Definition of temperate

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

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Abutilon :: Abutilon (n.) A genus of malvaceous plants of many species, found in the torrid and temperate zones of both continents; -- called also Indian mallow..
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..
Wool :: Wool (n.) The soft and curled, or crisped, species of hair which grows on sheep and some other animals, and which in fineness sometimes approaches to fur; -- chiefly applied to the fleecy coat of the sheep, which constitutes a most essential material of clothing in all cold and temperate climates..
Intemperate :: Intemperate (v. t.) To disorder.
Continent :: Continent (a.) Exercising restraint as to the indulgence of desires or passions; temperate; moderate.
Temperately :: Temperately (adv.) In a temperate manner.
Distemperately :: Distemperately (adv.) Unduly.
Abstinent :: Abstinent (a.) Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate..
Horse-chestnut :: Horse-chestnut (n.) The tree itself, which was brought from Constantinople in the beginning of the sixteenth century, and is now common in the temperate zones of both hemispheres. The native American species are called buckeyes..
Temperate :: Temperate (v. t.) Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate..
Temperate :: Temperate (v. t.) Not marked with passion; not violent; cool; calm; as, temperate language..
Rummy :: Rummy (n.) One who drinks rum; an habitually intemperate person.
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..
Soberly :: Soberly (adv.) In a sober manner; temperately; cooly; calmly; gravely; seriously.
Fraxinus :: Fraxinus (n.) A genus of deciduous forest trees, found in the north temperate zone, and including the true ash trees..
Intemperant :: Intemperant (a.) Intemperate.
Attemperate :: Attemperate (v. t.) To attemper.
Attemperly :: Attemperly (adv.) Temperately.
Intemperate :: Intemperate (a.) Specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic liquors..
Temperate :: Temperate (v. t.) Moderate in the indulgence of the natural appetites or passions; as, temperate in eating and drinking..
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