eng.] --Halliwell. 5. (Metal.) Solidified material in a furnace hearth. {Giant salamander}. (Zo[94]l.) See under {Giant}. {Salamander's} {hair [or] wool} (Min.), a species of asbestus or mineral flax. [Obs.] --Bacon.
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Gnash \Gnash\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gnashed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Gnashing}.] [OE. gnasten, gnaisten, cf. Icel. gnastan a gnashing, gn[?]sta to gnash, Dan. knaske, Sw. gnissla, D. knarsen, G. knirschen.] To strike together, as in anger or pain; as, to gnash the teeth.
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Gneissoid \Gneis"soid\ (-soid), a. [Gneiss + -oid.] Resembling gneiss; having some of the characteristics of gneiss; -- applied to rocks of an intermediate character between granite and gneiss, or mica slate and gneiss.
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{Gneissoid granite}, granite in which the mica has traces of a regular arrangement. {Graphic granite}, granite consisting of quartz and feldspar without mica, and having the quartz crystals so arranged in the transverse section like oriental characters. {Porphyritic granite}, granite containing feldspar in distinct crystals. {Hornblende granite}, or {Syenitic granite}, granite containing hornblende as well as mica, or, according to some authorities hornblende replacing the mica. {Granite ware}. (a) A kind of stoneware. (b) A Kind of ironware, coated with an enamel resembling granite.
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Gnostic \Gnos"tic\, a. 1. Knowing; wise; shrewd. [Old Slang] I said you were a gnostic fellow. --Sir W. Scott. 2. (Eccl. Hist.) Of or pertaining to Gnosticism or its adherents; as, the Gnostic heresy.
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Gnostic \Gnos"tic\, n. [L. gnosticus, Gr. [?] good at knowing, sagacious; as a n., man that claims to have a deeper wisdom, fr. gignw`skein to know: cf. F. gnostique. See {Know}.] (Eccl. Hist.) One of the so-called philosophers in the first ages of Christianity, who claimed a true philosophical interpretation of the Christian religion. Their system combined Oriental theology and Greek philosophy with the doctrines of Christianity. They held that all natures, intelligible, intellectual, and material, are derived from the Deity by successive emanations, which they called Eons.
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Gnosticism \Gnos"ti*cism\, n. The system of philosophy taught by the Gnostics.
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Going \Go"ing\, n. 1. The act of moving in any manner; traveling; as, the going is bad. 2. Departure. --Milton. 3. Pregnancy; gestation; childbearing. --Crew. 4. pl. Course of life; behavior; doings; ways. His eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. --Job xxxiv. 21. {Going barrel}. (Horology) (a) A barrel containing the mainspring, and having teeth on its periphery to drive the train. (b) A device for maintaining a force to drive the train while the timepiece is being wound up. {Going forth}. (Script.) (a) Outlet; way of exit. [bd]Every going forth of the sanctuary.[b8] --Ezek. xliv. 5. (b) A limit; a border. [bd]The going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadesh-barnea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv. 4. {Going out}, [or] {Goings out}. (Script.) (a) The utmost extremity or limit. [bd]The border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv. 12. (b) Departure or journeying. [bd]And Moses wrote their goings out according to their journeys.[b8] --Num. xxxiii. 2. {Goings on}, behavior; actions; conduct; -- usually in a bad sense.
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Going \Go"ing\, n. 1. The act of moving in any manner; traveling; as, the going is bad. 2. Departure. --Milton. 3. Pregnancy; gestation; childbearing. --Crew. 4. pl. Course of life; behavior; doings; ways. His eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. --Job xxxiv. 21. {Going barrel}. (Horology) (a) A barrel containing the mainspring, and having teeth on its periphery to drive the train. (b) A device for maintaining a force to drive the train while the timepiece is being wound up. {Going forth}. (Script.) (a) Outlet; way of exit. [bd]Every going forth of the sanctuary.[b8] --Ezek. xliv. 5. (b) A limit; a border. [bd]The going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadesh-barnea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv. 4. {Going out}, [or] {Goings out}. (Script.) (a) The utmost extremity or limit. [bd]The border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea.[b8] --Num. xxxiv. 12. (b) Departure or journeying. [bd]And Moses wrote their goings out according to their journeys.[b8] --Num. xxxiii. 2. {Goings on}, behavior; actions; conduct; -- usually in a bad sense.
