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Rate :: Rate (n.) The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time; as, daily rate; hourly rate; etc..

Protection :: Protection (n.) The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection..

Nectary :: Nectary (n.) That part of a blossom which secretes nectar, usually the base of the corolla or petals; also, the spur of such flowers as the larkspur and columbine, whether nectariferous or not. See the Illustration of Nasturtium..

Expense :: Expense (n.) That which is expended, laid out, or consumed; cost; outlay; charge; -- sometimes with the notion of loss or damage to those on whom the expense falls; as, the expenses of war; an expense of time..

Reflorescence :: Reflorescence (n.) A blossoming anew of a plant after it has apparently ceased blossoming for the season.

Gloss :: Gloss (n.) An interpretation, consisting of one or more words, interlinear or marginal; an explanatory note or comment; a running commentary..

Disadvantage :: Disadvantage (n.) Deprivation of advantage; unfavorable or prejudicial quality, condition, circumstance, or the like; that which hinders success, or causes loss or injury..

Endanger :: Endanger (v. t.) To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace..

Glossitis :: Glossitis (n.) Inflammation of the tongue.

Inflorescence :: Inflorescence (n.) A flowering; the putting forth and unfolding of blossoms.

Starling :: Starling (n.) Any passerine bird belonging to Sturnus and allied genera. The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is dark brown or greenish black, with a metallic gloss, and spotted with yellowish white. It is a sociable bird, and builds about houses, old towers, etc. Called also stare, and starred. The pied starling of India is Sternopastor contra..

Insurance :: Insurance (n.) The act of insuring, or assuring, against loss or damage by a contingent event; a contract whereby, for a stipulated consideration, called premium, one party undertakes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by certain specified risks. Cf. Assurance, n., 6..

Guard :: Guard (v. t.) Any fixture or attachment designed to protect or secure against injury, soiling, or defacement, theft or loss.

Horsewood :: Horsewood (n.) A West Indian tree (Calliandra latifolia) with showy, crimson blossoms..

Average :: Average (n.) The equitable and proportionate distribution of loss or expense among all interested.

Orthogamy :: Orthogamy (n.) Direct fertilization in plants, as when the pollen fertilizing the ovules comes from the stamens of the same blossom; -- opposed to heterogamy..

Ptenoglossate :: Ptenoglossate (a.) Of or pertaining to the Ptenoglossa.

Yulan :: Yulan (n.) A species of Magnolia (M. conspicua) with large white blossoms that open before the leaves. See the Note under Magnolia.

Glossarially :: Glossarially (adv.) In the manner of a glossary.

Saccoglossa :: Saccoglossa (n. pl.) Same as Pellibranchiata.

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