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Node

A knot, a knob; a protuberance; a swelling.

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Bubo 76% connected

An inflammation, with enlargement, of a lymphatic gland, esp. in the groin, as in syphilis.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Nodule 76% connected

A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 7

Computer 76% connected

One who computes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Connection 76% connected

The act of connecting, or the state of being connected; junction; union; alliance; relationship.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Connexion 76% connected

Connection. See Connection.

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Convexity 76% connected

The state of being convex; the exterior surface of a convex body; roundness.

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Enation 76% connected

Any unusual outgrowth from the surface of a thing, as of a petal; also, the capacity or act of producing such an outgrowth.

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Link 76% connected

A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like.

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Point 76% connected

To appoint.

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Containing whole 3

immune system 70% connected

The body’s defense system against infectious organisms and harmful substances

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Stalk 70% connected

The stem or main axis of a plant; as, a stalk of wheat, rye, or oats; the stalks of maize or hemp.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stem 70% connected

Alt. of Steem

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Synonym 4

Client 92% connected

A citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Guest 92% connected

A visitor; a person received and entertained in one's house or at one's table; a visitor entertained without pay.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Knob 92% connected

A hard protuberance; a hard swelling or rising; a bunch; a lump; as, a knob in the flesh, or on a bone.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Thickening 92% connected

of Thicken

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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