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A person or thing deified and honored as the chief good; an object of supreme regard.
Next WordAn aquatic carnivore (Enhydris lutris, / marina) found in the North Pacific Ocean. Its fur is highly valued, especially by the Chinese. It is allied to the common otter, but is larger, with feet more decidedly webbed. →
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A small Australian singing bird (Phyrrholaemus brunneus). The upper parts are brown, the center of the throat red. →
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A strongly alcoholic liquor, flavored with juniper berries; -- made in Holland; Holland gin; Hollands. →
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The collar and cuffs of a military coat; -- commonly of a color different from that of the coat. →