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Agronomy

The science and practice of soil management and crop production

Aigrette

An ornamental tuft of feathers or plume used in decoration

Aileron

A movable control surface on an aircraft wing used to control roll

Alizarin

A red dye originally derived from madder roots

Bijou

A small, delicate, and elegant object, especially a piece of jewelry

Bitt

A strong post on a ship used for securing ropes or cables

Blancmange

A sweet dessert made from milk, sugar, and gelatin or starch

Bodhisattva

In Buddhism, a being who seeks enlightenment but delays it to help others

Chiffonier

A tall, narrow chest of drawers or cabinet

Chit

A short note or voucher, or an impudent young person

Chromolithograph

A colored print from stones

Clinometer

An instrument used to measure angles of slope or elevation

Culvert

A tunnel or pipe allowing water to pass under a road or railway

Cyclorama

A large panoramic display or painting surrounding the viewer

Cypridinidae

A family of small bioluminescent crustaceans

Dacoit

A member of a band of armed robbers in South Asia

Entresol

Mezzanine

Ephedrine

A stimulant drug used medically for breathing issues and low blood pressure

Ergotism

Poisoning caused by ergot fungus in contaminated grain

Espaliered

Trained to grow flat against a wall or support