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A tasteless white crystalline substance, extracted from the roots of the sulphurwort (Peucedanum), masterwort (Imperatoria), and other related plants; -- called also imperatorin.
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A teal. Any one of several species of small fresh-water ducks of the genus Anas and the subgenera Querquedula and Nettion. The male is handsomely colored, and has a bright green or blue speculum on the wings.
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A temple dedicated to all the gods; especially, the building so called at Rome.
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A temporary movable habitation; a large tent; a marquee; esp., a tent raised on posts.
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A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
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A tender to a fleet, formerly used for conveying men, orders, or treasure.
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A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or opposed to common sense; that which in appearance or terms is absurd, but yet may be true in fact.
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A term applied derisively to any literary or artistic work, and esp. a painting, done simply for money and the means of living.
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