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A state of Mexico.

long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call

a decisive naval battle in the War of Greek Independence (1827); the Turkish and Egyptian fleet was defeated by an allied fleet of British and French and Russian warships

the act or practice of recording anything by marks, figures, or characters

a genus of Malayan pinnate-leaved palm trees that flower and fruit once and then die

a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)

Nearly the same thing as a marsh or swamp. In tropical regions
they are often overflowed with salt water, yet covered with mangrove and
many aquatic plants.

Dinoflagellates are a group of mostly unicellular, non-parasitic protists constituting the phylum Dinophyta. They exhibit diverse features in terms of size, lifespan, nutritional habits ranging from autotrophic, heterotrophic, to mixotrophic, and many possess two flagella that facilitate movement. Often found in marine and fresh water ecosystems, they form one of the largest groups of marine eukaryotes and a significant component of phytoplankton. Some species produce toxins and are responsible for harmful algal blooms.

Mesocricetus auratus, commonly known as a golden hamster or Syrian hamster, is a species of rodent belonging to the hamster subfamily, Cricetinae. They are native to Syria and Turkey. Due to their appealing attributes such as a small size, slow speed, and docile nature, they are often kept as pets. They are also frequently used in scientific research. They are nocturnal animals and solitary by nature.

Trichomes (); from Ancient Greek τρίχωμα (tríkhōma) hair) are fine outgrowths or appendages on plants, algae, lichens, and certain protists. They are of diverse structure and function. Examples are hairs, glandular hairs, scales, and papillae. A covering of any kind of hair on a plant is an indumentum, and the surface bearing them is said to be pubescent.

Lopid is a brand name for a medication known as gemfibrozil. It is used to lower lipid levels; specifically to lower triglyceride levels and increase High-density lipoprotein (HDL or good cholesterol) in the bloodstream. It is often prescribed to people at risk of developing pancreatic problems or cardiovascular diseases due to high triglyceride levels. This drug works by decreasing the amount of fat produced by the liver.

a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border

Silvery-bodied typically refers to something, often a living organism like a fish or insect, that possesses a body with a bright, metallic, silver-like appearance. This characteristic is usually prominent and noticeable, giving the object an attractive or unique look. It can also suggest an ability to reflect light due to the shiny or glossy texture of the body surface.

Printmaking is the process of creating artworks by printing, normally on paper, but also on fabric, wood, metal, and other surfaces. Traditional printmaking normally covers only the process of creating prints using a hand processed technique, rather than a photographic reproduction of a visual artwork which would be printed using an electronic machine (a printer); however, there is some cross-over between traditional and digital printmaking, including risograph. Except in the case of monotyping, all printmaking processes have the capacity to produce identical multiples of the same artwork, which is called a print. Each print produced is considered an original work of art, and is correctly referred to as an impression, not a copy (that means a different print copying the first, common in early printmaking). However, impressions can vary considerably, whether intentionally or not. Master printmakers are technicians who are capable of printing identical impressions by hand. Historically, many printed images were created as a preparatory study, such as a drawing. A print that copies another work of art, especially a painting, is known as a reproductive print.
Prints are created by transferring ink from a matrix to a sheet of paper or other material, by a variety of techniques. Common types of matrices include: metal etching plates, usually copper or zinc, or polymer plates and other thicker plastic sheets for engraving or etching; stone, aluminum, or polymer for lithography; blocks of wood for woodcuts and wood engravings; and linoleum for linocuts. Screens made of silk or synthetic fabrics are used for the screen printing process. Other types of matrix substrates and related processes are discussed below.
Multiple impressions printed from the same matrix form an edition. Since the late 19th century, artists have generally signed individual impressions from an edition and often number the impressions to form a limited edition; the matrix is then destroyed so that no more prints can be produced. Prints may also be printed in book form, such as illustrated books or artists books.

a lexicographer of new words and expressions

A shotel (Geez: ሽቶል/ሽተል) is a curved sword originating in northern Ethiopia. The curve on the blade varies from the Persian shamshir, adopting an almost semicircular shape. The blade is flat and double-edged with a diamond cross-section. The blade is about 40 inches (1,000 mm) in total length and the hilt is a simple wooden or rhinoceros horn piece with no guard similar to the jile or jambiya. The shotel was carried in a close fitting leather scabbard which was often decorated in precious metals and worn on the right side.

The act of inhaling the fumes of substances such as glue or paint, usually by sniffing them from a paper bag or bottle, with the aim of getting intoxicated.

any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water

A certain number of men permitted by the regulations of the
service to be taken by the captain when he removes from one ship to
another. Also, the young gentlemen introduced into the service by the
captain, and reared with a fathers care, moving with him from ship to
ship; a practice which produced most of our best officers formerly, but
innovation has broken through it, to the serious detriment of the
service and the country.

Viral refers to anything that rapidly spreads or gains popularity, particularly through sharing and circulation on digital platforms such as social media. Originally, the term was used in the context of diseases or infections caused by viruses, but with the advent of the internet and social media, it has been commonly used to describe a piece of information, video, image, or meme that becomes extremely popular and is widely spread in a short period of time.