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Buckthorn

A genus (Rhamnus) of shrubs or trees. The shorter branches of some species terminate in long spines or thorns. See Rhamnus.

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Bearberry 76% connected

A trailing plant of the heath family (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), having leaves which are tonic and astringent, and glossy red berries of which bears a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shittim 76% connected

Alt. of Shittim wood

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Bush 76% connected

A thicket, or place abounding in trees or shrubs; a wild forest.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Plantain 76% connected

A treelike perennial herb (Musa paradisiaca) of tropical regions, bearing immense leaves and large clusters of the fruits called plantains. See Musa.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Shrub 76% connected

A liquor composed of vegetable acid, especially lemon juice, and sugar, with spirit to preserve it.

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Ribwort 92% connected

A species of plantain (Plantago lanceolata) with long, narrow, ribbed leaves; -- called also rib grass, ripple grass, ribwort plantain.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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