bovine | (noun) any of various members of the genus Bos | - |
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divine | (noun) a clergyman or other person in religious orders | Synonyms: churchman, cleric, ecclesiastic |
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ergonovine | (noun) an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion | Synonyms: Ergotrate Maleate |
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grapevine | (noun) gossip spread by spoken communication | Synonyms: pipeline, word of mouth |
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(noun) any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries | Synonyms: grape, grape vine |
olivine | (noun) a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium | - |
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quartervine | (noun) woody flowering vine of southern United States; stems show a cross in transverse section | Synonyms: Bignonia capreolata, cross vine, quarter-vine, trumpet flower |
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ravine | (noun) a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) | - |
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silvervine | (noun) ornamental vine of eastern Asia having yellow edible fruit and leaves with silver-white markings | Synonyms: Actinidia polygama, silver vine |
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sylvine | (noun) a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride; an important ore of potassium that is found in sedimentary beds | Synonyms: sylvite |
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vine | (noun) a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface | - |
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