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Tegmen :: Tegmen (n.) The inner layer of the coating of a seed, usually thin and delicate; the endopleura..

Crayfish :: Crayfish (n.) Any crustacean of the family Astacidae, resembling the lobster, but smaller, and found in fresh waters. Crawfishes are esteemed very delicate food both in Europe and America. The North American species are numerous and mostly belong to the genus Cambarus. The blind crawfish of the Mammoth Cave is Cambarus pellucidus. The common European species is Astacus fluviatilis..

Greasy :: Greasy (superl.) Gross; indelicate; indecent.

Tender :: Tender (superl.) Apt to give pain; causing grief or pain; delicate; as, a tender subject..

Euphemism :: Euphemism (n.) A figure in which a harts or indelicate word or expression is softened; a way of describing an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression; a mild name for something disagreeable.

Junket :: Junket (n.) A cheese cake; a sweetmeat; any delicate food.

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

Heliometer :: Heliometer (n.) An instrument devised originally for measuring the diameter of the sun; now employed for delicate measurements of the distance and relative direction of two stars too far apart to be easily measured in the field of view of an ordinary telescope.

Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.

Delicate :: Delicate (a.) Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; delicate attentions; delicate thoughtfulness..

Vendace :: Vendace (n.) A European lake whitefish (Coregonus Willughbii, or C. Vandesius) native of certain lakes in Scotland and England. It is regarded as a delicate food fish. Called also vendis..

Neritina :: Neritina (n.) A genus including numerous species of shells resembling Nerita in form. They mostly inhabit brackish water, and are often delicately tinted..

Lodicule :: Lodicule (n.) One of the two or three delicate membranous scales which are next to the stamens in grasses.

Minionette :: Minionette (a.) Small; delicate.

Illusion :: Illusion (n.) A plain, delicate lace, usually of silk, used for veils, scarfs, dresses, etc..

Wedgwood Ware :: Wedgwood ware () A kind of fine pottery, the most remarkable being what is called jasper, either white, or colored throughout the body, and capable of being molded into the most delicate forms, so that fine and minute bas-reliefs like cameos were made of it, fit even for being set as jewels..

Trichite :: Trichite (n.) A delicate, hairlike siliceous spicule, found in certain sponges..

Mellow :: Mellow (superl.) Not coarse, rough, or harsh; subdued; soft; rich; delicate; -- said of sound, color, flavor, style, etc..

Indelicate :: Indelicate (a.) Not delicate; wanting delicacy; offensive to good manners, or to purity of mind; coarse; rude; as, an indelicate word or suggestion; indelicate behavior..

Cerosin :: Cerosin (n.) A waxy substance obtained from the bark of the sugar cane, and crystallizing in delicate white laminae..

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