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Bugle

A sort of wild ox; a buffalo.

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Bead 76% connected

A prayer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Brass 76% connected

An alloy (usually yellow) of copper and zinc, in variable proportion, but often containing two parts of copper to one part of zinc. It sometimes cont…

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Herb 76% connected

A plant whose stem does not become woody and permanent, but dies, at least down to the ground, after flowering.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Play 76% connected

To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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Bugler 74% connected

One who plays on a bugle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bugler 74% connected

One who plays on a bugle.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bugleweed 92% connected

A plant of the Mint family and genus Lycopus; esp. L. Virginicus, which has mild narcotic and astringent properties, and is sometimes used as a remed…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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