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Prow :: Prow (n.) The fore part of a vessel; the bow; the stem; hence, the vessel itself..

Catchfly :: Catchfly (n.) A plant with the joints of the stem, and sometimes other parts, covered with a viscid secretion to which small insects adhere. The species of Silene are examples of the catchfly..

Sago :: Sago (n.) A dry granulated starch imported from the East Indies, much used for making puddings and as an article of diet for the sick; also, as starch, for stiffening textile fabrics. It is prepared from the stems of several East Indian and Malayan palm trees, but chiefly from the Metroxylon Sagu; also from several cycadaceous plants (Cycas revoluta, Zamia integrifolia, etc.)..

Monarchy :: Monarchy (n.) A system of government in which the chief ruler is a monarch.

Proselytize :: Proselytize (v. t.) To convert to some religion, system, opinion, or the like; to bring, or cause to come, over; to proselyte..

Distempering :: Distempering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Distempe.

World :: World (n.) The earth and the surrounding heavens; the creation; the system of created things; existent creation; the universe.

Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow..

Acaulescent :: Acaulescent (a.) Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground..

Establishment :: Establishment (n.) That which is established; as: (a) A form of government, civil or ecclesiastical; especially, a system of religion maintained by the civil power; as, the Episcopal establishment of England. (b) A permanent civil, military, or commercial, force or organization. (c) The place in which one is permanently fixed for residence or business; residence, including grounds, furniture, equipage, etc.; with which one is fitted out; also, any office or place of business, with its fixtures;

System :: System (n.) An assemblage of objects arranged in regular subordination, or after some distinct method, usually logical or scientific; a complete whole of objects related by some common law, principle, or end; a complete exhibition of essential principles or facts, arranged in a rational dependence or connection; a regular union of principles or parts forming one entire thing; as, a system of philosophy; a system of government; a system of divinity; a system of botany or chemistry; a military sys

Distemper :: Distemper (v. t.) A painting done with this preparation.

Obscurantism :: Obscurantism (n.) The system or the principles of the obscurants.

Millilitre :: Millilitre (n.) A measure of capacity in the metric system, containing the thousandth part of a liter. It is a cubic centimeter, and is equal to .061 of an English cubic inch, or to .0338 of an American fluid ounce..

Atrocious :: Atrocious (a.) Very grievous or violent; terrible; as, atrocious distempers..

Hypoptilum :: Hypoptilum (n.) An accessory plume arising from the posterior side of the stem of the contour feathers of many birds; -- called also aftershaft. See Illust. of Feather.

Allodial :: Allodial (a.) Pertaining to allodium; freehold; free of rent or service; held independent of a lord paramount; -- opposed to feudal; as, allodial lands; allodial system..

Systematized :: Systematization (n.) The act or operation of systematizing.

Peripateticism :: Peripateticism (n.) The doctrines or philosophical system of the peripatetics. See Peripatetic, n., 2..

Joint-fir :: "Joint-fir (n.) A genus (Ephedra) of leafless shrubs, with the stems conspicuously jointed; -- called also shrubby horsetail. There are about thirty species, of which two or three are found from Texas to California..

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