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12/08/2024

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CHROMOBLAST

An embryonic cell which develops into a pigment cell.

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TRACHELIPODA

An extensive artificial group of gastropods comprising allthose which have a spiral shell and the foot attached to the base ofthe neck.

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REEXPULSION

Renewed or repeated expulsion. Fuller.

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HORSENAIL

A thin, pointed nail, with a heavy flaring head, for securing ahorsehoe to the hoof; a horsehoe nail.

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COMPOSITOUS

Belonging to the Compositæ; composite. [R.] Darwin.

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SICCATE

To dry. [R.]

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HOMILIST

One who prepares homilies; one who preaches to a congregation.

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MICROBAROGRAPH

An instrument for recording minor fluctuations of atmosphericpressure, as opposed to general barometric surges.

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PROCRASTINATE

To put off till to-morrow, or from day to day; to defer; topostpone; to delay; as, to procrastinate repentance. Dr. H. More.Hopeless and helpless Ægeon wend, But to procrastinate his lifelessend. Shak.

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AUGURER

An augur. [Obs.] Shak.

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LOSE

To suffer loss, disadvantage, or defeat; to be worse off, esp.as the result of any kind of contest.We 'll . . . hear poor rogues Talk of court news; and we'll talk withthem too, Who loses and who wins; who's in, who's out. Shak.

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POLYRHIZOUS

Having numerous roots, or rootlets.