genus : Idioms & Phrases

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amphibian genus

  • noun any genus of amphibians
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arthropod genus

  • noun a genus of arthropods
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articulatio genus

  • noun hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
    knee; genu; knee joint; human knee.
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asterid dicot genus

  • noun genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
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bacteria genus

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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bird genus

  • noun a genus of birds
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caryophylloid dicot genus

  • noun genus of relatively early dicotyledonous plants including mostly flowers
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chordate genus

  • noun any genus in the phylum Chordata
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coelenterate genus

  • noun a genus of coelenterates
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ctenophore genus

  • noun a genus of ctenophores
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dicot genus

  • noun genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination
    dicot genus.
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dilleniid dicot genus

  • noun genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous trees and shrubs and herbs
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echinoderm genus

  • noun a genus of echinoderms
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fern genus

  • noun genera of ferns and fern allies
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fish genus

  • noun any of various genus of fish
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form genus

  • noun (biology) an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure
  • noun an artificial taxonomic category established on the basis of morphological resemblance for organisms of obscure true relationships especially fossil forms
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form genus rhizoctinia

  • noun form genus of imperfect fungi some species of which are now placed in genera Pellicularia and Corticium because their perfect stages have been found
    form genus Rhizoctinia.
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fungus genus

  • noun includes lichen genera
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genus abelia

  • noun chiefly east Asian shrubs
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genus abelmoschus

  • noun genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers
    Abelmoschus.
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genus abies

  • noun true firs
    Abies.
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genus abramis

  • noun European fishes
    Abramis.
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genus abrocoma

  • noun abrocomes
    Abrocoma.
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genus abronia

  • noun genus of western North American herbs having showy flowers
    Abronia.
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genus abudefduf

  • noun damsel fishes
    Abudefduf.
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genus abutilon

  • noun herbs or shrubs or small trees: flowering maple; Indian mallow
    Abutilon.
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genus acacia

  • noun large genus of shrubs and trees and some woody vines of Central and South America, Africa, Australia and Polynesia: wattle; mimosa
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genus acalypha

  • noun a genus of herbs and shrubs belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae
    Acalypha.
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genus acanthisitta

  • noun a genus of Xenicidae
    Acanthisitta.
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genus acanthocereus

  • noun mostly trailing cacti having nocturnal white flowers; tropical America and Caribbean region
    Acanthocereus.
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genus acanthocybium

  • noun wahoos
    Acanthocybium.
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genus acanthophis

  • noun Australian elapid snakes
    Acanthophis.
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genus acanthoscelides

  • noun a genus of Bruchidae
    Acanthoscelides.
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genus acanthurus

  • noun type genus of the Acanthuridae: doctorfishes
    Acanthurus.
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genus acanthus

  • noun bear's breeches
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genus acarus

  • noun any of several mites of the order Acarina
    acarus.
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genus accipiter

  • noun type genus of the family Accipitridae
    Accipiter.
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genus acer

  • noun type genus of the Aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit
    Acer.
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genus acherontia

  • noun death's-head moth
    Acherontia.
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genus acheta

  • noun common house and field crickets
    Acheta.
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genus achillea

  • noun perennial often aromatic and sometimes mat-forming herbs of north temperate regions: yarrow; milfoil
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genus achimenes

  • noun genus of tropical perennial American herbs
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genus achoerodus

  • noun a genus of Labridae
    Achoerodus.
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genus achras

  • noun tropical trees having papery leaves and large fruit
    Achras.
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genus acinonyx

  • noun cheetahs
    Acinonyx.
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genus acinos

  • noun plants closely allied to the genera Satureja and Calamintha
    Acinos.
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genus acipenser

  • noun type genus of the Acipenseridae: sturgeons
    Acipenser.
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genus acocanthera

  • noun small genus of trees and shrubs containing strongly toxic cardiac glycosides; Arabia to Africa
    Acocanthera; Acokanthera; genus Acocanthera.
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genus acokanthera

  • noun small genus of trees and shrubs containing strongly toxic cardiac glycosides; Arabia to Africa
    Acocanthera; Acokanthera; genus Acocanthera.
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genus aconitum

  • noun genus of poisonous plants of temperate regions of northern hemisphere with a vaulted and enlarged petal
    Aconitum.
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genus acorus

  • noun sweet flags; sometimes placed in subfamily Acoraceae
    Acorus.
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genus acridotheres

  • noun mynas
    Acridotheres.
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genus acris

  • noun cricket frogs
    Acris.
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genus acrobates

  • noun a genus of Phalangeridae
    Acrobates.
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genus acrocarpus

  • noun small genus of trees of Indonesia and Malaysia
    Acrocarpus.
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genus acrocephalus

  • noun a genus of Sylviidae
    Acrocephalus.
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genus acroclinium

  • noun genus of herbs and shrubs of Australia and South Africa: everlasting flower; most species usually placed in genus Helipterum
    Acroclinium.
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genus acrocomia

  • noun Central and South American feather palms
    Acrocomia.
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genus acropora

  • noun coelenterate genus of order Madreporaria, including staghorn corals
    Acropora.
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genus acrostichum

  • noun in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae
    Acrostichum.
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genus actaea

  • noun baneberry
    Actaea.
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genus actias

  • noun luna moths
    Actias.
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genus actinia

  • noun a genus of sea anemone common in rock pools
    Actinia.
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genus actinidia

  • noun small Asiatic woody vine bearing many-seeded fruit
    Actinidia.
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genus actiniopteris

  • noun terrestrial ferns of tropical Asia and Africa
    Actiniopteris.
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genus actinomeris

  • noun used in some classification systems for plants now included in genus Verbesina
    Actinomeris.
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genus actinomyces

  • noun type genus of the family Actinomycetaceae
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genus actitis

  • noun a genus of Scolopacidae
    Actitis.
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genus adalia

  • noun genus of ladybugs
    Adalia.
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genus adansonia

  • noun baobab; cream-of-tartar tree
    Adansonia.
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genus addax

  • noun genus of antelopes of northern African deserts
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genus adelges

  • noun type genus of the Adelgidae: plant lice
    Adelges.
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genus adenanthera

  • noun small genus of trees of tropical Asia and Pacific areas
    Adenanthera.
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genus adenium

  • noun one species: succulent shrub or tree of tropical Africa and Arabia
    Adenium.
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genus adenota

  • noun African antelopes: puku
    Adenota.
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genus adiantum

  • noun cosmopolitan genus of ferns: maidenhair ferns; in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae
    Adiantum.
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genus adlumia

  • noun one species: climbing fumitory
    Adlumia.
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genus adonis

  • noun annual or perennial herbs
    Adonis.
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genus aedes

  • noun yellow-fever mosquitos
    Aedes.
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genus aegiceras

  • noun a genus of herbs of the family Verbenaceae
    Aegiceras.
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genus aegilops

  • noun goat grass
    Aegilops.
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genus aegypius

  • noun a genus of Accipitridae
    Aegypius.
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genus aegyptopithecus

  • noun a genus of Hominoidea
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genus aeonium

  • noun a genus of plants of the family Crassulaceae
    Aeonium.
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genus aepyceros

  • noun African antelopes: impalas
    Aepyceros.
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genus aepyornis

  • noun type genus of the Aepyornidae: elephant birds
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genus aerides

  • noun epiphytic orchids of tropical Asia having stiff leaves and fragrant white flowers in arching racemes
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genus aerobacter

  • noun aerobic bacteria widely distributed in nature
    Aerobacter.
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genus aeschynanthus

  • noun large genus of East Indian ornamental woody epiphytic plants
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genus aesculus

  • noun deciduous trees or some shrubs of North America; southeastern Europe; eastern Asia
    Aesculus.
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genus aethionema

  • noun Old World genus of the family Cruciferae
    Aethionema.
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genus aethusa

  • noun fool's parsley
    Aethusa.
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genus aetobatus

  • noun a genus of Myliobatidae
    Aetobatus.
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genus aframomum

  • noun an African genus of plants of the family Zingiberaceae
    Aframomum.
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genus afrocarpus

  • noun dioecious evergreen trees or shrubs; equatorial to southern and southeastern Africa: yellowwood; similar to trees or genus Podocarpus
    Afrocarpus.
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genus afropavo

  • noun Congo peafowl
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genus agalinis

  • noun semiparasitic herb with purple or white or pink flowers; grows in the United States and West Indies
    Agalinis.
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genus agama

  • noun type genus of the Agamidae
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genus agapanthus

  • noun small genus of South African evergreen or deciduous plants; sometimes placed in the family or subfamily Alliaceae
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genus agapornis

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    Agapornis.
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genus agaricus

  • noun type genus of Agaricaceae; gill fungi having brown spores and including several edible species
    Agaricus.
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genus agastache

  • noun giant hyssop; Mexican hyssop
    Agastache.
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genus agathis

  • noun kauri pine
    Agathis.
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genus agave

  • noun type genus of the Agavaceae; in some classifications considered a genus of Amaryllidaceae
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genus agdestis

  • noun a genus with one species that is a rapidly growing climbing vine with tuberous roots; grown in hot climates
    Agdestis.
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genus agelaius

  • noun red-winged blackbirds
    Agelaius.
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genus ageratina

  • noun annual to perennial herbs or shrubs of eastern United States and Central and South America
    Ageratina.
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genus ageratum

  • noun genus of tropical American herbs grown for their flowers
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genus agkistrodon

  • noun copperheads
    Agkistrodon; genus Agkistrodon; Ancistrodon.
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genus aglaomorpha

  • noun epiphytic ferns of tropical Asia
    Aglaomorpha.
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genus aglaonema

  • noun climbing herbs of southeastern Asia having thick fleshy oblong leaves and naked unisexual flowers: Chinese evergreen
    Aglaonema.
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genus agonus

  • noun type genus of the Agonidae
    Agonus.
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genus agrimonia

  • noun genus of herbs found chiefly in north temperate regions having pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by bristly fruit
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genus agriocharis

  • noun a genus of birds of the family Meleagrididae including the ocellated turkey
    Agriocharis.
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genus agrobacterium

  • noun small motile bacterial rods that can reduce nitrates and cause galls on plant stems
    Agrobacterium.
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genus agropyron

  • noun perennial grasses of temperate and cool regions: wheatgrass; dog grass
    Agropyron.
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genus agrostemma

  • noun a caryophylloid dicot genus including corn cockles
    Agrostemma.
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genus agrostis

  • noun annual or perennial grasses cosmopolitan in northern hemisphere: bent grass (so named from `bent' meaning an area of unfenced grassland)
    Agrostis.
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genus ailanthus

  • noun small genus of east Asian and Chinese trees with odd-pinnate leaves and long twisted samaras
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genus ailuropoda

  • noun only the giant panda: in some classifications considered a genus of the separate family Ailuropodidae
    Ailuropoda.
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genus ailurus

  • noun lesser pandas
    Ailurus.
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genus aix

  • noun wood duck and mandarin duck
    Aix.
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genus ajaia

  • noun a genus of Platalea
    Ajaia.
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genus ajuga

  • noun bugle
    Ajuga.
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genus alauda

  • noun type genus of the Alaudidae: skylarks
    Alauda.
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genus albatrellus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae
    Albatrellus.
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genus albizia

  • noun large genus of unarmed trees and shrubs of Old World tropics
    genus Albizia.
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genus albizzia

  • noun large genus of unarmed trees and shrubs of Old World tropics
    genus Albizia.
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genus albuca

  • noun genus of bulbous plants of South Africa; sometimes placed in subfamily Hyacinthaceae
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genus albugo

  • noun type genus of the Albuginaceae; fungi causing white rusts
    Albugo.
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genus albula

  • noun type and sole genus of the family Albulidae
    Albula.
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genus alca

  • noun type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill
    Alca.
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genus alcea

  • noun genus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers: hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Althaea
    Alcea.
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genus alcedo

  • noun type genus of the Alcedinidae
    Alcedo.
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genus alcelaphus

  • noun African antelopes: hartebeests
    Alcelaphus.
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genus alces

  • noun elk or moose
    Alces.
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genus aldrovanda

  • noun one species: waterwheel plant
    Aldrovanda.
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genus alectis

  • noun a genus of Carangidae
    Alectis.
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genus alectoria

  • noun lichens having dark brown erect or pendulous much-branched cylindrical thallus
    Alectoria.
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genus alectoris

  • noun a genus of Perdicidae
    Alectoris.
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genus alectura

  • noun brush turkeys
    Alectura.
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genus alepisaurus

  • noun slender scaleless predaceous tropical deep-sea fishes
    Alepisaurus.
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genus aletris

  • noun small genus of bitter-rooted herbs of eastern North America and Asia; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
    Aletris.
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genus aleurites

  • noun candlenut
    Aleurites.
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genus aleyrodes

  • noun type genus of the Aleyrodidae
    Aleyrodes.
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genus algeripithecus

  • noun an extinct genus of Hominoidea
    Algeripithecus.
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genus alisma

  • noun small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants
    Alisma.
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genus allamanda

  • noun genus of tropical American woody vines
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genus alliaria

  • noun a genus of herbs of the family Cruciferae; have broad leaves and white flowers and long siliques
    Alliaria.
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genus alligator

  • noun type genus of the Alligatoridae
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genus allionia

  • noun small genus of chiefly American herbs
    Allionia.
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genus allium

  • noun large genus of perennial and biennial pungent bulbous plants: garlic; leek; onion; chive; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae as the type genus
    Allium.
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genus allosaurus

  • noun carnivorous dinosaur of North America; late Jurassic
    genus Allosaurus.
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genus alnus

  • noun alders
    Alnus.
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genus alocasia

  • noun tropical Asiatic herbs similar to Colocasia but distinguished by a large sterile spadix
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genus aloe

  • noun large genus of chiefly African liliaceous plants; in some systems placed in family Aloeaceae
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genus alopecurus

  • noun annual or perennial grasses including decorative and meadow species as well as notorious agricultural weeds
    Alopecurus.
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genus alopex

  • noun arctic foxes
    Alopex.
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genus alopius

  • noun type genus of the family Alopiidae; in some classifications considered a genus of the family Lamnidae
    Alopius.
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genus alosa

  • noun shad
    Alosa.
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genus alouatta

  • noun howler monkeys
    Alouatta.
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genus alpinia

  • noun perennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes
    Alpinia; genus Languas; genus Alpinia.
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genus alsobia

  • noun tropical American herbs sometimes included in genus Episcia
    Alsobia.
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genus alsophila

  • noun geometrid moths
    Alsophila.
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genus alstonia

  • noun genus of evergreen trees or shrubs with white funnel-shaped flowers and milky sap; tropical Africa to southeastern Asia and Polynesia
    Alstonia.
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genus alstroemeria

  • noun genus of showy South American herbs with leafy stems; sometimes placed in family Alstroemeriaceae or in family Amaryllidaceae
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genus alternanthera

  • noun genus of low herbs of tropical America and Australia; includes genus Telanthera
    Alternanthera.
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genus althaea

  • noun hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Alcea
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genus alyssum

  • noun a genus of the family Cruciferae
    Alyssum.
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genus alytes

  • noun midwife toads
    Alytes.
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genus amanita

  • noun genus of widely distributed agarics that have white spores and are poisonous with few exceptions
    Amanita.
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genus amaranthus

  • noun large widely distributed genus of chiefly coarse annual herbs
    Amaranthus.
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genus amaryllis

  • noun type genus of the Amaryllidaceae; bulbous flowering plants of southern Africa
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genus amauropelta

  • noun epiphytic or terrestrial ferns of America and Africa and Polynesia
    Amauropelta.
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genus amazona

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    Amazona.
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genus amberboa

  • noun herbs of Mediterranean to central Asia cultivated for their flowers
    Amberboa.
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genus ambloplites

  • noun a genus of Centrarchidae
    Ambloplites.
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genus amblyrhynchus

  • noun marine iguanas
    Amblyrhynchus.
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genus ambrosia

  • noun comprising the ragweeds; in some classification considered the type genus of a separate family Ambrosiaceae
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genus ambystoma

  • noun type genus of the Ambystomatidae
    Ambystoma.
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genus ameiurus

  • noun type genus of the Ameiuridae: bullhead catfishes
    Ameiurus.
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genus amelanchier

  • noun North American deciduous trees or shrubs
    Amelanchier.
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genus amia

  • noun type genus of the Amiidae
    Amia.
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genus amianthum

  • noun one species: fly poison; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
    Amianthum.
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genus ammobium

  • noun small genus of Australian herbs grown for their flowers
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genus ammodytes

  • noun type genus of the Ammodytidae
    Ammodytes.
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genus ammotragus

  • noun genus of wild sheep
    Ammotragus.
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genus amoeba

  • noun protozoan inhabiting moist soils or bottom vegetation in fresh or salt water
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genus amorpha

  • noun American herbs or shrubs usually growing in dry sunny habitats on prairies and hillsides
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genus amorphophallus

  • noun genus of large tropical east Asian cormous aroids: devil's tongue; snake palm
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genus amphibolips

  • noun cynipid gall wasps, especially causing oak-apple galls
    Amphibolips.
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genus amphicarpa

  • noun very small genus of twining vines of North America and Asia: hog peanut
    Amphicarpaea; Amphicarpa; genus Amphicarpa.
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genus amphicarpaea

  • noun very small genus of twining vines of North America and Asia: hog peanut
    Amphicarpaea; Amphicarpa; genus Amphicarpa.
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genus amphioxus

  • noun type genus of the Amphioxidae
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genus amphiprion

  • noun damsel fishes
    Amphiprion.
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genus amphisbaena

  • noun type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
    Amphisbaena; Amphisbaenia; genus Amphisbaena.
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genus amphisbaenia

  • noun type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
    Amphisbaena; Amphisbaenia; genus Amphisbaena.
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genus amphiuma

  • noun congo snakes
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genus amsinckia

  • noun rough annual herbs of Europe and the Americas: fiddlenecks
    Amsinckia.
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genus amsonia

  • noun genus of herbs and subshrubs with milky juice and showy bluish flowers; Europe to Asia Minor to Japan and North America
    Amsonia.
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genus amygdalus

  • noun used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus
    Amygdalus.
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genus anabas

  • noun the type genus of the family Anabantidae; small fish that resemble perch
    Anabas.
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genus anabrus

  • noun a genus of Tettigoniidae
    Anabrus.
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genus anacardium

  • noun type genus of the Anacardiaceae: cashew
    Anacardium.
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genus anacyclus

  • noun a Spanish pellitory
    Anacyclus.
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genus anadenanthera

  • noun 2 species of tropical American shrubs or trees
    Anadenanthera.
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genus anagallis

  • noun chiefly Old World herbs
    Anagallis.
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genus anagasta

  • noun moth whose larvae are flour moths
    Anagasta.
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genus anagyris

  • noun very small genus of shrubs of southern Europe having backward curving seed pods
    Anagyris.
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genus ananas

  • noun a genus of tropical American plants have sword-shaped leaves and a fleshy compound fruits composed of the fruits of several flowers (such as pineapples)
    Ananas.
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genus anaphalis

  • noun a genus of herbs of north temperate regions having hoary leaves: pearly everlasting
    Anaphalis.
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genus anarhichas

  • noun type genus of the Anarhichadidae
    Anarhichas.
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genus anas

  • noun type genus of the Anatidae: freshwater ducks
    Anas.
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genus anasa

  • noun squash bugs
    Anasa.
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genus anastatica

  • noun one species: rose of Jericho; resurrection plant
    Anastatica.
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genus anastomus

  • noun openbills
    Anastomus.
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genus anatotitan

  • noun genus of large duck-billed dinosaurs; late Cretaceous
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genus anchusa

  • noun rough and hairy Old World herbs
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genus ancistrodon

  • noun copperheads
    Agkistrodon; genus Agkistrodon; Ancistrodon.
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genus ancylus

  • noun type genus of the family Ancylidae: river limpet
    Ancylus.
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genus andira

  • noun small genus of evergreen trees of tropical America and western Africa
    Andira.
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genus andreaea

  • noun brown or blackish Alpine mosses having a dehiscent capsule with 4 longitudinal slits
    Andreaea.
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genus andrena

  • noun a solitary burrowing short-tongued bee
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genus andricus

  • noun cynipid gall wasps, chiefly affecting oaks
    Andricus.
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genus andromeda

  • noun low-growing shrubs of northern regions of northern hemisphere
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genus andropogon

  • noun tall annual or perennial grasses with spikelike racemes; warm regions
    Andropogon.
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genus andryala

  • noun a genus of hardy hairy latex-producing perennials of Mediterranean area
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genus aneides

  • noun climbing salamanders
    Aneides.
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genus anemia

  • noun genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America
    Anemia.
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genus anemone

  • noun perennial herbs with tuberous roots and beautiful flowers; of north and south temperate regions
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genus anemonella

  • noun one species: rue anemone
    Anemonella.
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genus anemopsis

  • noun one species: yerba mansa
    Anemopsis.
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genus anethum

  • noun dill
    Anethum.
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genus angelica

  • noun biennial or perennial herbs of the northern hemisphere; have a taproot
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genus angiopteris

  • noun one species: tree fern
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genus angraecum

  • noun genus of tropical Old World epiphytic orchids with showy flowers sometimes grotesque
    Angraecum; genus Angraecum.
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genus angrecum

  • noun genus of tropical Old World epiphytic orchids with showy flowers sometimes grotesque
    Angraecum; genus Angraecum.
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genus anguilla

  • noun type genus of the Anguillidae: eels
    Anguilla.
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genus anguillula

  • noun a genus of Cephalobidae
    Anguillula; Turbatrix; genus Anguillula.
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genus anguis

  • noun type genus of the Anguidae: blindworms
    Anguis.
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genus anhima

  • noun type genus of the Anhimidae; horned screamers
    Anhima.
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genus anhinga

  • noun type genus of the Anhingidae
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genus anigozanthus

  • noun genus of monocotyledonous plants with curious woolly flowers on sturdy stems above a fan of sword-shaped leaves; includes kangaroo's paw and Australian sword lily; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae
    Anigozanthus.
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genus anisotremus

  • noun a genus of Haemulidae
    Anisotremus.
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genus ankylosaurus

  • noun armored herbivorous dinosaurs of the Cretaceous
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genus annona

  • noun type genus of the Annonaceae; tropical American trees or shrubs
    Annona.
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genus anoa

  • noun a genus of mammals of the family Bovidae
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genus anodonta

  • noun thin-shelled freshwater mussels
    Anodonta.
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genus anoectochilus

  • noun genus of delicate Asiatic orchids
    Anoectochilus.
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genus anogramma

  • noun a genus of ferns belonging to the family Pteridaceae
    Anogramma.
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genus anolis

  • noun New World chameleons
    Anolis.
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genus anomala

  • noun genus of beetles whose grubs feed mainly on roots of plants; includes several pests of cultivated grasses
    Anomala.
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genus anomalops

  • noun type genus of the family Anomalopidae
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genus anomalopteryx

  • noun small moas
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genus anomia

  • noun type genus of the family Anomiidae: saddle oysters
    Anomia.
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genus anopheles

  • noun malaria mosquitoes; distinguished by the adult's head-downward stance and absence of breathing tubes in the larvae
    Anopheles.
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genus anser

  • noun typical geese
    Anser.
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genus antedon

  • noun a genus of echinoderms of the family Antedonidae
    Antedon.
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genus antennaria

  • noun small woolly perennial herbs having small whitish discoid flowers surrounded by a ring of club-shaped bristles
    Antennaria.
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genus anthemis

  • noun dog fennel
    Anthemis.
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genus antheraea

  • noun large moths whose larvae produce silk of high quality
    Antheraea.
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genus anthericum

  • noun genus of Old World (mainly African) perennial herbs; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae
    Anthericum.
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genus antheropeas

  • noun small genus of North American herbs often included in genus Eriophyllum
    Antheropeas.
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genus anthidium

  • noun potter bees
    Anthidium.
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genus anthoceros

  • noun hornworts
    Anthoceros.
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genus anthonomus

  • noun weevils destructive of cultivated plants
    Anthonomus.
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genus anthriscus

  • noun chervil: of Europe, North Africa and Asia
    Anthriscus.
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genus anthurium

  • noun large genus of often epiphytic evergreen tropical American plants often cultivated as houseplants
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genus anthus

  • noun pipits
    Anthus.
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genus anthyllis

  • noun genus of Mediterranean herbs and shrubs
    Anthyllis.
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genus antidorcas

  • noun springboks
    Antidorcas.
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genus antigonia

  • noun a genus of fish in the family Caproidae
    Antigonia.
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genus antilocapra

  • noun type and sole genus of the Antilocapridae comprising one species
    Antilocapra.
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genus antilope

  • noun blackbucks
    Antilope.
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genus antirrhinum

  • noun a genus of herbs of the family Scrophulariaceae with brightly colored irregular flowers
    Antirrhinum.
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genus antrodemus

  • noun carnivorous dinosaur of North America; late Jurassic
    genus Allosaurus.
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genus antrozous

  • noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
    Antrozous.
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genus aotus

  • noun douroucoulis
    Aotus.
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genus apatosaurus

  • noun large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck and tail; late Jurassic
    genus Apatosaurus.
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genus apatura

  • noun large Old World butterflies
    Apatura.
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genus aphis

  • noun type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables
    Aphis.
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genus aphriza

  • noun a genus of Scolopacidae
    Aphriza.
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genus aphrophora

  • noun a genus of Cercopidae
    Aphrophora.
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genus aphyllanthes

  • noun one species; small fibrous-rooted perennial with rushlike foliage and deep blue flowers; sometimes placed in its own family Aphyllanthaceae
    Aphyllanthes.
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genus apios

  • noun twining perennial North American plants
    Apios.
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genus apis

  • noun type genus of the Apidae: honeybees
    Apis.
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genus apium

  • noun celery
    Apium.
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genus aplectrum

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae
    Aplectrum.
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genus aplodontia

  • noun type genus of the Aplodontiidae: comprising the mountain beavers
    Aplodontia.
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genus aplysia

  • noun type genus of the family Aplysiidae
    Aplysia; genus Aplysia; Tethys.
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genus apocynum

  • noun perennial herbs with small pink or white flowers
    Apocynum.
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genus apodemus

  • noun Old World field mice
    Apodemus.
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genus apogon

  • noun type genus of the Apogonidae
    Apogon.
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genus aporocactus

  • noun small genus of epiphytic cacti of Mexico
    Aporocactus.
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genus appendicularia

  • noun a genus of chordates in the class Larvacea
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genus aptenodytes

  • noun large penguins
    Aptenodytes.
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genus apteryx

  • noun type genus of the Apterygidae: kiwis
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genus apus

  • noun type genus
    Apus.
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genus aquila

  • noun a genus of Accipitridae
    Aquila.
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genus aquilegia

  • noun columbine
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genus ara

  • noun macaws
    Ara.
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genus arabidopsis

  • noun a genus of the mustard family having white or yellow or purplish flowers; closely related to genus Arabis
    Arabidopsis.
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genus arabis

  • noun annual to perennial woody herbs of temperate North America, Europe and Asia: rockcress
    Arabis.
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genus arachis

  • noun a genus of plants with pods that ripen underground (see peanut)
    Arachis.
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genus aralia

  • noun type genus of Araliaceae; large widely distributed genus of shrubs and trees and vines: spikenard; Hercules'-club
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genus aramus

  • noun genus of large brown long-billed wading birds found in warm swampy regions of the western hemisphere: courlan; limpkin
    Aramus.
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genus aranea

  • noun a genus of orb-weaving spiders including common garden spiders and barn spiders
    Aranea; Araneus; genus Aranea.
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genus araneus

  • noun a genus of orb-weaving spiders including common garden spiders and barn spiders
    Aranea; Araneus; genus Aranea.
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genus araucaria

  • noun a genus of the araucaria family
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genus araujia

  • noun small genus of South American evergreen vines
    Araujia.
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genus arbutus

  • noun large evergreen shrubs and trees of southern Europe and western North America: strawberry tree; madrona
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genus arca

  • noun type genus of the family Arcidae: ark shells and blood clams
    Arca.
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genus arcella

  • noun type genus of the Arcellidae
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genus arceuthobium

  • noun genus of chiefly American plants parasitic on conifers
    Arceuthobium.
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genus archaeopteryx

  • noun a genus of fossil birds
    genus Archaeopteryx.
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genus archaeornis

  • noun a genus of fossil bird
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genus archeopteryx

  • noun a genus of fossil birds
    genus Archaeopteryx.
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genus archidiskidon

  • noun a genus of Elephantidae
    Archidiskidon.
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genus archilochus

  • noun a genus of Trochilidae
    Archilochus.
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genus architeuthis

  • noun giant squid
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genus archosargus

  • noun a genus of Sparidae
    Archosargus.
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genus arctictis

  • noun binturongs
    Arctictis.
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genus arctium

  • noun burdock
    Arctium.
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genus arctocebus

  • noun a genus of Lorisidae
    Arctocebus.
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genus arctocephalus

  • noun fur seals
    Arctocephalus.
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genus arctonyx

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Arctonyx.
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genus arctostaphylos

  • noun bearberry; manzanita
    Arctostaphylos.
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genus arctotis

  • noun herbs and subshrubs: African daisy
    Arctotis.
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genus ardea

  • noun type genus of the Ardeidae: large New and Old World herons
    Ardea.
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genus ardisia

  • noun tropical evergreen subshrubs (some climbers) to trees of Asia and Australasia to Americas
    Ardisia.
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genus areca

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of palm trees
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genus arenaria

  • noun sandworts
    Arenaria.
  • noun turnstones
    Arenaria.
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genus arenga

  • noun a genus of tropical Asian and Malaysian palm trees
    Arenga.
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genus arethusa

  • noun genus of bog orchids of North America and Japan
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genus argemone

  • noun prickly poppies
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genus argentina

  • noun type genus of the Argentinidae: argentines
    Argentina.
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genus argentinosaurus

  • noun enormous dinosaur of the middle Cretaceous found in Argentina
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genus argiope

  • noun the type genus of Argiopidae; small genus of orb-weaving spiders
    Argiope.
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genus argonauta

  • noun type genus of the family Argonautidae: paper nautilus
    Argonauta.
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genus argusianus

  • noun argus pheasants
    Argusianus.
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genus argynnis

  • noun fritillaries
    Argynnis.
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genus argyranthemum

  • noun comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum
    Argyranthemum.
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genus argyreia

  • noun woody climbers of tropical Asia to Australia
    Argyreia.
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genus argyrotaenia

  • noun orange tortrix
    Argyrotaenia.
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genus argyroxiphium

  • noun small genus of Hawaiian spreading and rosette-forming shrubs
    Argyroxiphium.
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genus arilus

  • noun a genus of Reduviidae
    Arilus.
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genus ariocarpus

  • noun slow-growing geophytic cacti; northern and eastern Mexico; southern Texas
    Ariocarpus.
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genus ariomma

  • noun a genus of Stromateidae
    Ariomma.
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genus arisaema

  • noun tuberous or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials
    Arisaema.
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genus arisarum

  • noun tuberous or rhizomatous perennial herbs; mainly Mediterranean area
    Arisarum.
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genus aristolochia

  • noun birthworts; Dutchman's-pipe
    Aristolochia.
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genus aristotelia

  • noun small genus of shrubs or small trees of Australia and New Zealand and western South America
    Aristotelia.
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genus arius

  • noun type genus of the Ariidae: sea catfishes
    Arius.
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genus arizona

  • noun glossy snake
    Arizona.
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genus armadillidium

  • noun type genus of the Armadillidiidae
    Armadillidium.
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genus armeria

  • noun shrubby or herbaceous low-growing evergreen perennials
    Armeria.
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genus armillaria

  • noun genus of edible mushrooms having white spores an annulus and blue juice; some are edible; some cause root rot
    Armillaria.
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genus armillariella

  • noun a honey-colored diminutive form of genus Armillaria; grows in clusters; edible (when cooked) but most attention has been on how to get rid of it
    Armillariella.
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genus armoracia

  • noun horseradish
    Armoracia.
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genus arnica

  • noun large genus of herbs of north temperate and Arctic regions
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genus arnoseris

  • noun lamb succory
    Arnoseris.
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genus arrhenatherum

  • noun oat grass
    Arrhenatherum.
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genus artamus

  • noun type genus of the Artamidae
    Artamus.
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genus artemia

  • noun fairy shrimp; brine shrimp
    Artemia; genus Artemia; Chirocephalus.
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genus artemisia

  • noun usually aromatic shrubs or herbs of north temperate regions and South Africa and western South America: wormwood; sagebrush; mugwort; tarragon
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genus arthropteris

  • noun tropical and subtropical Old World epiphytic or lithophytic ferns
    Arthropteris.
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genus artocarpus

  • noun evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit
    Artocarpus.
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genus arum

  • noun type genus of the Araceae: tuberous perennial herbs of Europe and Asia with usually heart-shaped leaves
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genus arundinaria

  • noun North American bamboo
    Arundinaria.
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genus arundo

  • noun any of several coarse tall perennial grasses of most warm areas: reeds
    Arundo.
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genus arvicola

  • noun in some classifications considered synonymous with Microtus
    Arvicola.
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genus asarum

  • noun wild ginger
    Asarum.
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genus ascaphus

  • noun type genus of the Ascaphidae; in some classifications included in the family Leiopelmatidae
    Ascaphus.
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genus ascaridia

  • noun roundworm having a preanal sucker
    Ascaridia.
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genus ascaris

  • noun type genus of the family Ascaridae: roundworms with a three-lipped mouth
    Ascaris.
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genus asclepias

  • noun genus of chiefly North American perennial herbs: silkweed; milkweed
    Asclepias.
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genus ascophyllum

  • noun brown algae distinguished by compressed or inflated branchlets along the axis
    Ascophyllum.
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genus asimina

  • noun pawpaw
    Asimina.
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genus asio

  • noun a genus of European owls
    Asio.
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genus aspalathus

  • noun genus of South African heathlike shrubs
    Aspalathus.
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genus asparagus

  • noun large genus of Old World perennial herbs with erect or spreading or climbing stems and small scalelike leaves and inconspicuous flowers; sometimes placed in family Asparagaceae
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genus aspergillus

