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Amphibology :: Amphibology (n.) A phrase, discourse, or proposition, susceptible of two interpretations; and hence, of uncertain meaning. It differs from equivocation, which arises from the twofold sense of a single term..

Trichoptera :: Trichoptera (n. pl.) A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is considered by some to be a distinct order..

Agrise :: Agrise (v. t.) To shudder at; to abhor; to dread; to loathe.

Rise :: Rise (v.) In various figurative senses.

Rise :: Rise (n.) The act of rising, or the state of being risen..

Ungulata :: Ungulata (n. pl.) An extensive group of mammals including all those that have hoofs. It comprises the Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla.

Ichneumon :: Ichneumon (n.) Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Herpestes, and family Viverridae. Numerous species are found in Asia and Africa. The Egyptian species(H. ichneumon), which ranges to Spain and Palestine, is noted for destroying the eggs and young of the crocodile as well as various snakes and lizards, and hence was considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians. The common species of India (H. griseus), known as the mongoose, has similar habits and is often domesticated. It is noted for killing the

Uprise :: Uprise (v. i.) To rise; to get up; to appear from below the horizon.

Rise :: Rise (v.) To tower up; to be heaved up; as, the Alps rise far above the sea..

Saltation :: Saltation (n.) An abrupt and marked variation in the condition or appearance of a species; a sudden modification which may give rise to new races.

Internode :: Internode (n.) The space between two nodes or points of the stem from which the leaves properly arise.

Top :: Top (v. t.) To rise above; to excel; to outgo; to surpass.

Flop :: Flop (v. i.) To strike about with something broad abd flat, as a fish with its tail, or a bird with its wings; to rise and fall; as, the brim of a hat flops..

Bract :: Bract (n.) A leaf, usually smaller than the true leaves of a plant, from the axil of which a flower stalk arises..

Appreciation :: Appreciation (n.) A rise in value; -- opposed to depreciation.

Lack :: Lack (interj.) Exclamation of regret or surprise.

Ascent :: Ascent () The act of rising; motion upward; rise; a mounting upward; as, he made a tedious ascent; the ascent of vapors from the earth..

Tumefy :: Tumefy (v. i.) To rise in a tumor; to swell.

Autochthon :: Autochthon (n.) One who is supposed to rise or spring from the ground or the soil he inhabits; one of the original inhabitants or aborigines; a native; -- commonly in the plural. This title was assumed by the ancient Greeks, particularly the Athenians..

Capture :: Capture (v. t.) To seize or take possession of by force, surprise, or stratagem; to overcome and hold; to secure by effort..

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