There is a lot of imagery on it, embellishment that is taken from scarification, which is something that is quite big in the continent. From Wordnik.com. [Kenyan 'National Dress' a Work in Progress] Reference
Cicatrisation, more commonly known as "scarification" has had a multitude of meanings to many people throughout our human animal history. From Wordnik.com. [BME: Tattoo, Piercing and Body Modification News] Reference
Two methods of seed scarification are recommended. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 10] Reference
Mechanical scarification works best for small lots. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 10] Reference
Mechanical scarification works best for small seed lots. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 10] Reference
In this case a deep scarification of the part is indicated. From Wordnik.com. [Diseases of the Horse's Foot] Reference
Table 3-1 Comparison of scarification methods for leucaena. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 5] Reference
In general, Australian species respond to seed scarification. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 2] Reference
For those of you who don't know scarification is like a tattoo. From Wordnik.com. [Scarification: (draft)] Reference
Only occasionally is the latter scarification seen near Pinatubo. From Wordnik.com. [Negritos of Zambales] Reference
Ritual scarification on my face, however - that would be way cool. From Wordnik.com. ["The tattoo community sees them as posers. It’s like going out in the 1960s to buy a Beatles wig."] Reference
Subsoiling produces a deep scarification of the soil (up to 60 cm deep). From Wordnik.com. [1.1. Forests] Reference
Grandiflora is grown from seed, which may be planted without scarification. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 49] Reference
Seeds which are prepared in this way should be used soon after scarification. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 5] Reference
Mechanical scarification is recommended for E. tahitensis (Powell and Nakao, 1992). From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 8] Reference
Mechanical scarification and soaking in water for 24 hours will enhance germination. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 42] Reference
The most effective method for improving seed germination is mechanical scarification. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 2] Reference
That Americans enjoy such imaginative flights of “scarification” is unquestionable. From Wordnik.com. [SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles - Part 1010] Reference
For good germination seeds require scarification of the seed coat with a file or knife. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 45] Reference
Black locust seeds (35,000-50,000 seeds/kg) require scarification for good germination. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 12] Reference
The seed coat is extremely hard and requires scarification if even germination is to occur. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 10] Reference
Recommended hot water scarification is a 30second dip in water heated to just below boiling. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 46] Reference
Recommended hot water scarification is a 30-second dip in water heated to just below boiling. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 10] Reference
“You're actually the worse candidate for scarification ever.”. From Wordnik.com. [Scarification: (draft)] Reference
Table 1 summarizes appropriate seed scarification methods for common nitrogen fixing fodder trees. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
Culture and Management Grandiflora is grown from seed, which may be planted without scarification. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 10] Reference
The scarification process allows seeds to germinate quickly by penetrating the protective seedcoat. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
My shins look like a deliberate scarification project, but it is from years of contact with Shimano DX pedals. From Wordnik.com. [Keeping it Reeled In: Hope or Delusion?] Reference
To open the haemorrhoids with horseleeches, to apply horseleeches to the forehead without scarification, to the shoulders, thighs. From Wordnik.com. [Anatomy of Melancholy] Reference
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