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A plant with a slender woody stem bearing stout prickles; especially, species of Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax.
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A plant with a small bright flower, as the Adonis or pheasant's eye, the mealy primrose (Primula farinosa), and species of Veronica, Geranium, etc.
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A plant with flowers shaped like buttons; especially, several species of Ranunculus, and the cornflower (Centaures cyanus) and globe amaranth (Gomphrena).
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A plant with leaves branched somewhat like a buck's horn (Plantago Coronopus); also, Lobelia coronopifolia.
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A plant, Rumex sanguineus, or bloody-veined dock. The name is applied also to bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis), and to an extensive order of plants (Haemodoraceae), the roots of many species of which contain a red coloring matter useful in dyeing.
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A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony in front of a window. Also, a projecting gallery in places of amusement; as, the balcony in a theater.
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A play among children, in which a cherry, hung so as to bob against the mouth, is to be caught with the teeth.
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A play in which one person is blindfolded, and tries to catch some one of the company and tell who it is.
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A pleasure boat; a vessel or boat of state, elegantly furnished and decorated.
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