  • noun genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
    Aspergillus.
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genus asperula

  • noun woodruff
    Asperula.
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genus asphodeline

  • noun genus of rhizomatous perennial or biennial herbs with numerous sometimes fragrant flowers in long cylindrical racemes; Mediterranean region to Caucasus; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae
    Asphodeline.
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genus asphodelus

  • noun small genus of tall striking annuals or perennials with grasslike foliage and flowers in dense racemes or panicles; Mediterranean to Himalayas; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae
    Asphodelus.
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genus aspidelaps

  • noun African coral snakes
    Aspidelaps.
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genus aspidiotus

  • noun a genus of Diaspididae
    Aspidiotus.
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genus aspidistra

  • noun genus of eastern Asiatic herbs; sometimes placed in the family Convallariaceae
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genus aspidophoroides

  • noun alligatorfishes
    Aspidophoroides.
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genus aspis

  • noun horned vipers
    genus Aspis; Aspis.
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genus asplenium

  • noun in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae
    Asplenium.
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genus astacus

  • noun type genus of the family Astacidae; Old World crayfish
    Astacus.
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genus aster

  • noun large genus of herbs widely cultivated for their daisylike flowers
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genus astilbe

  • noun chiefly Asiatic perennials: spirea
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genus astragalus

  • noun large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
    Astragalus.
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genus astrantia

  • noun a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Umbelliferae with aromatic roots and palmate leaves and showy flowers
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genus astreus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Geastraceae
    Astreus.
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genus astroloma

  • noun evergreen shrubs of Australia and Tasmania
    Astroloma.
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genus astronium

  • noun a genus of dicotyledonous plants of the family Anacardiaceae
    Astronium.
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genus astrophyton

  • noun includes many of the basket stars
    Astrophyton.
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genus astropogon

  • noun a genus of fish of the family Apogonidae
    Astropogon.
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genus ateles

  • noun spider monkeys
    Ateles.
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genus athene

  • noun a genus of Strigidae
    Athene.
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genus atherinopsis

  • noun a genus of Atherinidae
    Atherinopsis.
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genus atherurus

  • noun a genus of Hystricidae
    Atherurus.
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genus athrotaxis

  • noun a genus of gymnosperm
    Athrotaxis.
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genus athyrium

  • noun temperate and tropical lady ferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or in the genus Asplenium
    Athyrium.
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genus atrichornis

  • noun type genus of the Atrichornithidae
    Atrichornis.
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genus atriplex

  • noun orach; saltbush
    Atriplex.
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genus atropa

  • noun belladonna
    Atropa.
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genus attalea

  • noun unarmed feather palms of central and northern South America
    Attalea.
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genus atticus

  • noun atlas moth
    Atticus.
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genus aucuba

  • noun hardy evergreen dioecious shrubs and small trees from Japan
    Aucuba.
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genus aulacorhyncus

  • noun a genus of Ramphastidae
    Aulacorhyncus.
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genus aulostomus

  • noun type genus of the Aulostomidae
    Aulostomus.
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genus aureolaria

  • noun small genus of North American herbs often root-parasitic and bearing golden-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Gerardia
    Aureolaria.
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genus auricularia

  • noun type genus of the Auriculariaceae
    Auricularia.
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genus auriparus

  • noun a genus of Paridae
    Auriparus.
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genus australopithecus

  • noun extinct genus of African hominid
    Australopithecus.
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genus austrocedrus

  • noun one species; formerly included in genus Libocedrus
    Austrocedrus.
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genus austrotaxus

  • noun a gymnosperm genus having one species: New Caledonian yew
    Austrotaxus.
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genus automeris

  • noun io moth
    Automeris.
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genus avahi

  • noun a genus of Indriidae
    Avahi.
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genus avena

  • noun oats
    Avena.
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genus averrhoa

  • noun trees native to East Indies having pinnate leaves: carambolas
    Averrhoa.
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genus avicennia

  • noun small genus of tropical shrubs or trees
    Avicennia.
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genus ayapana

  • noun genus of tropical American herbs sometimes included in genus Eupatorium
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genus aythya

  • noun canvasback; redhead; pochard; etc.
    Aythya.
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genus azadirachta

  • noun genus of large important East Indian trees: neem trees
    Azadirachta.
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genus azolla

  • noun a genus of fern sometimes placed in its own family Azollaceae
    Azolla.
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genus babesia

  • noun type genus of the family Babesiidae
    genus Babesia.
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genus babyrousa

  • noun a genus of Suidae
    Babyrousa.
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genus baccharis

  • noun shrubs of western hemisphere often having honey-scented flowers followed by silky thistlelike heads of tiny fruits; often used for erosion control
    Baccharis.
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genus bacillus

  • noun type genus of the Bacillaceae; includes many saprophytes important in decay of organic matter and a number of parasites
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genus bacteroides

  • noun type genus of Bacteroidaceae; genus of Gram-negative rodlike anaerobic bacteria producing no endospores and no pigment and living in the gut of man and animals
    Bacteroides.
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genus baiomys

  • noun pygmy mice
    Baiomys.
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genus bairdiella

  • noun drumfish
    Bairdiella.
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genus balaena

  • noun type genus of the Balaenidae: Greenland whales
    Balaena.
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genus balaeniceps

  • noun type genus of the Balaenicipitidae: shoebills
    Balaeniceps.
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genus balaenoptera

  • noun type genus of the Balaenopteridae
    Balaenoptera.
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genus balanus

  • noun type genus of the family Balanidae
    Balanus.
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genus balistes

  • noun type genus of the Balistidae
    Balistes.
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genus ballota

  • noun perennial herbs or subshrubs of especially Mediterranean area: black horehound
    Ballota.
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genus balsamorhiza

  • noun genus of coarse western American herbs with large roots containing an aromatic balsam
    Balsamorhiza.
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genus bambusa

  • noun tall tender clumping bamboos
    Bambusa.
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genus bankia

  • noun giant shipworms
    Bankia.
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genus banksia

  • noun important genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or trees with alternate leathery leaves and yellowish flowers
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genus baphia

  • noun small genus of shrubs and lianas and trees of Africa and Madagascar
    Baphia.
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genus baptisia

  • noun genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
    Baptisia.
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genus barbarea

  • noun biennial or perennial herbs of north temperate regions: winter cress
    Barbarea.
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genus barosaurus

  • noun huge quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur; late Jurassic
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genus bartle-frere

  • noun a living fossil or so-called `green dinosaur'; genus or subfamily of primitive nut-bearing trees thought to have died out 50 million years ago; a single specimen found in 1994 on Mount Bartle Frere in eastern Australia; not yet officially named
    green dinosaur; Bartle Frere.
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genus bartramia

  • noun a genus of Scolopacidae
    Bartramia.
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genus basiliscus

  • noun a reptile genus of Iguanidae
    Basiliscus.
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genus bassariscus

  • noun cacomistles
    Bassariscus.
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genus bassia

  • noun summer cypress
    Bassia; genus Bassia; Kochia.
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genus bathyergus

  • noun mole rats
    Bathyergus.
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genus batis

  • noun small genus of plants constituting the family Batidaceae: low straggling dioecious shrubs
    Batis.
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genus batrachoseps

  • noun slender salamanders
    Batrachoseps.
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genus bauhinia

  • noun mountain ebony, orchid tree
    Bauhinia.
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genus beaumontia

  • noun small genus of evergreen woody vines in the East Indies and Asia
    Beaumontia.
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genus begonia

  • noun large genus of tropical succulent plants widely cultivated
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genus belamcanda

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae
    Belamcanda.
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genus bellis

  • noun daisy
    Bellis.
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genus bemisia

  • noun sweet-potato whitefly
    Bemisia.
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genus bennettitis

  • noun type of the Bennettitales
    Bennettitis.
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genus benzoin

  • noun used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
    Benzoin.
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genus berberis

  • noun large genus of shrubs of temperate zones of New and Old Worlds
    Berberis.
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genus bergenia

  • noun genus of perennial spring-blooming rhizomatous herbs with thick evergreen leaves; eastern Asia
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genus beroe

  • noun coextensive with the class Nuda
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genus berteroa

  • noun hoary alyssum
    Berteroa.
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genus bertholletia

  • noun brazil nut
    Bertholletia.
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genus bessera

  • noun small genus of cormous perennials of Mexico; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae
    Bessera.
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genus besseya

  • noun genus of North American spring wildflowers
    Besseya.
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genus beta

  • noun beets
    Beta.
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genus bettongia

  • noun jerboa kangaroo
    Bettongia.
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genus betula

  • noun a genus of trees of the family Betulaceae (such as birches)
    Betula.
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genus bibos

  • noun wild ox
    Bibos.
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genus bidens

  • noun bur marigolds
    Bidens.
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genus bignonia

  • noun one species: cross vine
    Bignonia.
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genus biscutella

  • noun genus of Eurasian herbs and small shrubs: buckler mustard
    Biscutella.
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genus bison

  • noun sometimes considered a subgenus of genus Bos: American buffalo
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genus bitis

  • noun a genus of Viperidae
    Bitis.
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genus blaberus

  • noun giant cockroaches
    Blaberus.
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genus blandfordia

  • noun small genus of tuberous Australian perennial herbs
    Blandfordia.
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genus blarina

  • noun shrews
    Blarina.
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genus blastocladia

  • noun a genus of fungi of the family Blastodiaceae
    Blastocladia.
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genus blastomyces

  • noun genus of pathogenic yeastlike fungi
    Blastomyces.
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genus blatta

  • noun type genus of the Blattidae: cockroaches infesting buildings worldwide
    Blatta.
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genus blattella

  • noun small cockroaches
    Blattella.
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genus blechnum

  • noun in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae; terrestrial ferns of cosmopolitan distribution mainly in southern hemisphere: hard ferns
    Blechnum.
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genus blennius

  • noun type genus of the Blenniidae
    Blennius.
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genus blephilia

  • noun small genus of North American herbs: wood mints
    Blephilia.
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genus bletia

  • noun genus of tropical American terrestrial orchids with large purple or pink flowers
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genus bletilla

  • noun small genus of chiefly east Asiatic hardy terrestrial orchids similar to genus Bletia
    Bletilla.
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genus blighia

  • noun small genus of western African evergreen trees and shrubs bearing fleshy capsular three-seeded fruits edible when neither unripe nor overripe
    Blighia.
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genus blissus

  • noun chinch bugs
    Blissus.
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genus bloomeria

  • noun small genus of bulbous perennial herbs of southwestern United States and Mexico; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae
    Bloomeria.
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genus bocconia

  • noun tropical American trees or shrubs closely related to genus Macleaya
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genus boehmeria

  • noun false nettle
    Boehmeria.
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genus bolbitis

  • noun terrestrial or less than normally scandent ferns of tropical regions of northern hemisphere
    Bolbitis.
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genus boletellus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
    Boletellus.
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genus boletus

  • noun type genus of Boletaceae; genus of soft early-decaying pore fungi; some poisonous and some edible
    Boletus.
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genus boltonia

  • noun genus of tall leafy perennial herbs of eastern America and eastern Asia having flowers that resemble asters
    Boltonia.
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genus bomarea

  • noun large genus of tropical American vines having showy often spotted umbellate flowers; sometimes placed in family Liliaceae especially subfamily Alstroemeriaceae
    Bomarea.
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genus bombax

  • noun trees of chiefly South America
    Bombax.
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genus bombina

  • noun fire-bellied toads
    Bombina.
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genus bombus

  • noun bumblebees
    Bombus.
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genus bombycilla

  • noun waxwings
    Bombycilla.
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genus bombyx

  • noun type genus of the Bombycidae: Chinese silkworm moth
    Bombyx.
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genus bonasa

  • noun ruffed grouse
    Bonasa.
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genus borago

  • noun perennial herbs of the Mediterranean region
    Borago.
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genus borassus

  • noun palmyra
    Borassus.
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genus borrelia

  • noun small flexible parasitic spirochetes having three to five wavy spirals
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genus bos

  • noun wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini
    Bos.
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genus boselaphus

  • noun Indian antelopes: nilgais
    Boselaphus.
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genus boswellia

  • noun genus of trees of North Africa and India that yield incense
    Boswellia.
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genus botaurus

  • noun bitterns
    Botaurus.
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genus bothrops

  • noun fer-de-lance
    Bothrops.
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genus botrychium

  • noun grape fern; moonwort
    Botrychium.
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genus bougainvillaea

  • noun ornamental tropical woody vines
    genus Bougainvillaea; Bougainvillaea.
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genus bougainvillea

  • noun ornamental tropical woody vines
    genus Bougainvillaea; Bougainvillaea.
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genus bouteloua

  • noun forage grasses
    Bouteloua.
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genus bowiea

  • noun small genus of tropical African perennial bulbous herbs with deciduous twining stems; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
    Bowiea.
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genus boykinia

  • noun genus of perennial rhizomatous herbs with flowers in panicles; North America; Japan
    Boykinia.
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genus brachinus

  • noun bombardier beetles
    Brachinus.
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genus brachychiton

  • noun Australian trees (usually with swollen trunks)
    Brachychiton.
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genus brachycome

  • noun mostly Australian herbs having basal or alternate leaves and loosely corymbose flower heads
    Brachycome.
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genus brachystegia

  • noun small genus of tropical African timber trees having pale golden heartwood uniformly striped with dark brown or black:
    Brachystegia.
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genus bradypus

  • noun type genus of the Bradypodidae: three-toed sloths
    Bradypus.
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genus brama

  • noun type genus of the Bramidae
    Brama.
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genus branchiobdella

  • noun type genus of the Branchiobdellidae: a small worm that lives on the gills or surface of a crayfish attached by a sucker
    Branchiobdella.
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genus branta

  • noun wild geese
    Branta.
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genus brasenia

  • noun alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae
    Brasenia.
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genus brassavola

  • noun genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic rhizomatous orchids
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genus brassia

  • noun genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids having striking axillary racemes of yellow to green spiderlike flowers with long slender sepals and warty lips: spider orchids
    Brassia.
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genus brassica

  • noun mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc.
    Brassica.
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genus brevoortia

  • noun menhaden
    Brevoortia.
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genus brickelia

  • noun genus of herbs of southwestern America having usually creamy florets followed by one-seeded fruits in a prominent bristly sheath
    Brickellia.
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genus brodiaea

  • noun genus of western United States bulbous plants with basal leaves and variously colored flowers; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae
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genus bromus

  • noun a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae
    Bromus.
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genus brontosaurus

  • noun large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck and tail; late Jurassic
    genus Apatosaurus.
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genus broussonetia

  • noun paper mulberry
    Broussonetia.
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genus browallia

  • noun small genus of tropical South American annuals
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genus browmius

  • noun cusk
    Brosmius.
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genus bruchus

  • noun type genus of the Bruchidae
    Bruchus.
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genus bruckenthalia

  • noun a genus containing only one species: spike heath
    Bruckenthalia.
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genus brugmansia

  • noun includes some plants often placed in the genus Datura: angel's trumpets
    Brugmansia.
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genus brunfelsia

  • noun genus of tropical American shrubs grown for their flowers followed by fleshy berrylike fruits
    Brunfelsia.
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genus brya

  • noun genus of prickly shrubs and small trees of the Caribbean region; source of a durable hardwood
    Brya.
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genus bryanthus

  • noun a genus allied to and once included in genus Phyllodoce
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genus bryonia

  • noun climbing perennial herbs: bryony
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genus bryum

  • noun type genus of the Bryaceae: mosses distinguished by mostly erect and tufted gametophytes and symmetrical short-necked capsules
    Bryum.
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genus bubalus

  • noun in some classification systems included in genus Bos; water buffaloes
    tribe Bubalus; Bubalus.
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genus bubo

  • noun a genus of Strigidae
    Bubo.
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genus bubulcus

  • noun small white egrets
    Bubulcus.
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genus bucephala

  • noun buffleheads and goldeneyes
    Bucephala.
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genus buceros

  • noun type genus of the family Bucerotidae
    Buceros.
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genus buchloe

  • noun buffalo grass
    Buchloe.
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genus buckleya

  • noun small genus of Asiatic and American parasitic shrubs
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genus buddleia

  • noun shrubs or trees of warm regions
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genus budorcas

  • noun gnu goats
    Budorcas.
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genus bufo

  • noun type genus of the Bufonidae; common toads of New and Old Worlds
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genus bulnesia

  • noun palo santo
    Bulnesia.
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genus bumelia

  • noun deciduous or evergreen American shrubs small trees having very hard wood and milky latex
    Bumelia.
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genus bungarus

  • noun kraits
    Bungarus.
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genus buphthalmum

  • noun oxeye
    Buphthalmum.
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genus burhinus

  • noun type genus of the Burhinidae: stone curlews
    Burhinus.
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genus burmannia

  • noun type genus of the Burmanniaceae; slender herbs of warm regions with leaves resembling scales and flowers with a three-angled or three-winged perianth
    Burmannia.
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genus burmeisteria

  • noun a genus of Dasypodidae
    Burmeisteria.
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genus bursera

  • noun type genus of Burseraceae; tropical and subtropical American shrubs and trees some yielding timber and gum elemi
    Bursera.
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genus butea

  • noun genus of East Indian trees or shrubs: dhak
    Butea.
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genus buteo

  • noun broad-winged soaring hawks
    Buteo.
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genus buxus

  • noun type genus of the Buxaceae
    Buxus.
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genus cabassous

  • noun solely the tatouay
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genus cabomba

  • noun alternatively, a member of the family Nymphaeaceae; a small genus of American aquatic plants
    Cabomba.
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genus cacajao

  • noun uakaris
    Cacajao.
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genus cacalia

  • noun genus of tall smooth herbs of forested mountains of Europe and Asia minor; in some classifications includes many plants usually placed in genus Emilia
    Cacalia.
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genus cacatua

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    genus Cacatua; Kakatoe; Cacatua.
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genus cacicus

  • noun a genus of tropical American orioles
    Cacicus.
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genus cadra

  • noun a genus of Pyralidae
    Cadra.
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genus caenolestes

  • noun type genus of the family Caenolestidae
    Caenolestes.
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genus caesalpinia

  • noun small spiny tropical trees or shrubs; includes the small genus or subgenus Poinciana
    Caesalpinia.
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genus caiman

  • noun caimans
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genus cairina

  • noun a genus of Anatidae
    Cairina.
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genus cajanus

  • noun erect densely branched shrubby perennials of Old World tropics; naturalized in other warm regions
    Cajanus.
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genus cakile

  • noun small genus of succulent annual herbs found on sandy shores of North America and Europe
    Cakile.
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genus caladenia

  • noun terrestrial orchids of Australia to New Caledonia
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genus caladium

  • noun small genus of tropical South American tuberous perennials with large variously colored leaves
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genus calamagrostis

  • noun reed grass
    Calamagrostis.
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genus calamintha

  • noun calamint
    Calamintha.
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genus calamus

  • noun distinctive often spiny-stemmed palms found as climbers in tropical and subtropical forest
  • noun a genus of Sparidae
    Calamus.
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genus calandrinia

  • noun large genus of low-growing herbs; widespread throughout tropical and warm temperate regions having usually basal leaves and panicles of purplish ephemeral flowers
    Calandrinia.
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genus calanthe

  • noun large and widely distributed genus of terrestrial orchids
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genus calceolaria

  • noun large genus of tropical American herbs and shrubs with showy cymose flowers
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genus calendula

  • noun marigold
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genus calidris

  • noun a genus of Scolopacidae
    Calidris.
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genus calla

  • noun water arum
    Calla.
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genus calliandra

  • noun genus of pinnate-leaved shrubs and small trees of tropical and subtropical North and South America and India and West Africa
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genus callicebus

  • noun titis
    Callicebus.
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genus callimorpha

  • noun cinnabar moths
    Callimorpha.
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genus callinectes

  • noun New World blue crabs
    Callinectes.
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genus calliophis

  • noun Asian coral snakes
    genus Calliophis; Callophis; Calliophis.
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genus calliphora

  • noun type genus of the Calliphoridae: blowflies
    Calliphora.
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genus callirhoe

  • noun small genus of North American herbs having usually red or purple flowers
    Callirhoe.
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genus callisaurus

  • noun zebra-tailed lizard
    Callisaurus.
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genus callistephus

  • noun one species: erect Asiatic herb with large flowers
    Callistephus.
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genus callithrix

  • noun type genus of the Callithricidae: true marmosets
    Callithrix.
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genus callitriche

  • noun water starworts
    Callitriche.
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genus callitris

  • noun evergreen monoecious coniferous trees or shrubs: cypress pines
    Callitris.
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genus callophis

  • noun Asian coral snakes
    genus Calliophis; Callophis; Calliophis.
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genus callorhinus

  • noun fur seals
    Callorhinus.
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genus calluna

  • noun one species
    Calluna.
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genus calocarpum

  • noun a genus of tropical American trees of the family Sapotaceae
    Calocarpum.
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genus calocedrus

  • noun tall evergreens of western North America and eastern Asia; formerly included in genus Libocedrus
    Calocedrus.
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genus calochortus

  • noun large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs
    Calochortus.
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genus calophyllum

  • noun genus of tropical evergreen trees
    Calophyllum.
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genus calopogon

  • noun terrestrial orchids of North America
    Calopogon.
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genus calosoma

  • noun genus of large predaceous ground beetles that feed on injurious caterpillars
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genus caltha

  • noun a genus of Caltha
    Caltha.
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genus calvatia

  • noun genus of puffballs having outer casings whose upper parts break at maturity into angular pieces to expose the spores
    Calvatia.
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genus calycanthus

  • noun a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice
    Calycanthus.
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genus calycophyllum

  • noun medium to large tropical American trees having shiny reddish-brown shredding bark
    Calycophyllum.
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genus calymmatobacterium

  • noun a genus of bacterial rods containing only the one species that causes granuloma inguinale
    Calymmatobacterium.
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genus calypso

  • noun one species found throughout much of northern North America and Eurasia
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genus calystegia

  • noun climbing or scrambling herbs: bindweed
    Calystegia.
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genus camassia

  • noun genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs
    genus Camassia; Camassia; Quamassia.
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genus cambarus

  • noun a genus of Astacidae
    Cambarus.
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genus camelina

  • noun annual and biennial herbs of Mediterranean to central Asia
    Camelina; false flax.
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genus camellia

  • noun tropical Asiatic evergreen shrubs or small trees
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genus camelus

  • noun type genus of the Camelidae: camels
    Camelus.
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genus campanula

  • noun large genus of herbs grown for their blossoms: bellflowers
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genus campephilus

  • noun a genus of Picidae
    Campephilus.
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genus camponotus

  • noun carpenter ants
    Camponotus.
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genus camptosorus

  • noun classification used in some especially former systems for plants usually placed in genus Asplenium
    Camptosorus.
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genus campyloneurum

  • noun epiphytic ferns of tropical America
    Campyloneurum.
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genus campylorhynchus

  • noun alternative classifications for the cactus wrens
    Campylorhynchus; Heleodytes; genus Campylorhynchus.
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genus canachites

  • noun spruce grouse
    Canachites.
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genus cananga

  • noun a genus of Malayan tree
    Cananga; genus Cananga; Canangium.
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genus canangium

  • noun a genus of Malayan tree
    Cananga; genus Cananga; Canangium.
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genus canavalia

  • noun herbs or woody vines of mainly American tropics and subtropics
    Canavalia.
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genus cancer

  • noun type genus of the family Cancridae
    Cancer.
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genus candida

  • noun a genus of yeastlike imperfect fungi; sometimes included in genus Monilia of the family Moniliaceae
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genus canella

  • noun one species
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genus canis

  • noun type genus of the Canidae: domestic and wild dogs; wolves; jackals
    Canis.
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genus canna

  • noun type and sole genus of the Cannaceae: perennial lily-like herbs of New World tropics
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genus cannabis

  • noun hemp: genus of coarse annuals native to central Asia and widely naturalized in north temperate regions; in some classifications included in the family Moraceae
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genus cantharellus

  • noun a well-known genus of fungus; has funnel-shaped fruiting body; includes the chanterelles
    Cantharellus.
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genus capella

  • noun snipes
    genus Capella; Capella; Gallinago.
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genus capparis

  • noun tropical or subtropical evergreen shrubs or small trees
    Capparis.
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genus capra

  • noun goats
    Capra.
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genus caprella

  • noun skeleton shrimp
    Caprella.
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genus capreolus

  • noun roe deer
    Capreolus.
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genus capricornis

  • noun serows
    Capricornis.
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genus caprimulgus

  • noun type genus of the Caprimulgidae
    Caprimulgus.
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genus capros

  • noun a genus of fish in the family Caproidae
    Capros.
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genus capsella

  • noun shepherd's purse
    Capsella.
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genus capsicum

  • noun chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers
    Capsicum.
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genus caragana

  • noun large genus of Asiatic deciduous shrubs or small trees
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genus caranx

  • noun type genus of the Carangidae
    Caranx.
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genus carassius

  • noun goldfish
    Carassius.
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genus carcharhinus

  • noun type genus of the Carcharhinidae
    Carcharhinus.
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genus carcharias

  • noun type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks
    Carcharias; genus Carcharias; Odontaspis.
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genus carcharodon

  • noun man-eating sharks
    Carcharodon.
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genus cardamine

  • noun bittercress, bitter cress
    Cardamine.
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genus cardiospermum

  • noun tendril-climbing herbs or shrubs whose seeds have a white heart-shaped spot
    Cardiospermum.
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genus cardium

  • noun type genus of the family Cardiidae: cockles
    Cardium.
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genus carduelis

  • noun in some classifications considered the type genus of a subfamily Carduelinae of the family Fringillidae: goldfinches; siskins; redpolls; linnets
    Carduelis.
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genus carduus

  • noun genus of annual or perennial Old World prickly thistles
    Carduus.
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genus caretta

  • noun loggerhead turtles
    Caretta.
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genus carex

  • noun large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges
    Carex.
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genus cariama

  • noun the type genus of the Cariamidae comprising only the crested cariama
    Cariama.
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genus carica

  • noun type genus of the Caricaceae; tropical American trees: papayas
    Carica.
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genus carissa

  • noun Old World genus of tropical evergreen usually spiny shrubs
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genus carlina

  • noun genus of Mediterranean thistles
    Carlina.
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genus carnegiea

  • noun caryophylloid dicot genus with only one species: saguaro
    Carnegiea.
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genus carpenteria

  • noun one species; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
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genus carphophis

  • noun thunder snake
    Carphophis.
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genus carpinus

  • noun mostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs: hornbeams; sometimes placed in subfamily Carpinaceae
    Carpinus.
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genus carpobrotus

  • noun a caryophyllaceous genus of Carpobrotus
    Carpobrotus.
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genus carpocapsa

  • noun codling moths
    Carpocapsa.
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genus carpodacus

  • noun house finches and purple finches
    Carpodacus.
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genus carthamus

  • noun safflower
    Carthamus.
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genus carum

  • noun caraway
    Carum.
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genus carya

  • noun genus of large deciduous nut-bearing trees; United States and China
    Carya.
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genus caryocar

  • noun type genus of the Caryocaraceae; South American trees yielding strong fine-grained wood and edible nuts
    Caryocar.
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genus caryota

  • noun fishtail palms
    Caryota.
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genus casmerodius

  • noun a white egrets
    Casmerodius.
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genus cassia

  • noun some genus Cassia species often classified as members of the genus Senna or genus Chamaecrista
    Cassia.
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genus cassiope

  • noun low tufted evergreen shrubs of colder parts of north temperate regions having moss-like foliage and nodding white or pink flowers
    Cassiope.
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genus castanea

  • noun chestnuts; chinkapins
    Castanea.
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genus castanopsis

  • noun evergreen trees and shrubs of warm regions valued for their foliage; southeastern United States and eastern Australia and northern New Zealand
    Castanopsis.
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genus castanospermum

  • noun a rosid dicot genus of the subfamily Papilionoideae having one species: Moreton Bay chestnut
    Castanospermum.
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genus castilleia

  • noun genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses
    genus Castilleia; Castilleja; Castilleia.
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genus castilleja

  • noun genus of western North and South American perennials often partially parasitic on roots of grasses
    genus Castilleia; Castilleja; Castilleia.
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genus castor

  • noun type genus of the Castoridae: beavers
    Castor.
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genus castoroides

  • noun extinct beavers of the Pleistocene; of eastern and southern United States
    Castoroides.
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genus casuarina

  • noun genus of trees and shrubs widely naturalized in southern United States and West Indies; coextensive with the family Casuarinaceae and order Casuarinales
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genus casuarius

  • noun type and sole genus of the Casuaridae: cassowaries
    Casuarius.
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genus catacala

  • noun moths whose larvae are cutworms: underwings
    Catacala.
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genus catalpa

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of plants belonging to the family Bignoniaceae; has large flowers (white or mottled) and long terete pods
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genus catananche

  • noun genus of Mediterranean herbs: cupid's dart
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genus catasetum

  • noun genus of tropical American orchids having showy male and female flowers usually on separate inflorescences
    Catasetum.
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genus catha

  • noun a genus of African evergreen shrubs characterized by thick leaves and white flowers
    Catha.
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genus catharacta

  • noun skuas
    Catharacta.
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genus catharanthus

  • noun small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca
    Catharanthus.
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genus cathartes

  • noun type genus of the Cathartidae: turkey vultures
    Cathartes.
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genus cathaya

  • noun one species; related to Pseudotsuga and Larix
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genus catoptrophorus

  • noun willet
    Catoptrophorus.
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genus catostomus

  • noun type genus of the family Catostomidae
    Catostomus.
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genus cattleya

  • noun large and highly valued genus of beautiful tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids; the typical orchids; known in many varieties
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genus caulophyllum

  • noun blue cohosh
    Caulophyllum.
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genus cavia

  • noun type genus of the Caviidae: guinea pigs
    Cavia.
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genus cebuella

  • noun pygmy marmosets
    Cebuella.
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genus cebus

  • noun type genus of the Cebidae
    Cebus.
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genus cecropia

  • noun large genus of tropical American trees that yield a bast fiber used for cordage and bark used in tanning; milky juice yields caoutchouc
    Cecropia.
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genus cedrela

  • noun tropical American trees
    Cedrela.
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genus cedrus

  • noun true cedars
    Cedrus.
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genus ceiba

  • noun tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers
    Ceiba.
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genus celastrus

  • noun genus of woody vines and erect shrubs (type genus of the Celastraceae) that is native chiefly to Asia and Australia: includes bittersweet
    Celastrus.
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genus celosia

  • noun annual or perennial herbs or vines of tropical and subtropical America and Asia and Africa
    Celosia.
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genus celtis

  • noun large genus of trees and shrubs with berrylike fruit
    Celtis.
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genus cenchrus

  • noun a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae that have burs
    Cenchrus.
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genus centaurea

  • noun knapweed; star thistle
    Centaurea.
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genus centaurium

  • noun genus of low-growing herbs mostly of northern hemisphere having flowers with protruding spirally twisted anthers
    Centaurium.
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genus centranthus

  • noun genus of southern European herbs and subshrubs
    Centranthus.
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genus centrocercus

  • noun sage grouse
    Centrocercus.
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genus centrolobium

  • noun a genus of Centrolobium
    Centrolobium.
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genus centropomus

  • noun type genus of the Centropomidae: snooks
    Centropomus.
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genus centropristis

  • noun sea basses
    Centropristis.
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genus centropus

  • noun a genus of Cuculidae
    Centropus.
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genus centrosema

  • noun a genus of chiefly tropical American vines of the family Leguminosae having trifoliate leaves and large flowers
    Centrosema.
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genus centunculus

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Primulaceae
    Centunculus.
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genus cephalanthera

  • noun small genus of temperate Old World terrestrial orchids
    Cephalanthera.
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genus cephalopterus

  • noun a genus of Cotingidae
    Cephalopterus.
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genus cephalotaxus

  • noun the genus of Cephalotaxus (see plum-yews)
    Cephalotaxus.
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genus cephalotus

  • noun one species: Australian pitcher plant
    Cephalotus.
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genus cepphus

  • noun a genus of birds including: guillemots
    Cepphus.
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genus cerapteryx

  • noun antler moths
    Cerapteryx.
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genus cerastes

  • noun horned vipers
    genus Aspis; Aspis.
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genus cerastium

  • noun mouse-eared chickweed
    Cerastium.
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genus ceratitis

  • noun Mediterranean fruit flies
    Ceratitis.
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genus ceratodus

  • noun type genus of the Ceratodontidae: extinct genus of lungfishes
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genus ceratonia

  • noun carobs
    Ceratonia.
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genus ceratopetalum

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Cunoniaceae
    Ceratopetalum.
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genus ceratophyllum

  • noun constituting the family Ceratophyllaceae: hornworts
    Ceratophyllum.
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genus ceratopogon

  • noun type genus of the Ceratopogonidae
    Ceratopogon.
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genus ceratopteris

  • noun water ferns
    Ceratopteris.
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genus ceratosaurus

  • noun primitive saurischian carnivorous dinosaurs
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genus ceratostomella

  • noun genus of fungi forming continuous hyaline spores
    Ceratostomella.
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genus ceratotherium

  • noun African genus
    Ceratotherium.
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genus ceratozamia

  • noun small genus of Mexican cycads; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae
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genus cercidiphyllum

  • noun one species: katsura tree
    Cercidiphyllum.
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genus cercidium

  • noun spiny shrubs or small trees sometimes placed in genus Parkinsonia: paloverde
    Cercidium.
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genus cercis

  • noun deciduous shrubs and trees of eastern Asia, southern Europe and the United States
    Cercis.
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genus cercocebus

  • noun mangabeys
    Cercocebus.
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genus cercopithecus

  • noun type genus of the Cercopithecidae: guenons
    Cercopithecus.
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genus cercospora

  • noun form genus of imperfect fungi that are leaf parasites with long slender spores
    Cercospora.
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genus cercosporella

  • noun form genus of imperfect fungi lacking pigment in the spores and conidiophores
    Cercosporella.
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genus cereus

  • noun genus of much-branched treelike or shrubby cacti with pronounced ribs and rounded needlelike spines and nocturnal flowers usually white
    Cereus.
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genus ceroxylon

