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Jacamar :: "Jacamar (n.) Any one of numerous species of tropical American birds of the genus Galbula and allied genera. They are allied to the kingfishers, but climb on tree trunks like nuthatches, and feed upon insects. Their colors are often brilliant..

Bulimus :: Bulimus (n.) A genus of land snails having an elongated spiral shell, often of large size. The species are numerous and abundant in tropical America..

Meropodite :: Meropodite (n.) The fourth joint of a typical appendage of Crustacea.

Greenlet :: Greenlet (n.) Any species of Cyclorhis, a genus of tropical American birds allied to the tits..

Kaleidoscopical :: Kaleidoscopical (a.) Of, pertaining to, or formed by, a kaleidoscope; variegated..

Point :: Point (n.) A standard unit of measure for the size of type bodies, being one twelfth of the thickness of pica type. See Point system of type, under Type..

Beggarly :: Beggarly (adv.) In an indigent, mean, or despicable manner; in the manner of a beggar..

Snakewood :: Snakewood (n.) A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms.

Tropically :: Tropically (adv.) In a tropical manner; figuratively; metaphorically.

Utopical :: Utopical (a.) Utopian; ideal.

Shadow :: Shadow (n.) To represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence, to represent typically..

Haruspication :: Haruspication (n.) See Haruspicy.

Spicated :: Spicated (a.) Having the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes..

Elemi :: Elemi (n.) A fragrant gum resin obtained chiefly from tropical trees of the genera Amyris and Canarium. A. elemifera yields Mexican elemi; C. commune, the Manila elemi. It is used in the manufacture of varnishes, also in ointments and plasters..

Watermelon :: Watermelon (n.) The very large ovoid or roundish fruit of a cucurbitaceous plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of many varieties; also, the plant itself. The fruit sometimes weighs many pounds; its pulp is usually pink in color, and full of a sweet watery juice. It is a native of tropical Africa, but is now cultivated in many countries. See Illust. of Melon..

Stryphnic :: Strychnos (n.) A genus of tropical trees and shrubs of the order Loganiaceae. See Nux vomica.

Auspicate :: Auspicate (v. t.) To give a favorable turn to in commencing; to inaugurate; -- a sense derived from the Roman practice of taking the auspicium, or inspection of birds, before undertaking any important business..

Ischiopodite :: Ischiopodite (n.) The third joint of the typical appendages of Crustacea.

Vanilla :: Vanilla (n.) A genus of climbing orchidaceous plants, natives of tropical America..

Misanthropic :: Misanthropic (a.) Alt. of Misanthropica.

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