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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A monotypic genus of plants, belonging to the natural order Rosaceæ, and allied to Pyrus and Cratægus.
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- noun one species: toyon; in some classifications included in genus Photinia
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Examples
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Mac — Ah, the unshakeable legacy of a country founded by Puritans. heteromeles on Feb 16th, 2010 at 5: 48 pm
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My imagination demands that I do so. heteromeles on Jan 18th, 2010 at 2: 48 pm
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So the next time something bad happens, try to think of the funny side heteromeles on Mar 19th, 2010 at 10: 48 am
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I wonder if he was stung by a Muslim as a child? heteromeles on Dec 19th, 2009 at 11: 03 pm
When What We Think We Know, Is Actually Wrong at SF Novelists 2009
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Salwar kameez are * comfy*./end fashion digression heteromeles on Apr 21st, 2010 at 7: 38 pm
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Generalizations, sure, but at least there is a variance in the generalization. heteromeles on Dec 18th, 2009 at 12: 07 pm
When What We Think We Know, Is Actually Wrong at SF Novelists 2009
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Because you never know when someone with more background than I have in evolutionary bio/psych might just wander by and offer their expertise. heteromeles on Dec 17th, 2009 at 3: 54 pm
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Maybe that counts as oral tradition? heteromeles on Apr 1st, 2010 at 9: 34 pm
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Any suggestions for a book of entry to the hard science? heteromeles on Dec 22nd, 2009 at 3: 39 pm
When What We Think We Know, Is Actually Wrong at SF Novelists 2009
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I may recomend but I no longer urge anyone to read a book anymore than I offer stock-tips or marital advice. heteromeles on Dec 21st, 2009 at 6: 26 pm
When What We Think We Know, Is Actually Wrong at SF Novelists 2009
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