  • noun wax palms
    Ceroxylon.
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genus certhia

  • noun type genus of the Certhiidae
    Certhia.
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genus cervus

  • noun the type genus of the Cervidae
    Cervus.
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genus ceryle

  • noun a genus of birds of the family Alcedinidae
    Ceryle.
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genus cestrum

  • noun genus of fragrant tropical American shrubs
    Cestrum.
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genus cestum

  • noun Venus's girdle
    Cestum.
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genus ceterach

  • noun small genus of Old World ferns; superseded in some classification systems which place plants of this genus in e.g. genera Asplenium and Pleurosorus
    Ceterach.
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genus cetonia

  • noun a genus of Cetoniidae
    Cetonia.
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genus cetorhinus

  • noun comprising only the basking sharks; in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Cetorhinidae
    Cetorhinus.
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genus cetraria

  • noun foliose lichens chiefly of northern latitudes
    Cetraria.
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genus chaenactis

  • noun genus of flowering herbs of western United States
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genus chaenomeles

  • noun flowering quince
    Chaenomeles.
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genus chaenopsis

  • noun a genus of fish of the family Clinidae including pikeblennies
    Chaenopsis.
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genus chaetodipterus

  • noun a genus of Ephippidae
    Chaetodipterus.
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genus chaetodon

  • noun type genus of the Chaetodontidae
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genus chalcis

  • noun type genus of the Chalcididae
    Chalcis.
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genus chalcostigma

  • noun thornbills
    Chalcostigma.
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genus chamaea

  • noun a genus of Paridae
    Chamaea.
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genus chamaecrista

  • noun genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having sensitive leaves and suddenly dehiscing pods; some species placed in genus Cassia
    Chamaecrista.
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genus chamaecyparis

  • noun a genus of Chamaecyparis
    Chamaecyparis.
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genus chamaecytisus

  • noun small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods; often especially formerly included in genus Cytisus
    Chamaecytisus.
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genus chamaedaphne

  • noun one species: leatherleaf
    Chamaedaphne.
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genus chamaeleo

  • noun type genus of the Chamaeleontidae
    Chamaeleo; genus Chamaeleo.
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genus chamaeleon

  • noun type genus of the Chamaeleontidae
    Chamaeleo; genus Chamaeleo.
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genus chamaemelum

  • noun small genus of plants sometimes included in genus Anthemis: chamomile
    Chamaemelum.
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genus chara

  • noun green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts
    Chara.
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genus charadrius

  • noun type genus of the Charadriidae: plovers
    Charadrius.
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genus charina

  • noun boas of western North America
    Charina.
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genus charronia

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Charronia.
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genus chateura

  • noun a genus of Apodidae
    Chateura.
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genus chauna

  • noun crested screamers
    Chauna.
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genus cheilanthes

  • noun small evergreen ferns: lipferns; in some classifications placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae
    Cheilanthes.
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genus cheiranthus

  • noun Old World perennial plants grown for their showy flowers
    Cheiranthus.
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genus chelidonium

  • noun one species: greater celandine
    Chelidonium.
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genus chelifer

  • noun a genus of Chelonethida
    Chelifer.
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genus chelone

  • noun herbaceous perennials: shellflower
    Chelone.
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genus chelonia

  • noun green turtles
    Chelonia.
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genus chelydra

  • noun snapping turtles
    Chelydra.
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genus chenopodium

  • noun goosefoot; pigweed
    Chenopodium.
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genus chilomastix

  • noun flagellates parasitic in intestines of vertebrates including humans
    Chilomastix.
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genus chilomeniscus

  • noun sand snakes
    Chilomeniscus.
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genus chilomycterus

  • noun burrfishes
    Chilomycterus.
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genus chilopsis

  • noun one species: desert willow
    Chilopsis.
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genus chimaera

  • noun type genus of the Chimaeridae
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genus chimaphila

  • noun small genus of evergreen herbs with long creeping rootstocks and shining leaves; North America; Europe; east Asia
    Chimaphila.
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genus chimonanthus

  • noun small genus of Asian deciduous or evergreen shrubs having fragrant flowers: winter sweet
    Chimonanthus.
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genus chinchilla

  • noun type genus of the Chinchillidae
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genus chinchona

  • noun large genus of trees of Andean region of South America having medicinal bark
    genus Chinchona.
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genus chiococca

  • noun shrubs of tropical and subtropical New World
    Chiococca.
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genus chionanthus

  • noun deciduous trees or shrubs: fringe tree
    Chionanthus.
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genus chirocephalus

  • noun fairy shrimp; brine shrimp
    Artemia; genus Artemia; Chirocephalus.
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genus chironomus

  • noun type genus of the Chironomidae
    Chironomus.
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genus chiton

  • noun a genus of Polyplacophora
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genus chlamydera

  • noun a genus of Ptilonorhynchidae
    Chlamydera.
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genus chlamydia

  • noun type genus of the family Chlamydiaceae: disease-causing parasites
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genus chlamydomonas

  • noun type genus of the Chlamydomonadaceae; solitary doubly-flagellated plant-like algae common in fresh water and damp soil; multiply freely; often a pest around filtration plants
    Chlamydomonas.
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genus chlamydosaurus

  • noun frilled lizards
    Chlamydosaurus.
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genus chlamyphorus

  • noun pichiciago
    Chlamyphorus.
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genus chloranthus

  • noun type genus of the Chloranthaceae
    Chloranthus.
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genus chlorella

  • noun nonmotile unicellular green algae potentially important as source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins
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genus chloris

  • noun tufted or perennial or annual grasses having runners: finger grass; windmill grass
    Chloris.
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genus chlorococcum

  • noun type genus of Chlorococcales; unicellular green algae occurring singly or in a layer on soil or damp rock
    Chlorococcum.
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genus chlorophis

  • noun African green snakes
    Chlorophis.
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genus chlorophoneus

  • noun a genus of Malaconotinae
    Chlorophoneus.
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genus chlorophyllum

  • noun a genus of fungus belonging to the family Lepiotaceae
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genus chloroxylon

  • noun deciduous trees of India and Sri Lanka
    Chloroxylon.
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genus chlorura

  • noun towhees
    Chlorura.
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genus choeronycteris

  • noun a genus of Phyllostomatidae
    Choeronycteris.
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genus choloepus

  • noun a genus of Megalonychidae consisting of the two-toed sloth
    Choloepus.
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genus chondrus

  • noun a genus of protoctist
    Chondrus.
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genus chordeiles

  • noun a genus of Caprimulgidae
    Chordeiles.
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genus chordospartium

  • noun 2 species of small New Zealand trees: weeping tree broom; endangered
    Chordospartium.
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genus choriotis

  • noun Australian bustard
    Choriotis.
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genus chorizagrotis

  • noun moths whose larvae are army cutworms
    Chorizagrotis.
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genus chorizema

  • noun genus of Australian twining vines and small shrubs: flame peas
    Chorizema.
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genus christella

  • noun medium to large terrestrial ferns of tropical forests of Old World to Americas
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genus chronoperates

  • noun a reptile genus of Therapsida
    Chronoperates.
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genus chrysanthemum

  • noun in some classifications many plants usually assigned to the genus Chrysanthemum have been divided among other genera: e.g. Argyranthemum; Dendranthema; Leucanthemum; Tanacetum
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genus chrysaora

  • noun a genus of Scyphozoa
    Chrysaora.
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genus chrysemys

  • noun painted turtles
    Chrysemys.
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genus chrysobalanus

  • noun coco plums
    Chrysobalanus.
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genus chrysochloris

  • noun type genus of the Chrysochloridae
    Chrysochloris.
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genus chrysolepis

  • noun two species: golden chinkapins
    Chrysolepis.
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genus chrysolophus

  • noun golden pheasants
    Chrysolophus.
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genus chrysophrys

  • noun Australian snapper
    Chrysophrys.
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genus chrysophyllum

  • noun tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs
    Chrysophyllum.
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genus chrysopsis

  • noun golden aster
    Chrysopsis.
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genus chrysosplenium

  • noun genus of widely distributed semiaquatic herbs with minute greenish-yellow apetalous flowers
    Chrysosplenium.
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genus chrysothamnus

  • noun genus of low branching shrubs of western North America
    Chrysothamnus.
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genus chunga

  • noun a genus of Cariamidae
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genus cibotium

  • noun in some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae: ornamental tree ferns with coarse gracefully drooping fronds
    Cibotium.
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genus cicada

  • noun type genus of the Cicadidae: cicadas
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genus cicer

  • noun chickpea plant; Asiatic herbs
    Cicer.
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genus cichorium

  • noun chicory
    Cichorium.
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genus ciconia

  • noun type genus of the Ciconiidae: European storks
    Ciconia.
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genus cicuta

  • noun small genus of perennial herbs having deadly poisonous tuberous roots: water hemlock
    Cicuta.
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genus cimex

  • noun type genus of the Cimicidae: bedbugs
    Cimex.
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genus cimicifuga

  • noun small genus of perennial herbs of north temperate regions: bugbane
    Cimicifuga.
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genus cinchona

  • noun large genus of trees of Andean region of South America having medicinal bark
    genus Chinchona.
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genus cinclus

  • noun type genus of the family Cinclidae
    Cinclus.
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genus cinnamomum

  • noun Asiatic and Australian aromatic trees and shrubs
    Cinnamomum.
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genus circaea

  • noun enchanter's nightshade
    Circaea.
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genus circaetus

  • noun harrier eagles
    Circaetus.
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genus circus

  • noun a genus of haws comprising the harriers
    Circus.
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genus cirsium

  • noun plume thistles
    Cirsium.
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genus cistothorus

  • noun marsh wrens
    Cistothorus.
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genus cistus

  • noun small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa
    Cistus.
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genus citellus

  • noun typical ground squirrels
    Citellus; genus Citellus; Spermophilus.
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genus citharichthys

  • noun a genus of Bothidae
    Citharichthys.
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genus citroncirus

  • noun a cross between Citrus sinensis and Poncirus trifoliata
    Citroncirus.
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genus citrullus

  • noun a dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons
    Citrullus.
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genus citrus

  • noun orange; lemon; lime; etc.
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genus cladonia

  • noun type genus of Cladoniaceae; lichens characterized by a crustose thallus and capitate fruiting bodies borne on simple or branched podetia
    Cladonia.
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genus cladorhyncus

  • noun one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills
    Cladorhyncus.
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genus cladrastis

  • noun yellowwoods
    Cladrastis.
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genus clangula

  • noun a genus of ducks
    Clangula.
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genus clathrus

  • noun type genus of the Clathraceae
    Clathrus.
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genus claviceps

  • noun fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses
    Claviceps.
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genus claytonia

  • noun genus of mainly North American succulent herbs with white or pink flowers usually in terminal racemes
    Claytonia.
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genus cleistes

  • noun terrestrial orchids of North and South America having slender fibrous roots; allied to genus Pogonia
    Cleistes.
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genus clematis

  • noun large genus of deciduous or evergreen woody vines or erect herbs
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genus cleome

  • noun tropical and subtropical annual or perennial herbs or low shrubs
    Cleome.
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genus clethra

  • noun type and sole genus of the Clethraceae; deciduous shrubs or small trees: white alder, summer-sweet
    Clethra.
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genus clethrionomys

  • noun a genus of Cricetidae
    Clethrionomys.
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genus clianthus

  • noun genus of semi-prostrate Australasian shrubs or vines
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genus cliftonia

  • noun one species: titi
    Cliftonia.
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genus clinopodium

  • noun wild basil
    Clinopodium.
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genus clintonia

  • noun sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae
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genus clitocybe

  • noun a genus of agarics with white to pale yellow spore deposits and fleshy stalks centrally attached to the cap and closely attached gills
    Clitocybe.
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genus clitoria

  • noun genus of tropical shrubs or vines having pinnate leaves and large axillary flowers
    Clitoria.
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genus clostridium

  • noun anaerobic or micro-aerophilic rod-shaped or spindle-shaped saprophytes; nearly cosmopolitan in soil, animal intestines, and dung
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genus clupea

  • noun type genus of the Clupeidae: typical herrings
    Clupea.
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genus clusia

  • noun tropical American aromatic trees or shrubs; often epiphytic; some stranglers
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genus cnemidophorus

  • noun whiptails
    Cnemidophorus.
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genus cnicus

  • noun one species: blessed thistle
    Cnicus.
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genus cnidoscolus

  • noun a genus of perennial plant with bristles; belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae
    Cnidoscolus.
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genus coccothraustes

  • noun large finches
    Coccothraustes.
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genus cocculus

  • noun climbing plants or shrubs
    Cocculus.
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genus coccus

  • noun type genus of the Coccidae
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genus coccyzus

  • noun a genus of Cuculidae
    Coccyzus.
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genus cochlearia

  • noun a genus of the family Cruciferae
    Cochlearia.
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genus cochlearius

  • noun boatbills
    Cochlearius.
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genus cocos

  • noun coconut palms
    Cocos.
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genus codariocalyx

  • noun used in some classifications for plants usually included in genus Desmodium
    Codariocalyx.
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genus codiaeum

  • noun evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with thick and colorful leathery leaves; Malaya and Pacific islands
    Codiaeum.
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genus coeloglossum

  • noun terrestrial orchids of cooler parts of North America and Europe: satyr orchid
    Coeloglossum.
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genus coelogyne

  • noun large diverse genus of tropical Asiatic epiphytic orchids
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genus coelophysis

  • noun late Triassic carnivorous saurischian dinosaurs
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genus coereba

  • noun type genus of the Coerebidae
    Coereba.
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genus coffea

  • noun coffee trees
    Coffea.
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genus cola

  • noun large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts
    Cola.
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genus colaptes

  • noun a genus of Picidae
    Colaptes.
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genus colchicum

  • noun chiefly fall-blooming perennial cormous herbs; sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae
    Colchicum.
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genus coleonyx

  • noun banded geckos
    Coleonyx.
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genus coleus

  • noun genus of Old World tropical plants cultivated for their variegated leaves; various plants sometimes placed in genera Plectranthus or Solenostemon
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genus colinus

  • noun New World quail: the bobwhites
    Colinus.
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genus collinsia

  • noun genus of hardy annual herbs of western United States
    Collinsia.
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genus collinsonia

  • noun small genus of perennial erect or spreading aromatic herbs; United States
    Collinsonia.
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genus collocalia

  • noun a genus of Apodidae
    Collocalia.
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genus colobus

  • noun a genus of Cercopithecidae
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genus colocasia

  • noun small genus of perennial tuberous herbs of tropical Asia: taro
    Colocasia.
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genus coluber

  • noun racers
    Coluber.
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genus colubrina

  • noun mostly tropical American shrubs or small trees with small yellowish flowers and yellow or red fruits
    Colubrina.
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genus columba

  • noun type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons
    Columba.
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genus columnea

  • noun genus of tropical American subshrubs and lianas
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genus colutea

  • noun small genus of Eurasian shrubs with yellow flowers and bladdery pods
    Colutea.
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genus comandra

  • noun small genus of chiefly North American parasitic plants
    Comandra.
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genus comatula

  • noun former usage synonymous with Antedon
    Comatula.
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genus combretum

  • noun type genus of the Combretaceae: tropical and subtropical small shrubs and trees
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genus commelina

  • noun type genus of the Commelinaceae; large genus of herbs of branching or creeping habit: day flower; widow's tears
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genus commiphora

  • noun genus of East Indian and African trees yielding balsamic products
    Commiphora.
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genus compsognathus

  • noun a reptile genus of Theropoda
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genus comptonia

  • noun one species: sweet fern
    Comptonia.
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genus condylura

  • noun star-nosed moles
    Condylura.
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genus conepatus

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Conepatus.
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genus conferva

  • noun type genus of Tribonemaceae
    Tribonema; genus Conferva.
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genus conilurus

  • noun jerboa rats
    Conilurus.
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genus coniogramme

  • noun terrestrial ferns of Pacific islands and Asia
    Coniogramme.
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genus conium

  • noun small genus of highly toxic biennials: hemlock
    Conium.
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genus connarus

  • noun large genus of tropical trees and shrubs; type genus of the Connaraceae
    Connarus.
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genus connochaetes

  • noun African antelopes: gnus
    Connochaetes.
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genus conocarpus

  • noun monotypic genus of tropical American trees: button tree
    Conocarpus.
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genus conoclinium

  • noun mistflower
    Conoclinium.
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genus conopodium

  • noun a genus of dicotyledonous plants of the family Umbelliferae
    Conopodium.
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genus conospermum

  • noun Australian shrubs (some trees) with flowers in dense spikes: smoke bush
    Conospermum.
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genus conradina

  • noun small genus of low aromatic shrubs of southeastern United States
    Conradina.
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genus consolida

  • noun plants having flowers resembling the larkspur's but differing from larkspur's in the arrangement of petals; sometimes included in genus Delphinium
    Consolida.
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genus contopus

  • noun pewees
    Contopus.
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genus conuropsis

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    Conuropsis.
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genus convallaria

  • noun sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lily of the valley
    Convallaria.
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genus convolvulus

  • noun genus of mostly climbing or scrambling herbs and shrubs: bindweed
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genus conyza

  • noun common American weed or wildflower
    Conyza.
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genus copernicia

  • noun slow-growing tropical fan palms
    Copernicia.
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genus coprinus

  • noun genus of black-spotted agarics in which the cap breaks down at maturity into an inky fluid; sometimes placed in its own family Coprinaceae
    Coprinus.
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genus coptis

  • noun small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowers
    Coptis.
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genus coracias

  • noun type genus of the Coraciidae
    Coracias.
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genus coragyps

  • noun a genus of Cathartidae
    Coragyps.
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genus corallorhiza

  • noun genus of leafless root-parasitic orchids having small purplish or yellowish racemose flowers with lobed lips; widely distributed in temperate regions
    Corallorhiza.
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genus corchorus

  • noun widely distributed genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs; especially Asia
    Corchorus.
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genus cordaites

  • noun tall Paleozoic trees superficially resembling modern screw pines; structurally intermediate in some ways between cycads and conifers
    Cordaites.
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genus cordia

  • noun tropical deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Boraginaceae
    Cordia.
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genus cordyline

  • noun Asiatic and Pacific trees or shrubs; fragments of the trunk will regrow to form whole plants
    Cordyline.
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genus cordylus

  • noun type genus of the Cordylidae; spiny lizards somewhat resembling tiny crocodiles
    Cordylus.
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genus coregonus

  • noun type genus of the Coregonidae: whitefishes
    Coregonus.
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genus coreopsis

  • noun genus of American plants widely cultivated for their flowers
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genus coriandrum

  • noun small genus of annual Mediterranean herbs
    Coriandrum.
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genus corixa

  • noun type genus of the Corixidae: boat bugs
    Corixa.
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genus cornus

  • noun a rosid dicot genus of the family Cornaceae including: dogwood; cornel: perennial chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of temperate regions of northern hemisphere
    Cornus.
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genus corokia

  • noun evergreen shrubs with intricately twisted wiry stems that in summer are smothered in small yellow flowers; grows in New Zealand
    Corokia.
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genus coronilla

  • noun genus of Old World shrubs and herbs
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genus corozo

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of tropical American palm trees
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genus cortaderia

  • noun tall ornamental grasses of South America and New Zealand and New Guinea: pampas grass
    Cortaderia.
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genus corticium

  • noun genus of fungi having simple smooth sporophores; some are parasitic on wood or economic crops; some species formerly placed in form genus Rhizoctinia
    Corticium.
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genus cortinarius

  • noun the largest genus in the Agaricales; agarics having rusty spores and prominent cortinae (cobwebby partial veils)
    Cortinarius.
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genus corvus

  • noun type genus of the Corvidae: crows and ravens
    Corvus.
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genus coryanthes

  • noun small genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids
    Coryanthes.
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genus corydalis

  • noun annual or perennial herbs of Himalayan China and South Africa
    Corydalis.
  • noun type genus of the Corydalidae
    Corydalis; genus Corydalis; Corydalus.
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genus corydalus

  • noun type genus of the Corydalidae
    Corydalis; genus Corydalis; Corydalus.
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genus corylopsis

  • noun small genus of deciduous shrubs of temperate regions of Asia
    Corylopsis.
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genus corylus

  • noun deciduous monoecious nut-bearing shrubs of small trees: hazel; sometimes placed in the subfamily or family Corylaceae
    Corylus.
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genus corynebacterium

  • noun the type genus of the family Corynebacteriaceae which is widely distributed in nature; the best known are parasites and pathogens of humans and domestic animals
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genus corypha

  • noun large fan palms of tropical Asia to Australia
    Corypha.
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genus coryphantha

  • noun mainly globose cacti of southwestern United States and Mexico covered with many nodules; superficially resembling and formerly included in genus Mammillaria
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genus corythosaurus

  • noun genus of duck-billed dinosaurs of late Cretaceous
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genus coscoroba

  • noun a genus of Anatidae
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genus cosmocampus

  • noun a genus of fish in the family Syngnathidae
    Cosmocampus.
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genus cosmos

  • noun genus of tropical American plants cultivated for their colorful flowers
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genus costia

  • noun a genus of flagellate protoctist
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genus cotinga

  • noun type genus of the Cotingidae: cotingas
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genus cotinus

  • noun smoke trees
    Cotinus.
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genus cotoneaster

  • noun genus of deciduous or evergreen Old World shrubs widely cultivated
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genus cottus

  • noun type genus of the Cottidae: sculpins
    Cottus.
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genus cotula

  • noun cosmopolitan herbs especially southern hemisphere; many used as ground covers
    Cotula.
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genus coturnix

  • noun Old World quail
    Coturnix.
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genus coumarouna

  • noun tropical American trees: tonka beans
    Dipteryx; Coumarouna; genus Coumarouna.
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genus cracticus

  • noun type genus of the Cracticidae: Australian butcherbirds
    Cracticus.
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genus crambe

  • noun annual or perennial herbs with large leaves that resemble the leaves of cabbages
    Crambe.
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genus crangon

  • noun type genus of the family Crangonidae
    Crangon.
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genus craspedia

  • noun herbs of Australia and New Zealand
    Craspedia.
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genus crassostrea

  • noun Virginia oysters
    Crassostrea.
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genus crassula

  • noun type genus of Crassulaceae; herbs and small shrubs having woody stems and succulent aerial parts
    Crassula.
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genus crataegus

  • noun thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple
    Crataegus.
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genus crateva

  • noun tropical genus of small trees or shrubs
    Crateva.
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genus crax

  • noun type genus of the Cracidae: curassows
    Crax.
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genus crepis

  • noun hawk's-beard; cosmopolitan in northern hemisphere
    Crepis.
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genus crescentia

  • noun a genus of tropical American trees of the family Bignoniaceae; has a short trunk and crooked limbs and drooping branches
    Crescentia.
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genus crex

  • noun corncrakes
    Crex.
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genus cricetus

  • noun type genus of the Cricetidae: Old World hamsters
    Cricetus.
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genus crocethia

  • noun a genus of Scolopacidae
    Crocethia.
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genus crocodilus

  • noun type genus of the Crocodylidae
    Crocodylus; genus Crocodilus; Crocodilus.
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genus crocodylus

  • noun type genus of the Crocodylidae
    Crocodylus; genus Crocodilus; Crocodilus.
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genus crocus

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae
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genus crocuta

  • noun a genus of Hyaenidae
    Crocuta.
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genus cronartium

  • noun rust fungi having aecia produced in raised or swollen sori and teliospores borne in waxy columns
    Cronartium.
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genus crotalaria

  • noun large genus of herbs with simple leaves and racemes of yellow flowers; mainly of tropical Africa
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genus crotalus

  • noun large rattlesnakes; seldom bite unless startled or pursuing prey
    Crotalus.
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genus crotaphytus

  • noun collared lizards
    Crotaphytus.
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genus croton

  • noun tropical shrubs and herbs; source of croton oil
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genus crotophaga

  • noun ani
    Crotophaga.
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genus cryptacanthodes

  • noun a genus of Stichaeidae
    Cryptacanthodes.
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genus cryptobranchus

  • noun type genus of the Cryptobranchidae
    Cryptobranchus.
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genus cryptocercus

  • noun cockroaches
    Cryptocercus.
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genus cryptocoryne

  • noun water trumpet; aquatic herbs having broad leaves and long slender spathes; often used as aquarium plants
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genus cryptogramma

  • noun sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae or Cryptogrammataceae
    Cryptogramma.
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genus cryptomeria

  • noun Japanese cedar; sugi
    Cryptomeria.
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genus cryptoprocta

  • noun large primitive cat-like carnivores inhabiting forests of Madagascar
    Cryptoprocta.
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genus cryptotermes

  • noun genus of dry wood termites; cosmopolitan in distribution; sometimes considered a subgenus of Kalotermes
    Cryptotermes.
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genus cryptotis

  • noun least shrews
    Cryptotis.
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genus ctenocephalides

  • noun an arthropod genus of fleas
    Ctenocephalides.
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genus ctenocephalus

  • noun a former usage synonymous with Ctenocephalides
    Ctenocephalus.
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genus cuculus

  • noun type genus of the Cuculidae
    Cuculus.
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genus cucumis

  • noun cucumbers; muskmelons
    Cucumis.
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genus cucurbita

  • noun type genus of the Cucurbitaceae
    Cucurbita.
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genus culcita

  • noun includes some plants usually placed in e.g. genus Dicksonia: terrestrial ferns resembling bracken; tropical America; Malaysia to Australia and Polynesia; southwestern Europe and Atlantic islands
    Culcita.
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genus culex

  • noun type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
    Culex.
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genus cuminum

  • noun cumin
    Cuminum.
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genus cuniculus

  • noun pacas
    Cuniculus.
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genus cuon

  • noun Asiatic wild dog
    genus Cuon; Cuon; Cyon.
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genus cupressus

  • noun type genus of Cupressaceae
    Cupressus.
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genus curcuma

  • noun tropical Asiatic perennial herbs
    Curcuma.
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genus cursorius

  • noun coursers
    Cursorius.
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genus curtisia

  • noun a large evergreen tree of South Africa
    Curtisia.
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genus cuscuta

  • noun genus of twining leafless parasitic herbs lacking chlorophyll: dodder
    Cuscuta.
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genus cuterebra

  • noun type genus of the Cuterebridae
    Cuterebra.
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genus cyamopsis

  • noun small genus of annual usually hairy herbs of tropical Africa and Arabia
    Cyamopsis.
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genus cyamus

  • noun whale lice
    Cyamus.
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genus cyanocitta

  • noun New World jays
    Cyanocitta.
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genus cyathea

  • noun type genus of the Cyatheaceae: tree ferns of the tropical rain forest to temperate woodlands
    Cyathea.
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genus cycas

  • noun type genus of Cycadaceae: genus of widely distributed Old World evergreen tropical trees having pinnate leaves and columnar stems covered with persistent bases of old leaves
    Cycas.
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genus cyclamen

  • noun genus of widely cultivated flowering Eurasian herbs with centrally depressed rounded tubers and rounded heart-shaped leaves
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genus cycloloma

  • noun a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae
    Cycloloma.
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genus cyclopes

  • noun only the silky anteater
    Cyclopes.
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genus cyclophorus

  • noun tropical Old World ferns having closely crowded circular sori and no indusia
    Cyclophorus.
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genus cyclops

  • noun copepod water fleas
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genus cyclopterus

  • noun type genus of the Cyclopteridae: lumpfishes
    Cyclopterus.
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genus cyclosorus

  • noun small genus of terrestrial ferns of tropical and subtropical southern hemisphere
    Cyclosorus.
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genus cycnoches

  • noun genus of epiphytic or terrestrial tropical American orchids
    Cycnoches.
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genus cydonia

  • noun quince
    Cydonia.
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genus cygnus

  • noun a genus of Anatidae
    Cygnus.
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genus cymbidium

  • noun genus of tropical epiphytic or terrestrial Old World orchids; one of the most popular orchid genera
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genus cynancum

  • noun genus of perennial tropical African lianas
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genus cynara

  • noun artichoke; cardoon
    Cynara.
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genus cynips

  • noun type genus of the Cynipidae: gall wasps
    Cynips.
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genus cynocephalus

  • noun type genus of the family Cynocephalidae
    Cynocephalus.
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genus cynodon

  • noun creeping perennial grasses of tropical and southern Africa
    Cynodon.
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genus cynoglossum

  • noun a large genus of tall rough herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae
    Cynoglossum.
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genus cynomys

  • noun prairie dogs
    Cynomys.
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genus cynopterus

  • noun a genus of Megachiroptera
    Cynopterus.
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genus cynoscion

  • noun sea trout
    Cynoscion.
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genus cyon

  • noun Asiatic wild dog
    genus Cuon; Cuon; Cyon.
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genus cyperus

  • noun type genus of Cyperaceae; grasslike rhizomatous herbs; cosmopolitan except very cold regions
    Cyperus.
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genus cyphomandra

  • noun tree tomato
    Cyphomandra.
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genus cypraea

  • noun type genus of the family Cypraeidae: the typical cowries
    Cypraea.
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genus cyprinus

  • noun type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp
    Cyprinus.
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genus cypripedium

  • noun genus of chiefly American perennial leafy-stemmed orchids: lady's slippers; sometimes includes species of genus Paphiopedilum
    Cypripedium.
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genus cyrilla

  • noun one species: trees and shrubs having flowers with acute or twisted petals and wingless fruit
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genus cyrtomium

  • noun small genus of tropical Asiatic greenhouse ferns; in some classifications placed in Polypodiaceae
    Cyrtomium.
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genus cystophora

  • noun hooded seals
    Cystophora.
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genus cystopteris

  • noun chiefly small perennial rock ferns: bladder ferns; in some classifications placed in Polypodiaceae
    Cystopteris.
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genus cytisus

  • noun large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom
    Cytisus.
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genus daboecia

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Ericaceae
    Daboecia.
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genus dacelo

  • noun Australasian kingfishers
    Dacelo.
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genus dacrycarpus

  • noun evergreen coniferous shrubs or trees of New Zealand to Malaysia and Philippines
    Dacrycarpus.
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genus dacrydium

  • noun Australasian evergreen trees or shrubs
    Dacrydium.
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genus dacrymyces

  • noun type genus of the Dacrymycetaceae: fungi with a bifurcate basidium that lacks septa
    Dacrymyces.
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genus dactylis

  • noun a monocotyledonous grass of the family Gramineae (has only one species)
    Dactylis.
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genus dactyloctenium

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Gramineae
    Dactyloctenium.
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genus dactylopius

  • noun type genus of the Dactylopiidae
    Dactylopius.
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genus dactylopterus

  • noun a genus of Dactylopteridae
    Dactylopterus.
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genus dactylorhiza

  • noun genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Asia and North Africa
    Dactylorhiza.
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genus dahlia

  • noun genus of perennial tuberous plants of Mexico and Central America
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genus dalbergia

  • noun large genus of tropical trees having pinnate leaves and paniculate flowers and cultivated commercially for their dramatically grained and colored timbers
    Dalbergia.
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genus dalea

  • noun indigo bush
    Dalea.
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genus dama

  • noun fallow deer
    Dama.
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genus damaliscus

  • noun African antelopes: sassabies
    Damaliscus.
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genus danaea

  • noun fairly small terrestrial ferns of tropical America
    Danaea.
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genus danaus

  • noun type genus of the Danaidae: monarch butterflies
    Danaus.
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genus daphne

  • noun usually evergreen Eurasian shrubs
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genus daphnia

  • noun water fleas
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genus darlingtonia

  • noun one species: California pitcher plant
    Darlingtonia.
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genus darmera

  • noun one species
    Peltiphyllum; genus Darmera; Darmera.
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genus dasyatis

  • noun type genus of the Dasyatidae
    Dasyatis.
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genus dasyprocta

  • noun type genus of the Dasyproctidae: agoutis
    Dasyprocta.
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genus dasypus

  • noun type genus of the Dasypodidae
    Dasypus.
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genus dasyurus

  • noun type genus of the family Dasyuridae: native cats
    Dasyurus.
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genus datura

  • noun thorn apple
    Datura.
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genus daubentonia

  • noun type genus; coextensive with the family Daubentoniidae
    Daubentonia.
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genus daucus

  • noun carrot
    Daucus.
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genus davallia

  • noun Old World tropical fern; in some classification systems placed directly in family Polypodiaceae
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genus daviesia

  • noun genus of Australasian shrubs and subshrubs having small yellow or purple flowers followed by short triangular pods
    Daviesia.
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genus decapterus

  • noun scads especially mackerel scad; cosmopolitan in distribution
    Decapterus.
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genus decumaria

  • noun small genus of woody climbers with adhesive aerial roots; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
    Decumaria.
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genus deinocheirus

  • noun a reptile genus of Ornithomimida
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genus deinonychus

  • noun advanced bipedal carnivorous dinosaur
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genus delairea

  • noun one species: German ivy
    Delairea.
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genus delichon

  • noun a genus of Hirundinidae
    Delichon.
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genus delonix

  • noun evergreen or deciduous trees of tropical Africa and India
    Delonix.
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genus delphinapterus

  • noun white whale
    Delphinapterus.
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genus delphinium

  • noun large genus of chiefly perennial erect branching herbs of north temperate regions some poisonous
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genus delphinus

  • noun type genus of the Delphinidae
    Delphinus.
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genus dendranthema

  • noun comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum
    Dendranthema.
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genus dendraspis

  • noun mambas
    Dendroaspis; genus Dendraspis; Dendraspis.
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genus dendroaspis

  • noun mambas
    Dendroaspis; genus Dendraspis; Dendraspis.
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genus dendrobium

  • noun large genus and variable genus of chiefly epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Asia and Australasia
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genus dendrocalamus

  • noun giant clump-forming bamboos
    Dendrocalamus.
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genus dendrocolaptes

  • noun type genus of the Dendrocolaptidae
    Dendrocolaptes.
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genus dendroctonus

  • noun genus of small bark beetles destructive especially to mature conifers
    Dendroctonus.
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genus dendroica

  • noun a genus of Parulidae
    Dendroica.
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genus dendrolagus

  • noun tree wallabies
    Dendrolagus.
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genus dendromecon

