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05/06/2026

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LEXICOLOGY

The science of the derivation and signification of words; thatbranch of learning which treats of the signification and applicationof words.

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UNIMITABLE

Inimitable. [Obs.]

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DROPSY

An unnatural collection of serous fluid in any serous cavity ofthe body, or in the subcutaneous cellular tissue. Dunglison.

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CHONDROID

Resembling cartilage.

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COR

A Hebrew measure of capacity; a homer. [Written also core.]

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UNCAGE

To loose, or release, from, or as from, a cage.

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PHLOGISTIAN

A believer in the existence of phlogiston.

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LIGHTSTRUCK

Damaged by accidental exposure to light; light-fogged; -- saidof plates or films.

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MOONET

A little moon. [R.] Bp. Hall.

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NICOTINIC

Pertaining to, or derived from, nicotine; nicotic; -- usedspecifically to designate an acid related to pyridine, obtained bythe oxidation of nicotine, and called nicotinic acid.

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OCHREOUS

See Ocherous.

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PERCEIVABLE

Capable of being perceived; perceptible.-- Per*ceiv"a*bly, adv.