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Larkspur :: Larkspur (n.) A genus of ranunculaceous plants (Delphinium), having showy flowers, and a spurred calyx. They are natives of the North Temperate zone. The commonest larkspur of the gardens is D. Consolida. The flower of the bee larkspur (D. elatum) has two petals bearded with yellow hairs, and looks not unlike a bee..

Autumn :: Autumn (n.) The third season of the year, or the season between summer and winter, often called the fall. Astronomically, it begins in the northern temperate zone at the autumnal equinox, about September 23, and ends at the winter solstice, about December 23; but in popular language, autumn, in America, comprises September, October, and November..

Fraxinus :: Fraxinus (n.) A genus of deciduous forest trees, found in the north temperate zone, and including the true ash trees..

Obtemperate :: Obtemperate (v. t.) To obey.

Temperately :: Temperately (adv.) In a temperate manner.

Temperate :: Temperate (v. t.) To render temperate; to moderate; to soften; to temper.

Leatherback :: Leatherback (n.) A large sea turtle (Sphargis coriacea), having no bony shell on its back. It is common in the warm and temperate parts of the Atlantic, and sometimes weighs over a thousand pounds; -- called also leather turtle, leathery turtle, leather-backed tortoise, etc..

Temperateness :: Temperateness (n.) The quality or state of being temperate; moderateness; temperance.

Intemperant :: Intemperant (a.) Intemperate.

Temperate :: Temperate (v. t.) Proceeding from temperance.

Apricot :: Apricot (n.) A fruit allied to the plum, of an orange color, oval shape, and delicious taste; also, the tree (Prunus Armeniaca of Linnaeus) which bears this fruit. By cultivation it has been introduced throughout the temperate zone..

Deergrass :: Deergrass (n.) An American genus (Rhexia) of perennial herbs, with opposite leaves, and showy flowers (usually bright purple), with four petals and eight stamens, -- the only genus of the order Melastomaceae inhabiting a temperate clime..

Temperate :: Temperate (v. t.) Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking..

Intemperance :: Intemperance (n.) The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passions..

Continently :: Continently (adv.) In a continent manner; chastely; moderately; temperately.

Figwort :: Figwort (n.) A genus of herbaceous plants (Scrophularia), mostly found in the north temperate zones. See Brownwort..

Nearctic :: Nearctic (a.) Of or pertaining to a region of the earth's surface including all of temperate and arctic North America and Greenland. In the geographical distribution of animals, this region is marked off as the habitat certain species..

Palma Christi :: Palma Christi () A plant (Ricinus communis) with ornamental peltate and palmately cleft foliage, growing as a woody perennial in the tropics, and cultivated as an herbaceous annual in temperate regions; -- called also castor-oil plant..

Dissipated :: Dissipated (a.) Wasteful of health, money, etc., in the pursuit of pleasure; dissolute; intemperate..

Continent :: Continent (a.) Exercising restraint as to the indulgence of desires or passions; temperate; moderate.

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