  • noun one species: bush poppy
    Dendromecon.
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genus denisonia

  • noun copperheads
    Denisonia.
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genus dennstaedtia

  • noun chiefly terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae
    Dennstaedtia.
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genus dentaria

  • noun usually included in genus Cardamine; in some classifications considered a separate genus
    Dentaria.
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genus deparia

  • noun classification used for 5 species of terrestrial ferns usually placed in other genera
    Deparia.
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genus dermacentor

  • noun vectors of important diseases of man and animals
    Dermacentor.
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genus dermatobia

  • noun larvae live under the skin of domestic mammals and humans
    Dermatobia.
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genus dermochelys

  • noun type genus of the Dermochelyidae: leatherback turtles
    Dermochelys.
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genus derris

  • noun genus of Old World tropical shrubs and woody vines
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genus descurainia

  • noun includes annual or biennial herbs of America and Europe very similar to and often included among those of genera Sisymbrium or Hugueninia; not recognized in some classification systems
    Descurainia.
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genus desmanthus

  • noun genus of American herbs or shrubs with sensitive pinnate leaves and small whitish flowers
    Desmanthus.
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genus desmidium

  • noun a genus of protoctist
    Desmidium.
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genus desmodium

  • noun beggarweed; tick trefoil
    Desmodium.
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genus desmodus

  • noun type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats
    Desmodus.
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genus desmograthus

  • noun an amphibian genus of Plethodontidae
    Desmograthus.
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genus deutzia

  • noun genus of ornamental mostly deciduous shrubs native to Asia and Central America; widespread in cultivation; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
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genus diacalpa

  • noun one species: delicate fern of foothills of Himalayas
    Diacalpa.
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genus diadophis

  • noun a genus of reptiles of the family Colubridae including ringneck snakes
    Diadophis.
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genus dialeurodes

  • noun a genus of Aleyrodidae
    Dialeurodes.
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genus dianthus

  • noun carnations and pinks
    Dianthus.
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genus diapensia

  • noun type genus of Diapensiaceae
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genus diapheromera

  • noun a genus of Phasmidae
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genus dicamptodon

  • noun type genus of the Dicamptodontidae
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genus dicentra

  • noun North American and Asian herbs with divided leaves and irregular flowers
    Dicentra.
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genus diceros

  • noun most common species in Africa
    Diceros.
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genus dichondra

  • noun genus of chiefly tropical prostrate perennial herbs with creeping stems that root at the nodes
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genus dicksonia

  • noun tree ferns of temperate Australasia having bipinnatifid or tripinnatifid fronds and usually marginal sori; in some classification systems placed in family Cyatheaceae
    Dicksonia.
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genus dicranopteris

  • noun terrestrial ferns of forest margin or open ground; pantropical
    Dicranopteris.
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genus dicranum

  • noun type genus of Dicranaceae
    Dicranum.
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genus dicrostonyx

  • noun pied lemmings
    Dicrostonyx.
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genus dictamnus

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rutaceae
    Dictamnus.
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genus dictostylium

  • noun genus of slime molds that grow on dung and decaying vegetation
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genus dictyophera

  • noun closely related to genus Phallus distinguished by an indusium hanging like a skirt from below the pileus
    Dictyophera.
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genus didelphis

  • noun type genus of the family Didelphidae
    Didelphis.
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genus dieffenbachia

  • noun evergreen perennial herbs of tropical America with lush foliage and poisonous sap; often cultivated as houseplants
    Dieffenbachia.
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genus diervilla

  • noun small genus of low deciduous shrubs: bush honeysuckles
    Diervilla.
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genus difflugia

  • noun genus of protozoans related to ameba
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genus digitalis

  • noun genus of Eurasian herbs having alternate leaves and racemes of showy bell-shaped flowers
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genus digitaria

  • noun crab grass; finger grass
    Digitaria.
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genus dillenia

  • noun East Indian and Australian shrubs and trees having panicles of large white or yellow flowers
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genus dimetrodon

  • noun a reptile genus of Pelycosauria
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genus dimocarpus

  • noun longan
    Dimocarpus.
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genus dimorphotheca

  • noun South African herbs or subshrubs with usually yellow flowers
    Dimorphotheca.
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genus dinornis

  • noun type genus of the Dinornithidae: large moas
    Dinornis.
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genus diodon

  • noun type genus of the Diodontidae
    Diodon.
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genus diomedea

  • noun type of the Diomedeidae
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genus dionaea

  • noun a genus of the family Droseraceae
    Dionaea.
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genus dioon

  • noun small genus of arborescent cycads of Mexico and Central America; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae
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genus dioscorea

  • noun yams
    Dioscorea.
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genus diospyros

  • noun a genus of trees or shrubs that have beautiful and valuable wood
    Diospyros.
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genus diphylla

  • noun vampire bats
    Diphylla.
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genus dipladenia

  • noun genus of tropical South American tuberous perennial woody vines with large racemose flowers and milky sap
    genus Dipladenia; Mandevilla; Dipladenia.
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genus diplococcus

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus diplodocus

  • noun a reptile genus of the suborder Sauropoda
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genus diplopterygium

  • noun scandent thicket-forming ferns of Asia to western Pacific
    Diplopterygium.
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genus diplotaxis

  • noun wall rocket
    Diplotaxis.
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genus dipodomys

  • noun kangaroo rats
    Dipodomys.
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genus dipogon

  • noun one species: Australian pea
    Dipogon.
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genus dipsacus

  • noun type genus of the Dipsacaceae: teasel
    Dipsacus.
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genus dipsosaurus

  • noun desert iguanas
    Dipsosaurus.
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genus dipteronia

  • noun small genus of large deciduous shrubs having large clusters of winged seeds that turn red as they mature; central and southern China
    Dipteronia.
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genus dipteryx

  • noun tropical American trees: tonka beans
    Dipteryx; Coumarouna; genus Coumarouna.
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genus dipus

  • noun type genus of the Dipodidae; typical jerboas having three toes on each hind foot
    Dipus.
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genus dirca

  • noun deciduous shrub of North America: leatherwood
    Dirca.
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genus disa

  • noun genus of showy tropical African terrestrial orchids
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genus discina

  • noun a genus of fungi of the family Helvellaceae with a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting body and ornamented spores
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genus dodonaea

  • noun a genus of tropical shrub or tree
    Dodonaea.
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genus dolichonyx

  • noun bobolinks
    Dolichonyx.
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genus dolichos

  • noun genus of chiefly tropical vines often placed in genera Dipogon or Lablab or Macrotyloma
    Dolichos.
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genus dolichotis

  • noun maras
    Dolichotis.
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genus doliolum

  • noun type genus of the Doliolidae
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genus dombeya

  • noun genus of African shrubs or small trees
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genus doodia

  • noun in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae; small terrestrial colony-forming ferns of Australasia
    Doodia.
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genus doronicum

  • noun genus of Eurasian perennial tuberous or rhizomatous herbs: leopard's bane
    Doronicum.
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genus dorotheanthus

  • noun a caryophyllaceous genus of Dorotheanthus
    Dorotheanthus.
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genus doryopteris

  • noun small to medium tropical tufted ferns; sometimes placed in family Adiantaceae
    Doryopteris.
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genus dovyalis

  • noun small genus of sometimes spiny shrubs or small trees; Africa; India; Sri Lanka
    Dovyalis.
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genus draba

  • noun large genus of low tufted herbs of temperate and Arctic regions
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genus dracaena

  • noun Old World tropical plants with branches ending in tufts of sword-shaped leaves; in some classifications considered a genus of Liliaceae
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genus draco

  • noun a reptile genus known as flying dragons or flying lizards
    Draco.
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genus dracocephalum

  • noun genus of American herbs and dwarf shrubs of the mind family: dragonheads
    Dracocephalum.
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genus dracontium

  • noun small genus of tropical American cormous herbs
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genus dracula

  • noun comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips
    Dracula.
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genus dracunculus

  • noun tuberous herbaceous perennials: dragon arum
    Dracunculus.
  • noun type genus of the family Dracunculidae
    Dracunculus.
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genus dreissena

  • noun zebra mussels
    Dreissena.
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genus drepanis

  • noun a genus of Drepanididae
    Drepanis.
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genus drimys

  • noun shrubs and trees of southern hemisphere having aromatic foliage
    Drimys.
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genus dromaius

  • noun a genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes
    Dromaius.
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genus drosera

  • noun the type genus of Droseraceae including many low bog-inhabiting insectivorous plants
    Drosera.
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genus drosophila

  • noun a genus of Drosophilidae
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genus drosophyllum

  • noun one species
    Drosophyllum.
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genus dryadella

  • noun comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: very dwarf plants having short tufted and usually unifoliate stems with usually solitary flowers
    Dryadella.
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genus dryas

  • noun mountain avens
    Dryas.
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genus drymarchon

  • noun a genus of Colubridae
    Drymarchon.
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genus drymoglossum

  • noun epiphytic ferns of Madagascar to tropical Asia and New Guinea
    Drymoglossum.
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genus drynaria

  • noun large robust epiphytic ferns of tropical forest and scrub; Africa and Asia and Australia
    Drynaria.
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genus dryopithecus

  • noun genus of Old World hominoids; Miocene and Pliocene
    Dryopithecus.
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genus dryopteris

  • noun large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
    Dryopteris.
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genus drypis

  • noun one species
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genus dugong

  • noun type genus of the Dugongidae comprising only the dugongs
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genus dumetella

  • noun catbirds
    Dumetella.
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genus durio

  • noun a genus of tall Asian trees of the family Bombacaceae
    Durio.
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genus dusicyon

  • noun crab-eating dog
    Dusicyon.
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genus dysdercus

  • noun a genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it
    Dysdercus.
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genus eacles

  • noun imperial moths
    Eacles.
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genus eburophyton

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae
    Eburophyton.
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genus ecballium

  • noun exploding cucumber; squirting cucumber
    Ecballium.
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genus echeneis

  • noun type genus of the Echeneididae: typical remoras
    Echeneis.
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genus echidnophaga

  • noun a genus of Siphonaptera
    Echidnophaga.
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genus echinacea

  • noun small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs
    Echinacea.
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genus echinocactus

  • noun globular or cylindrical cacti; southwestern United States to Brazil
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genus echinocereus

  • noun large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States
    Echinocereus.
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genus echinochloa

  • noun annual or perennial succulent grasses of warm regions
    Echinochloa.
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genus echinococcus

  • noun tapeworms
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genus echinops

  • noun genus of Mediterranean and Eurasian herbs: globe thistles
    Echinops.
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genus echium

  • noun a genus of bristly herbs and shrubs of the family Boraginaceae
    Echium.
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genus ectopistes

  • noun a genus of Columbidae
    Ectopistes.
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genus edaphosaurus

  • noun type genus of the Edaphosauridae
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genus edmontosaurus

  • noun duck-billed dinosaurs of Canada
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genus egeria

  • noun small genus of dioecious tropical aquatic plants
    Egeria.
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genus egretta

  • noun small Old and New World herons
    Egretta.
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genus eichhornia

  • noun water hyacinth; water orchid
    Eichhornia.
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genus eimeria

  • noun type genus of the family Eimeriidae; includes serious pathogens
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genus eira

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Eira.
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genus elaeagnus

  • noun oleaster
    Elaeagnus.
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genus elaeis

  • noun oil palms
    Elaeis.
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genus elaeocarpus

  • noun type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae
    Elaeocarpus.
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genus elagatis

  • noun a genus of Carangidae
    Elagatis.
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genus elanoides

  • noun a genus of kites
    Elanoides.
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genus elanus

  • noun a genus of small kites of both Old and New Worlds
    Elanus.
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genus elaphe

  • noun North American rat snakes
    Elaphe.
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genus elaphurus

  • noun a genus of Cervidae
    Elaphurus.
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genus electrophorus

  • noun type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels
    Electrophorus.
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genus eleocharis

  • noun sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal sheaths
    Eleocharis.
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genus elephantopus

  • noun perennial American herb
    Elephantopus.
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genus elephas

  • noun type genus of the family Elephantidae
    Elephas.
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genus elettaria

  • noun cardamom
    Elettaria.
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genus eleusine

  • noun annual and perennial grasses of savannas and upland grasslands
    Eleusine.
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genus eleutherodactylus

  • noun completely terrestrial robber frogs
    Eleutherodactylus.
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genus eliomys

  • noun lerots
    Eliomys.
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genus elodea

  • noun submerged freshwater perennials
    pondweed; Elodea; ditchmoss.
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genus elops

  • noun type genus of the Elopidae: tenpounder
    Elops.
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genus elsholtzia

  • noun genus of Asiatic and African aromatic herbs
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genus elymus

  • noun tall tufted perennial grasses (such as lyme grass or wild rye)
    Elymus.
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genus emberiza

  • noun Old World buntings
    Emberiza.
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genus embothrium

  • noun small genus of South American evergreen shrubs or small trees with long willowy branches and flowers in flamboyant terminal clusters
    Embothrium.
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genus emilia

  • noun tropical African herbs
    Emilia.
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genus emmanthe

  • noun one species: yellow bells
    Emmanthe.
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genus empetrum

  • noun crowberries
    Empetrum.
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genus encelia

  • noun genus of shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico: brittlebush
    Encelia.
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genus enceliopsis

  • noun small genus of xerophytic herbs of southwestern United States
    Enceliopsis.
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genus encephalartos

  • noun genus of arborescent African cycads; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae
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genus encyclia

  • noun large genus of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas and West Indies; formerly included in genus Epidendrum
    Encyclia.
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genus endamoeba

  • noun the type genus of the family Endamoebidae
    Endamoeba.
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genus engelmannia

  • noun one species: North American herbs that resemble sunflowers
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genus engraulis

  • noun type genus of the family Engraulidae
    Engraulis.
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genus enhydra

  • noun sea otters
    Enhydra.
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genus ensete

  • noun Old World tropical herbs: Abyssinian bananas
    Ensete.
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genus ensis

  • noun razor clams
    Ensis.
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genus entandrophragma

  • noun cedar mahogany trees
    Entandrophragma.
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genus entelea

  • noun a genus of evergreen shrub that grows in New Zealand
    Entelea.
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genus enterobius

  • noun pinworms
    Enterobius.
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genus enterolobium

  • noun small genus of tropical American timber trees closely allied to genus Albizia
    Enterolobium.
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genus entoloma

  • noun agarics with pink spores but lacking both volva and annulus (includes some that are poisonous)
    Entoloma.
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genus entomophthora

  • noun type genus of the Entomophthoraceae; fungi parasitic on insects
    Entomophthora.
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genus eoraptor

  • noun primitive theropod found in Argentina; early Triassic
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genus epacris

  • noun type genus of the Epacridaceae: Australian heath
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genus ephedra

  • noun type and sole genus of Ephedraceae: tropical and subtropical evergreen shrubby or creeping plants native to dry and inhospitable regions
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genus ephestia

  • noun small moths whose larvae spin silken tunnels and feed on stored food products
    Ephestia.
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genus ephippiorhynchus

  • noun saddlebills
    Ephippiorhynchus.
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genus epidendrum

  • noun large and variable genus of terrestrial or epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas; some native to United States
    Epidendrum.
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genus epigaea

  • noun small creeping evergreen shrubs: trailing arbutus
    Epigaea.
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genus epilachna

  • noun genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both larvae and adults feed on plants
    Epilachna.
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genus epilobium

  • noun large widely distributed genus of herbs and subshrubs of especially western North America and Arctic areas
    Epilobium.
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genus epimedium

  • noun herbaceous perennials of Mediterranean to India and eastern Asia
    Epimedium.
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genus epinephelus

  • noun genus of groupers or sea bass
    Epinephelus.
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genus epipactis

  • noun genus of hardy orchids with leafy-bracted racemes of greenish or purplish irregular flowers
    Epipactis.
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genus epiphyllum

  • noun small genus of tropical American (mainly Central America) cacti
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genus epipremnum

  • noun small genus of evergreen lianas of southeastern Asia to western Pacific areas
    Epipremnum.
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genus episcia

  • noun genus of tropical American herbs having soft hairy foliage
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genus eptatretus

  • noun a genus of fossil fish of the family Myxinidae
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genus eptesicus

  • noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
    Eptesicus.
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genus equetus

  • noun drumfish
    Equetus.
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genus equisetum

  • noun horsetails; coextensive with the family Equisetaceae
    Equisetum.
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genus equus

  • noun type genus of the Equidae: only surviving genus of the family Equidae
    Equus.
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genus eragrostis

  • noun annual or perennial grasses of tropics and subtropics
    Eragrostis.
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genus eranthis

  • noun winter aconite
    Eranthis.
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genus ercilla

  • noun a genus of evergreen climbers
    Ercilla.
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genus erechtites

  • noun coarse herbs with whitish discoid flower heads and silky pappus
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genus erethizon

  • noun a genus of Erethizontidae
    Erethizon.
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genus eretmochelys

  • noun hawksbills
    Eretmochelys.
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genus erianthus

  • noun genus of reedlike grasses having spikes crowded in a panicle covered with long silky hairs
    Erianthus.
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genus erica

  • noun large genus of low much-branched woody evergreens ranging from prostrate subshrubs to trees: true heaths
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genus erigeron

  • noun cosmopolitan genus of usually perennial herbs with flowers that resemble asters; leaves occasionally (especially formerly) used medicinally
    Erigeron.
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genus erignathus

  • noun bearded seals
    Erignathus.
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genus erinaceus

  • noun type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs
    Erinaceus.
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genus eriobotrya

  • noun Asiatic evergreen fruit trees
    Eriobotrya.
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genus eriocaulon

  • noun type genus of the Eriocaulaceae: rushlike aquatic or marginal perennials usually found in shallow waters of acid lakes and pools and bogs
    Eriocaulon.
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genus eriodictyon

  • noun small genus of evergreen shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico
    Eriodictyon.
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genus eriogonum

  • noun North American herbs of the buckwheat family
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genus eriophorum

  • noun cotton grass
    Eriophorum.
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genus eriophyllum

  • noun genus of hairy herbs and shrubs of western North America
    Eriophyllum.
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genus eriosoma

  • noun woolly aphids
    Eriosoma.
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genus erithacus

  • noun Old World thrushes
    Erithacus.
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genus erodium

  • noun geraniums of Europe and South America and Australia especially mountainous regions
    Erodium.
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genus erolia

  • noun a genus of Scolopacidae
    Erolia.
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genus eruca

  • noun annual to perennial herbs of the Mediterranean region
    Eruca.
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genus erwinia

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus eryngium

  • noun large genus of decorative plants with thistlelike flower heads; cosmopolitan in distribution
    Eryngium.
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genus erysimum

  • noun large genus of annual or perennial herbs some grown for their flowers and some for their attractive evergreen leaves; Old World and North America
    Erysimum.
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genus erysiphe

  • noun genus of powdery mildews
    Erysiphe.
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genus erythrina

  • noun genus of attractive tropical shrubs or trees with usually red flowers
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genus erythrocebus

  • noun patas
    Erythrocebus.
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genus erythronium

  • noun perennial bulbous herbs most of northern United States: dogtooth violet; adder's tongue; trout lily; fawn lily
    Erythronium.
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genus erythroxylon

  • noun a large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae
    Erythroxylum; Erythroxylon; genus Erythroxylon.
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genus erythroxylum

  • noun a large genus of South American shrubs and small trees of the family Erythroxylaceae
    Erythroxylum; Erythroxylon; genus Erythroxylon.
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genus escherichia

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus eschrichtius

  • noun type and sole genus of the Eschrichtiidae
    Eschrichtius.
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genus eschscholtzia

  • noun showy herbs of western North America
    Eschscholtzia.
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genus esox

  • noun type and only genus of the family Esocidae
    Esox.
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genus estrilda

  • noun avadavats
    Estrilda.
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genus etropus

  • noun a genus of Bothidae
    Etropus.
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genus euarctos

  • noun American black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus
    Euarctos.
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genus eucalyptus

  • noun tall trees native to the Australian region; source of timber and medicinal oils from the aromatic leaves
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genus eucarya

  • noun quandong trees
    genus Eucarya; Fusanus; Eucarya.
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genus eucinostomus

  • noun a genus of Gerreidae
    Eucinostomus.
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genus euderma

  • noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
    Euderma.
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genus eudyptes

  • noun rock hoppers
    Eudyptes.
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genus eugenia

  • noun tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
    Eugenia.
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genus euglena

  • noun type genus of the family Euglenaceae: green algae with a single flagellum
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genus eumeces

  • noun New World skinks
    Eumeces.
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genus eumenes

  • noun mason wasps
    Eumenes.
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genus eumetopias

  • noun sea lions
    Eumetopias.
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genus eumops

  • noun mastiff bats
    Eumops.
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genus eunectes

  • noun anacondas
    Eunectes.
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genus euonymus

  • noun widely distributed chiefly evergreen shrubs or small trees or vines
    Euonymus.
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genus eupatorium

  • noun large genus of chiefly tropical herbs having heads of white or purplish flowers
    Eupatorium.
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genus euphagus

  • noun a genus of Icteridae
    Euphagus.
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genus euphorbia

  • noun type genus of the Euphorbiaceae: very large genus of diverse plants all having milky juice
    Euphorbia.
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genus euphractus

  • noun a genus of Dasypodidae
    Euphractus.
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genus euplectella

  • noun a genus of Hyalospongiae
    Euplectella.
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genus euproctis

  • noun a genus of Lymantriidae
    Euproctis.
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genus eurotium

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the order Eurotiales
    Eurotium.
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genus euryale

  • noun basket stars
    Euryale.
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genus eustoma

  • noun small genus of herbs of warm regions of southern North America to northern South America
    Eustoma.
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genus eutamias

  • noun chipmunks of western America and Asia
    Eutamias.
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genus euterpe

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of graceful palm trees in tropical America
    Euterpe.
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genus euthynnus

  • noun a genus of Scombridae
    Euthynnus.
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genus evernia

  • noun lichens of the family Usneaceae having a pendulous or shrubby thallus
    Evernia.
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genus exacum

  • noun genus of tropical Asiatic and African plants: especially Persian violets
    Exacum.
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genus exaeretodon

  • noun a genus of reptiles of the division Cynodontia
    Exaeretodon.
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genus fabiana

  • noun genus of South and Central American heathlike evergreen shrubs
    Fabiana.
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genus fagopyrum

  • noun buckwheat; in some classifications included in the genus Polygonum
    Fagopyrum.
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genus fagus

  • noun beeches
    Fagus.
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genus falcatifolium

  • noun sickle pines: dioecious evergreen tropical trees and shrubs having sickle-shaped leaves; similar to Dacrycarpus in habit; Malaysia and Philippines to New Guinea and New Caledonia
    Falcatifolium.
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genus falco

  • noun a genus of Falconidae
    Falco.
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genus fasciola

  • noun a genus of Fasciolidae
    Fasciola.
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genus fasciolopsis

  • noun a genus of Fasciolidae
    Fasciolopsis.
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genus feijoa

  • noun small South American shrubs or trees
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genus felicia

  • noun genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
    Felicia.
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genus felis

  • noun type genus of the Felidae: true cats and most wildcats
    Felis.
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genus ferocactus

  • noun genus of nearly globular cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States: barrel cacti
    Ferocactus.
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genus festuca

  • noun a genus of tufted perennial grasses of the family Gramineae
    Festuca.
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genus ficus

  • noun large genus of tropical trees or shrubs or climbers including fig trees
    Ficus.
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genus filago

  • noun genus of small woolly herbs
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genus firmiana

  • noun small genus of Asian trees or shrubs
    Firmiana.
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genus fissurella

  • noun type genus of the family Fissurellidae: keyhole limpets
    Fissurella.
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genus fistularia

  • noun type genus of the family Fistulariidae
    Fistularia.
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genus fistulina

  • noun fungi having each pore separate though crowded
    Fistulina.
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genus flacourtia

  • noun often spiny trees or shrubs of tropical Asia and Africa
    Flacourtia.
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genus flammulina

  • noun a genus of agarics
    Flammulina.
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genus flindersia

  • noun small genus of Australian timber trees
    Flindersia.
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genus foeniculum

  • noun very small genus of aromatic European herbs with pinnately compound leaves and yellow flowers
    Foeniculum.
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genus fomes

  • noun genus of bracket fungi forming corky or woody perennial shelflike sporophores often of large size; includes some that cause destructive heartrot in trees
    Fomes.
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genus forestiera

  • noun genus of often spiny American shrubs and trees
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genus forficula

  • noun type genus of Forficulidae
    Forficula.
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genus formica

  • noun type genus of the Formicidae
    Formica.
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genus formicarius

  • noun type genus of the Formicariidae
    Formicarius.
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genus forsythia

  • noun forsythia
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genus fortunella

  • noun small genus of shrubs native to south China producing small ovoid fruits resembling oranges: includes kumquats
    Fortunella.
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genus fossa

  • noun monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets
    Fossa.
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genus fothergilla

  • noun small genus of deciduous shrubs of the southeastern United States
    Fothergilla.
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genus fouquieria

  • noun resinous succulent trees or shrubs of desert and semidesert regions of southwestern United States that are leafless most of the year
    Fouquieria.
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genus fragaria

  • noun strawberries
    Fragaria.
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genus francisella

  • noun a genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria that occur as pathogens and parasite in many animals (including humans)
    Francisella.
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genus francoa

  • noun perennial evergreen herbs with white or pink flowers; Chile
    Francoa.
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genus frankliniella

  • noun tobacco thrips
    Frankliniella.
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genus frasera

  • noun genus of North American herbs: columbo; includes some species sometimes placed in genus Swertia
    Frasera.
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genus fratercula

  • noun puffins
    Fratercula.
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genus fraxinus

  • noun ash
    Fraxinus.
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genus freesia

  • noun cormous perennial herbs; native to South Africa
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genus fregata

  • noun type genus of the Fregatidae
    Fregata.
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genus fremontia

  • noun flannelbush
    Fremontia; Fremontodendron; genus Fremontia.
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genus fremontodendron

  • noun flannelbush
    Fremontia; Fremontodendron; genus Fremontia.
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genus fringilla

  • noun type genus of the Fringillidae: chaffinch, brambling
    Fringilla.
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genus fritillaria

  • noun fritillary
    Fritillaria.
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genus froelichia

  • noun genus of erect or procumbent herbs of the Americas having spikes of woolly white flowers: cottonweed
    Froelichia.
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genus fuchsia

  • noun large genus of decorative tropical shrubs with pendulous tetramerous flowers
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genus fucus

  • noun type genus of the family Fucaceae: cartilaginous brown algae
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genus fulica

  • noun coots
    Fulica.
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genus fulmarus

  • noun fulmars
    Fulmarus.
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genus fumaria

  • noun annual herbs whose flowers have only one petal spurred at the base
    Fumaria.
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genus fundulus

  • noun killifish
    Fundulus.
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genus fungia

  • noun a genus comprising the usual mushroom corals
    Fungia.
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genus funka

  • noun robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies; sometimes placed in family Hostaceae
    Funka; Hosta; genus Funka.
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genus furnarius

  • noun type genus of the family Furnariidae: ovenbirds
    Furnarius.
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genus fusanus

  • noun quandong trees
    genus Eucarya; Fusanus; Eucarya.
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genus fusarium

  • noun a form genus of mostly plant parasites some of which cause dry rot; in humans a species can cause inflammation of cornea leading to blindness
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genus fuscoboletinus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
    Fuscoboletinus.
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genus gadus

  • noun type genus of the Gadidae: the typical codfishes
    Gadus.
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genus gaillardia

  • noun genus of western American hairy herbs with showy flowers
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genus galago

  • noun bush babies
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genus galax

  • noun evergreen herbs of southeastern United States
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genus galega

  • noun small genus of Eurasian herbs: goat's rue
    Galega.
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genus galeocerdo

  • noun tiger sharks
    Galeocerdo.
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genus galeopsis

  • noun erect annual European herbs
    Galeopsis.
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genus galeorhinus

  • noun a genus of Carcharhinidae
    Galeorhinus.
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genus galictis

  • noun alternative name for the genus Grison
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genus galium

  • noun annual or perennial herbs: bedstraw; cleavers
    Galium.
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genus galleria

  • noun a genus of Pyralidae
    Galleria.
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genus gallinago

  • noun snipes
    genus Capella; Capella; Gallinago.
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genus gallinula

  • noun gallinules
    Gallinula.
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genus gallirallus

  • noun rails of New Zealand
    Gallirallus.
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genus gallus

  • noun common domestic birds and related forms
    Gallus.
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genus gambelia

  • noun leopard lizards
    Gambelia.
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genus gambusia

  • noun mosquitofish
    Gambusia.
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genus garcinia

  • noun evergreen trees and shrubs: mangosteens
    Garcinia.
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genus gardenia

  • noun large genus of attractive Old World tropical shrubs and small trees
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genus garrulus

  • noun type genus of the Garrulinae: Old World jays
    Garrulus.
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genus gasterophilus

  • noun type genus of the Gasterophilidae: horse botflies
    Gasterophilus.
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genus gasterosteus

  • noun type genus of the family Gasterosteidae
    Gasterosteus.
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genus gastroboletus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Secotiaceae; they resemble boletes but the spores are not discharged from the basidium
    Gastroboletus.
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genus gastrocybe

  • noun a genus of fungi of the family Secotiaceae
    Gastrocybe.
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genus gastrolobium

  • noun genus of Australian evergreen shrubs poisonous to livestock: poison bush
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genus gastrophryne

  • noun primarily tropical narrow-mouthed toads
    Gastrophryne.
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genus gaultheria

  • noun widely distributed genus of creeping or upright evergreen shrubs
    Gaultheria.
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genus gavia

  • noun type genus of the Gavidae: loons
    Gavia.
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genus gavialis

  • noun type genus of the Gavialidae
    Gavialis.
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genus gaylussacia

  • noun deciduous or evergreen shrubs of North America: black huckleberries
    Gaylussacia.
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genus gazania

  • noun genus of tomentose tropical African herbs with milky sap
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genus gazella

  • noun typical gazelles
    Gazella.
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genus geastrum

  • noun type genus of Geastraceae; fungi whose outer peridium when dry splits into starlike segments
    Geastrum.
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genus gelechia

  • noun type genus of the Gelechiidae: pink bollworms
    Gelechia.
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genus gelsemium

  • noun evergreen twining shrubs of Americas and southeastern Asia
    Gelsemium.
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genus gempylus

  • noun type genus of the Gempylidae
    Gempylus.
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genus genetta

  • noun genets
    Genetta.
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genus genipa

  • noun tropical American evergreen trees or shrubs bearing yellow flowers and succulent edible fruit with a thick rind
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genus genista

  • noun chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of Mediterranean area and western Asia: broom
    Genista.
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genus genlisea

  • noun small genus of carnivorous plants of tropical African swamps
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genus gentiana

  • noun type genus of the Gentianaceae; cosmopolitan genus of herbs nearly cosmopolitan in cool temperate regions; in some classifications includes genera Gentianopsis and Gentianella
    Gentiana.
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genus gentianella

  • noun genus of herbs with flowers that resemble gentian; in some classifications included in genus Gentiana
    Gentianella.
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genus gentianopsis

  • noun genus of fringed gentians; in some classifications included in genus Gentiana
    Gentianopsis.
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genus genyonemus

  • noun a genus of Sciaenidae
    Genyonemus.
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genus geochelone

  • noun giant tortoises
    Geochelone.
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genus geococcyx

  • noun roadrunners
    Geococcyx.
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genus geoffroea

  • noun small genus of shrubs or small trees of tropical and subtropical America
    Geoffroea.
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genus geoglossum

  • noun type genus of the Geoglossaceae comprising the earthtongues
    Geoglossum.
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genus geomys

  • noun type genus of the Geomyidae
    Geomys.
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genus geophilus

  • noun type genus of the Geophilidae: a cosmopolitan genus of centipedes sometimes called earwigs
    Geophilus.
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genus geothlypis

  • noun yellowthroats
    Geothlypis.
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genus geranium

  • noun genus of mostly North American geraniums: cranesbills
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genus gerardia

  • noun genus of annual or perennial herbs with showy pink or purple or yellow flowers; plants often assigned to genera Aureolaria or Agalinis
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genus gerbera

  • noun genus of South African or Asiatic herbs: African daisies
    Gerbera.
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genus gerbillus

  • noun type genus of the Gerbillinae: typical gerbils
    Gerbillus.
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genus gerea

  • noun small genus of hairy herbs with yellow flowers
    Gerea.
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genus gerres

  • noun type genus of the Gerreidae
    Gerres.
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genus gerrhonotus

  • noun alligator lizards
    Gerrhonotus.
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genus gerris

  • noun type genus of the Gerrididae
    Gerris.
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genus gesneria

  • noun large genus of tropical American herbs having showy tubular flowers
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genus geum

  • noun avens
    Geum.
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genus giardia

  • noun flagellates parasitic in intestines of vertebrates
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genus ginglymostoma

  • noun nurse sharks
    Ginglymostoma.
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genus ginkgo

  • noun sole surviving genus of the Ginkgoaceae
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genus giraffa

  • noun type genus of the Giraffidae
    Giraffa.
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genus gladiolus

  • noun gladiolas
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genus glareola

  • noun type genus of the Glareolidae: the pratincoles
    Glareola.
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genus glaucium

  • noun herbs of Europe and North Africa and Asia: horned poppy
    Glaucium.
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genus glaucomys

  • noun New World flying squirrels
    Glaucomys.
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genus glaux

  • noun sea milkwort
    Glaux.
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genus glechoma

  • noun ground ivy
    Glechoma.
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genus gleditsia

  • noun deciduous trees: honey locusts
    Gleditsia.
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genus gleichenia

  • noun type genus of Gleicheniaceae: leptosporangiate ferns with sessile sporangia; South Africa to Malaysia and New Zealand
    Gleichenia.
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genus gliricidia

  • noun small genus of low-branching profusely flowering trees of tropical America
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genus glis

  • noun type genus of the Gliridae
    Glis.
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genus globicephala

  • noun pilot whales
    Globicephala.
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genus globigerina

  • noun type genus of the family Globigerinidae
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genus gloriosa

  • noun sometimes placed in family Colchicaceae; one species: glory lily
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genus glossina

