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Pignut :: Pignut (n.) The bitter-flavored nut of a species of hickory (Carya glabra, / porcina); also, the tree itself..

Agnus Dei :: Agnus Dei () A figure of a lamb bearing a cross or flag.

Sphagnicolous :: Sphagnicolous (a.) Growing in moss of the genus Sphagnum.

Pignora :: Pignora (pl. ) of Pignu.

Magnum :: Magnum (n.) A large wine bottle.

Pockwood :: Pockwood (n.) Lignum-vitae.

Gorgon :: Gorgon (n.) The brindled gnu. See Gnu.

Gnu :: Gnu (n.) One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus Catoblephas, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved horns in both sexes..

Agnuses :: Agnuses (pl. ) of Agnu.

Interregnums :: Interregnums (pl. ) of Interregnu.

Pignus :: Pignus (n.) A pledge or pawn.

Magnum :: Magnum (n.) A bone of the carpus at the base of the third metacarpal bone.

Elaeagnus :: Elaeagnus (n.) A genus of shrubs or small trees, having the foliage covered with small silvery scales; oleaster..

Groundnut :: Groundnut (n.) A European plant of the genus Bunium (B. flexuosum), having an edible root of a globular shape and sweet, aromatic taste; -- called also earthnut, earth chestnut, hawknut, and pignut..

Lignum Rhodium :: Lignum rhodium () The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of species of Rhodorhiza from the Canary Islands, and of the West Indian Amyris balsamifera..

Agnus :: Agnus (n.) Agnus Dei.

Interregent :: Interregent (n.) A person who discharges the royal functions during an interregnum.

Melanorrhoea :: Melanorrhoea (n.) An East Indian genus of large trees. Melanorrh/a usitatissima is the lignum-vitae of Pegu, and yelds a valuable black varnish..

Oleaster :: Oleaster (n.) Any species of the genus Elaeagus. See Eleagnus. The small silvery berries of the common species (Elaeagnus hortensis) are called Trebizond dates, and are made into cakes by the Arabs..

Swan :: Swan (n.) Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninae. They have a large and strong beak and a long neck, and are noted for their graceful movements when swimming. Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to sing a melodious song, especially at the time of its death..

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