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mantle n

A piece of clothing somewhat like an open robe or cloak. (zoology) The body wall of a mollusc from which the shell is secreted. (geology) The layer between the Earth's core and crust. A fireplace shelf

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collage n

A picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface. A composite object or collection (abstract or concrete) created by the assemblage of diverse things

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libration n

The act of oscillating or wobbling. (astronomy) The apparent wobble or variation in the visible side of the Moon that permanently faces the Earth

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pavonine adj

Of or pertaining to the peafowl. Possessing the coloring or iridescence of a peacock feather. Resembling the tail of a peacock

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buxom adj

(of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, now especially possessing large breasts. (archaic) Cheerful, healthy and lively, happy

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sarong n

A garment made of a length of printed cloth wrapped about the waist that is commonly worn by men and women in southeast Asia and the Pacific islands

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deciduous adj

(biology) Describing a part that falls off, or is shed, at a particular time or stage of development. (botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season

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exuberant adj

(of people) Very high-spirited; extremely energetic or enthusiastic. (of things that grow) Abundant, luxuriant, profuse, superabundant

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