A genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, commonly known as yellow Jessamine. It includes several species of small shrubs or subshrubs. The genus is native to the southeastern United States and is known for its fragrant yellow flowers.
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A hypothetical substance or element considered to have properties of both an acid and a base, often used in theoretical chemistry.
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A small genus of flowering plants, relative to the dandelion, found in Europe and western Asia. It has small yellow flower heads and is often considered a weed.
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a unit of sound in a speech sound system, distinct from other units of sound and capable of distinguishing meaning, but not assigned to a specific position in the phonological structure of a word
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informal term referring to military personnel, often used with derogatory connotations to suggest that they are uneducated, uncouth, or not in proper uniform.
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A substance used to kill or control parasitic organisms, often used in agriculture and livestock management to protect against parasitic infestations.
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In literature, specifically referring to Lorraine Hansberry, an African American playwright and author. Hansberry is best known for her play 'A Raisin in the Sun,' which addresses issues of race, class, and family in the African American community.
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A term used to refer to a mother figure who is not one’s biological mother, such as a stepmother or a foster mother. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who acts in a maternal role despite not being biologically related.
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