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Flyer :: Flyer (n.) One that uses wings.

Chebec :: Chebec (n.) A small American bird (Empidonax minimus); the least flycatcher.

Animalcule :: Animalcule (n.) A small animal, as a fly, spider, etc..

Rise :: Rise (v.) To move from a lower position to a higher; to ascend; to mount up. Specifically: -- (a) To go upward by walking, climbing, flying, or any other voluntary motion; as, a bird rises in the air; a fish rises to the bait..

Quipu :: Quipu (n.) A contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc. Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords, representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical purposes, and to register important facts and events..

Pyroxenic :: Pyroxenic (a.) Containing pyroxene; composed chiefly of pyroxene.

Euphorbium :: Euphorbium (n.) An inodorous exudation, usually in the form of yellow tears, produced chiefly by the African Euphorbia resinifrea. It was formerly employed medicinally, but was found so violent in its effects that its use is nearly abandoned..

Inhauler :: Inhauler (n.) A rope used to draw in the jib boom, or flying jib boom..

Harrier :: Harrier (n.) One of several species of hawks or buzzards of the genus Circus which fly low and harry small animals or birds, -- as the European marsh harrier (Circus aerunginosus), and the hen harrier (C. cyaneus)..

Hydrogen :: Hydrogen (n.) A gaseous element, colorless, tasteless, and odorless, the lightest known substance, being fourteen and a half times lighter than air (hence its use in filling balloons), and over eleven thousand times lighter than water. It is very abundant, being an ingredient of water and of many other substances, especially those of animal or vegetable origin. It may by produced in many ways, but is chiefly obtained by the action of acids (as sulphuric) on metals, as zinc, iron, etc. It is very

Wis :: Wis (v. t.) To think; to suppose; to imagine; -- used chiefly in the first person sing. present tense, I wis. See the Note under Ywis..

Bird''s-eye :: Bird's-eye (a.) Seen from above, as if by a flying bird; embraced at a glance; hence, general; not minute, or entering into details; as, a bird's-eye view..

Albatross :: Albatross (n.) A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere..

Merry-go-round :: Merry-go-round (n.) Any revolving contrivance for affording amusement; esp., a ring of flying hobbyhorses..

Flying :: Flying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fl.

Warden :: Warden (n.) A large, hard pear, chiefly used for baking and roasting..

Outfly :: Outfly (v. t.) To surpass in flying; to fly beyond or faster than.

Arboriculture :: Arboriculture (n.) The cultivation of trees and shrubs, chiefly for timber or for ornamental purposes..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) The length of an extended flag from its staff; sometimes, the length from the union to the extreme end..

Pinworm :: Pinworm (n.) A small nematoid worm (Oxyurus vermicularis), which is parasitic chiefly in the rectum of man. It is most common in children and aged persons..

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