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Vanilla :: Vanilla (n.) The long podlike capsules of Vanilla planifolia, and V. claviculata, remarkable for their delicate and agreeable odor, for the volatile, odoriferous oil extracted from them; also, the flavoring extract made from the capsules, extensively used in confectionery, perfumery, etc..

Dolcemente :: Dolcemente (adv.) Softly; sweetly; with soft, smooth, and delicate execution..

Flos-ferri :: Flos-ferri (n.) A variety of aragonite, occuring in delicate white coralloidal forms; -- common in beds of iron ore..

Soft :: Soft (superl.) Not rough, rugged, or harsh to the touch; smooth; delicate; fine; as, soft silk; a soft skin..

Forceps :: Forceps (n.) A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc..

Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Light or delicate; slight; thin.

Delicacy :: Delicacy (a.) That which is alluring, delicate, or refined; a luxury or pleasure; something pleasant to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; a dainty; as, delicacies of the table..

Euphemize :: Euphemize (v. t. & i.) To express by a euphemism, or in delicate language; to make use of euphemistic expressions..

Nice :: Nice (superl.) Delicate; refined; dainty; pure.

Mauve :: Mauve (n.) A color of a delicate purple, violet, or lilac..

Sweeten :: Sweeten (a.) To soften to the eye; to make delicate.

Jussi :: "Jussi (n.) A delicate fiber, produced in the Philippine Islands from an unidentified plant, of which dresses, etc., are made..

Tenderfoot :: Tenderfoot (n.) A delicate person; one not inured to the hardship and rudeness of pioneer life.

Celestite :: Celestite (n.) Native strontium sulphate, a mineral so named from its occasional delicate blue color. It occurs crystallized, also in compact massive and fibrous forms..

Rose-water :: Rose-water (a.) Having the odor of rose water; hence, affectedly nice or delicate; sentimental..

Retina :: Retina (n.) The delicate membrane by which the back part of the globe of the eye is lined, and in which the fibers of the optic nerve terminate. See Eye..

Retepore :: Retepore (n.) Any one of several species of bryozoans of the genus Retepora. They form delicate calcareous corals, usually composed of thin fenestrated fronds..

Lacewing :: Lacewing (n.) Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera. They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes. Their larvae are useful in destroying aphids. Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly..

Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Slight or smooth; light and yielding; -- said of texture; as, delicate lace or silk..

Fraxin :: Fraxin (n.) A colorless crystalline substance, regarded as a glucoside, and found in the bark of the ash (Fraxinus) and along with esculin in the bark of the horse-chestnut. It shows a delicate fluorescence in alkaline solutions; -- called also paviin..

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