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Ebonize :: Ebonize (v. t.) To make black, or stain black, in imitation of ebony; as, to ebonize wood..

Precision :: Precision (n.) The quality or state of being precise; exact limitation; exactness; accuracy; strict conformity to a rule or a standard; definiteness.

Nonlimitation :: Nonlimitation (n.) Want of limitation; failure to limit.

Apishly :: Apishly (adv.) In an apish manner; with servile imitation; foppishly.

Marbleize :: Marbleize (v. t.) To stain or grain in imitation of marble; to cover with a surface resembling marble; as, to marbleize slate, wood, or iron..

Canon :: Canon (n.) A musical composition in which the voices begin one after another, at regular intervals, successively taking up the same subject. It either winds up with a coda (tailpiece), or, as each voice finishes, commences anew, thus forming a perpetual fugue or round. It is the strictest form of imitation. See Imitation..

Foliage :: Foliage (v. t.) To adorn with foliage or the imitation of foliage; to form into the representation of leaves.

Rib :: Rib (n.) In Gothic vaulting, one of the primary members of the vault. These are strong arches, meeting and crossing one another, dividing the whole space into triangles, which are then filled by vaulted construction of lighter material. Hence, an imitation of one of these in wood, plaster, or the like..

Basalt :: Basalt (n.) An imitation, in pottery, of natural basalt; a kind of black porcelain..

Precedential :: Precedential (a.) Of the nature of a precedent; having force as an example for imitation; as, precedential transactions..

Gorgoneion :: Gorgoneion (n.) A mask carved in imitation of a Gorgon's head.

Parrotry :: Parrotry (n.) Servile imitation or repetition.

Illimitation :: Illimitation (n.) State of being illimitable; want of, or freedom from, limitation..

In :: In (prep.) With reference to character, reach, scope, or influence considered as establishing a limitation; as, to be in one's favor..

Exemplary :: Exemplary (a.) Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct..

Diminution :: Diminution (n.) In counterpoint, the imitation of, or reply to, a subject, in notes of half the length or value of those the subject itself..

Eburin :: Eburin (n.) A composition of dust of ivory or of bone with a cement; -- used for imitations of valuable stones and in making moldings, seals, etc..

Birdcall :: Birdcall (n.) A sound made in imitation of the note or cry of a bird for the purpose of decoying the bird or its mate.

Imagery :: Imagery (n.) Fig.: Unreal show; imitation; appearance.

Chaja :: Chaja (n.) The crested screamer of Brazil (Palamedea, / Chauna, chavaria), so called in imitation of its notes; -- called also chauna, and faithful kamichi. It is often domesticated and is useful in guarding other poultry. See Kamichi..

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