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Piper \Pip"er\, n. 1. (Mus.) One who plays on a pipe, or the like, esp. on a bagpipe. [bd]The hereditary piper and his sons.[b8] --Macaulay. 2. (Zo[94]l.) (a) A common European gurnard ({Trigla lyra}), having a large head, with prominent nasal projection, and with large, sharp, opercular spines. (b) A sea urchin ({Goniocidaris hystrix}) having very long spines, native of both the American and European coasts. {To pay the piper}, to bear the cost, expense, or trouble.
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Gonozooid \Gon`o*zo"oid\, n. [Gr. [?] offspring + E. zooid.] (Zo[94]l.) A sexual zooid, or medusoid bud of a hydroid; a gonophore. See {Hydroidea}, and Illust. of {Campanularian}.
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Gum \Gum\, n. [OE. gome, AS. gama palate; akin Co G. gaumen, OHG. goumo, guomo, Icel. g[?]mr, Sw. gom; cf. Gr. [?] to gape.] The dense tissues which invest the teeth, and cover the adjacent parts of the jaws. {Gum rash} (Med.), strophulus in a teething child; red gum. {Gum stick}, a smooth hard substance for children to bite upon while teething.
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Gummosity \Gummos"ity\, n. Gumminess; a viscous or adhesive quality or nature. [R.] --Floyer.
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Gun \Gun\, n. [OE. gonne, gunne; of uncertain origin; cf. Ir., {Gael}.) A LL. gunna, W. gum; possibly (like cannon) fr. L. canna reed, tube; or abbreviated fr. OF. mangonnel, E. mangonel, a machine for hurling stones.] 1. A weapon which throws or propels a missile to a distance; any firearm or instrument for throwing projectiles by the explosion of gunpowder, consisting of a tube or barrel closed at one end, in which the projectile is placed, with an explosive charge behind, which is ignited by various means. Muskets, rifles, carbines, and fowling pieces are smaller guns, for hand use, and are called {small arms}. Larger guns are called {cannon}, {ordnance}, {fieldpieces}, {carronades}, {howitzers}, etc. See these terms in the Vocabulary. As swift as a pellet out of a gunne When fire is in the powder runne. --Chaucer. The word gun was in use in England for an engine to cast a thing from a man long before there was any gunpowder found out. --Selden. 2. (Mil.) A piece of heavy ordnance; in a restricted sense, a cannon. 3. pl. (Naut.) Violent blasts of wind. Note: Guns are classified, according to their construction or manner of loading as {rifled} or {smoothbore}, {breech-loading} or {muzzle-loading}, {cast} or {built-up guns}; or according to their use, as {field}, {mountain}, {prairie}, {seacoast}, and {siege guns}. {Armstrong gun}, a wrought iron breech-loading cannon named after its English inventor, Sir William Armstrong. {Great gun}, a piece of heavy ordnance; hence (Fig.), a person superior in any way. {Gun barrel}, the barrel or tube of a gun. {Gun carriage}, the carriage on which a gun is mounted or moved. {Gun cotton} (Chem.), a general name for a series of explosive nitric ethers of cellulose, obtained by steeping cotton in nitric and sulphuric acids. Although there are formed substances containing nitric acid radicals, yet the results exactly resemble ordinary cotton in appearance. It burns without ash, with explosion if confined, but quietly and harmlessly if free and open, and in small quantity. Specifically, the lower nitrates of cellulose which are insoluble in ether and alcohol in distinction from the highest (pyroxylin) which is soluble. See {Pyroxylin}, and cf. {Xyloidin}. The gun cottons are used for blasting and somewhat in gunnery: for making celluloid when compounded with camphor; and the soluble variety (pyroxylin) for making collodion. See {Celluloid}, and {Collodion}. Gun cotton is frequenty but improperly called nitrocellulose. It is not a nitro compound, but an ethereal salt of nitric acid. {Gun deck}. See under {Deck}. {Gun fire}, the time at which the morning or the evening gun is fired. {Gun metal}, a bronze, ordinarily composed of nine parts of copper and one of tin, used for cannon, etc. The name is also given to certain strong