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perform a special church rite or service for

In manuscripts (typically before the invention of printing), the note, usually at the end, left by the scribe who copied it, giving information on his exemplar, where and when the copy was made, and sometimes, his own name.

one who bottles wine, beer, soda water, etc

Elkwood is not a term with a general or recognized definition. It could potentially be a company name, a place name, or a brand name. As every context may define Elkwood differently, its necessary to refer to the specific instance for an accurate definition.

Erithacus (Greek: robin (erithacos)) is a genus of passerine bird that contains a single extant species, the European robin (Erithacus rubecula). The Japanese robin and Ryukyu robin were also placed in this genus (as Erithacus akahige and E. komadori), but were moved to the genus Larvivora in 2006.

bathing in the sea or ocean

the amount that has spoiled

the number of cases of a disease divided by the number of infections with the agent that causes the disease

The impurities in metal

To rely on for support; to be conditioned or contingent; to be connected with anything, as a cause of existence, or as a necessary condition; followed by on or upon, formerly by of.

The point in the launch of a rocket where it leaves contact with the ground.

incapable of being overcome or subdued

Genus Gutierrezia refers to a taxonomic group of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, commonly known as sunflowers or daisy family. This genus is primarily composed of shrubs or subshrubs known for their small yellow flowers, and is predominantly found in North and South America, specifically in arid or semi-arid regions. They are known for their roles in ecosystems, aiding in erosion control and providing food for wildlife.

A defense system refers to a mechanism, structure, or strategy designed to protect or safeguard against potential harm, threats, or attacks. This could refer to a biological defense mechanism in living organisms, a military defense setup for a country, or a computer security system protecting against cyber attacks. In each instance, the objective remains prevention, minimization or counteraction of potential threat or damage.

a less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon

A mesa is a flat-topped, elevated landform with steep sides, commonly found in arid or semi-arid regions like deserts. It is typically larger than a butte but smaller than a plateau. The term mesa is often used in the Southwestern United States and has Spanish origins, meaning table, referring to its table-like appearance.

A butterfly collector is an individual who gathers, studies, preserves and categorizes butterflies as a hobby or profession. This involves capturing butterflies, typically in a net, and sometimes preserving them, often in a display or a collection box for scientific or educational purposes. They may also photograph or document butterflies in their natural habitats as part of conservation efforts or for research purposes. Collectors could be hobbyists, amateur entomologists, or professional scientists.

tall symmetrical pine of western North America having long blue-green needles in bunches of 3 and elongated cones on spreading somewhat pendulous branches; sometimes classified as a variety of ponderosa pine

ī′so-pod, n. a crustacean whose legs are all alike, any one of the Isop′oda, an order of higher Crustaceans in the division with unstalked eyes.—adjs. I′sopod, Isop′odous. [Gr. isos, equal, pous, podos, a foot.]

A genus of root and butt rot fungi in the family Tricholomataceae that produce rhizomorphs and are facultatively parasitic. Many species are pathogenic to trees causing Armillaria root disease.