  • noun type genus of the Glossinidae: tsetse flies
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genus glossodia

  • noun small genus of Australian orchids
    Glossodia.
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genus glossopsitta

  • noun a genus of Loriinae
    Glossopsitta.
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genus gloxinia

  • noun small genus of tropical American herbs with leafy stems and axillary flowers
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genus glyceria

  • noun manna grass
    Glyceria.
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genus glycine

  • noun genus of Asiatic erect or sprawling herbs: soya bean
    Glycine.
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genus glycyrrhiza

  • noun sticky perennial Eurasian herbs
    Glycyrrhiza.
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genus gnaphalium

  • noun large widely distributed genus of coarse hairy herbs with whitish involucres
    Gnaphalium.
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genus gnetum

  • noun type genus of the Gnetaceae; small trees or shrubs usually with climbing jointed stems and terminal spikes of flowers with orange-red seeds clustered in rough cones
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genus gobiesox

  • noun type genus of the Gobiesocidae
    Gobiesox.
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genus gobio

  • noun true gudgeons
    Gobio.
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genus gomphotherium

  • noun type genus of the Gomphotheriidae
    Gomphotherium.
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genus gomphrena

  • noun genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having flowers in close heads; tropical America and Australia
    Gomphrena.
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genus goniopteris

  • noun terrestrial ferns of Florida and West Indies to Central and South America
    Goniopteris.
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genus gonorhynchus

  • noun slender cylindrical marine fishes lacking air bladders and teeth
    Gonorhynchus.
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genus goodyera

  • noun genus of small orchids of the northern hemisphere with creeping rhizomes and stalked ovate leaves and small flowers
    Goodyera.
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genus gopherus

  • noun gopher tortoises
    Gopherus.
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genus gorgonocephalus

  • noun basket stars
    Gorgonocephalus.
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genus gorilla

  • noun gorillas
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genus gossypium

  • noun herbs and shrubs and small trees: cotton
    Gossypium.
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genus gracula

  • noun mynas
    Gracula.
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genus grammatophyllum

  • noun small genus of large epiphytic or terrestrial orchids of southeastern Asia to Polynesia; the giants of the Orchidaceae having long narrow leaves and drooping flower clusters often 6 feet long
    Grammatophyllum.
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genus grampus

  • noun grampus
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genus graptophyllum

  • noun caricature plant
    Graptophyllum.
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genus grevillea

  • noun large genus of Australian shrubs and trees having usually showy orange or red flowers
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genus grewia

  • noun a genus of tropical and subtropical Old World climbers or shrubs or trees
    Grewia.
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genus grias

  • noun anchovy pear tree
    Grias.
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genus grindelia

  • noun large genus of coarse gummy herbs of western North and Central America
    Grindelia.
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genus griselinia

  • noun evergreen shrubs of New Zealand and South America
    Griselinia.
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genus grison

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
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genus groenlandia

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Potamogetonaceae
    Groenlandia.
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genus grus

  • noun type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranes
    Grus.
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genus guaiacum

  • noun small genus of evergreen resinous trees or shrubs of warm and tropical America
    Guaiacum.
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genus guevina

  • noun one species: Chilean nut
    Guevina.
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genus gulo

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Gulo.
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genus gutierrezia

  • noun sticky perennial herbs and subshrubs of western North America and warm South America
    Gutierrezia.
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genus gymnadenia

  • noun small genus of terrestrial orchids of North America and temperate Eurasia
    Gymnadenia.
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genus gymnadeniopsis

  • noun genus of North American terrestrial orchids usually included in genus Habenaria
    Gymnadeniopsis.
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genus gymnelis

  • noun a genus of Zoarcidae
    Gymnelis.
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genus gymnocalycium

  • noun large genus of low-growing globular South American cacti with spiny ribs covered with many tubercles
    Gymnocalycium.
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genus gymnocarpium

  • noun oak ferns: in some classification systems included in genus Thelypteris
    Gymnocarpium.
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genus gymnocladus

  • noun small genus of deciduous trees of China and United States having paniculate flowers and thick pulpy pods
    Gymnocladus.
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genus gymnogyps

  • noun containing solely the California condor
    Gymnogyps.
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genus gymnopilus

  • noun a genus of fungus characterized by the orange color of the spore deposit
    Gymnopilus.
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genus gymnorhina

  • noun in some classifications placed in the family Laniidae: Australian piping crows
    Gymnorhina.
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genus gymnosporangium

  • noun genus of fungi that produce galls on cedars and other conifers of genera Juniperus and Libocedrus and causes rust spots on apples and pears and other plants of family Rosaceae
    Gymnosporangium.
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genus gymnura

  • noun butterfly rays
    Gymnura.
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genus gynura

  • noun genus of Old World tropical herbs: velvet plants
    Gynura.
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genus gypaetus

  • noun in some classifications the type genus of the family Aegypiidae
    Gypaetus.
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genus gyps

  • noun a genus of Accipitridae
    Gyps.
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genus gypsophila

  • noun Mediterranean herbs having small white or pink flowers
    Gypsophila.
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genus gyromitra

  • noun a genus of fungi of the family Helvellaceae with a fertile portion that is tan to brown
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genus haastia

  • noun genus of New Zealand mat-forming herbs or subshrubs: vegetable sheep
    Haastia.
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genus habenaria

  • noun chiefly terrestrial orchids with tubers or fleshy roots often having long slender spurs and petals and lip lobes; includes species formerly placed in genus Gymnadeniopsis
    Habenaria.
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genus hackelia

  • noun stickweed; beggar's lice
    Lappula; genus Hackelia; Hackelia.
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genus haemanthus

  • noun genus of African deciduous or evergreen bulbous herbs: blood lilies
    Haemanthus.
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genus haematobia

  • noun European genus of bloodsucking flies
    Haematobia.
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genus haematopus

  • noun oystercatchers
    Haematopus.
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genus haematoxylon

  • noun small genus of tropical American spiny bushy shrubs or trees
    genus Haematoxylon; Haematoxylum; Haematoxylon.
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genus haematoxylum

  • noun small genus of tropical American spiny bushy shrubs or trees
    genus Haematoxylon; Haematoxylum; Haematoxylon.
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genus haemodorum

  • noun type genus of family Haemodoraceae
    Haemodorum.
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genus haemopis

  • noun leeches
    Haemopis.
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genus haemoproteus

  • noun type genus of the family Haemoproteidae
    Haemoproteus.
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genus haemulon

  • noun type genus of the Haemulidae
    Haemulon.
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genus hakea

  • noun Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers
    Hakea.
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genus halcyon

  • noun a large kingfisher widely distributed in warmer parts of the Old World
    Halcyon.
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genus haldea

  • noun ground snakes
    Haldea.
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genus halenia

  • noun genus of herbs of Eurasia and the Americas: spurred gentians
    Halenia.
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genus halesia

  • noun deciduous small trees or shrubs of China and eastern North America
    Halesia.
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genus haliaeetus

  • noun a genus of Accipitridae
    Haliaeetus.
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genus halicoeres

  • noun a genus of Labridae
    Halicoeres.
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genus halimodendron

  • noun one species: salt tree
    Halimodendron.
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genus haliotis

  • noun type genus of the family Haliotidae
    Haliotis.
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genus halocarpus

  • noun dioecious trees or shrubs of New Zealand; similar in habit to Dacrydium
    Halocarpus.
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genus halogeton

  • noun a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae
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genus hamamelidanthum

  • noun genus of fossil plants of the Oligocene having flowers resembling those of the witch hazel; found in Baltic region
    Hamamelidanthum.
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genus hamamelidoxylon

  • noun genus of fossil plants having wood identical with or similar to that of the witch hazel
    Hamamelidoxylon.
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genus hamamelis

  • noun deciduous shrubs or small trees: witch hazel
    Hamamelis.
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genus hamamelites

  • noun genus of fossil plants having leaves similar to those of the witch hazel
    Hamamelites.
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genus hamelia

  • noun evergreen tropical American shrubs or small trees
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genus haminoea

  • noun common genus of marine bubble shells of the Pacific coast of North America
    Haminoea.
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genus haplopappus

  • noun genus of North and South American perennial herbs or shrubs with yellow flowers; in some classifications include species placed in other genera especially Hazardia
    Haplopappus.
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genus hardenbergia

  • noun small genus of Australian woody vines with small violet flowers; closely related to genus Kennedia
    Hardenbergia.
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genus harpia

  • noun a genus of Accipitridae
    Harpia.
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genus harpullia

  • noun genus of tropical Asiatic and African trees
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genus harrisia

  • noun genus of slender often treelike spiny cacti with solitary showy nocturnal white or pink flowers; Florida and Caribbean to South America
    Harrisia.
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genus hatiora

  • noun small genus of South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti
    Hatiora.
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genus hazardia

  • noun small genus of shrubs and subshrubs of western United States having flowers that change color as they mature
    Hazardia.
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genus hedeoma

  • noun small genus of American herbs (American pennyroyal)
    Hedeoma.
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genus hedera

  • noun Old World woody vines
    Hedera.
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genus hedysarum

  • noun genus of herbs of north temperate regions
    Hedysarum.
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genus helenium

  • noun genus of American herbs with flowers having yellow rays: sneezeweeds
    Helenium.
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genus heleodytes

  • noun alternative classifications for the cactus wrens
    Campylorhynchus; Heleodytes; genus Campylorhynchus.
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genus heliamphora

  • noun genus of pitcher plants of the Guiana Highlands in South America
    Heliamphora.
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genus helianthemum

  • noun widely distributed evergreen or semi-evergreen shrublets; America; Europe and North Africa to Asia Minor and central Asia
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genus helianthus

  • noun genus of tall erect or branched American annual or perennial herbs with showy flowers: sunflowers
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genus helichrysum

  • noun large genus of mostly African and Australian herbs and shrubs: everlasting flowers; in some classifications includes genus Ozothamnus
    Helichrysum.
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genus helicteres

  • noun genus of shrubs and small trees of tropical America and Asia having cylindrical fruits spirally twisted around one another
    Helicteres.
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genus heliobacter

  • noun a genus of helical or curved or straight aerobic bacteria with rounded ends and multiple flagella; found in the gastric mucosa of primates (including humans)
    Heliobacter.
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genus heliophila

  • noun genus of South African flowering herbs and subshrubs
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genus heliopsis

  • noun oxeye
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genus heliothis

  • noun a genus of Noctuidae
    Heliothis.
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genus helipterum

  • noun genus of South African and Australian herbs or shrubs grown as everlastings; the various Helipterum species are currently in process of being assigned to other genera especially genera Pteropogon and Hyalosperma
    Helipterum.
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genus helix

  • noun type genus of the family Helicidae
    Helix.
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genus helleborus

  • noun a genus of Helleborus
    Helleborus.
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genus helminthostachys

  • noun one species: terrestrial fern of southeastern Asia and Australia
    Helminthostachys.
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genus heloderma

  • noun type genus of the Helodermatidae; American venomous lizards
    Heloderma.
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genus helotium

  • noun type genus of the Helotiaceae
    Helotium.
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genus helvella

  • noun type genus of the Helvellaceae
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genus helwingia

  • noun deciduous dioecious shrubs native to woodland thickets in low mountains in Japan
    Helwingia.
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genus helxine

  • noun one species; a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb
    Helxine; genus Helxine; Soleirolia.
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genus hemachatus

  • noun ringhals
    Hemachatus.
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genus hemerocallis

  • noun east Asian rhizomatous clump-forming perennial herbs having flowers on long leafless stalks; cosmopolitan in cultivation: day lilies; sometimes placed in subfamily Hemerocallidaceae
    Hemerocallis.
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genus hemigalus

  • noun banded palm civets
    Hemigalus.
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genus hemigrammus

  • noun tetras
    Hemigrammus.
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genus hemipteronatus

  • noun razor fish
    Hemipteronatus.
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genus hemitripterus

  • noun sea ravens
    Hemitripterus.
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genus hepatica

  • noun small genus of perennial herbs of north temperate regions; allied to genus Anemone
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genus heracleum

  • noun widely distributed genus of plants with usually thick rootstocks and large umbels of white flowers
    Heracleum.
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genus heritiera

  • noun small genus of timber trees of eastern Asia, Australasia and tropical Africa that form large buttresses
    Heritiera; Terrietia; genus Heritiera.
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genus hermannia

  • noun genus of African herbs and subshrubs having honey-scented bell-shaped flowers
    Hermannia.
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genus hermissenda

  • noun genus of marine sea slugs
    Hermissenda.
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genus hernaria

  • noun low-growing Old World herbs with minute bright green leaves
    Hernaria.
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genus herpestes

  • noun mongooses
    Herpestes.
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genus herrerasaurus

  • noun primitive theropod found in Argentina; early Triassic
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genus hesperiphona

  • noun evening grosbeak
    Hesperiphona.
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genus hesperis

  • noun biennial or perennial erect herbs having nocturnally fragrant flowers
    Hesperis.
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genus heteranthera

  • noun mud plantains
    Heteranthera.
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genus heterocephalus

  • noun sand rats
    Heterocephalus.
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genus heterodon

  • noun a genus of small colubrid snakes containing the North American hognose snakes
    Heterodon.
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genus heteromeles

  • noun one species: toyon; in some classifications included in genus Photinia
    Heteromeles.
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genus heteroscelus

  • noun tattlers
    Heteroscelus.
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genus heterotheca

  • noun genus of yellow-flowered North American herbs
    Heterotheca.
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genus heuchera

  • noun genus of North American herbs with basal cordate or orbicular leaves and small panicled flowers
    Heuchera.
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genus hevea

  • noun small genus of South American trees yielding latex
    rubber tree; Hevea.
    • rubber trees are usually cultivated in plantations
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genus hexagrammos

  • noun type genus of the Hexagrammidae
    Hexagrammos.
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genus hexalectris

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Orchidaceae
    Hexalectris.
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genus hexamita

  • noun flagellates free-living or parasitic in intestines of birds
    Hexamita.
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genus hexanchus

  • noun a genus of Hexanchidae
    Hexanchus.
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genus hibbertia

  • noun evergreen heathlike or scandent shrubs of Madagascar; Australasia; Polynesia
    Hibbertia.
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genus hibiscus

  • noun large genus of tropical and subtropical herbs and shrubs and trees often grown as ornamentals for their profusion of large flowers in a variety of colors
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genus hieracium

  • noun large genus of perennial hairy herbs of Europe to western Asia to northwestern Africa and North America; few are ornamental; often considered congeneric with Pilosella
    Hieracium.
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genus himantoglossum

  • noun small genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and Mediterranean region
    Himantoglossum.
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genus himantopus

  • noun major one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills
    Himantopus.
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genus hippeastrum

  • noun bulbous flowering plants of tropical America
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genus hippobosca

  • noun type genus of the Hippoboscidae
    Hippobosca.
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genus hippocampus

  • noun seahorses
    Hippocampus.
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genus hippocrepis

  • noun species of Old World herbs or subshrubs: horseshoe vetch
    Hippocrepis.
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genus hippodamia

  • noun genus of ladybugs
    Hippodamia.
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genus hippoglossoides

  • noun a genus of Pleuronectidae
    Hippoglossoides.
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genus hippoglossus

  • noun halibuts
    Hippoglossus.
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genus hippopotamus

  • noun type genus of the Hippopotamidae
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genus hipposideros

  • noun horseshoe bats
    Hipposideros.
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genus hippotragus

  • noun sable antelopes
    Hippotragus.
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genus hipsurus

  • noun a genus of Embiotocidae
    Hipsurus.
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genus hirudo

  • noun type genus of the family Hirudinidae
    Hirudo.
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genus hirundo

  • noun type genus of the Hirundinidae
    Hirundo.
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genus hoheria

  • noun small genus of shrubs and small trees of New Zealand: lacebarks
    Hoheria.
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genus holarrhena

  • noun genus of deciduous trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia
    Holarrhena.
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genus holbrookia

  • noun earless lizards
    Holbrookia.
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genus holcus

  • noun a genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in America
    Holcus.
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genus holocentrus

  • noun type genus of the family Holocentridae; squirrelfishes
    Holocentrus.
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genus holothuria

  • noun type genus of the Holothuridae
    Holothuria.
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genus homarus

  • noun type genus of the family Homaridae: common edible lobsters
    Homarus.
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genus homo

  • noun type genus of the family Hominidae
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genus homogyne

  • noun small genus of low perennial herbs of montane Europe; in some classifications included in genus Tussilago
    Homogyne.
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genus homona

  • noun tea tortrix
    Homona.
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genus hordeum

  • noun annual to perennial grasses of temperate northern hemisphere and South America: barley
    Hordeum.
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genus horneophyton

  • noun Devonian fossil plant considered one of the earliest forms of vascular land plants; similar to genus Rhynia but smaller
    Horneophyton.
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genus hosta

  • noun robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies; sometimes placed in family Hostaceae
    Funka; Hosta; genus Funka.
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genus hottonia

  • noun aquatic herbs
    Hottonia.
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genus houttuynia

  • noun one species; east Asian low-growing plant of wet places
    Houttuynia.
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genus hovea

  • noun genus of Australian evergreen shrubs
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genus hoya

  • noun large genus of climbing shrubs of Australia and Asia and Polynesia
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genus hudsonia

  • noun small evergreen subshrubs of North America
    Hudsonia.
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genus hugueninia

  • noun one species: tansy-leaved rocket
    Hugueninia.
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genus hulsea

  • noun small genus of erect balsam-scented herbs; Pacific coast of the northwestern United States
    Hulsea.
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genus humulus

  • noun hops: hardy perennial vines of Europe, North America and central and eastern Asia producing a latex sap; in some classifications included in the family Urticaceae
    Humulus.
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genus hunnemania

  • noun one species: golden cup
    Hunnemannia.
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genus hyacinthoides

  • noun small genus of perennial bulbs of western Europe and North Africa; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
    Hyacinthoides.
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genus hyacinthus

  • noun sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae as the type genus
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genus hyaena

  • noun type genus of the Hyaenidae
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genus hyalophora

  • noun American silkworm moth
    Hyalophora.
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genus hyalosperma

  • noun genus of herbs of temperate Australia including some from genus Helipterum
    Hyalosperma.
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genus hybanthus

  • noun a genus of herbs and small shrubs with white or purple flowers; grows in tropical or subtropical regions
    Hybanthus.
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genus hydnocarpus

  • noun medium to large Indonesian and Malaysian trees
    genus Hydnocarpus; Hydnocarpus; Taraktagenos; genus Taraktagenos; Taraktogenos.
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genus hydnum

  • noun type genus of Hydnaceae
    Hydnum.
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genus hydra

  • noun hydras
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genus hydrangea

  • noun type genus of Hydrangeaceae; large genus of shrubs and some trees and vines with white or pink or blue flower clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
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genus hydrastis

  • noun small genus of perennial herbs having rhizomes and palmate leaves and small solitary flowers; of northeastern United States and Japan
    Hydrastis.
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genus hydrilla

  • noun one species
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genus hydrobates

  • noun type genus of the Hydrobatidae
    Hydrobates.
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genus hydrocharis

  • noun frogbit
    Hydrocharis.
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genus hydrochoerus

  • noun a genus of Hydrochoeridae
    Hydrochoerus.
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genus hydrodamalis

  • noun a genus of the family Dugongidae comprising only Steller's sea cow
    Hydrodamalis.
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genus hydromantes

  • noun web-toed salamanders
    Hydromantes.
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genus hydromys

  • noun water rats
    Hydromys.
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genus hydrophyllum

  • noun waterleaf
    Hydrophyllum.
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genus hyemoschus

  • noun water chevrotains
    Hyemoschus.
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genus hygrocybe

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae
    Hygrocybe.
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genus hygrophorus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae
    Hygrophorus.
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genus hygrotrama

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae
    Hygrotrama.
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genus hyla

  • noun the type genus of the Hylidae; tree toads
    Hyla.
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genus hylactophryne

  • noun barking frogs
    Hylactophryne.
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genus hylobates

  • noun gibbons
    Hylobates.
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genus hylocereus

  • noun genus of climbing or epiphytic tropical American cacti with angular stems and mostly white very fragrant flowers
    Hylocereus.
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genus hylocichla

  • noun American thrush: wood thrush; hermit thrush; veery
    Hylocichla.
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genus hylophylax

  • noun a genus of Formicariidae
    Hylophylax.
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genus hymenaea

  • noun genus of tropical American timber trees
    Hymenaea.
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genus hymenanthera

  • noun a genus of slender evergreen shrubs; grow in Australia and New Zealand
    Hymenanthera.
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genus hymenophyllum

  • noun type genus of the Hymenophyllaceae: filmy ferns
    Hymenophyllum.
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genus hynerpeton

  • noun earliest fossil amphibian ever found; of the Devonian; found in Pennsylvania
    Hynerpeton.
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genus hyoscyamus

  • noun genus of poisonous herbs: henbane
    Hyoscyamus.
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genus hypentelium

  • noun a genus of fish in the family Catostomidae
    Hypentelium.
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genus hypericum

  • noun large almost cosmopolitan genus of evergreen or deciduous shrubs and herbs with often showy yellow flowers; cosmopolitan except tropical lowlands and Arctic or high altitudes and desert regions
    Hypericum.
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genus hyperoglyphe

  • noun a genus of Stromateidae
    Hyperoglyphe.
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genus hyperoodon

  • noun bottle-nosed whales
    Hyperoodon.
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genus hyphantria

  • noun fall webworms
    Hyphantria.
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genus hypochaeris

  • noun widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice; includes some cosmopolitan weeds
    Hypochaeris; genus Hypochaeris; Hypochoeris.
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genus hypochoeris

  • noun widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice; includes some cosmopolitan weeds
    Hypochaeris; genus Hypochaeris; Hypochoeris.
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genus hypoderma

  • noun in some classifications considered the type genus of the family Hypodermatidae: warble flies
    Hypoderma.
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genus hypopachus

  • noun sheep frogs
    Hypopachus.
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genus hypopitys

  • noun term used in some classifications for the pinesaps, which are usually included in the genus Monotropa
    Hypopitys.
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genus hypoxis

  • noun small plants that resemble amaryllis and that grow from a corm and bear flowers on a leafless stalk; sometimes classified as member of the family Amaryllidaceae: star grass
    Hypoxis.
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genus hypsiglena

  • noun night snakes
    Hypsiglena.
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genus hypsiprymnodon

  • noun musk kangaroos
    Hypsiprymnodon.
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genus hyracotherium

  • noun extinct horse genus; formerly called eohippus
    Hyracotherium.
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genus hyssopus

  • noun Eurasian genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs
    Hyssopus.
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genus iberis

  • noun Old World herbs and subshrubs: candytuft
    Iberis.
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genus ibero-mesornis

  • noun a genus of fossil bird of the subclass Archaeornithes
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genus ibis

  • noun ibises
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genus ichthyosaurus

  • noun type genus of the Ichthyosauridae
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genus ichthyostega

  • noun second earliest fossil amphibian ever found; of the Devonian; found in Greenland
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genus ictalurus

  • noun channel catfishes
    Ictalurus.
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genus icteria

  • noun New World chats
    Icteria.
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genus icterus

  • noun type genus of the Icteridae
    Icterus.
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genus ictiobus

  • noun buffalo fishes
    Ictiobus.
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genus ictonyx

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Ictonyx.
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genus idesia

  • noun one species
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genus iguana

  • noun type genus of the Iguanidae
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genus iguanodon

  • noun type genus of the Iguanodontidae
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genus ilex

  • noun a large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family Aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
    Ilex.
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genus iliamna

  • noun small genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs; some often placed in other genera
    Iliamna.
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genus illecebrum

  • noun one species: coral necklace
    Illecebrum.
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genus illicium

  • noun anise trees: evergreen trees with aromatic leaves
    Illicium.
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genus impatiens

  • noun annual or perennial herbs with stems more or less succulent; cosmopolitan except for South America, Australia, and New Zealand
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genus inachis

  • noun a genus of Nymphalidae
    Inachis.
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genus indigofera

  • noun genus of tropical herbs and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and spurred flowers in long racemes or spikes
    Indigofera.
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genus indri

  • noun type genus of the Indriidae
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genus inga

  • noun genus of tropical trees or shrubs
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genus inula

  • noun genus of Old World herbs or subshrubs: elecampane
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genus ipomoea

  • noun morning glory
    Ipomoea.
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genus irena

  • noun type genus of the Irenidae: fairy bluebirds
    Irena.
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genus iresine

  • noun genus of tropical American herbs or subshrubs
    Iresine.
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genus iridoprocne

  • noun a genus of Hirundinidae
    Iridoprocne.
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genus iris

  • noun large genus of perennials that develop from bulbs or rhizomes
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genus irvingia

  • noun wild mango
    Irvingia.
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genus isatis

  • noun Old World genus of annual to perennial herbs: woad
    Isatis.
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genus ischigualastia

  • noun early reptile found in Argentina
    Ischigualastia.
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genus isoetes

  • noun type and genus of the Isoetaceae and sole extant genus of the order Isoetales
    Isoetes.
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genus isopyrum

  • noun tufted perennial herbs of northern hemisphere
    Isopyrum.
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genus istiophorus

  • noun type genus of the Istiophoridae
    Istiophorus.
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genus isurus

  • noun mako sharks
    Isurus.
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genus iva

  • noun small genus of American herbs or shrubs; in some classifications placed in a separate family Ambrosiaceae
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genus ixia

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the family Iridaceae
    Ixia.
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genus ixobrychus

  • noun bitterns
    Ixobrychus.
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genus ixodes

  • noun type genus of the family Ixodidae
    Ixodes.
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genus jabiru

  • noun jabirus
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genus jacksonia

  • noun genus of yellow-flowered Australian unarmed or spiny shrubs without true leaves but having leaflike stems or branches
    Jacksonia.
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genus jacquinia

  • noun sometimes placed in family Myrsinaceae
    Jacquinia.
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genus jaculus

  • noun jerboas
    Jaculus.
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genus jambos

  • noun used in some classifications for rose apples (Eugenia jambos)
    Jambos.
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genus jamesonia

  • noun xerophytic ferns of South America
    Jamesonia.
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genus jasminum

  • noun shrubs and woody climbers mostly of tropical and temperate Old World: jasmine; jessamine
    Jasminum.
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genus jatropha

  • noun a mainly tropical genus of American plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae
    Jatropha.
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genus javanthropus

  • noun former genus of primitive man; now Homo soloensis: comprises Solo man
    Javanthropus.
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genus jordanella

  • noun flagfishes
    Jordanella.
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genus juglans

  • noun type genus of the Juglandaceae
    Juglans.
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genus junco

  • noun American finches
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genus juncus

  • noun type genus of the Juncaceae; perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions: rushes
    Juncus.
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genus juniperus

  • noun junipers
    Juniperus.
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genus jynx

  • noun wrynecks
    Jynx.
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genus kakatoe

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    genus Cacatua; Kakatoe; Cacatua.
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genus kalmia

  • noun erect evergreen shrubs: mountain laurel
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genus kalotermes

  • noun type genus of Kalotermitidae; termites destructive of wood and living trees
    Kalotermes.
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genus katsuwonus

  • noun oceanic bonitos; in some classifications placed in its own family Katsuwonidae
    Katsuwonus.
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genus kennedia

  • noun genus of Australian woody vines having showy red or purplish flowers
    Kennedia; genus Kennedia; Kennedya.
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genus kennedya

  • noun genus of Australian woody vines having showy red or purplish flowers
    Kennedia; genus Kennedia; Kennedya.
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genus kenyapithecus

  • noun extinct primate having powerful chewing muscles along with large molars and small incisors; fossils found in Kenya
    Kenyapithecus.
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genus keteleeria

  • noun a genus of keteleeria
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genus khaya

  • noun African mahogany trees
    Khaya.
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genus kiggelaria

  • noun small genus of South African shrubs or small trees
    Kiggelaria.
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genus kinosternon

  • noun type genus of the Kinosternidae
    Kinosternon.
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genus kirkia

  • noun small genus of tropical South African trees and shrubs
    Kirkia.
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genus klebsiella

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus knightia

  • noun small genus of trees or shrubs of New Zealand and New Caledonia
    Knightia.
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genus kniphofia

  • noun genus of showy clump-forming African herbs with grasslike leaves; sometimes placed in family Aloeaceae
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genus kobus

  • noun African antelopes: waterbucks
    Kobus.
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genus kochia

  • noun summer cypress
    Bassia; genus Bassia; Kochia.
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genus koellia

  • noun American mountain mint
    genus Koellia; Koellia; Pycnanthemum.
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genus kogia

  • noun pygmy sperm whales
    Kogia.
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genus kohleria

  • noun genus of tropical American shrubs
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genus kolkwitzia

  • noun Chinese genus of 1 species: beauty bush
    Kolkwitzia.
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genus kosteletzya

  • noun small genus of herbs of southeastern United States and tropical America and Africa
    Kosteletzya.
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genus krigia

  • noun small herbs closely related to chicory: dwarf dandelions
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genus krypterophaneron

  • noun a genus of fish in the family Anomalopidae
    Krypterophaneron.
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genus kyphosus

  • noun type genus of the Kyphosidae
    Kyphosus.
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genus lablab

  • noun one species: hyacinth bean
    Lablab.
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genus laburnum

  • noun flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous
    Laburnum.
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genus laccopetalum

  • noun one species: giant buttercup
    Laccopetalum.
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genus lacerta

  • noun type genus of the Lacertidae
    Lacerta.
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genus lachnolaimus

  • noun a genus of Labridae
    Lachnolaimus.
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genus lactarius

  • noun large genus of agarics that have white spore and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken; includes both edible and poisonous species
    Lactarius.
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genus lactobacillus

  • noun type genus of the family Lactobacillaceae
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genus lactophrys

  • noun a genus of Ostraciidae
    Lactophrys.
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genus lactuca

  • noun an herb with milky juice: lettuce; prickly lettuce
    Lactuca.
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genus laelia

  • noun large genus of mostly epiphytic or lithophytic Central and South American orchids of various sizes
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genus lagarostrobus

  • noun genus of dioecious evergreen trees of New Zealand and Tasmania; similar to genus Dacrydium
    Lagarostrobus.
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genus lagenaria

  • noun bottle gourds
    Lagenaria.
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genus lagenophera

  • noun small genus of herbs of Australia and South America having small solitary white or purple flowers similar to true daisies of genus Bellis
    Lagenophera.
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genus lagerstroemia

  • noun shrubs or small trees of tropical Asia and Africa usually with showy white, pink, or purplish flowers
    Lagerstroemia.
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genus lagidium

  • noun a genus of Chinchillidae
    Lagidium.
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genus lagodon

  • noun a genus of Sparidae
    Lagodon.
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genus lagopus

  • noun ptarmigans
    Lagopus.
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genus lagorchestes

  • noun hare wallabies
    Lagorchestes.
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genus lagostomus

  • noun viscachas
    Lagostomus.
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genus lagothrix

  • noun woolly monkeys
    Lagothrix.
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genus laguncularia

  • noun a genus of Laguncularia
    Laguncularia.
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genus lama

  • noun llamas
    Lama.
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genus lambertia

  • noun small genus of Australian shrubs
    Lambertia.
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genus lambis

  • noun scorpion shells of shallow tropical waters of the eastern hemisphere
    Lambis.
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genus laminaria

  • noun type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown kelps
    Laminaria.
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genus lamium

  • noun genus of Old World herbs: dead nettles; henbits
    Lamium.
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genus lamna

  • noun a genus of Lamnidae
    Lamna.
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genus lampris

  • noun type genus of the Lampridae
    Lampris.
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genus lampropeltis

  • noun king snakes and milk snakes
    Lampropeltis.
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genus languas

  • noun perennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes
    Alpinia; genus Languas; genus Alpinia.
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genus lanius

  • noun type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikes
    Lanius.
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genus lansium

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Meliaceae
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genus lanthanotus

  • noun one species
    Lanthanotus.
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genus laportea

  • noun mostly tropical stinging herbs or trees: nettle
    Laportea.
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genus lappula

  • noun stickweed; beggar's lice
    Lappula; genus Hackelia; Hackelia.
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genus lardizabala

  • noun evergreen monoecious climbers of South America having dark mauve-blue edible berries
    Lardizabala.
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genus larix

  • noun larches
    Larix.
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genus larrea

  • noun xerophytic evergreen shrubs; South America to southwestern United States
    Larrea.
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genus larus

  • noun type genus of the Laridae
    Larus.
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genus lasiocampa

  • noun type genus of the Lasiocampidae: eggars
    Lasiocampa.
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genus lasiurus

  • noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
    Lasiurus.
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genus lasthenia

  • noun small genus of herbs of Pacific coast of North and South America
    Lasthenia.
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genus lastreopsis

  • noun tropical terrestrial shield ferns
    Lastreopsis.
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genus lates

  • noun a genus of large percoid fishes of fresh and brackish water
    Lates.
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genus lathyrus

  • noun genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea
    Lathyrus.
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genus latimeria

  • noun type genus of the Latimeridae: coelacanth
    Latimeria.
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genus latrodectus

  • noun venomous spiders
    Latrodectus.
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genus laurus

  • noun small evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves
    Laurus.
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genus lavandula

  • noun lavender
    Lavandula.
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genus lavatera

  • noun widespread genus of herbs or softwood arborescent shrubs cultivated for their showy flowers
    Lavatera.
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genus layia

  • noun genus of western United States annuals with showy yellow or white flowers
    Layia.
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genus lebistes

  • noun guppies
    Lebistes.
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genus lecanopteris

  • noun epiphytic ferns of southeastern Asia to New Guinea
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genus lecanora

  • noun type genus of Lecanoraceae; crustaceous lichens
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genus leccinum

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
    Leccinum.
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genus ledum

  • noun evergreen shrubs of north temperate regions
    Ledum.
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genus leiopelma

  • noun type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae
    genus Leiopelma; Liopelma; Leiopelma.
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genus leiophyllum

  • noun one species: sand myrtle
    Leiophyllum.
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genus leipoa

  • noun mallee fowl
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genus leishmania

  • noun flagellate protozoan that causes leishmaniasis
    Leishmania.
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genus leitneria

