Definition of can

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Can (n.) A vessel or case of tinned iron or of sheet metal, of various forms, but usually cylindrical; as, a can of tomatoes; an oil can; a milk can..

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Hognosesnake :: Hognosesnake () A harmless North American snake of the genus Heterodon, esp. H. platyrhynos; -- called also puffing adder, blowing adder, and sand viper..
Elm :: Elm (n.) A tree of the genus Ulmus, of several species, much used as a shade tree, particularly in America. The English elm is Ulmus campestris; the common American or white elm is U. Americana; the slippery or red elm, U. fulva..
Aoudad :: Aoudad (n.) An African sheeplike quadruped (the Ammotragus tragelaphus) having a long mane on the breast and fore legs. It is, perhaps, the chamois of the Old Testament..
Barracan :: Barracan (n.) A thick, strong stuff, somewhat like camlet; -- still used for outer garments in the Levant..
Caracara :: Caracara (n.) A south American bird of several species and genera, resembling both the eagles and the vultures. The caracaras act as scavengers, and are also called carrion buzzards..
Retractate :: Retractate (v. t.) To retract; to recant.
Candelabra :: Candelabra (pl. ) of Candelabru.
Cankery :: Cankery (a.) Surly; sore; malignant.
Chimango :: Chimango () A south American carrion buzzard (Milvago chimango). See Caracara.
Lockage :: Lockage (n.) Toll paid for passing the locks of a canal.
Squash :: Squash (n.) An American animal allied to the weasel.
Pecan :: Pecan (n.) A species of hickory (Carya olivaeformis), growing in North America, chiefly in the Mississippi valley and in Texas, where it is one of the largest of forest trees; also, its fruit, a smooth, oblong nut, an inch or an inch and a half long, with a thin shell and well-flavored meat..
Canticle :: Canticle (n.) A song; esp. a little song or hymn.
Cant :: Cant (v. i.) To make whining pretensions to goodness; to talk with an affectation of religion, philanthropy, etc.; to practice hypocrisy; as, a canting fanatic..
Liberality :: Liberality (n.) The quality or state of being liberal; liberal disposition or practice; freedom from narrowness or prejudice; generosity; candor; charity.
Indihumin :: Indihumin (n.) A brown amorphous substance resembling humin, and obtained from indican..
Wick :: Wick (n.) A bundle of fibers, or a loosely twisted or braided cord, tape, or tube, usually made of soft spun cotton threads, which by capillary attraction draws up a steady supply of the oil in lamps, the melted tallow or wax in candles, or other material used for illumination, in small successive portions, to be burned..
Cannei :: Cannei (a.) Skillful; knowing; capable.
Conjuration :: Conjuration (n.) The act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words; the practice of magic arts; incantation; enchantment.
Opinionable :: Opinionable (a.) Being, or capable of being, a matter of opinion; that can be thought; not positively settled; as, an opinionable doctrine..
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