Definition of plica

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Plica (v.) The bend of the wing of a bird.

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Counter-roll :: Counter-roll (n.) A duplicate roll (record or account) kept by an officer as a check upon another officer's roll.
Cookery :: Cookery (n.) The art or process of preparing food for the table, by dressing, compounding, and the application of heat..
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Arenation :: Arenation (n.) A sand bath; application of hot sand to the body.
Initiatory :: Initiatory (a.) Tending or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by the use and application of symbols or ceremonies; elementary; rudimentary..
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Cauterism :: Cauterism (n.) The use or application of a caustic; cautery.
Accentuation :: Accentuation (n.) Act of accentuating; applications of accent.
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