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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A liquid mixture of amyl acetate and usually nitrocellulose, having a bananalike odor and used as a solvent or flavoring agent.
  • noun Slang Insincere flattery; nonsensical exaggeration.

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  • noun a liquid ester derived from amyl alcohol; has the odor of bananas

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