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partly aquatic; growing or living close to water, and sometimes found in or entering water.

strong enough to resist attack; not to be taken by force.

serene; stately; poised; having the properties of classic beauty.

a single-masted sailing vessel carrying fore-and-aft sails consisting of a mainsail and headsail.

a plant with an adaptation for attracting ants.

a moving footpath, especially for carrying passengers and luggage, as at an airport, parking station, etc.

capable of removing hair.

inflammation of the cardiac-valve leaflets, caused by an acute infectious process, usually rheumatic fever or syphilis.

(of a line of poetry) lacking part of the last foot.

a ceremony forming part of certain ancient Mediterranean cults in which the worshippers were baptised with the blood of a sacrificed bull.