  • noun one species: corkwood
    Leitneria.
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genus lemaireocereus

  • noun tropical American cacti usually tall and branching with stout spines and funnel-shaped flowers and globular or ovoid often edible fruit
    Lemaireocereus.
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genus lemmus

  • noun lemmings
    Lemmus.
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genus lemna

  • noun minute aquatic herbs floating on or below the water surface of still water consisting of a leaflike frond or plant body and single root
    Lemna.
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genus lemur

  • noun type genus of the Lemuridae
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genus lens

  • noun genus of small erect or climbing herbs with pinnate leaves and small inconspicuous white flowers and small flattened pods: lentils
    Lens.
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genus lentinus

  • noun a genus of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae
    Lentinus.
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genus leonotis

  • noun small genus of tropical herbs and subshrubs of South Africa
    Leonotis.
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genus leontideus

  • noun tamarins
    Leontocebus; genus Leontideus.
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genus leontocebus

  • noun tamarins
    Leontocebus; genus Leontideus.
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genus leontodon

  • noun hawkbit
    Leontodon.
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genus leontopodium

  • noun edelweiss
    Leontopodium.
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genus leonurus

  • noun genus of stout Old World herbs having flowers in whorls
    Leonurus.
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genus lepas

  • noun type genus of the family Lepadidae
    Lepas.
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genus lepechinia

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Labiatae
    genus Lepechinia; Lepechinia; Sphacele.
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genus lepidium

  • noun cosmopolitan genus of annual and biennial and perennial herbs: cress
    Lepidium.
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genus lepidobotrys

  • noun a genus of dicotyledonous trees belonging to the family Lepidobotryaceae
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genus lepidochelys

  • noun ridleys
    Lepidochelys.
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genus lepidocybium

  • noun a genus of Gempylidae
    Lepidocybium.
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genus lepidothamnus

  • noun small usually shrubby conifers
    Lepidothamnus.
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genus lepiota

  • noun agarics with white spores that includes several edible and poisonous mushrooms: parasol mushrooms
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genus lepisma

  • noun type genus of the Lepismatidae: silverfish
    Lepisma.
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genus lepisosteus

  • noun type genus of the Lepisosteidae: freshwater gars
    Lepisosteus.
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genus lepomis

  • noun bream
    Lepomis.
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genus leptarrhena

  • noun one species: leatherleaf saxifrage
    Leptarrhena.
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genus leptinotarsa

  • noun Colorado potato beetles
    Leptinotarsa.
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genus leptodactylus

  • noun type genus of the Leptodactylidae; in some classifications placed in the family Bufonidae
    Leptodactylus.
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genus leptoglossus

  • noun leaf-footed bugs
    Leptoglossus.
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genus leptopteris

  • noun including some ferns sometimes placed in genus Todea
    Leptopteris.
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genus leptoptilus

  • noun adjutant birds and marabous
    Leptoptilus.
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genus leptospira

  • noun very slender aerobic spirochetes; free-living or parasitic in mammals
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genus leptotyphlops

  • noun blind snakes of Asia and Africa and Americas
    Leptotyphlops.
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genus lepus

  • noun type genus of the Leporidae: hares
    Lepus.
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genus lespedeza

  • noun genus of shrubs or herbs of tropical Asia and Australia and the eastern United States
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genus lesquerella

  • noun genus of low-growing hairy herbs: bladderpods
    Lesquerella.
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genus leucadendron

  • noun large genus of evergreen trees and shrubs having silvery white leaves and solitary terminal flowers with conspicuous silvery bracts
    Leucadendron.
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genus leucaena

  • noun small genus of tropical evergreen trees or shrubs having pods like those of the acacia
    Leucaena.
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genus leucanthemum

  • noun comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum
    Leucanthemum.
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genus leuciscus

  • noun a genus of fish including: dace, chub
    Leuciscus.
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genus leucocytozoan

  • noun a genus of protoctist
    genus Leucocytozoan.
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genus leucocytozoon

  • noun a genus of protoctist
    genus Leucocytozoan.
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genus leucogenes

  • noun New Zealand edelweiss
    Leucogenes.
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genus leucothoe

  • noun American and Asiatic deciduous and evergreen shrubs
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genus levisticum

  • noun genus of aromatic European herbs with yellow flowers
    Levisticum.
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genus lewisia

  • noun genus of western North American low-growing herbs having linear woolly leaves and large pink flowers
    Lewisia.
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genus leycesteria

  • noun small species of shrubs of western Himalayas to China
    Leycesteria.
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genus leymus

  • noun genus that in some classifications overlaps the genus Elymus
    Leymus.
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genus liatris

  • noun genus of perennial North American herbs with aromatic usually cormous roots
    Liatris.
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genus libocedrus

  • noun cypresses that resemble cedars
    Libocedrus.
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genus lichanura

  • noun boas of western North America
    Lichanura.
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genus ligularia

  • noun genus of Old World herbs resembling groundsel: leopard plants
    Ligularia.
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genus ligustrum

  • noun genus of Old World shrubs: privet
    Ligustrum.
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genus lilium

  • noun type genus of Liliaceae
    Lilium.
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genus limanda

  • noun a genus of Pleuronectidae; righteye flounders having a humped nose and small scales; the underside is often brightly colored
    Limanda.
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genus limax

  • noun a genus of Limacidae
    Limax.
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genus limenitis

  • noun mainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars
    Limenitis.
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genus limnobium

  • noun American frogbit
    Limnobium.
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genus limnocryptes

  • noun snipe
    Limnocryptes.
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genus limnodromus

  • noun dowitchers
    Limnodromus.
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genus limonium

  • noun sea lavender
    Limonium.
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genus limosa

  • noun godwits
    Limosa.
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genus limulus

  • noun type genus of the family Limulidae
    Limulus.
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genus linanthus

  • noun a genus of herbs of the family Polemoniaceae; found in western United States
    Linanthus.
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genus linaria

  • noun genus of herbs and subshrubs having showy flowers: spurred snapdragon
    Linaria.
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genus lindera

  • noun aromatic evergreen or deciduous dioecious shrubs or trees of eastern Asia and North America
    Lindera.
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genus lindheimera

  • noun one species: Texas star
    Lindheimera.
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genus linnaea

  • noun one species: twinflower
    Linnaea.
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genus linum

  • noun a herbaceous plant genus of the family Linaceae with small sessile leaves
    Linum.
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genus liomys

  • noun pocket mice
    Liomys.
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genus liopelma

  • noun type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae
    genus Leiopelma; Liopelma; Leiopelma.
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genus liparis

  • noun genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate
  • noun type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes
    Liparis.
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genus liposcelis

  • noun a genus of Psocidae
    Liposcelis.
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genus liquidambar

  • noun sweet gum
    Liquidambar.
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genus liriodendron

  • noun tulip trees
    Liriodendron.
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genus liriope

  • noun sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lilyturf
    Liriope.
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genus listera

  • noun genus of terrestrial orchids having usually a single pair of broad shining leaves near the middle of the stem; found in temperate Asia and North America and Europe
    Listera.
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genus listeria

  • noun a genus of aerobic motile bacteria of the family Corynebacteriaceae containing small Gram-positive rods
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genus litchi

  • noun Chinese trees
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genus lithocarpus

  • noun tanbark oaks
    Lithocarpus.
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genus lithophragma

  • noun small genus of perennial herbs of the western North America
    Lithophragma.
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genus lithops

  • noun genus of stemless South African succulents
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genus lithospermum

  • noun annual or perennial herbaceous or shrubby plants; cosmopolitan except Australia
    Lithospermum.
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genus litocranius

  • noun antelopes of eastern Africa: gerenuks
    Litocranius.
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genus littorina

  • noun type genus of the family Littorinidae: periwinkles
    Littorina.
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genus livistona

  • noun fan palms of Asia and Australia and Malaysia
    Livistona.
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genus loasa

  • noun genus of tropical American prickly herbs or subshrubs
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genus lobelia

  • noun in some classifications considered the type genus of a separate family Lobeliaceae
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genus lobipes

  • noun a genus of Phalaropidae
    Lobipes.
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genus lobotes

  • noun type genus of the Lobotidae
    Lobotes.
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genus lobularia

  • noun sweet alyssum
    Lobularia.
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genus locusta

  • noun a genus of Acrididae
    Locusta.
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genus lofortyx

  • noun California quail
    Lofortyx.
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genus logania

  • noun type genus of the Loganiaceae; Australian and New Zealand shrubs sometimes cultivated for their flowers
    Logania.
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genus loiseleuria

  • noun one species: alpine azalea
    Loiseleuria.
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genus loligo

  • noun squids
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genus lolium

  • noun darnel; ryegrass
    Lolium.
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genus lomatia

  • noun small genus of low-growing evergreens of Chile and Australia; some yield dyes
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genus lomogramma

  • noun large scandent ferns of southeastern Asia
    Lomogramma.
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genus lonas

  • noun one species: yellow ageratum
    Lonas.
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genus lonchocarpus

  • noun genus of chiefly tropical American shrubs and trees having pinnate leaves and red or white flowers
    Lonchocarpus.
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genus lonicera

  • noun woodbine
    Lonicera.
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genus lophius

  • noun type genus of family Lophiidae
    Lophius.
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genus lophodytes

  • noun a genus of Merginae
    Lophodytes.
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genus lopholatilus

  • noun large brightly colored food fish of deep Atlantic waters
    Lopholatilus.
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genus lophophora

  • noun two species of small cacti of northeastern Mexico and southwestern United States having rounded stems covered with jointed tubercles: mescal
    Lophophora.
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genus lophophorus

  • noun monals
    Lophophorus.
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genus lophosoria

  • noun one species: tree fern of Central and South America
    Lophosoria.
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genus loranthus

  • noun type genus of the Loranthaceae: 1 species
    Loranthus.
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genus loris

  • noun type genus of the Lorisidae
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genus lota

  • noun burbot
    Lota.
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genus lotus

  • noun annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs
    Lotus.
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genus lovoa

  • noun genus of African timber trees
    Lovoa.
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genus loxia

  • noun crossbill
    Loxia.
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genus loxodonta

  • noun a genus of Elephantidae
    Loxodonta.
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genus loxoma

  • noun one species of terrestrial ferns of New Zealand
    Loxoma.
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genus loxostege

  • noun garden webworms
    Loxostege.
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genus lucilia

  • noun greenbottle flies
    Lucilia.
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genus lufengpithecus

  • noun a genus of Hominidae
    Lufengpithecus.
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genus luffa

  • noun dishcloth gourds
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genus lumpenus

  • noun a genus of Stichaeidae
    Lumpenus.
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genus lunaria

  • noun small genus of European herbs: honesty
    Lunaria.
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genus lunda

  • noun puffins
    Lunda.
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genus lupinus

  • noun herbs or shrubs: lupin
    Lupinus.
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genus luscinia

  • noun nightingales
    Luscinia.
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genus lutjanus

  • noun type genus of the Lutjanidae: snappers
    Lutjanus.
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genus lutra

  • noun in some classifications considered a genus of the subfamily Lutrinae
    Lutra.
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genus luvarus

  • noun type genus of the Luvaridae
    Luvarus.
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genus lycaena

  • noun type genus of the Lycaenidae; small slender butterflies with upper surface of wings usually metallic blue or green or copper
    Lycaena.
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genus lycaeon

  • noun African hunting dog
    Lycaeon.
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genus lychnis

  • noun genus of plants strongly resembling those of genus Silene: catchfly
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genus lycium

  • noun deciduous and evergreen shrubs often spiny; cosmopolitan in temperate and subtropical regions
    Lycium.
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genus lycoperdon

  • noun genus of fungi whose fruiting body tapers toward a base consisting of spongy mycelium
    Lycoperdon.
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genus lycopersicon

  • noun tomatoes
    Lycopersicon; genus Lycopersicon; Lycopersicum.
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genus lycopersicum

  • noun tomatoes
    Lycopersicon; genus Lycopersicon; Lycopersicum.
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genus lycopodium

  • noun type and sole genus of the Lycopodiaceae; erect or creeping evergreen plants often used for Christmas decorations
    Lycopodium.
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genus lycopus

  • noun small genus of herbs of the mint family
    Lycopus.
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genus lycosa

  • noun type genus of the family Lycosidae
    Lycosa.
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genus lyginopteris

  • noun genus of fossil seed ferns of the Carboniferous
    Lyginopteris.
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genus lygodium

  • noun chiefly tropical climbing ferns
    Lygodium.
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genus lygus

  • noun plant-sucking bugs
    Lygus.
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genus lymantria

  • noun type genus of the Lymantriidae; a pest (Lymantria means `destroyer')
    Lymantria.
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genus lynx

  • noun lynxes
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genus lyonia

  • noun evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees of United States to Antilles and eastern Asia to the Himalaya
    Lyonia.
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genus lyrurus

  • noun black grouse
    Lyrurus.
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genus lysichiton

  • noun skunk cabbage
    Lysichitum; genus Lysichiton; Lysichiton.
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genus lysichitum

  • noun skunk cabbage
    Lysichitum; genus Lysichiton; Lysichiton.
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genus lysiloma

  • noun small genus of tropical American trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and flat straight pods
    Lysiloma.
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genus lysimachia

  • noun loosestrife: a cosmopolitan genus found in damp or swampy terrain having usually yellow flowers; inclined to be invasive
    Lysimachia.
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genus lythrum

  • noun loosestrife
    Lythrum.
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genus macaca

  • noun macaques; rhesus monkeys
    Macaca.
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genus macadamia

  • noun trees or shrubs; Madagascar to Australia
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genus machaeranthera

  • noun wildflowers of western North America
    Machaeranthera.
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genus macleaya

  • noun a perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy
    Macleaya.
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genus maclura

  • noun yellowwood trees or shrubs
    Maclura.
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genus macowanites

  • noun a stout-stemmed genus of fungus belonging to the family Secotiaceae having fruiting bodies that never expand completely
    Macowanites.
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genus macrocephalon

  • noun maleos
    Macrocephalon.
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genus macrocheira

  • noun giant crabs of Japan
    Macrocheira.
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genus macroclemys

  • noun includes the alligator snapping turtle
    Macroclemys.
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genus macrodactylus

  • noun a genus of Melolonthidae
    Macrodactylus.
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genus macronectes

  • noun giant petrels
    Macronectes.
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genus macropus

  • noun type genus of the family Macropodidae: typical kangaroos and wallabies
    Macropus.
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genus macrothelypteris

  • noun medium to large terrestrial ferns of tropical Asia to Polynesia and Australia; naturalized in Americas
    Macrothelypteris.
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genus macrotis

  • noun a genus of Peramelidae
    Macrotis.
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genus macrotus

  • noun leafnose bats
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genus macrotyloma

  • noun annual or perennial vines of Africa and India and Australia; plants often placed in genus Dolichos
    Macrotyloma.
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genus macrozamia

  • noun genus of large evergreen Australian cycads; sometimes classified in family Cycadaceae
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genus macrozoarces

  • noun a genus of Zoarcidae
    Macrozoarces.
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genus madia

  • noun genus of sticky herbs with yellow flowers open in morning or evening but closed in bright light
    Madia.
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genus madoqua

  • noun genus comprising some small antelopes of eastern and northeastern Africa
    Madoqua.
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genus maeandra

  • noun brain corals
    Maeandra.
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genus magicicada

  • noun seventeen-year locust
    Magicicada.
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genus magnolia

  • noun shrubs or trees of North America or Asia having entire evergreen or deciduous leaves; among most ancient of angiosperm genera
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genus mahonia

  • noun evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and Asia
    Mahonia.
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genus maia

  • noun type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
    Maia; Maja; genus Maia.
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genus maianthemum

  • noun sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: false lily of the valley
    Maianthemum.
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genus maja

  • noun type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
    Maia; Maja; genus Maia.
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genus majorana

  • noun small genus of herbs usually included in the genus Origanum
    Majorana.
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genus makaira

  • noun marlins
    Makaira.
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genus malaclemys

  • noun American terrapins
    Malaclemys.
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genus malacosoma

  • noun tent caterpillars
    Malacosoma.
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genus malacothamnus

  • noun genus of shrubs or small trees: chaparral mallow
    Malacothamnus.
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genus malaxis

  • noun large genus of largely terrestrial orchids with one or a few plicate leaves and slender spikes or tiny mostly green flowers; cosmopolitan
    Malaxis.
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genus malcolmia

  • noun genus of plants usually found in coastal habitats; Mediterranean to Afghanistan
    Malcolmia.
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genus mallotus

  • noun capelins
    Mallotus.
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genus malope

  • noun small genus of chiefly European herbs
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genus malopterurus

  • noun electric catfish
    Malopterurus.
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genus malosma

  • noun one species; often included in the genus Rhus
    Malosma.
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genus malpighia

  • noun type genus of the Malpighiaceae
    Malpighia.
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genus malus

  • noun apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere
    Malus.
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genus malva

  • noun herbs and subshrubs: mallows
    Malva.
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genus malvastrum

  • noun genus of mallows characterized by red and yellow flowers often placed in other genera
    Malvastrum.
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genus malvaviscus

  • noun small genus of shrubs of Central and South America: wax mallows
    Malvaviscus.
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genus mammea

  • noun American and Asiatic trees having edible one-seeded fruit
    Mammea.
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genus mammillaria

  • noun large genus of cacti characterized chiefly by nipple-shaped protuberances or tubercles on their surface
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genus mammut

  • noun extinct type genus of the Mammutidae: mastodons
    Mammut; genus Mammut.
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genus mammuthus

  • noun extinct genus: mammoths
    Mammuthus.
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genus mandevilla

  • noun genus of tropical South American tuberous perennial woody vines with large racemose flowers and milky sap
    genus Dipladenia; Mandevilla; Dipladenia.
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genus mandragora

  • noun a genus of stemless herbs of the family Solanaceae
    Mandragora.
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genus mandrillus

  • noun baboons
    Mandrillus.
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genus manduca

  • noun moths whose larvae are tobacco hornworms or tomato hornworms
    Manduca.
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genus mangifera

  • noun tropical tree native to Asia bearing fleshy fruit
    Mangifera.
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genus manglietia

  • noun a genus of flowering tree of the family Magnoliaceae found from Malay to southern China
    manglietia.
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genus manihot

  • noun genus of economically important tropical plants: cassava
    Manihot.
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genus manilkara

  • noun genus of large evergreen trees with milky latex; pantropical
    Manilkara.
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genus manis

  • noun type genus of the Manidae
    Manis.
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genus manta

  • noun a genus of Mobulidae
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genus mantis

  • noun type genus of the Mantidae: mantises
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genus maranta

  • noun herbs of tropical America
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genus marasmius

  • noun chiefly small mushrooms with white spores
    Marasmius.
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genus marattia

  • noun type genus of the Marattiaceae: ferns having the sporangia fused together in two rows
    Marattia.
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genus marchantia

  • noun type genus of Marchantiaceae; liverworts that reproduce asexually by gemmae and have stalked antheridiophores
    Marchantia.
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genus marmota

  • noun marmots
    Marmota.
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genus marrubium

  • noun Old World aromatic herbs: horehound
    Marrubium.
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genus marsilea

  • noun clover ferns
    Marsilea.
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genus martes

  • noun martens
    Martes.
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genus martynia

  • noun in some classifications includes the unicorn plants
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genus masdevallia

  • noun large genus of tropical American mostly epiphytic orchids whose flowers have sepals fused at the base forming a tube; includes orchids sometimes placed in genera Dracula and Dryadella and Scaphosepalum
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genus masticophis

  • noun whip snakes
    Masticophis.
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genus mastigoproctus

  • noun giant whip scorpions
    Mastigoproctus.
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genus mastodon

  • noun extinct type genus of the Mammutidae: mastodons
    Mammut; genus Mammut.
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genus mastotermes

  • noun primitive genus of termites; mostly extinct; sometimes considered the most primitive Isoptera
    Mastotermes.
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genus matricaria

  • noun chiefly Old World strong-smelling weedy herbs; comprises plants sometimes included in other genera: e.g. Tanacetum; Tripleurospermum
    Matricaria.
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genus matteuccia

  • noun small genus sometimes included in genus Onoclea; in some classifications both genera are placed in Polypodiaceae
    Pteretis; genus Matteuccia; Matteuccia.
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genus matthiola

  • noun genus of Old World plants grown as ornamentals
    Matthiola.
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genus maxillaria

  • noun large genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids with persistent leathery leaves and single-flowered scapes
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genus maxostoma

  • noun a genus of fish in the family Catostomidae
    Maxostoma.
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genus mayaca

  • noun small genus of delicate mossy bog plants having white or violet flowers
    Mayaca.
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genus mayetiola

  • noun a genus of Cecidomyidae
    Mayetiola.
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genus mazama

  • noun brockets
    Mazama.
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genus meconopsis

  • noun herbs almost entirely of mountains of China and Tibet; often monocarpic
    Meconopsis.
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genus medicago

  • noun a genus of herbs that resemble clover
    Medicago.
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genus medinilla

  • noun tropical Old World ornamental evergreen shrubs having fleshy leaves and large panicles of white pink flowers
    Medinilla.
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genus megachile

  • noun type genus of the Megachilidae: leaf-cutting bees
    Megachile.
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genus megaderma

  • noun type genus of the Megadermatidae
    Megaderma.
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genus megalobatrachus

  • noun giant salamanders; in some classifications included in the genus Cryptobranchus
    Megalobatrachus.
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genus megalosaurus

  • noun type genus of the Megalosauridae
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genus megaptera

  • noun humpback whales
    Megaptera.
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genus megatherium

  • noun type genus of the Megatheriidae
    Megatherium.
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genus melampodium

  • noun herbs and subshrubs of warm North America
    Melampodium.
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genus melampsora

  • noun rusts having sessile one-celled teliospores in a single layer
    Melampsora.
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genus melanerpes

  • noun a genus of Picidae
    Melanerpes.
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genus melanitta

  • noun scoters
    Melanitta.
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genus melanogrammus

  • noun haddock
    Melanogrammus.
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genus melanoplus

  • noun New World migratory locusts and common American grasshoppers
    Melanoplus.
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genus melanotis

  • noun a genus of Mimidae
    Melanotis.
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genus melastoma

  • noun type genus of Melastomataceae; Asiatic shrubs with leathery leaves and large purple flowers followed by edible fleshy black berries
    Melastoma.
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genus meleagris

  • noun type genus of the Meleagrididae: wild and domestic turkeys
    Meleagris.
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genus meles

  • noun in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Melinae
    Meles.
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genus melia

  • noun type genus of the Meliaceae: East Indian and Australian deciduous trees with leaves resembling those of the ash
    Melia.
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genus melicocca

  • noun tropical American trees and shrubs bearing berries
    Melicoccus; genus Melicocca; Melicocca.
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genus melicoccus

  • noun tropical American trees and shrubs bearing berries
    Melicoccus; genus Melicocca; Melicocca.
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genus melicytus

  • noun a genus of deciduous shrubs or trees; fruit is a berry; grow in New Zealand and Fiji and Solomon Islands
    Melicytus.
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genus melilotus

  • noun Old World herbs: the sweet clovers
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genus melissa

  • noun a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
    Melissa.
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genus mellivora

  • noun ratels
    Mellivora.
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genus melocactus

  • noun genus of strongly ribbed globose or spheroid cacti of tropical South and Central America and the Caribbean
    Melocactus.
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genus melogale

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Melogale.
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genus melolontha

  • noun a genus of Melolonthidae
    Melolontha.
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genus melophagus

  • noun an arthropod genus of wingless flies including the sheep ked
    Melophagus.
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genus melopsittacus

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    Melopsittacus.
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genus melospiza

  • noun American song sparrow and swamp sparrow
    Melospiza.
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genus melursus

  • noun sloth bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus
    Melursus.
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genus menippe

  • noun stone crabs
    Menippe.
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genus meniscium

  • noun terrestrial ferns of tropical Americas
    Meniscium.
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genus menispermum

  • noun climbing herbs
    Menispermum.
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genus menopon

  • noun chicken lice
    Menopon.
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genus mentha

  • noun mint plants
    Mentha.
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genus menticirrhus

  • noun kingfishes; whiting
    Menticirrhus.
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genus mentzelia

  • noun genus of bristly herbs or subshrubs of western America lacking stinging hairs
    Mentzelia.
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genus menura

  • noun type and sole genus of the family Menuridae
    Menura.
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genus menyanthes

  • noun the type genus of the Menyanthaceae; one species: bogbeans
    Menyanthes.
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genus menziesia

  • noun deciduous shrubs of North America and eastern Asia
    Menziesia.
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genus mephitis

  • noun in some classifications: type genus of the subfamily Mephitinae
    Mephitis.
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genus mercenaria

  • noun a genus of Veneridae
    Mercenaria.
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genus mercurialis

  • noun a genus of slender herbs belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae
    Mercurialis.
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genus mergus

  • noun mergansers
    Mergus.
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genus meriones

  • noun a genus of Cricetidae
    Meriones.
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genus merlangus

  • noun whitings
    Merlangus.
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genus merluccius

  • noun hakes
    Merluccius.
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genus merops

  • noun type genus of the Meropidae
    Merops.
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genus mertensia

  • noun a genus of herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae that grow in temperate regions and have blue or purple flowers shaped like funnels
    Mertensia.
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genus meryta

  • noun small to medium evergreen dioecious trees of oceanic climates: puka
    Meryta.
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genus mesembryanthemum

  • noun South African annual or biennial plants having flowers that open only in bright sunlight
    Mesembryanthemum.
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genus mesocricetus

  • noun golden hamsters
    Mesocricetus.
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genus mesohippus

  • noun a genus of Equidae
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genus mespilus

  • noun medlars
    Mespilus.
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genus mesua

  • noun genus of tropical Asiatic trees having large solitary flowers
    Mesua.
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genus metasequoia

  • noun genus of deciduous conifers comprising both living and fossil forms; 1 extant species: dawn redwood of China; variously classified as member of Pinaceae or Taxodiaceae
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genus metroxylon

  • noun a genus of Malayan pinnate-leaved palm trees that flower and fruit once and then die
    Metroxylon.
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genus microcentrum

  • noun katydids
    Microcentrum.
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genus micrococcus

  • noun type genus of the family Micrococcaceae
    Micrococcus.
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genus microdipodops

  • noun kangaroo mice
    Microdipodops.
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genus microgramma

  • noun epiphytic ferns of tropical America and Africa
    Microgramma.
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genus micromeria

  • noun large genus of fragrant chiefly Old World herbs
    Micromeria.
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genus micromyx

  • noun Old World harvest mice
    Micromyx.
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genus micropogonias

  • noun croakers
    Micropogonias.
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genus micropterus

  • noun American freshwater black basses
    Micropterus.
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genus microsorium

  • noun tropical usually epiphytic ferns; Africa to Asia and Polynesia to Australia
    Microsorium.
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genus microsporum

  • noun a genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm
    Microsporum.
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genus microstomus

  • noun a genus of Pleuronectidae
    Microstomus.
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genus microstrobos

  • noun 2 species of small evergreen shrubs of Australia and Tasmania
    Microstrobos.
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genus microtus

  • noun voles of the northern hemisphere
    Microtus.
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genus micruroides

  • noun coral snakes
    Micruroides.
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genus micrurus

  • noun coral snakes
    Micrurus.
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genus mikania

  • noun large genus of evergreen lianas of tropical America
    Mikania.
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genus millettia

  • noun genus of trees and shrubs of the Old World tropics
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genus miltonia

  • noun genus of tropical American orchids
    Miltonia.
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genus mimosa

  • noun genus of spiny woody shrubs or trees; named for their apparent imitation of animal sensitivity to light and heat and movement
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genus mimus

  • noun type genus of the family Mimidae: mockingbirds
    Mimus.
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genus minuartia

  • noun mostly perennial herbs of northern hemisphere often with mat-forming habit; most often placed in genus Arenaria: sandworts
    Minuartia.
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genus mirabilis

  • noun four o'clocks
    Mirabilis.
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genus mirounga

  • noun elephant seals
    Mirounga.
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genus mitchella

  • noun creeping evergreen herbs of North America
    Mitchella.
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genus mitella

  • noun genus of low slender herbs of North America and northeastern Asia having flowers with trifid or pinnatifid petals
    Mitella.
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genus mnium

  • noun mosses similar to those of genus Bryum but larger
    Mnium.
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genus mobula

  • noun type genus of the Mobulidae
    Mobula.
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genus moehringia

  • noun low-growing herbs widely distributed in temperate and Arctic northern hemisphere: sandworts; distinguished from members of the genus Arenaria mainly by having four-petaled rather than five-petaled flowers
    Moehringia.
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genus mohria

  • noun African terrestrial ferns
    Mohria.
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genus mola

  • noun type genus of the Molidae
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genus mollienesia

  • noun mollies
    Mollienesia.
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genus molluga

  • noun carpetweeds
    Molluga.
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genus moloch

  • noun genus of Australian desert lizard
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genus molothrus

  • noun cowbirds
    Molothrus.
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genus molucella

  • noun small genus of aromatic herbs of Mediterranean regions; widely cultivated
    Molucella.
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genus molva

  • noun ling
    Molva.
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genus momordica

  • noun Old World tropical vine
    Momordica.
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genus momotus

  • noun type genus of the Momotidae
    Momotus.
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genus monarda

  • noun wild bergamot, horsemint, beebalm
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genus monardella

  • noun a genus of fragrant herbs of the family Labiatae in the western United States
    Monardella.
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genus moneses

  • noun one species: one-flowered wintergreen; sometimes included in genus Pyrola
    Moneses.
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genus monilia

  • noun genus of parasitic yeastlike imperfect fungi having spherical or oval conidia in branched chains; some species usually placed in other genera especially genus Candida
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genus monocanthus

  • noun type genus of the Monocanthidae
    Monocanthus.
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genus monochamus

  • noun sawyer beetles
    Monochamus.
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genus monodon

  • noun type genus of the Monodontidae
    Monodon.
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genus monomorium

  • noun a genus of Formicidae
    Monomorium.
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genus mononychus

  • noun authorities disagree over whether to classify the genus as bird or dinosaur
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genus monotropa

  • noun leafless fleshy saprophytic plants; in some classifications placed in the family Pyrolaceae
    Monotropa.
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genus monstera

  • noun tropical American climbing plant with deeply incised leaves
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genus montezuma

  • noun one species: medium-sized evergreen tree of Puerto Rico or Mexico
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genus montia

  • noun small genus of densely tufted annual herbs; north temperate regions and South America and tropical Africa and Asia
    Montia.
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genus morchella

  • noun genus of edible fungi: morel
    Morchella.
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genus morone

  • noun carnivorous fresh and salt water fishes
    Morone.
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genus morus

  • noun type genus of the Moraceae: mulberries
    Morus.
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genus moschus

  • noun musk deer
    Moschus.
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genus motacilla

  • noun type genus of the Motacillidae: wagtails
    Motacilla.
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genus mucor

  • noun type genus of the Mucoraceae; genus of molds having cylindrical or pear-shaped sporangia not limited in location to points where rhizoids develop
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genus mucuna

  • noun genus of tropical herbs and woody vines having trifoliate leaves and showy flowers in axillary clusters
    genus Mucuna; Stizolobium.
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genus mugil

  • noun type genus of the Mugilidae: mullets
    Mugil.
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genus muhlenbergia

  • noun a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae grown in America and Asia
    Muhlenbergia.
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genus mulloidichthys

  • noun a genus of Mullidae
    Mulloidichthys.
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genus mullus

  • noun type genus of the Mullidae: goatfishes
    Mullus.
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genus muntiacus

  • noun muntjacs
    Muntiacus.
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genus muntingia

  • noun one species: Jamaican cherry; sometimes placed in family Flacourtiaceae
    Muntingia.
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genus mus

  • noun type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
    Mus.
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genus musa

  • noun type genus of the Musaceae: bananas
    Musa.
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genus musca

  • noun type genus of the Muscidae: houseflies
    Musca.
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genus muscardinus

  • noun a genus of Gliridae
    Muscardinus.
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genus muscari

  • noun sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
    Muscari.
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genus muscicapa

  • noun type genus of the Muscicapidae
    Muscicapa.
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genus muscivora

  • noun a genus of Tyrannidae
    Muscivora.
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genus musophaga

  • noun type genus of the Musophagidae
    Musophaga.
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genus mustela

  • noun type genus of the family Mustelidae: minks and weasels
    Mustela.
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genus mustelus

  • noun smooth dogfishes
    Mustelus.
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genus mutinus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Phallaceae
    Mutinus.
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genus mutisia

  • noun genus of South American shrubs or lianas having large flower heads with feathery pappuses
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genus mya

  • noun type genus of the family Myacidae
    Mya.
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genus myadestes

  • noun solitaires
    Myadestes.
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genus mycobacterium

  • noun nonmotile Gram-positive aerobic bacteria
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genus mycoplasma

  • noun type and sole genus of the family Mycoplasmataceae
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genus mycteria

  • noun a genus of storks of the family Ciconiidae now including only the American wood ibis
    Mycteria.
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genus mycteroperca

  • noun groupers
    Mycteroperca.
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genus mylodon

  • noun type genus of the Mylodontidae; sometimes included in family Megatheriidae
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genus myocastor

  • noun a genus of Capromyidae
    Myocastor.
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genus myopus

  • noun a genus of Cricetidae
    Myopus.
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genus myosotis

  • noun forget-me-nots; scorpion grass
    Myosotis.
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genus myotis

  • noun largest and most widely distributed genus of bats
    Myotis.
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genus myrciaria

  • noun a genus of tropical American trees and shrubs of the myrtle family
    Myrciaria; Myrcia.
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genus myrica

  • noun deciduous aromatic shrubs or small trees
    Myrica.
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genus myricaria

  • noun small genus of deciduous shrubs or subshrubs of southern Europe to Siberia and China; tolerant of chalky soil
    Myricaria.
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genus myriophyllum

  • noun chiefly monoecious and usually aquatic herbs (as the milfoils)
    Myriophyllum.
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genus myristica

  • noun type genus of Myristicaceae; tropical Asian evergreen trees with small white or yellow flowers followed by fleshy fruits
    Myristica.
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genus myrmecia

