Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A low, tortuous, leafy shrub, Xanthoxylum spinifex (Fagara microphyllum), found on arid shores in the West Indies and South America.
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In order to allay suspicion, or quiet his conscience, the Fullah had been presented with a magnificent ram-goat, flanked by baskets of choicest rice.
Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Theodore Canot
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When the townsfolks had comfortably nestled themselves in their hovels, the old chief, with a show of some formality, presented me a heavy ram-goat, distinguished for its formidable head-ornaments, which, he said, was offered as a _bonne-bouche_, for my supper.
Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver Theodore Canot
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On the return of the boat, I went myself with the pinnace and launch up to the point, to bring the party on board; taking with me a ram-goat and two ewes,
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 Robert Kerr 1784
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