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A leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside.

Ustilaginoidea is a genus of fungi in the family Ustilaginaceae. These fungi are typically plant pathogens that can cause diseases such as false smut or rice kernel smut. They are characterized by their ability to produce secondary metabolites, including mycotoxins, which can have detrimental effects on the growth and development of the host plant.

A talkative person; a chatterbox.

the Finnic language spoken by the Mordvinians

a good source of something that is desired

to afflict; to chasten; to punish

Describing cattle that have distinctively short horns.

to tell lie about; to calumniate; to slander

the total of inherited attributes

A cutting board, especially for cutting bread.

Prunus dulcis amara, also known as the bitter almond, is a variety of almond tree that produces almonds with a strong bitter flavor. The bitterness is due to the presence of a compound called amygdalin, which can be converted into cyanide in the body. This makes the raw nuts toxic if consumed in large quantities. However, the processed nuts and oils are often used in small amounts for flavoring in cooking, baking, and liqueurs.

Social Dancing is the second studio album by the Scottish musical trio Bis.

to afflict; to chasten; to punish

A tall building in which droplets of molten lead fall into a pool of water in order to form lead shot

Characterized by suspense; suspenseful

Gosmore is a hamlet in the parish of St Ippolyts (where the population at the 2011 Census was included) near Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England. One interesting feature is Bunyans Dell, a natural amphitheatre deep inside Wain Wood where the author of The Pilgrims Progress preached in secret when his faith was persecuted after the Restoration.

genus of chiefly North American perennial herbs: silkweed; milkweed

undergo conjugation

the person in charge of a railway station

lacking in boldness