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n. - A monocotyledonous flowering plant.

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Usage examples (6)
  • Smilax belongs to a transition class, partaking somewhat of the nature of endogen and of exogen.
  • The endogen in general use is the elai's, which is considered to supply a better and more delicate liquor than the raphia.
  • For drink, the denizen of the high table-land find his favourite beverage -- the rival of champagne -- in the core of the gigantic aloe; while he of the tropic coast-land...
  • The endogen in general use is the elai’s, which is considered to supply a better and more delicate liquor than the raphia.
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