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@Tina, The suffix able = capable of, so addictable = capable of addiction. I am very addictable. Chocolate is not capable of anything.

in the Greek mythology the moon-goddess, the sister of Helios, and designated Phoebe as he was Phoebus; she became by Endymion the mother of 50 daughters.

A large crocodile Crocodilus palustris of southwest Asia, having a very broad wrinkled snout.

Malignant; malicious; spiteful in the utmost degree.

An inhabitant, resident, or a person of descent from Formosa.

Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is the type of sexual dysfunction in which the penis fails to become or stay erect during sexual activity. It is the most common sexual problem in men. Through its connection to self-image and to problems in sexual relationships, erectile dysfunction can cause psychological harm. In about 80% of cases, physical causes can be identified. These include cardiovascular disease; diabetes mellitus; neurological problems, such as those following prostatectomy; hypogonadism; and drug side effects. About 10% of cases are psychological impotence, caused by thoughts or feelings; here, there is a strong response to placebo treatment. The term erectile dysfunction is not used for other disorders of erection, such as priapism. Treatment involves addressing the underlying causes, lifestyle modifications, and addressing psychosocial problems. In many cases, treatment is attempted by drugs, specifically PDE5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil), which dilate blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow through the spongy tissue of the penis (akin to opening a valve further in order to allow more water to enter a fire hose). Other treatments, less commonly used, include prostaglandin pellets, inserted in the urethra; smooth-muscle relaxants and vasodilators, injected into the penis; penile implants; penis pumps; and vascular reconstructive surgery.

quality of being gracious

Comandra is a monotypic genus containing the single species Comandra umbellata. Its common names include bastard toadflax, umbellate bastard toadflax, and common comandra. The plant has a disjunct distribution; its four subspecies occur in North America and the Mediterranean.

Balaenoptera acutorostrata, commonly known as the Minke whale, is a species of baleen whale. It is part of the rorquals family (Balaenopteridae), which also includes humpback whales, blue whales, and others. Minke whales are the smallest in their family, but still considered one of the larger marine species. They have a pointed snout, with a slender, streamlined body and are known for their playful behavior. They inhabit every ocean of the world, with a varied diet, mainly consisting of fish and krill.

A magnoliopsid family is a taxonomic classification of flowering plants, also known as angiosperms, belonging to the class Magnoliopsida. This class is distinguished by its two seed leaves or cotyledons, floral parts usually in multiples of four or five, and net-like leaf venation. The different families within the class are categorized based on shared characteristics such as flower structure, fruit type, and leaf arrangement.

Genoa is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy, with a population of 608,676 within its administrative limits on a land area of 243.6 km². The urban zone of Genoa extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 718,896. The urban area of Genoa has a population of 800,709. In the metropolitan area live over 1.5 million people. Genoa is one of Europes largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy. Genoa has been nicknamed la Superba due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks. Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2006. The citys rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture and history allowed it to become the 2004 European Capital of Culture. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Genoa, which forms the southern corner of the Milan-Turin-Genoa industrial triangle of north-west Italy, is one of the country’s major economic centres. The city has hosted massive shipyards and steelworks since the 19th century, and its solid financial sector dates back to the Middle Ages. The Bank of Saint George, founded in 1407, is among the oldest in the world and plays an important role in the city’s prosperity since the middle of the 15th century. Today a number of leading Italian companies are based in the city, including Fincantieri, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo STS and Edoardo Raffinerie Garrone.

The Battle of Trafalgar (21 October 1805) was a naval engagement between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies during the War of the Third Coalition (August–December 1805) of the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815).As part of Napoleons plans to invade England, the French and Spanish fleets combined to take control of the English Channel and provide the Grande Armée safe passage. The allied fleet, under the command of the French admiral, Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, sailed from the port of Cádiz in the south of Spain on 18 October 1805. They encountered the British fleet under Lord Nelson, recently assembled to meet this threat, in the Atlantic Ocean along the southwest coast of Spain, off Cape Trafalgar. Nelson was outnumbered, with 27 British ships of the line to 33 allied ships including the largest warship in either fleet, the Spanish Santísima Trinidad. To address this imbalance, Nelson sailed his fleet directly at the allied battle lines flank, hoping to break it into pieces. Villeneuve had worried that Nelson might attempt this tactic but, for various reasons, had made no plans in case this occurred. The plan worked almost perfectly; Nelsons columns split the Franco-Spanish fleet in three, isolating the rear half from Villeneuves flag aboard Bucentaure. The allied vanguard sailed off while it attempted to turn around, giving the British temporary superiority over the remainder of their fleet. The ensuing fierce battle resulted in 22 allied ships being lost, while the British lost none. The tactic exposed the leading ships in the British lines to intense fire from multiple ships as they approached the Franco-Spanish lines. Nelsons own HMS Victory led the front column and was almost knocked out of action. Nelson was shot by a French musketeer and died shortly before the battle ended. Villeneuve was captured along with his flagship Bucentaure. He attended Nelsons funeral while a captive on parole in Britain. The senior Spanish fleet officer, Admiral Federico Gravina, escaped with the remnant of the Franco-Spanish fleet (a third of what it had been in number of ships); he died of wounds sustained during the battle five months later. The victory confirmed the naval supremacy Britain had established during the course of the eighteenth century, and was achieved in part through Nelsons departure from prevailing naval tactical orthodoxy.

zīth′ėr, n. the cithern, the modern representative of the ancient cithara, a popular and common instrument in Tyrol—a flat stringed instrument, having a wooden frame and flat sounding-board with from twenty-nine to forty-two strings, placed on a table or on the knees, the strings played by the right hand, the thumb being armed with a metallic plectrum.—Also Zith′ern. [Ger.]

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is commonly used in cooking for its flavor and aroma, and has also been used in traditional medicines. The plant is also used for ornamental purposes due to its pleasant scent and attractive appearance.

Verb form of the word complete.

A game in which the first player to call Punch buggy! on sighting a Volkswagen Beetle gets to punch the other.

Chen caerulescens is the scientific name for the Snow Goose, a North American bird species from the family of Anatidae which is commonly seen in the migration season. It is characterized by its white plumage, but can also be seen in a dark, bluish-grey color, often referred to as a blue goose.

A horse is said to over-reach, when he brings his hinder feet too far forwards, and strikes his toes against his fore shoes. Farr. Dict.

Genus Laguncularia refers to a classification of tropical mangrove trees within the Combretaceae family. Currently, it includes only one species, Laguncularia racemosa, commonly known as the white or gray mangrove. These trees are native to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, including Africa and the Americas. They are characterized by their pale bark and thick, leathery leaves.