Definition of consist

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Consist (v. i.) To insist; -- followed by on.

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Parquetry :: Parquetry (n.) A species of joinery or cabinet-work consisting of an inlay of geometric or other patterns, generally of different colors, -- used especially for floors..
Three-leaved :: Three-leaved (a.) Consisting of three distinct leaflets; having the leaflets arranged in threes.
Aphanite :: Aphanite (n.) A very compact, dark-colored /ock, consisting of hornblende, or pyroxene, and feldspar, but neither of them in perceptible grains..
Pontific :: Pontific (a.) Relating to, or consisting of, pontiffs or priests..
Titulary :: Titulary (a.) Consisting in a title; titular.
Fringe :: Fringe (n.) An ornamental appendage to the border of a piece of stuff, originally consisting of the ends of the warp, projecting beyond the woven fabric; but more commonly made separate and sewed on, consisting sometimes of projecting ends, twisted or plaited together, and sometimes of loose threads of wool, silk, or linen, or narrow strips of leather, or the like..
Moor :: Moor (n.) A game preserve consisting of moorland.
Jaspideous :: "Jaspideous (a.) Consisting of jasper, or containing jasper; jaspery; jasperlike..
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Thalloid :: Thalloid (a.) Resembling, or consisting of, thallus..
Dual :: Dual (a.) Expressing, or consisting of, the number two; belonging to two; as, the dual number of nouns, etc. , in Greek..
Courtesy :: Courtesy (n.) An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees..
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Rocket :: Rocket (n.) An artificial firework consisting of a cylindrical case of paper or metal filled with a composition of combustible ingredients, as niter, charcoal, and sulphur, and fastened to a guiding stick. The rocket is projected through the air by the force arising from the expansion of the gases liberated by combustion of the composition. Rockets are used as projectiles for various purposes, for signals, and also for pyrotechnic display..
Literal :: Literal (a.) Consisting of, or expressed by, letters..
Lunette :: Lunette (n.) A fieldwork consisting of two faces, forming a salient angle, and two parallel flanks. See Bastion..
Clitellus :: Clitellus (n.) A thickened glandular portion of the body of the adult earthworm, consisting of several united segments modified for reproductive purposes..
Pulp :: Pulp (n.) A moist, slightly cohering mass, consisting of soft, undissolved animal or vegetable matter..
Argillo-calcareous :: Argillo-calcareous (a.) Consisting of, or containing, clay and calcareous earth..
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