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A quandong is a fruit native to Australia, typically known as the wild peach. The term can also refer to the tree that produces this fruit. Its scientific name is Santalum acuminatum and its recognized for its bright red color and slightly tart taste. Quandongs are often used in desserts, sauces and various culinary dishes. It is also known for its high nutritional content and various medicinal properties.

An acid halide, also known as acyl halide, is a chemical compound derived from an oxoacid (an acid containing oxygen) by replacing a hydroxyl group with a halide group. It is a type of organic compound that contains a halogen atom and a carbonyl group (C=O), where the halogen atom is directly bonded to the carbon of the carbonyl group. The general formula for an acid halide is RCOX, where R is any organic group, C is carbon, O is oxygen, and X is a halide, typically chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

Fulling, also known as tucking or walking (Scots: waukin, hence often spelled waulking in Scottish English), is a step in woollen clothmaking which involves the cleansing of woven cloth (particularly wool) to eliminate (lanoline) oils, dirt, and other impurities, and to make it shrink by friction and pressure. The work delivers a smooth, tightly finished fabric that is isolating and water repellent. Well known example are duffel cloth, first produced in Flanders in the 14th century and loden, produced in Austria from the 16th century on. Waulking could be done with the hands and feet. In Medieval Europe, it was done in water-powered fulling mills. After the industrial revolution, coal and electric power were used. Felting refers more generally to the interlocking of loose wool fibers; they need not be spun and woven first.

The African crocodile is a term that generally refers any of the three species of crocodiles found in Africa. This includes the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), the African dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis), and the slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus). They are large semiaquatic reptiles that live throughout the tropics in Africa. African crocodiles are carnivorous, preying on various species and even capable of taking large ungulates. Their behavior and characteristics can differ slightly depending on the exact species.

Hyperoodon is a genus of beaked whales, often referred to as bottlenose whales, which includes two species: the Northern Bottlenose Whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus) and the Southern Bottlenose Whale (Hyperoodon planifrons). They are marine mammals characterized by a unique bulbous forehead and long, slender beak. They are renowned for their deep diving behavior and are found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic for the Northern species, and southern hemisphere for the Southern species.

A semilunar valve is a type of heart valve that has half-moon like flaps or cusps. It prevents the backflow of blood from the arteries to the ventricles of the heart during diastole. There are two semilunar valves in the heart, the aortic valve and the pulmonary valve. The aortic valve regulates blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta, and the pulmonary valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.

Cohune fat is a type of oil derived from the cohune palm tree nut. It is often used for cooking, soap-making, and other industrial purposes. It is highly sought after due to its long shelf-life and heat stability characteristics. The oil is extracted by cold pressing the nuts and is considered a high-quality fat similar to coconut oil. It is a common ingredient in some Central and South American cuisines.

Draba verna, also known as spring draba or shadflower, is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family. It is often found in rocky areas and can grow in various types of stressful environments, like heavy metal-polluted soil. This plant blooms in early spring producing small white flowers. It is native to Eurasia but has spread to many other parts of the world.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

Portulaca oleracea (common purslane, also known as little hogweed, or pursley) is an annual (actually tropical perennial in USDA growing zones 10–11) succulent in the family Portulacaceae.

Carpodacus is a genus of birds in the finch family. These birds differentiate themselves by their colorful plumage. The genus includes species such as the Purple Finch, Cassins Finch, and House Finch, which are generally found in North America and Eurasia.

A flat, pentagonal, rubber object placed at the center of the batters box, which is used as a basis for judging pitched strikes and balls, and the touching of which by a runner advancing from or past third base scores a run.

George Otto Trevelyan (1838–1928) was a British historian and statesman. He is best known for his works on the history of the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as his comprehensive biography on his uncle, Lord Macaulay. As a statesman, Trevelyan served as a Member of Parliament, and held several government positions including Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Secretary for Scotland. He was a strong advocate for social reform and Irish Home Rule. He was also a part of William Gladstones mid-Victorian Liberal Party and later praised for his administrative and political efforts in the post as the last Secretary of Scotland directly appointed by the monarch. His historical writings have remained influential and are still studied today for their detailed accounts and clear narrative style.

Genus Fortunella is a classification of small, fruit-bearing trees in the Rutaceae (rue or citrus) family, native to Asia. It includes several species that produce fruits known as kumquats, which are small, edible, oval citrus fruit that can be eaten whole, including its peel. These trees are generally cultivated for their fruit and as ornamental trees due to their glossy dark green foliage and fragrant flowers.

any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants

Detested refers to something or someone that is intensely disliked or abhorred. It involves a strong negative feeling towards something, often associated with disgust or deep disapproval.

The upland sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) is a large sandpiper, closely related to the curlews. Older names are the upland plover and Bartrams sandpiper. In Louisiana, it is also colloquially known as the papabotte. It is the only member of the genus Bartramia. The genus name and the old common name Bartrams sandpiper commemorate the American naturalist William Bartram. The species name longicauda is from Latin longus, long and caudus, tail. The name Bartrams sandpiper was made popular by Alexander Wilson, who was taught ornithology and natural history illustration by Bartram.