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A low plant (Mandragora officinarum) of the Nightshade family, having a fleshy root, often forked, and supposed to resemble a man. It was therefore supposed to have animal life, and to cry out when pulled up. All parts of the plant are strongly narcotic. It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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A low plant with fleshy leaves (Sedum telephium), having clusters of purple flowers. It is found on dry, sandy places, and on old walls, in England, and has become naturalized in America. Called also stonecrop, and live-forever.
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A low prolonged sound, articulate or not, indicative of pain or of grief; a low groan.
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A lump; a mass, esp. a native lump of a precious metal; as, a nugget of gold.
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A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
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A macropod. Any one of a group of maioid crabs remarkable for the length of their legs; -- called also spider crab.
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