mixtures of cast iron. {Gun port} (Naut.), an opening in a ship through which a cannon's muzzle is run out for firing. {Gun tackle} (Naut.), the blocks and pulleys affixed to the side of a ship, by which a gun carriage is run to and from the gun port. {Gun tackle purchase} (Naut.), a tackle composed of two single blocks and a fall. --Totten. {Krupp gun}, a wrought steel breech-loading cannon, named after its German inventor, Herr Krupp. {Machine gun}, a breech-loading gun or a group of such guns, mounted on a carriage or other holder, and having a reservoir containing cartridges which are loaded into the gun or guns and fired in rapid succession, sometimes in volleys, by machinery operated by turning a crank. Several hundred shots can be fired in a minute with accurate aim. The {Gatling gun}, {Gardner gun}, {Hotchkiss gun}, and {Nordenfelt gun}, named for their inventors, and the French {mitrailleuse}, are machine guns. {To blow great guns} (Naut.), to blow a gale. See {Gun}, n., 3.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Guncotton \Gun"cot`ton\ See under {Gun}.
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Gunshot \Gun"shot`\, n. 1. Act of firing a gun; a shot. 2. The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun, so as to be effective; the reach or range of a gun. Those who are come over to the royal party are supposed to be out of gunshot. --Dryden.
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Gunshot \Gun"shot`\, a. Made by the shot of a gun: as. a gunshot wound.
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Gunstick \Gun"stick\, n. A stick to ram down the charge of a musket, etc.; a rammer or ramrod. [R.]
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Gunstock \Gun"stock`\, n. The stock or wood to which the barrel of a hand gun is fastened.
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Gunstome \Gun"stome`\, n. A cannon ball; -- so called because originally made of stone. [Obs.] --Shak.
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Gymnast \Gym"nast\, n. [Gr. [?] a trainer of athletes: cf. F. gymnaste. See {Gymnasium}.] One who teaches or practices gymnastic exercises; the manager of a gymnasium; an athlete.
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Gymnastic \Gymnas"tic\, Gymnastical \Gymnas"tic*al\, a. [L. gymnasticus, Gr. [?]: cf. F. gymnastique. See {Gymnasium}.] Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.
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Gymnastic \Gym*nas"tic\, n. A gymnast. [Obs.]
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Gymnastic \Gymnas"tic\, Gymnastical \Gymnas"tic*al\, a. [L. gymnasticus, Gr. [?]: cf. F. gymnastique. See {Gymnasium}.] Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.
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Gymnastically \Gymnas"tical*ly\, adv. In a gymnastic manner.
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Gymnastics \Gym*nas"tics\, n. Athletic or disciplinary exercises; the art of performing gymnastic exercises; also, disciplinary exercises for the intellect or character.
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Gymnocyte \Gym"no*cyte\, n. [Gr. gymno`s nake + ky`tosa hollow vessel.] (Biol.) A cytode without a proper cell wall, but with a nucleus. --Haeckel.
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Gymnocytode \Gym"no*cy`tode\, n. [Gr. gymno`s naked + E. cytode.] (Biol.) A cytode without either a cell wall or a nucleus. --Haeckel.
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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
GNU sed A {GNU} version of the standard {Unix} {Sed} stream editor. GNU sed was written by Tom Lord . Version 2.03. FTP from your nearest {GNU archive site}. E-mail: (bugs). (1993-08-09)
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GNUStep A {GNU} implementation of {OpenStep}. Work has started on an implementation using an existing library written in {Objective-C}. Much work remains to be done to bring this library close to the OpenStep specifications. Adam Fedor is head of the project. {Home (http://www.gnustep.org/)}. [Current status? Newsgroup?] (1999-11-25)