  • noun bulldog ants
    Myrmecia.
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genus myrmecobius

  • noun banded anteater
    Myrmecobius.
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genus myrmecophaga

  • noun type genus of the Myrmecophagidae; South American ant bear
    Myrmecophaga.
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genus myrmeleon

  • noun type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions
    Myrmeleon.
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genus myroxylon

  • noun a genus of tropical American trees having pinnate leaves and white flowers
    Myroxylon.
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genus myrrhis

  • noun European perennial herbs having pinnate leaves and umbels of white flowers
    Myrrhis.
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genus myrsine

  • noun evergreen trees and shrubs having aromatic foliage; Africa; Asia (New Zealand)
    Myrsine.
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genus myrtillocactus

  • noun small genus of arborescent cacti of Mexico and Central America
    Myrtillocactus.
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genus myrtus

  • noun type genus of the Myrtaceae
    Myrtus.
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genus mysis

  • noun type genus of the family Mysidae
    Mysis.
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genus mytilus

  • noun type genus of the family Mytilidae: smooth-shelled marine mussels
    Mytilus.
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genus myxine

  • noun type genus of the Myxinidae (typical hagfishes)
    Myxine.
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genus myxinikela

  • noun fossil hagfishes
    Myxinikela.
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genus myxocephalus

  • noun grubby
    Myxocephalus.
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genus nabalus

  • noun genus of North American and east Asian perennial herbs; sometimes included in genus Prenanthes
    Nabalus.
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genus naemorhedus

  • noun gorals
    Naemorhedus.
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genus nageia

  • noun small genus of Asian evergreen trees having columnar crowns and distinguished by leaves lacking a midrib; eastern Asia including India and Philippines and New Guinea
    Nageia.
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genus naias

  • noun sole genus of the family Naiadaceae
    genus Naias; Naias; Najas.
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genus naja

  • noun cobras
    Naja; genus Naja.
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genus najas

  • noun sole genus of the family Naiadaceae
    genus Naias; Naias; Najas.
  • noun cobras
    Naja; genus Naja.
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genus nanomia

  • noun a genus of Siphonophora
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genus napaea

  • noun one species: glade mallow
    Napaea.
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genus narcissus

  • noun Old World perennial bulbous herbs
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genus narthecium

  • noun bog asphodels; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
    Narthecium.
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genus nasalis

  • noun proboscis monkeys
    Nasalis.
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genus nasturtium

  • noun aquatic herbs
    Nasturtium.
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genus nasua

  • noun coatis
    Nasua.
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genus natrix

  • noun water snakes; a cosmopolitan genus
    Natrix.
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genus nauclea

  • noun small genus of evergreen tropical shrubs or trees with smooth leathery leaves
    Nauclea.
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genus naucrates

  • noun a genus of Carangidae
    Naucrates.
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genus nautilus

  • noun type genus and sole recent representative of the family Nautilidae
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genus necturus

  • noun a genus of Proteidae
    Necturus.
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genus negaprion

  • noun lemon sharks
    Negaprion.
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genus nelumbo

  • noun sometimes placed in the family Nymphaeaceae: lotuses
    Nelumbo.
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genus nemophila

  • noun genus of ornamental chiefly California herbs: baby blue-eyes
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genus neoceratodus

  • noun extant Australian lungfishes
    Neoceratodus.
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genus neofiber

  • noun round-tailed muskrat
    Neofiber.
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genus neohygrophorus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae
    Neohygrophorus.
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genus neolentinus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae
    Neolentinus.
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genus neomys

  • noun a genus of Soricidae
    Neomys.
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genus neophron

  • noun a genus of Accipitridae
    Neophron.
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genus neotoma

  • noun packrats
    Neotoma.
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genus nepa

  • noun type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions
    Nepa.
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genus nepenthes

  • noun pitcher plants
    Nepenthes.
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genus nepeta

  • noun catmint
    Nepeta.
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genus nephelium

  • noun a genus of dicotyledonous trees of the family Sapindaceae that are native to Asia and Australia
    Nephelium.
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genus nephrolepis

  • noun small genus of tropical ferns; sometimes placed in Polypodiaceae
    Nephrolepis.
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genus nephrops

  • noun a genus of Nephropsidae
    Nephrops.
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genus nephthytis

  • noun small genus of tropical western African creeping or twining herbs
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genus nerita

  • noun type genus of the Neritidae
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genus neritina

  • noun a genus of Neritidae
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genus nerium

  • noun one species: oleander
    Nerium.
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genus nerodia

  • noun North American water snakes
    Nerodia.
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genus nesokia

  • noun bandicoot rats
    Nesokia.
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genus nestor

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    Nestor.
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genus neurospora

  • noun genus of fungi with black perithecia used extensively in genetic research; includes some forms with orange spore masses that cause severe damage in bakeries
    Neurospora.
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genus neurotrichus

  • noun shrew moles
    Neurotrichus.
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genus nicandra

  • noun sturdy annual of Peru
    Nicandra.
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genus nicotiana

  • noun American and Asiatic aromatic herbs and shrubs with viscid foliage
    Nicotiana.
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genus nidularia

  • noun type genus of the Nidulariaceae
    Nidularia.
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genus nierembergia

  • noun genus of tropical American erect or creeping herbs with solitary flowers
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genus nigella

  • noun erect annual Eurasian herbs
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genus nigroporus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae
    Nigroporus.
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genus nimravus

  • noun false sabertoothed tigers
    Nimravus.
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genus nipa

  • noun monotypic genus of palms of Australasia
    genus Nipa; Nypa; Nipa.
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genus nitella

  • noun fragile branching stoneworts
    Nitella.
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genus nitrobacter

  • noun rod-shaped soil bacteria
    Nitrobacter.
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genus nitrosomonas

  • noun ellipsoidal soil bacteria
    Nitrosomonas.
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genus noctiluca

  • noun a genus of protoctist
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genus noctua

  • noun type genus of the Noctuidae: moths whose larvae are cutworms
    Noctua.
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genus nolina

  • noun perennial plants resembling yucca; found in southern United States and Mexico
    Nolina.
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genus nomia

  • noun a genus of bee; some are important pollinators of legumes
    nomia.
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genus nopalea

  • noun a genus of the cactus family with scarlet flowers
    Nopalea.
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genus nostoc

  • noun type genus of the family Nostocaceae: freshwater blue-green algae
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genus notechis

  • noun tiger snakes
    Notechis.
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genus notemigonus

  • noun golden shiners
    Notemigonus.
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genus nothofagus

  • noun beeches of temperate southern hemisphere except Africa: southern beech
    Nothofagus.
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genus nothosaurus

  • noun a genus of Nothosauria
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genus notomys

  • noun jerboa rats
    Notomys.
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genus notonecta

  • noun type genus of the Notonectidae: backswimmers
    Notonecta.
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genus notophthalmus

  • noun newts
    Notophthalmus.
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genus notornis

  • noun a genus of Rallidae
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genus notoryctus

  • noun type genus of the family Notoryctidae: comprising solely the marsupial mole
    Notoryctus.
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genus notropis

  • noun shiners
    Notropis.
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genus nucifraga

  • noun nutcrackers
    Nucifraga.
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genus numenius

  • noun curlews
    Numenius.
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genus numida

  • noun guinea fowl
    Numida.
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genus nuphar

  • noun spatterdocks
    Nuphar.
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genus nuytsia

  • noun one species
    Nuytsia.
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genus nyctaginia

  • noun a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Nyctaginaceae having only one species
    Nyctaginia.
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genus nyctanassa

  • noun American night herons
    Nyctanassa.
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genus nyctereutes

  • noun raccoon dogs
    Nyctereutes.
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genus nycticebus

  • noun a genus of Lorisidae
    Nycticebus.
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genus nycticorax

  • noun Old World night herons
    Nycticorax.
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genus nyctimene

  • noun East Indian fruit bats
    Nyctimene.
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genus nymphaea

  • noun the type genus of the family Nymphaeaceae; any of a variety of water lilies
    Nymphaea.
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genus nymphalis

  • noun type genus of the Nymphalidae: mourning cloak butterflies
    Nymphalis.
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genus nymphicus

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    Nymphicus.
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genus nypa

  • noun monotypic genus of palms of Australasia
    genus Nipa; Nypa; Nipa.
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genus nyssa

  • noun tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds
    Nyssa.
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genus oceanites

  • noun a genus of Hydrobatidae
    Oceanites.
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genus ochna

  • noun type genus of Ochnaceae; evergreen trees and shrubs of Old World tropics
    Ochna.
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genus ochotona

  • noun type genus of the Ochotonidae
    Ochotona.
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genus ochroma

  • noun one species: balsa
    Ochroma.
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genus ocimum

  • noun basil
    Ocimum.
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genus octopus

  • noun type genus of the family Octopodidae
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genus ocyurus

  • noun snappers
    Ocyurus.
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genus odobenus

  • noun type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses
    Odobenus.
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genus odocoileus

  • noun North American deer
    Odocoileus.
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genus odontaspis

  • noun type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks
    Carcharias; genus Carcharias; Odontaspis.
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genus odontoglossum

  • noun large and important genus of tropical American mostly epiphytic orchids; some of the most widely grown species are often placed in other genera
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genus odontophorus

  • noun genus of Central and South American crested partridges resembling quails; sometimes placed in a distinct subfamily or isolated in a distinct family
    Odontophorus.
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genus oecanthus

  • noun tree crickets
    Oecanthus.
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genus oedogonium

  • noun type genus of Oedogoniaceae; freshwater green algae having long unbranched filaments; usually free-floating when mature
    Oedogonium.
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genus oenanthe

  • noun poisonous herbs: water dropworts
    Oenanthe.
  • noun wheatears
    Oenanthe.
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genus oenothera

  • noun chiefly North American herbs with usually nocturnal flowers
    Oenothera.
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genus oestrus

  • noun type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies
    Oestrus.
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genus okapia

  • noun okapis
    Okapia.
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genus olea

  • noun evergreen trees and shrubs having oily one-seeded fruits
    Olea.
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genus oleandra

  • noun or family Polypodiaceae: tropical epiphytic or terrestrial ferns
    Oleandra.
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genus olearia

  • noun large genus of Australian evergreen shrubs or small trees with large daisylike flowers
    Olearia.
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genus olfersia

  • noun genus of fern having only one species
    Olfersia.
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genus oligoplites

  • noun leatherjackets
    Oligoplites.
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genus oligoporus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Polyporaceae
    Oligoporus.
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genus ommastrephes

  • noun a genus of Decapoda
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genus omphalotus

  • noun a genus of fungi with a depressed disc in the cap
    Omphalotus.
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genus oncidium

  • noun large genus of showy epiphytic or lithophytic or terrestrial orchids of tropical and subtropical America
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genus oncorhynchus

  • noun Pacific salmon including sockeye salmon; chinook salmon; chum salmon; coho salmon
    Oncorhynchus.
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genus ondatra

  • noun muskrats
    Ondatra.
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genus oniscus

  • noun type genus of the Oniscidae; woodlice that cannot roll into a ball
    Oniscus.
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genus onobrychis

  • noun genus of Old World herbs having pinnate leaves and pink or whites racemose flowers followed by flat unjointed pods
    Onobrychis.
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genus onoclea

  • noun one species: sensitive fern; in some classifications included in Polypodiaceae
    Onoclea.
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genus ononis

  • noun genus of European subshrubs or herbs having pink or purple or yellow solitary or clustered flowers: restharrow
    Ononis.
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genus onopordon

  • noun a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Compositae with prickly foliage and large purplish flowers
    Onopordon; genus Onopordon; Onopordum.
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genus onopordum

  • noun a genus of Eurasian herbs of the family Compositae with prickly foliage and large purplish flowers
    Onopordon; genus Onopordon; Onopordum.
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genus onosmodium

  • noun a genus of North American perennial herbs of the family Boraginaceae
    Onosmodium.
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genus onychium

  • noun small terrestrial ferns of Old World tropics and subtropics: clawed ferns; sometimes placed in family Cryptogrammataceae
    Onychium.
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genus onychogalea

  • noun a genus of Macropodidae
    Onychogalea.
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genus onychomys

  • noun grasshopper mice
    Onychomys.
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genus opheodrys

  • noun North American green snakes
    Opheodrys.
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genus ophiodon

  • noun a genus of Ophiodontidae
    Ophiodon.
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genus ophioglossum

  • noun the type genus of the fern family Ophioglossaceae
    Ophioglossum.
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genus ophiophagus

  • noun king cobra
    Ophiophagus.
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genus ophisaurus

  • noun glass lizards
    Ophisaurus.
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genus ophrys

  • noun a hardy genus of terrestrial orchids of Europe and northern Africa and western Asia
    Ophrys.
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genus opisthocomus

  • noun type genus of the Opisthocomidae: hoatzins
    Opisthocomus.
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genus opuntia

  • noun large genus of cactuses native to America: prickly pears
    Opuntia.
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genus orbignya

  • noun palms of southern Mexico to northern South America: babassu palm
    Orbignya.
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genus orchestia

  • noun type genus of the family Orchestiidae
    Orchestia.
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genus orchis

  • noun type genus of the orchid family; hardy terrestrial orchids of the temperate the northern hemisphere
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genus orcinus

  • noun killer whales
    Orcinus.
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genus oreamnos

  • noun mountain goats
    Oreamnos.
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genus orectolobus

  • noun carpet sharks
    Orectolobus.
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genus oreopteris

  • noun 3 species of ferns formerly included in genus Dryopteris or Thelypteris
    Oreopteris.
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genus oreortyx

  • noun mountain quail of western United States
    Oreortyx.
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genus origanum

  • noun a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae
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genus oriolus

  • noun type genus of the Oriolidae
    Oriolus.
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genus orites

  • noun small genus of Australian shrubs or trees
    Orites.
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genus ormosia

  • noun genus of tropical shrubs and trees having usually odd-pinnate leaves with large leaflets and pink to reddish wood
    Ormosia.
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genus ornithogalum

  • noun sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
    Ornithogalum.
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genus ornithorhynchus

  • noun type genus of the family Ornithorhynchidae
    Ornithorhynchus.
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genus orontium

  • noun one species of aquatic plant: golden club
    Orontium.
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genus ortalis

  • noun chachalacas
    Ortalis.
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genus orthilia

  • noun a shrubby perennial rhizomatous evergreen herb; grows in damp coniferous woodlands in northern temperate regions
    Orthilia.
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genus orthopristis

  • noun a genus of Haemulidae
    Orthopristis.
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genus orthotomus

  • noun tailorbirds
    Orthotomus.
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genus orycteropus

  • noun coextensive with the family Orycteropodidae
    Orycteropus.
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genus oryctolagus

  • noun Old World rabbits
    Oryctolagus.
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genus oryx

  • noun African antelopes: oryxes
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genus oryza

  • noun rice
    Oryza.
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genus oryzomys

  • noun rice rats
    Oryzomys.
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genus oryzopsis

  • noun rice grass
    Oryzopsis.
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genus osmanthus

  • noun widely distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or trees of southern United States and Middle East and China and Japan
    Osmanthus.
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genus osmerus

  • noun type genus of the Osmeridae
    Osmerus.
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genus osmunda

  • noun type genus of the Osmundaceae
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genus ostrea

  • noun type genus of the family Ostreidae
    Ostrea.
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genus ostrya

  • noun deciduous monoecious trees of Europe and Asia and America; sometimes placed in subfamily or family Carpinaceae
    Ostrya.
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genus ostryopsis

  • noun deciduous monoecious shrubs of China and Mongolia resembling trees of the genus Ostrya; sometimes placed in subfamily or family Carpinaceae
    Ostryopsis.
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genus otaria

  • noun type genus of the Otariidae
    Otaria.
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genus othonna

  • noun genus of western African herbs or shrubs
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genus otis

  • noun type genus of the Otididae: European bustard
    Otis.
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genus otus

  • noun a genus of Strigidae
    Otus.
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genus ouranopithecus

  • noun a genus of Hominidae
    Ouranopithecus.
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genus ovalipes

  • noun a genus of Portunidae
    Ovalipes.
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genus ovibos

  • noun consisting of the musk-ox
    Ovibos.
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genus ovis

  • noun sheep
    Ovis.
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genus oxalis

  • noun type genus of the Oxalidaceae; large genus of plants having leaves that resemble clover and variously colored flowers usually clustered in umbels
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genus oxandra

  • noun genus of tropical trees
    Oxandra.
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genus oxybelis

  • noun vine snakes
    Oxybelis.
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genus oxydendrum

  • noun sourwood
    Oxydendrum.
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genus oxylebius

  • noun a genus of Hexagrammidae
    Oxylebius.
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genus oxytropis

  • noun large widely-distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or subshrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and racemose or spicate flowers each having a pea-like corolla with a clawed petal
    Oxytropis.
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genus oxyura

  • noun ruddy duck
    Oxyura.
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genus oxyuranus

  • noun taipans
    Oxyuranus.
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genus ozonium

  • noun form genus of imperfect fungi
    Ozonium.
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genus ozothamnus

  • noun genus of Australian shrubs and perennial herbs; sometimes included in genus Helichrysum
    Ozothamnus.
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genus pachycephala

  • noun arboreal insectivorous birds
    Pachycephala.
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genus pachyrhizus

  • noun small genus of tropical vines having tuberous roots
    Pachyrhizus.
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genus pachysandra

  • noun evergreen perennial procumbent subshrubs or herbs
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genus packera

  • noun genus of American of east Asian perennial herbs with yellow to orange or red flower rays; sometimes included in genus Senecio
    Packera.
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genus padda

  • noun a genus of Ploceidae
    Padda.
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genus paeonia

  • noun peonies: herbaceous or shrubby plants having showy flowers
    Paeonia.
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genus pagellus

  • noun sea breams
    Pagellus.
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genus pagophila

  • noun a genus of Laridae
    Pagophila.
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genus pagophilus

  • noun harp seals
    Pagophilus.
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genus pagrus

  • noun a genus of Sparidae
    Pagrus.
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genus pagurus

  • noun type genus of the family Paguridae
    Pagurus.
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genus palaemon

  • noun type genus of the family Palaemonidae; widely distributed genus
    Palaemon.
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genus palaquium

  • noun large genus of Malaysian trees with milky juice and leathery leaves
    Palaquium.
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genus paleacrita

  • noun geometrid moths
    Paleacrita.
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genus palinurus

  • noun type genus of the family Palinuridae
    Palinurus.
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genus paliurus

  • noun thorny Eurasian shrubs
    Paliurus.
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genus palometa

  • noun a genus of Stromateidae
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genus pan

  • noun chimpanzees; more closely related to Australopithecus than to other pongids
    Pan.
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genus panax

  • noun perennial herbs of eastern North America and Asia having aromatic tuberous roots: ginseng
    Panax.
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genus pandanus

  • noun type genus of the Pandanaceae (as screw pines)
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genus pandion

  • noun type genus of the Pandionidae
    Pandion.
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genus panicum

  • noun panic grass
    Panicum.
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genus panonychus

  • noun a genus of Tetranychidae
    Panonychus.
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genus panthera

  • noun lions; leopards; snow leopards; jaguars; tigers; cheetahs; saber-toothed tigers
    Panthera.
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genus papaver

  • noun type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowers
    Papaver.
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genus paphiopedilum

  • noun horticulturally important genus of mainly terrestrial orchids including many hybrids; southeastern Asia and Indonesia to Philippines and Solomon Islands; Paphiopedilum species sometimes included in genus Cypripedium
    Paphiopedilum.
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genus papio

  • noun baboons
    Papio.
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genus paprilus

  • noun a genus of Stromateidae
    Paprilus.
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genus paracheirodon

  • noun a genus of Characidae
    Paracheirodon.
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genus paradoxurus

  • noun palm civets
    Paradoxurus.
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genus paralichthys

  • noun a genus of Bothidae
    Paralichthys.
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genus paralithodes

  • noun a genus of Lithodidae
    Paralithodes.
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genus paramecium

  • noun freshwater ciliate with an oval body and long deep oral groove
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genus paranthias

  • noun a genus of Serranidae
    Paranthias.
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genus paranthropus

  • noun former classification for Australopithecus robustus
    Paranthropus.
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genus parascalops

  • noun brewer's moles
    Parascalops.
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genus parasitaxus

  • noun one species: parasite yew
    Parasitaxus.
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genus parathelypteris

  • noun terrestrial ferns of warm and tropical Asia and North America
    Parathelypteris.
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genus parietaria

  • noun small genus of stingless herbs
    Parietaria.
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genus paris

  • noun sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae
    Paris.
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genus parkia

  • noun genus of tropical Old World trees: nitta trees
    Parkia.
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genus parkinsonia

  • noun small genus of spiny shrubs or small trees
    Parkinsonia.
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genus parmelia

  • noun type genus of the Parmeliaceae; a large genus of chiefly alpine foliaceous lichens
    Parmelia.
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genus parnassia

  • noun genus of bog herbs of Arctic and northern temperate regions
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genus parochetus

  • noun one species: shamrock pea
    Parochetus.
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genus paronychia

  • noun low-growing annual or perennial herbs or woody plants; whitlowworts
    Paronychia.
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genus parophrys

  • noun a genus of Soleidae
    Parophrys.
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genus parrotia

  • noun one species: iron tree
    Parrotia.
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genus parrotiopsis

  • noun one species: deciduous tree of the Himalaya Mountains
    Parrotiopsis.
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genus parthenium

  • noun small genus of North American herbs and shrubs with terminal panicles of small ray flowers
    Parthenium.
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genus parthenocissus

  • noun woody vines having disklike tips on the tendrils
    Parthenocissus.
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genus parula

  • noun type genus of the Parulidae: wood warblers
    Parula.
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genus parus

  • noun type genus of the family Paridae
    Parus.
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genus paspalum

  • noun a genus of perennial grasses of warm regions
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genus passer

  • noun type genus of the Passeridae
    Passer.
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genus passerina

  • noun a genus of small North American finches including the New World buntings
    Passerina.
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genus passiflora

  • noun type genus of the Passifloraceae
    Passiflora.
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genus pastinaca

  • noun a rosid dicot genus of the family Umbelliferae; includes parsnips
    Pastinaca.
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genus patella

  • noun type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets
    Patella.
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genus pavo

  • noun peafowl
    Pavo.
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genus pavonia

  • noun genus of tropical hairy shrubs or herbs of tropics and subtropics especially South America
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genus payena

  • noun genus of medium to large Malaysian trees yielding gutta-percha
    Payena.
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genus pecari

  • noun type genus of the Tayassuidae
    genus Pecari; Tayassu.
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genus pecopteris

  • noun genus of Carboniferous fossil ferns
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genus pecten

  • noun type genus of the family Pectinidae: sea and bay scallops
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genus pediculus

  • noun type genus of Pediculidae: true lice infecting humans
    Pediculus.
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genus pedilanthus

  • noun tropical American succulent shrubs
    Pedilanthus.
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genus pediocactus

  • noun low-growing cacti of the Great Plains of North America
    Pediocactus.
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genus pedioecetes

  • noun sharp-tailed grouse
    Pedioecetes.
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genus pedionomus

  • noun plain wanderer
    Pedionomus.
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genus peireskia

  • noun genus of tropical American shrubby trees and woody climbers having slender branches with broad flat leaves and large panicles of flowers
    Peireskia; Pereskia; genus Peireskia.
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genus pelargonium

  • noun geraniums native chiefly to South Africa; widely cultivated
    Pelargonium.
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genus pelecanus

  • noun type genus of the Pelecanidae
    Pelecanus.
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genus pellaea

  • noun genus of chiefly small rock-loving ferns; in some classification systems it is placed in the family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae
    Pellaea.
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genus pellicularia

  • noun genus of fungi having the hymenium in the form of a crust; some species formerly placed in form genus Rhizoctinia
    Pellicularia.
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genus peltandra

  • noun small genus of North American marsh or aquatic herbs
    Peltandra.
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genus peltiphyllum

  • noun one species
    Peltiphyllum; genus Darmera; Darmera.
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genus penelope

  • noun a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds)
    Penelope.
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genus peneus

  • noun type genus of the family Peneidae
    Peneus.
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genus penicillium

  • noun genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin
    Penicillium.
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genus pennatula

  • noun type genus of the family Pennatulidae: sea pens
    Pennatula.
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genus pennisetum

  • noun a genus of Old World grasses
    Pennisetum.
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genus penstemon

  • noun large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America
    Penstemon.
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genus peperomia

  • noun large genus of small tropical usually succulent herbs
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genus perca

  • noun type genus of the Percidae
    Perca.
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genus percina

  • noun a genus of Percidae
    Percina.
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genus perdix

  • noun a genus of Perdicinae
    Perdix.
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genus pereskia

  • noun genus of tropical American shrubby trees and woody climbers having slender branches with broad flat leaves and large panicles of flowers
    Peireskia; Pereskia; genus Peireskia.
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genus pericallis

  • noun cineraria
    Pericallis.
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genus peridinium

  • noun type genus of the family Peridiniidae
    Peridinium.
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genus perilla

  • noun small genus of Asiatic herbs
    Perilla.
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genus periophthalmus

  • noun a genus of Gobiidae
    Periophthalmus.
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genus peripatopsis

  • noun type genus of Peripatopsidae; onychophorans of chiefly Asiatic and African tropical regions
    Peripatopsis.
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genus peripatus

  • noun type genus of Peripatidae; onychophorans of chiefly New World tropical regions
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genus periplaneta

  • noun cosmopolitan genus of large cockroaches
    Periplaneta.
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genus periploca

  • noun genus of woody vines of warm regions of the Old World
    Periploca.
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genus perisoreus

  • noun Canada jays
    Perisoreus.
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genus peristedion

  • noun in some classifications the type genus of the subfamily Peristediinae: armored sea robins
    Peristedion.
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genus pernis

  • noun a common European bird of prey; dull brown with white-streaked underparts
    Pernis.
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genus perodicticus

  • noun a genus of Lorisidae
    Perodicticus.
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genus perognathus

  • noun pocket mice
    Perognathus.
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genus peromyscus

  • noun New World wood mice
    Peromyscus.
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genus peronospora

  • noun genus of destructive downy mildews
    Peronospora.
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genus persea

  • noun avocado
    Persea.
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genus persoonia

  • noun Australian undershrubs to small trees: geebungs
    Persoonia.
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genus pertusaria

  • noun crustose lichens that are a source of the dye archil and of litmus
    Pertusaria.
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genus petasites

  • noun genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions: butterbur; sweet coltsfoot
    Petasites.
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genus petaurista

  • noun very large Asiatic flying squirrels
    Petaurista.
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genus petaurus

  • noun a genus of Phalangeridae
    Petaurus.
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genus petrocoptis

  • noun perennial tussock-forming rock plants; of Pyrenees and mountains of northern Spain; similar to and sometimes placed in genus Lychnis
    Petrocoptis.
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genus petrogale

  • noun rock wallabies
    Petrogale.
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genus petromyzon

  • noun typical lampreys
    Petromyzon.
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genus petroselinum

  • noun parsley
    Petroselinum.
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genus petteria

  • noun one species: Dalmatian laburnum
    Petteria.
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genus petunia

  • noun annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of tropical South America
    Petunia.
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genus peziza

  • noun type genus of the Pezizaceae: a variety of cup fungus
    Peziza.
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genus pezophaps

  • noun constituted by the extinct solitaire
    Pezophaps.
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genus phacelia

  • noun American herbs with usually pinnatifid leaves and blue or purple or white flowers in scorpioid cymes
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genus phacochoerus

  • noun warthogs
    Phacochoerus.
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genus phaethon

  • noun type genus of the Phaethontidae
    Phaethon.
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genus phaius

  • noun genus of Asiatic and Australian terrestrial orchids
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genus phalacrocorax

  • noun type genus: coextensive with the family Phalacrocoracidae
    Phalacrocorax.
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genus phalaenopsis

  • noun genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australia
    Phalaenopsis.
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genus phalaenoptilus

  • noun a genus of Caprimulgidae
    Phalaenoptilus.
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genus phalanger

  • noun type genus of the family Phalangeridae: cuscuses
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genus phalangium

  • noun type genus of the family Phalangiidae
    Phalangium.
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genus phalaris

  • noun a genus of grasses with broad leaves and a dense spike of flowers
    Phalaris.
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genus phalaropus

  • noun type genus of the Phalaropidae: phalaropes
    Phalaropus.
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genus phallus

  • noun genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around the stem
    Phallus.
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genus pharomacrus

  • noun a genus of Trogonidae
    Pharomacrus.
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genus phascogale

  • noun pouched mice
    Phascogale.
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genus phascolarctos

  • noun koalas
    Phascolarctos.
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genus phaseolus

  • noun herbs of warm regions including most American beans
    Phaseolus.
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genus phasianus

  • noun type genus of the Phasianidae: the typical pheasants
    Phasianus.
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genus phegopteris

  • noun beech ferns: genus is variously classified: considered alternative name for genus Dryopteris or included in genus Thelypteris
    Phegopteris.
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genus phellodendron

  • noun small genus of aromatic deciduous trees of east Asia often having thick corky bark
    Phellodendron.
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genus phenacomys

  • noun North American voles
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genus philadelphus

  • noun mock orange: type and sole genus of the subfamily Philadelphaceae; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
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genus philaenus

  • noun a genus of Cercopidae
    Philaenus.
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genus phillyrea

  • noun small genus of evergreen shrubs of the Mediterranean region
    Phillyrea.
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genus philodendron

  • noun any of several tropical American climbing plants with smooth shiny evergreen leaves
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genus philohela

  • noun American woodcocks
    Philohela.
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genus philomachus

  • noun ruffs
    Philomachus.
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genus philophylla

  • noun leaf miners
    Philophylla.
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genus phlebodium

  • noun chiefly epiphytic tropical ferns with free veins bearing sori
    Phlebodium.
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genus phlebotomus

  • noun small bloodsucking sand flies that resemble moths
    Phlebotomus.
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genus phleum

  • noun grasses native to temperate regions
    Phleum.
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genus phlomis

  • noun large genus of Old World aromatic herbs or subshrubs or shrubs having often woolly leaves
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genus phlox

  • noun herbaceous to shrubby evergreen or deciduous annuals or perennials, diffuse (spreading) or caespitose (tufted or matted); from Alaska and western Canada to Mexico
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genus phoca

  • noun type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals
    Phoca.
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genus phocoena

  • noun porpoises
    Phocoena.
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genus phoenicophorium

  • noun latanier palm
    phoenicophorium.
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genus phoeniculus

  • noun type and only genus of the family Phoeniculidae
    Phoeniculus.
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genus phoenicurus

  • noun Old World thrushes
    Phoenicurus.
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genus phoenix

  • noun a large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms found in Asia and Africa
    phoenix.
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genus pholas

  • noun type genus of the family Pholadidae: piddocks
    Pholas.
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genus pholidota

  • noun genus of mostly epiphytic orchids of Indonesia and the western Pacific
    Pholidota.
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genus pholiota

  • noun genus of gilled agarics of Europe and North America having brown spores and an annulus; grows on open ground or decaying wood
    Pholiota.
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genus pholis

  • noun type genus of the Pholidae: gunnels
    Pholis.
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genus pholistoma

  • noun straggling herbs of southwestern United States
    Pholistoma.
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genus phoradendron

  • noun any of various American parasitic plants similar to Old World mistletoe: false mistletoe
    Phoradendron.
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genus photinia

  • noun genus of deciduous and evergreen east Asian trees and shrubs widely cultivated as ornamentals for their white flowers and red fruits; in some classifications includes genus Heteromeles
    Photinia.
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genus photoblepharon

  • noun a genus of fish in the family Anomalopidae
    Photoblepharon.
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genus phoxinus

  • noun minnows
    Phoxinus.
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genus phragmipedium

  • noun genus of tropical American orchid species often included in genus Cypripedium or Paphiopedilum and Selenipedium: lady slippers
    Phragmipedium.
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genus phragmites

  • noun reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions
    Phragmites.
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genus phrynosoma

  • noun horned lizards
    Phrynosoma.
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genus phthirius

  • noun true lice: crab lice
    genus Phthirius; Phthirus; Phthirius.
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genus phthirus

  • noun true lice: crab lice
    genus Phthirius; Phthirus; Phthirius.
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genus phthorimaea

  • noun potato moths
    Phthorimaea.
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genus phyllitis

  • noun a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae (in some classification systems included in genus Asplenium)
    genus Phyllitis; Phyllitis.
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genus phyllium

  • noun type genus of the Phyllidae
    Phyllium.
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genus phyllocladus

  • noun celery pine
    Phyllocladus.
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genus phyllodoce

  • noun small genus of evergreen Arctic and alpine shrubs
    Phyllodoce.
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genus phylloporus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
    Phylloporus.
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genus phyllorhynchus

  • noun leaf-nosed snakes
    Phyllorhynchus.
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genus phylloscopus

  • noun warblers
    Phylloscopus.
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genus phyllostachys

  • noun medium and large bamboos
    Phyllostachys.
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genus phyllostomus

  • noun type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae
    Phyllostomus.
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genus phylloxera

  • noun type genus of the Phylloxeridae: plant lice
    Phylloxera.
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genus physa

  • noun type genus of the Physidae; freshwater air-breathing snails
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genus physalia

  • noun Portuguese man-of-war
    Physalia.
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genus physalis

  • noun ground cherries
    Physalis.
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genus physaria

  • noun small genus of western North American herbs similar to Lesquerella: bladderpods
    Physaria.
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genus physeter

  • noun type genus of the Physeteridae
    Physeter.
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genus physostegia

  • noun genus of North American perennial herbs
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genus physostigma

  • noun African woody vines: calabar beans
    Physostigma.
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genus phytelephas

  • noun small genus of South American feather palms
    phytelephas.
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genus phytolacca

  • noun type genus of Phytolaccaceae: pokeweed
    Phytolacca.
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genus phytophthora

  • noun destructive parasitic fungi causing brown rot in plants
    Phytophthora.
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genus pica

  • noun magpies
    Pica.
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genus picea

  • noun a genus of temperate and Arctic evergreen trees (see spruce)
    Picea.
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genus pickeringia

