(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a cockatiel, Leptolophus hollandicus, of scrub and woodland regions of inland Australia, that feeds on seeds and grasses
I was actually the 2nt person to look this up here as that was your comment. What I've found in other places is that this a cricket term meaning a hooked shot.
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greenmtnlady commented on the word mahewu
Web definitions for mahewu
A sour beverage from Africa, made from cornmeal
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/mahewu
January 2, 2010
greenmtnlady commented on the word quarrian
quarrian, quarrion ˈkwɒrɪən
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a cockatiel, Leptolophus hollandicus, of scrub and woodland regions of inland Australia, that feeds on seeds and grasses
probably from a native Australian language
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December 25, 2009
greenmtnlady commented on the word khayal
the main style of classical vocal performance in north India. Khayal places emphasis on presentation of compositions, and in improvisation.
www.edmontonragamala.ab.ca/eastern-arts/articles/glossary.htm
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December 22, 2009
greenmtnlady commented on the word busuuti
busuuti
n a long garment with short sleeves and a square neckline, worn by Ugandan women, esp. in S Uganda
English Collins Dictionary
December 21, 2009
greenmtnlady commented on the word hoik
I was actually the 2nt person to look this up here as that was your comment. What I've found in other places is that this a cricket term meaning a hooked shot.
Just my 2cents
December 16, 2009
greenmtnlady commented on the word detubation
Dictionary.com states this word is the same as "extubation"
or the removal of a tube as in a medical setting.
December 14, 2009
greenmtnlady commented on the word plew
Dictionary.com states this word means "a beaver skin,esp one of good quality".
December 14, 2009