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19/02/2025

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CANNA

A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.See Cane, 4.

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OCTANE

Any one of a group of metametric hydrocarcons (C8H18) of themethane series. The most important is a colorless, volatile,inflammable liquid, found in petroleum, and a constituent of benzeneor ligroin.

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MELASTOMACEOUS

Belonging to the order of which Melastoma is the type.

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NICKELIFEROUS

Containing nickel; as, nickelferous iron.

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SEA-BORDERING

Bordering on the sea; situated beside the sea. Drayton.

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HINDI

The name given by Europeans to that form of the Hindustanilanguage which is chiefly spoken by native Hindoos. In employs theDevanagari character, in which Sanskrit is written. Whitworth.

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CINQUE

Five; the number five in dice or cards.

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GEOGRAPHER

One versed in geography.

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FISHERMAN

A ship or vessel employed in the business of taking fish, as inthe cod fishery.

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MESATICEPHALOUS

Mesaticephalic.

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AUTOMATISM

The state or quality of being automatic; the power of self-moving; automatic, mechanical, or involuntary action. (Metaph.) Atheory as to the activity of matter.

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ELKWOOD

The soft, spongy wood of a species of Magnolia (M. Umbrella).