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Fluvio-marine :: Fluvio-marine (a.) Formed by the joint action of a river and the sea, as deposits at the mouths of rivers..

Chouicha :: Chouicha (n.) The salmon of the Columbia River or California. See Quinnat.

Near :: Near (adv.) Next to the driver, when he is on foot; in the Unted States, on the left of an animal or a team; as, the near ox; the near leg. See Off side, under Off, a..

Crocodile :: Crocodile (n.) A large reptile of the genus Crocodilus, of several species. They grow to the length of sixteen or eighteen feet, and inhabit the large rivers of Africa, Asia, and America. The eggs, laid in the sand, are hatched by the sun's heat. The best known species is that of the Nile (C. vulgaris, or C. Niloticus). The Florida crocodile (C. Americanus) is much less common than the alligator and has longer jaws. The name is also sometimes applied to the species of other related genera, as th

Holt :: Holt (n.) A deep hole in a river where there is protection for fish; also, a cover, a hole, or hiding place..

Strathspey :: Strath (n.) A valley of considerable size, through which a river runs; a valley bottom; -- often used in composition with the name of the river; as, Strath Spey, Strathdon, Strathmore..

Fluvial :: Fluvial (a.) Belonging to rivers; growing or living in streams or ponds; as, a fluvial plant..

Spate :: Spate (n.) A river flood; an overflow or inundation.

Bouri :: Bouri (n.) A mullet (Mugil capito) found in the rivers of Southern Europe and in Africa.

Hippopotamus :: Hippopotamus (n.) A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius), common in the rivers of Africa. It is allied to the hogs, and has a very thick, naked skin, a thick and square head, a very large muzzle, small eyes and ears, thick and heavy body, and short legs. It is supposed to be the behemoth of the Bible. Called also zeekoe, and river horse. A smaller species (H. Liberiencis) inhabits Western Africa..

Coke :: Coke (n.) Mineral coal charred, or depriver of its bitumen, sulphur, or other volatile matter by roasting in a kiln or oven, or by distillation, as in gas works. It is lagerly used where / smokeless fire is required..

Hansom Cab :: Hansom cab () A light, low, two-wheeled covered carriage with the driver's seat elevated behind, the reins being passed over the top..

Naiad :: Naiad (n.) Any species of a tribe (Naiades) of freshwater bivalves, including Unio, Anodonta, and numerous allied genera; a river mussel..

Transnatation :: Transnatation (n.) The act of swimming across, as a river..

Grain :: Grain (n.) One the branches of a valley or of a river.

Forbid :: Forbid (v. t.) To oppose, hinder, or prevent, as if by an effectual command; as, an impassable river forbids the approach of the army..

Mother-of-pearl :: Mother-of-pearl (n.) The hard pearly internal layer of several kinds of shells, esp. of pearl oysters, river mussels, and the abalone shells; nacre. See Pearl..

Architect :: Architect (n.) A contriver, designer, or maker..

Potamography :: Potamography (n.) An account or description of rivers; potamology.

Flow :: Flow (v. i.) To move with a continual change of place among the particles or parts, as a fluid; to change place or circulate, as a liquid; as, rivers flow from springs and lakes; tears flow from the eyes..

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