  • noun one species: chaparral pea
    Pickeringia.
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genus picoides

  • noun a genus of Picidae
    Picoides.
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genus picrasma

  • noun small genus of deciduous trees of tropical America and Asia
    Picrasma.
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genus picris

  • noun genus of weedy Old World yellow-flowered herbs usually containing a bitter-tasting substance: bitterweed
    Picris.
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genus picumnus

  • noun a genus of Picidae
    Picumnus.
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genus picus

  • noun type genus of Picidae
    Picus.
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genus pieris

  • noun decorative evergreen shrubs of woody vines
    Pieris.
  • noun type genus of the Pieridae
    Pieris.
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genus pilea

  • noun low-growing tropical perennials grown for their stingless foliage
    Pilea.
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genus pilosella

  • noun genus of hairy perennial herbs with horizontal rhizomes and leafy or underground stolons; Eurasia and North Africa; often considered congeneric with Hieracium
    Pilosella.
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genus pilularia

  • noun pillworts
    Pilularia.
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genus pimenta

  • noun allspice tree
    Pimenta.
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genus pimpinella

  • noun anise
    Pimpinella.
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genus pinckneya

  • noun small genus of shrubs or small trees of southeastern United States and northern South America
    Pinckneya.
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genus pinctada

  • noun pearl oysters
    Pinctada.
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genus pineus

  • noun a genus of Adelgidae
    Pineus.
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genus pinguicula

  • noun butterworts: a large genus of almost stemless carnivorous bog plants; Europe and America to Antarctica
    Pinguicula.
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genus pinguinus

  • noun great auk
    Pinguinus.
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genus pinicola

  • noun a genus of Fringillidae
    Pinicola.
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genus pinnotheres

  • noun type genus of the family Pinnotheridae: pea crabs
    Pinnotheres.
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genus pinus

  • noun type genus of the Pinaceae: large genus of true pines
    Pinus.
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genus pipa

  • noun type genus of the Pipidae
    Pipa.
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genus piper

  • noun type genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly climbing tropical shrubs
    Piper.
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genus pipile

  • noun genus of large crested guans (the piping guans)
    Pipile.
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genus pipilo

  • noun towhees
    Pipilo.
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genus pipistrellus

  • noun nearly cosmopolitan genus of very small bats
    Pipistrellus.
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genus pipra

  • noun type genus of the Pipridae containing the typical manakins
    Pipra.
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genus piptadenia

  • noun tropical American trees and shrubs; often placed in other genera
    Piptadenia.
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genus pipturus

  • noun an Australian genus of woody plants of the family Urticaceae
    Pipturus.
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genus piqueria

  • noun small genus of tropical American perennial herbs or subshrubs with white to pale yellow flowers; often included in genus Stevia
    Piqueria.
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genus piranga

  • noun a genus of Thraupidae
    Piranga.
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genus piroplasma

  • noun type genus of the family Babesiidae
    genus Babesia.
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genus pisanosaurus

  • noun primitive ornithischian dinosaur found in Argentina; early Triassic
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genus piscidia

  • noun genus of shrubs or small trees having indehiscent pods with black seeds; roots and bark yield fish poisons
    Piscidia.
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genus pisonia

  • noun genus of often thorny tropical trees and shrubs and some vines; mainly America
    Pisonia.
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genus pistacia

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of trees of the family Anacardiaceae having drupaceous fruit
    Pistacia.
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genus pistia

  • noun one species: water lettuce
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genus pisum

  • noun small genus of variable annual Eurasian vines: peas
    Pisum.
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genus pithecanthropus

  • noun former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus
    Pithecanthropus; Pithecanthropus erectus.
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genus pithecellobium

  • noun thorny shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical America and Asia
    Pithecellobium; genus Pithecellobium; Pithecolobium.
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genus pithecia

  • noun sakis
    Pithecia.
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genus pithecolobium

  • noun thorny shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical America and Asia
    Pithecellobium; genus Pithecellobium; Pithecolobium.
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genus pitta

  • noun type genus of the Pittidae; a large genus of birds of southern Asia and Australia and adjacent islands
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genus pituophis

  • noun bull snakes
    Pituophis.
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genus pitymys

  • noun pine mice
    Pitymys.
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genus pityrogramma

  • noun terrestrial tropical ferns having fronds with powdery yellowish or white undersides; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae
    Pityrogramma.
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genus placuna

  • noun windowpane oysters
    Placuna.
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genus plagianthus

  • noun small genus of shrubs and trees of Australia and New Zealand
    Plagianthus.
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genus planera

  • noun a deciduous tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in the southeastern United States
    Planera.
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genus planococcus

  • noun a genus of Pseudococcidae
    Planococcus.
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genus plantago

  • noun type genus of the family Plantaginaceae; large cosmopolitan genus of mostly small herbs
    Plantago.
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genus plasmodiophora

  • noun type genus of Plasmodiophoraceae comprising minute plant parasitic fungi similar to and sometimes included among the slime molds
    Plasmodiophora.
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genus plasmodium

  • noun type genus of the family Plasmodiidae
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genus platalea

  • noun type genus of the Plataleidae
    Platalea.
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genus platanthera

  • noun herbaceous terrestrial orchids of temperate northern and southern hemispheres
    Platanthera.
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genus platanus

  • noun genus of large monoecious mostly deciduous trees: London plane; sycamore
    Platanus.
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genus platichthys

  • noun a genus of Pleuronectidae
    Platichthys.
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genus platycerium

  • noun often epiphytic tropical Old World ferns
    Platycerium.
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genus platylobium

  • noun small genus of Australian evergreen leguminous shrubs or subshrubs
    Platylobium.
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genus platymiscium

  • noun genus of tropical American trees: quira
    Platymiscium.
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genus platypoecilus

  • noun platys
    Platypoecilus.
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genus platystemon

  • noun one species: creamcups
    Platystemon.
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genus plautus

  • noun a genus of Alcidae
    Plautus.
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genus plecotus

  • noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
    Plecotus.
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genus plectania

  • noun genus of fungi in the family Pezizaceae closely related to and often included in genus Peziza
    Plectania.
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genus plectorrhiza

  • noun small genus of Australian orchids
    Plectorrhiza.
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genus plectranthus

  • noun large genus of ornamental flowering plants; includes some plants often placed in the genus Coleus
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genus plectrophenax

  • noun snow bunting
    Plectrophenax.
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genus pleione

  • noun small genus of dwarf orchids; India to Thailand and Taiwan
    Pleione.
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genus pleiospilos

  • noun perennial succulents of South Africa
    Pleiospilos.
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genus plesianthropus

  • noun former name for the genus Australopithecus
    Plesianthropus.
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genus plesiosaurus

  • noun a reptile genus of suborder Plesiosauria
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genus plethodon

  • noun type genus of the Plethodontidae
    Plethodon.
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genus pleurobrachia

  • noun sea gooseberries
    Pleurobrachia.
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genus pleuronectes

  • noun type genus of the Pleuronectidae
    Pleuronectes.
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genus pleurosorus

  • noun small genus comprising terrestrial ferns; found in Chile and Spain and Morocco and Australia and New Zealand
    Pleurosorus.
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genus pleurothallis

  • noun large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical America
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genus pleurotus

  • noun agarics with white spores and caps having an eccentric stem; an important mushroom of Japan
    Pleurotus.
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genus plicatoperipatus

  • noun a genus of Peripatidae
    Plicatoperipatus.
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genus ploceus

  • noun type genus of the Ploceidae
    Ploceus.
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genus plumbago

  • noun shrubs and herbs and woody vines of warm regions: leadwort
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genus plumeria

  • noun deciduous shrubs and trees of tropical America having branches like candelabra and fragrant white or pink flowers
    Plumiera; Plumeria.
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genus pluteus

  • noun a large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer
    roof mushroom; Pluteus.
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genus pluvialis

  • noun golden plovers
    Pluvialis.
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genus pluvianus

  • noun coursers
    Pluvianus.
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genus poa

  • noun chiefly perennial grasses of cool temperate regions
    Poa.
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genus podalyria

  • noun genus of South African leguminous shrubs often placed in genus Sophora
    Podalyria.
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genus podargus

  • noun type genus of the Podargidae
    Podargus.
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genus podiceps

  • noun type genus of the Podicipedidae: grebes
    Podiceps.
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genus podilymbus

  • noun a genus of Podicipedidae
    Podilymbus.
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genus podocarpus

  • noun evergreen trees or shrubs; sometimes classified as member of the family Taxaceae
    Podocarpus.
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genus podophyllum

  • noun perennial rhizomatous herbs
    Podophyllum.
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genus poecilocapsus

  • noun a genus of Miridae
    Poecilocapsus.
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genus poecilogale

  • noun muishonds
    Poecilogale.
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genus poephila

  • noun grassfinches
    Poephila.
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genus pogonia

  • noun small but widely distributed genus of orchids closely related to genus Cleistes; : of damp or boggy areas of north temperate zone
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genus pogostemon

  • noun genus of Asiatic shrubs or trees whose leaves yield a fragrant oil
    Pogostemon.
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genus polanisia

  • noun widely distributed herbs having palmate leaves and creamy white to or pink to magenta flowers with many stamens of unequal length
    Polanisia.
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genus polemonium

  • noun type genus of the Polemoniaceae
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genus polianthes

  • noun genus of perennial tuberous herbs having lily-like flowers; Mexico; sometimes placed in family Amaryllidaceae
    Polianthes.
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genus polioptila

  • noun New World gnatcatchers
    Polioptila.
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genus polistes

  • noun a genus of Vespidae
    Polistes.
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genus pollachius

  • noun pollack
    Pollachius.
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genus polyangium

  • noun type genus of the family Polyangiaceae: myxobacteria with rounded fruiting bodies enclosed in a membrane
    Polyangium.
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genus polyborus

  • noun a genus of Falconidae
    Polyborus.
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genus polybotria

  • noun tropical American ferns; usually terrestrial when young but scandent later
    Polybotrya; genus Polybotria; Polybotria.
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genus polybotrya

  • noun tropical American ferns; usually terrestrial when young but scandent later
    Polybotrya; genus Polybotria; Polybotria.
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genus polycirrus

  • noun genus of soft-bodied polychete marine worms
    Polycirrus.
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genus polydactylus

  • noun a genus of Polynemidae
    Polydactylus.
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genus polyergus

  • noun Amazon ants
    Polyergus.
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genus polygala

  • noun type genus of the Polygalaceae: milkwort; senega; snakeroot
    Polygala.
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genus polygonatum

  • noun sometimes placed in subfamily Convallariaceae
    Polygonatum.
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genus polygonia

  • noun comma butterflies
    Polygonia.
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genus polygonum

  • noun diverse genus of herbs or woody subshrubs of north temperate regions
    Polygonum.
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genus polyodon

  • noun type genus of the Polyodontidae
    Polyodon.
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genus polypedates

  • noun type genus of the Polypedatidae
    Polypedates.
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genus polypodium

  • noun a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae and having rounded naked sori
    Polypodium.
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genus polyporus

  • noun type genus of the Polyporaceae; includes important pathogens of e.g. birches and conifers
    Polyporus.
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genus polyprion

  • noun wreckfish
    Polyprion.
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genus polystichum

  • noun small to medium-sized terrestrial ferns especially holly ferns; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
    Polystichum.
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genus pomacanthus

  • noun angelfishes
    Pomacanthus.
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genus pomacentrus

  • noun type genus of the Pomacentridae: damselfishes
    Pomacentrus.
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genus pomaderris

  • noun a genus of Australasian shrubs and trees
    Pomaderris.
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genus pomatomus

  • noun type genus of the Pomatomidae
    Pomatomus.
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genus pomolobus

  • noun genus to which the alewife is sometimes assigned
    Pomolobus.
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genus pomoxis

  • noun crappies
    Pomoxis.
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genus poncirus

  • noun one species: trifoliate orange
    Poncirus.
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genus pongamia

  • noun one species: Indian beech
    Pongamia.
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genus pongo

  • noun type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
    Pongo.
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genus pontederia

  • noun pickerelweed
    Pontederia.
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genus pooecetes

  • noun a genus of Fringillidae
    Pooecetes.
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genus popillia

  • noun a genus of Scarabaeidae
    Popillia.
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genus populus

  • noun a genus of trees of the family Salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere; poplars
    Populus.
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genus porcellio

  • noun Old World genus of isopod crustaceans
    Porcellio.
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genus poronotus

  • noun a genus of Stromateidae
    Poronotus.
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genus porphyra

  • noun a genus of protoctist
    Porphyra.
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genus porphyrio

  • noun Old World purple gallinules
    Porphyrio.
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genus porphyrula

  • noun American purple gallinules
    Porphyrula.
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genus portulaca

  • noun genus of mainly tropical fleshy or trailing herbs
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genus portunus

  • noun type genus of the family Portunidae
    Portunus.
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genus porzana

  • noun spotted crakes
    Porzana.
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genus potamogale

  • noun type genus of the family Potamogalidae: otter shrews
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genus potamogeton

  • noun a large genus of aquatic herbs found in quiet waters in temperate regions; leaves usually float on the water
    Potamogeton.
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genus potamophis

  • noun ground snakes
    Potamophis.
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genus potentilla

  • noun chiefly perennial northern hemisphere herbs and shrubs: cinquefoil
    Potentilla.
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genus poterium

  • noun a genus of thorny herbs or shrubs of the family Rosaceae
    Poterium.
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genus pothos

  • noun evergreen climbers with adhesive adventitious roots; southeastern Asia and Brazil
    genus Pothos; Scindapsus.
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genus potorous

  • noun potoroos
    Potorous.
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genus potos

  • noun a genus of Procyonidae
    Potos.
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genus pouteria

  • noun tropical American timber tree with edible fruit (canistel)
    Pouteria.
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genus praunus

  • noun a genus of Mysidae
    Praunus.
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genus prenanthes

  • noun genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs having pinnatisect leaves small heads of drooping yellowish to purple flowers; sometimes includes species often placed in genus Nabalus
    Prenanthes.
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genus presbytes

  • noun langurs
    mammal Semnopithecus; Presbytes.
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genus priacanthus

  • noun type genus of the Priacanthidae
    Priacanthus.
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genus primula

  • noun very large and important genus of plants of temperate Europe and Asia having showy flowers
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genus prinia

  • noun a genus of Sylviidae
    Prinia.
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genus priodontes

  • noun solely the giant armadillo
    Priodontes.
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genus prionace

  • noun blue sharks
    Prionace.
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genus prionotus

  • noun a genus of Triglidae
    Prionotus.
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genus pristis

  • noun type genus of the Pristidae
    Pristis.
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genus pritzelago

  • noun chamois cress
    Pritzelago.
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genus proboscidea

  • noun in some classifications included in the genus Martynia and hence the two taxonomic names for some of the unicorn plants
    Proboscidea.
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genus procavia

  • noun type genus of the Procaviidae
    Procavia.
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genus procellaria

  • noun type genus of the Procellariidae
    Procellaria.
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genus prociphilus

  • noun a genus of Aphididae
    Prociphilus.
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genus procnias

  • noun bellbirds
    Procnias.
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genus proconsul

  • noun genus of extinct primitive African primates of the Miocene epoch; sometimes considered a subgenus of Dryopithecus
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genus procyon

  • noun the type genus of the family Procyonidae: raccoons
    Procyon.
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genus progne

  • noun a genus of Hirundinidae
    Progne.
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genus prosopis

  • noun genus of tropical or subtropical branching shrubs or trees: mesquite
    Prosopis.
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genus prosopium

  • noun whitefishes
    Prosopium.
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genus protea

  • noun type genus of Proteaceae; tropical African shrubs
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genus proteles

  • noun aardwolf
    Proteles.
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genus proterochampsa

  • noun early archosaurian carnivore
    Proterochampsa.
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genus proteus

  • noun type genus of the Proteidae
    Proteus.
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genus protium

  • noun genus of chiefly tropical American trees having fragrant wood and yielding gum elemi
    Protium.
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genus protoavis

  • noun extinct primitive birds of the Triassic period; 70 million years before archaeopteryx
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genus protoceratops

  • noun small horned dinosaurs
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genus protohippus

  • noun a genus of Equidae
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genus prumnopitys

  • noun mostly dioecious evergreen conifers; leaves are softer than in Podocarpus
    Prumnopitys.
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genus prunella

  • noun small genus of perennial mostly Eurasian having terminal spikes of small purplish or white flowers
    Prunella.
  • noun type genus of the Prunellidae
    Prunella.
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genus prunus

  • noun a genus of shrubs and trees of the family Rosaceae that is widely distributed in temperate regions
    Prunus.
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genus psaltriparus

  • noun a genus of Paridae
    Psaltriparus.
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genus psenes

  • noun a genus of Stromateidae
    Psenes.
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genus psephurus

  • noun a genus of Polyodontidae
    Psephurus.
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genus psetta

  • noun a genus of Bothidae
    Psetta.
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genus psettichthys

  • noun a genus of Soleidae
    Psettichthys.
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genus pseudacris

  • noun chorus frogs
    Pseudacris.
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genus pseudaletia

  • noun moths whose larvae are armyworms
    Pseudaletia.
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genus pseudechis

  • noun venomous Australian blacksnakes
    Pseudechis.
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genus pseudemys

  • noun sliders; red-bellied terrapin
    Pseudemys.
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genus pseudobombax

  • noun tropical American deciduous shrubs or small trees
    Pseudobombax.
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genus pseudococcus

  • noun type genus of the Pseudococcidae
    Pseudococcus.
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genus pseudocolus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Clathraceae
    Pseudocolus.
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genus pseudolarix

  • noun one species: golden larch
    Pseudolarix.
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genus pseudomonas

  • noun type genus of the family Pseudomonodaceae
    Pseudomonas.
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genus pseudopleuronectes

  • noun a genus of Pleuronectidae
    Pseudopleuronectes.
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genus pseudoryx

  • noun species of large cow-like mammals of Vietnam discovered by scientists in 1992
    Pseudoryx.
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genus pseudotaxus

  • noun one species
    Pseudotaxus.
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genus pseudotsuga

  • noun douglas fir; closely related to genera Larix and Cathaya
    Pseudotsuga.
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genus pseudowintera

  • noun evergreen shrubs or small trees of Australia and New Zealand
    genus Pseudowintera; Wintera; Pseudowintera.
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genus psidium

  • noun guavas
    Psidium.
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genus psilophyton

  • noun type genus of the Psilophytaceae: genus of small wiry herbaceous Paleozoic plants with underground rhizomes and apical sporangia
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genus psilotum

  • noun type genus of the Psilotaceae
    Psilotum.
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genus psithyrus

  • noun a large bee that resembles the bumblebee but lacks pollen-collecting apparatus and a worker caste
    Psithyrus.
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genus psittacosaurus

  • noun most primitive genus of horned dinosaurs; early Cretaceous
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genus psittacula

  • noun a genus of Psittacidae
    Psittacula.
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genus psittacus

  • noun type genus of the Psittacidae: usually restricted to the African grey
    Psittacus.
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genus psophia

  • noun type genus of the Psophiidae: trumpeters
    Psophia.
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genus psophocarpus

  • noun species of tropical Asian and African climbing herbs
    Psophocarpus.
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genus psoralea

  • noun widely distributed genus of herbs or shrubs with glandular compound leaves and spicate or racemose purple or white flowers
    Psoralea.
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genus psychopsis

  • noun epiphytic orchids of Central and South America formerly included in genus Oncidium
    Psychopsis.
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genus psychotria

  • noun tropical chiefly South American shrubs and trees
    Psychotria.
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genus pteretis

  • noun small genus sometimes included in genus Onoclea; in some classifications both genera are placed in Polypodiaceae
    Pteretis; genus Matteuccia; Matteuccia.
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genus pteridium

  • noun a genus of ferns belonging to the family Dennstaedtiaceae
    Pteridium.
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genus pteris

  • noun large genus of terrestrial ferns of tropics and subtropics; sometimes placed in family Polypodiaceae
    Pteris.
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genus pternohyla

  • noun burrowing tree frogs
    Pternohyla.
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genus pterocarpus

  • noun genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods
    Pterocarpus.
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genus pterocarya

  • noun Asiatic nut trees: wing nuts
    Pterocarya.
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genus pterocles

  • noun type genus of the Pteroclididae
    Pterocles.
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genus pterocnemia

  • noun a genus of birds of the family Rheidae
    Pterocnemia.
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genus pterodactylus

  • noun a reptile genus of Pterodactylidae
    Pterodactylus.
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genus pterois

  • noun lionfishes
    Pterois.
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genus pteropogon

  • noun genus of Australian and South African herbs including some from genus Helipterum
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genus pteropus

  • noun a genus of Megachiroptera
    Pteropus.
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genus pterospermum

  • noun genus of tropical Asian trees and shrubs
    Pterospermum.
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genus pterostylis

  • noun genus of terrestrial orchids of Australia and New Zealand and western Pacific
    Pterostylis.
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genus ptilocercus

  • noun pentails
    Ptilocercus.
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genus ptilocrinus

  • noun sea lilies
    Ptilocrinus.
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genus ptilonorhynchus

  • noun type genus of the Ptilonorhynchidae
    Ptilonorhynchus.
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genus ptloris

  • noun a genus of Paradisaeidae
    Ptloris.
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genus ptyas

  • noun Asian rat snakes
    Ptyas.
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genus ptychozoon

  • noun flying geckos
    Ptychozoon.
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genus puccinia

  • noun type genus of the Pucciniaceae; a large genus of parasitic fungi including many that are destructive to various economic plants
    Puccinia.
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genus pueraria

  • noun genus of woody Asiatic vines: kudzu
    Pueraria.
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genus puffinus

  • noun shearwaters
    Puffinus.
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genus pulex

  • noun type genus of the Pulicidae
    Pulex.
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genus pulicaria

  • noun genus of temperate Old World herbs: fleabane
    Pulicaria.
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genus pulsatilla

  • noun includes a group of plants that in some classifications are included in the genus Anemone: pasqueflowers
    Pulsatilla.
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genus punica

  • noun coextensive with the family Punicaceae
    Punica.
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genus pycnanthemum

  • noun American mountain mint
    genus Koellia; Koellia; Pycnanthemum.
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genus pygopus

  • noun type genus of the Pygopodidae; snake-shaped pleurodont lizard with no forelimbs and only rudimentary hind limbs
    Pygopus.
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genus pygoscelis

  • noun a genus of Spheniscidae
    Pygoscelis.
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genus pylodictus

  • noun flathead catfishes
    Pylodictus.
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genus pyracantha

  • noun Eurasian evergreen thorny shrubs bearing red or orange-red berries
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genus pyralis

  • noun type genus of the Pyralidae
    Pyralis.
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genus pyrausta

  • noun moths whose larvae are corn borers
    Pyrausta.
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genus pyrethrum

  • noun used in former classifications for plants later placed in genus Chrysanthemum and now often included in genus Tanacetum
    Pyrethrum.
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genus pyrocephalus

  • noun a genus of Tyrannidae
    Pyrocephalus.
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genus pyrola

  • noun short-stemmed perennial herbs of cool or temperate regions: wintergreen; shinleaf
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genus pyrophorus

  • noun tropical click beetles
    Pyrophorus.
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genus pyrrhula

  • noun bullfinches
    Pyrrhula.
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genus pyrrhuloxia

  • noun large showy finches related to cardinals
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genus pyrrosia

  • noun epiphytic or lithophytic or terrestrial ferns of tropical Old World
    Pyrrosia.
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genus pyrularia

  • noun small genus of chiefly Asiatic parasitic shrubs
    Pyrularia.
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genus pyrus

  • noun fruit trees native to the Old World: pears
    Pyrus.
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genus pythium

  • noun destructive root-parasitic fungi
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genus python

  • noun Old World boas
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genus pyxidanthera

  • noun one species: pyxie; the eastern United States
    Pyxidanthera.
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genus quamassia

  • noun genus of scapose herbs of North and South America having large edible bulbs
    genus Camassia; Camassia; Quamassia.
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genus quassia

  • noun tropical trees and shrubs with pinnate leaves and large scarlet flowers; bark is medicinal
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genus quercus

  • noun oaks
    Quercus.
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genus quiscalus

  • noun grackles
    Quiscalus.
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genus rachycentron

  • noun genus and family are coextensive and comprise only the cobia
    Rachycentron.
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genus radiigera

  • noun a genus of fungus belonging to the family Geastraceae
    Radiigera.
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genus radyera

  • noun very small genus of shrubs of southern hemisphere: bush hibiscus
    Radyera.
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genus raffia

  • noun feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes
    genus Raffia; Raffia; Raphia.
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genus raja

  • noun type genus of the family Rajidae
    Raja.
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genus ramalina

  • noun shrubby lichens of the family Usneaceae having a flattened thallus
    Ramalina.
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genus ramphomicron

  • noun thornbills
    Ramphomicron.
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genus rana

  • noun type genus of the Ranidae
    Rana.
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genus ranatra

  • noun elongate very slender water scorpions
    Ranatra.
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genus rangifer

  • noun reindeer or caribou
    Rangifer.
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genus ranunculus

  • noun annual, biennial or perennial herbs: buttercup; crowfoot
    Ranunculus.
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genus raoulia

  • noun genus of low-growing mat-forming New Zealand plants; in some classifications includes species placed in genus Haastia
    Raoulia.
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genus raphanus

  • noun radish
    Raphanus.
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genus raphia

  • noun feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes
    genus Raffia; Raffia; Raphia.
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genus raphicerus

  • noun African antelopes: steenboks
    Raphicerus.
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genus raphus

  • noun type genus of the Raphidae: dodos
    Raphus.
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genus ratibida

  • noun genus of perennial wildflowers of North American plains and prairies; often cultivated for their showy flower heads
    Ratibida.
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genus rattus

  • noun common house rats; upper incisors have a beveled edge
    Rattus.
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genus rauvolfia

  • noun pantropical genus of somewhat poisonous shrubs and small trees
    genus Rauvolfia.
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genus rauwolfia

  • noun pantropical genus of somewhat poisonous shrubs and small trees
    genus Rauvolfia.
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genus ravenala

  • noun woody tropical plants with tall trunks; sometimes placed in family Musaceae
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genus recurvirostra

  • noun type genus of the Recurvirostridae: avocets
    Recurvirostra.
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genus regalecus

  • noun type genus of the Regalecidae
    Reglaecus.
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genus regnellidium

  • noun one species of aquatic or semiaquatic fern
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genus regulus

  • noun a genus of birds of the family Sylviidae including kinglets
    Regulus.
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genus reithrodontomys

  • noun New World harvest mice
    Reithrodontomys.
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genus remilegia

  • noun a genus of Echeneididae
    Remilegia.
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genus reseda

  • noun Old World genus of herbs having racemose flowers: mignonette; dyer's rocket
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genus retama

  • noun small genus of Mediterranean shrubs; often included in genus Genista
    Retama.
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genus reticulitermes

  • noun includes species highly destructive to structures and living trees
    Reticulitermes.
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genus retrophyllum

  • noun small genus of tropical evergreen dioecious shrubs or trees of Oceania and tropical South America
    Retrophyllum.
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genus rhagoletis

  • noun a genus of Trypetidae
    Rhagoletis.
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genus rhamnus

  • noun type genus of the Rhamnaceae: buckthorns
    Rhamnus.
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genus rhapis

  • noun genus of small clump-forming fan palms of China and Japan
    Rhapis.
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genus rhea

  • noun type genus of the Rheidae; large tall flightless South American birds similar to but smaller than ostriches
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genus rheum

  • noun rhubarb
    Rheum.
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genus rhexia

  • noun deer grass
    Rhexia.
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genus rhincodon

  • noun whale sharks
    Rhincodon.
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genus rhinoceros

  • noun type genus of the Rhinocerotidae
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genus rhinonicteris

  • noun orange horseshoe bats
    Rhinonicteris.
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genus rhinoptera

  • noun a genus of Myliobatidae
    Rhinoptera.
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genus rhipsalis

  • noun large genus of epiphytic or lithophytic unarmed cacti with usually segmented stems and pendulous branches; flowers are small followed by berrylike fruits
    Rhipsalis.
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genus rhizobium

  • noun the type genus of Rhizobiaceae; usually occur in the root nodules of legumes; can fix atmospheric oxygen
    Rhizobium.
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genus rhizoctinia

  • noun form genus of imperfect fungi some species of which are now placed in genera Pellicularia and Corticium because their perfect stages have been found
    form genus Rhizoctinia.
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genus rhizophora

  • noun type genus of the Rhizophoraceae; a small genus of tropical trees and shrubs
    Rhizophora.
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genus rhizopogon

  • noun a genus of fungi having subterranean sporophores resembling tubers
    Rhizopogon.
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genus rhizopus

  • noun a genus of rot-causing fungi having columnar hemispherical aerial sporangia anchored to the substrate by rhizoids
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genus rhodanthe

  • noun genus of xerophytic herbs and shrubs of South Africa and Australia; sometimes included in genus Helipterum
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genus rhododendron

  • noun large genus of evergreen shrubs native to cooler regions of the northern hemisphere having showy flowers
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genus rhodosphaera

  • noun one species; an Australian evergreen sumac
    Rhodosphaera.
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genus rhodymenia

  • noun type genus of the family Rhodymeniaceae
    Rhodymenia.
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genus rhus

  • noun deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia; usually limited to nonpoisonous sumacs (see genus Toxicodendron)
    Rhus.
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genus rhyacotriton

  • noun olympic salamanders
    Rhyacotriton.
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genus rhynchoelaps

  • noun Australian coral snakes
    Rhynchoelaps.
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genus rhyncostylis

  • noun genus of epiphytic orchids of tropical Asia
    Rhyncostylis.
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genus rhynia

  • noun type genus of the Rhyniaceae; small leafless dichotomously branching fossil plants with terminal sporangia and smooth branching rhizomes
    Rhynia.
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genus ribes

  • noun a flowering shrub bearing currants or gooseberries; native to northern hemisphere
    Ribes.
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genus richea

  • noun evergreen trees or shrubs of mountains of Australia and Tasmania
    Richea.
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genus richmondena

  • noun cardinals
    Richmondena.
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genus ricinus

  • noun a genus of herb having only one known species: castor-oil plant
    Ricinus.
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genus rickettsia

  • noun can cause typhus and Rocky Mountain spotted fever in humans
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genus riparia

  • noun a genus of Hirundinidae
    Riparia.
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genus rissa

  • noun a genus of Laridae
    Rissa.
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genus rivina

  • noun small genus of erect perennial shrubby herbs; tropical and subtropical America
    Rivina.
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genus rivulus

  • noun killifish
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genus robinia

  • noun deciduous flowering trees and shrubs
    Robinia.
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genus roccella

  • noun chiefly fruticose maritime rock-inhabiting lichens
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genus roccus

  • noun a genus of Serranidae
    Roccus.
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genus rodolia

  • noun genus of Australian ladybugs
    Rodolia; genus Rodolia.
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genus romneya

  • noun one species: matilija poppy
    Romneya.
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genus roridula

  • noun insectivorous undershrubs of South Africa; in some classifications placed in the family Droseraceae
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genus rorippa

  • noun annual and perennial herbs of damp habitats; cosmopolitan except Antarctica
    Rorippa.
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genus rosa

  • noun large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
    Rosa.
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genus rosellinia

  • noun fungi having smooth perithecia with dark one-celled ascospores
    Rosellinia.
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genus rosmarinus

  • noun rosemary
    Rosmarinus.
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genus roystonea

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of West Indian feather palms
    Roystonea.
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genus rubia

  • noun type genus of the Rubiaceae; Old World herbs and subshrubs grown for their medicinal properties and for dye substances extracted from their roots
    Rubia.
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genus rubus

  • noun large genus of brambles bearing berries
    Rubus.
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genus rudbeckia

  • noun North American perennial herbs with showy cone-shaped flower heads
    Rudbeckia.
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genus rumex

  • noun docks: coarse herbs and shrubs mainly native to north temperate regions
    Rumex.
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genus rumohra

  • noun leatherleaf ferns: in some classifications included in genus Polystichum
    Rumohra.
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genus rupicapra

  • noun chamois
    Rupicapra.
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genus rupicola

  • noun cock of the rocks
    Rupicola.
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genus ruptiliocarpon

  • noun new (1993) genus of trees of Central America now recognized as similar to those of genus Lepidobotrys
    Ruptiliocarpon.
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genus ruscus

  • noun a genus of European evergreen shrubs; sometimes placed in family Asparagaceae
    Ruscus.
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genus russula

  • noun large genus of fungi with stout stems and white spores and neither annulus nor volva; brittle caps of red or purple or yellow or green or blue; differs from genus Lactarius in lacking milky juice
    Russula.
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genus ruta

  • noun type genus of the Rutaceae; strong-scented Eurasian herbs
    Ruta.
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genus rutilus

  • noun roaches
    Rutilus.
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genus rynchops

  • noun type genus of the Rynchopidae: skimmers
    Rynchops.
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genus rypticus

  • noun a genus of fish of the family Serranidae, including soapfishes
    Rypticus.
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genus sabal

  • noun American dwarf fan palms
    Sabal.
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genus sabbatia

  • noun genus of smooth slender North American herbs with showy flowers
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genus sabinea

  • noun small genus of deciduous West Indian trees or shrubs: carib wood
    Sabinea.
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genus saccharomyces

  • noun single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates
    Saccharomyces.
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genus saccharum

  • noun tall perennial reedlike grass originally of southeastern Asia: sugarcane
    Saccharum.
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genus sadleria

  • noun low tree ferns with large fronds; in rain forests and on lava flows of Hawaiian Islands
    Sadleria.
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genus sagina

  • noun small low-growing annual or perennial herbs of temperate and cool regions
    Sagina.
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genus sagitta

  • noun chief genus of Chaetognatha including the largest arrowworms
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genus sagittaria

  • noun genus of aquatic herbs of temperate and tropical regions having sagittate or hastate leaves and white scapose flowers
    Sagittaria.
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genus sagittarius

  • noun type genus of the Sagittariidae
    Sagittarius.
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genus saiga

  • noun Eurasian antelopes: saigas
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genus saimiri

  • noun squirrel monkeys
    Saimiri.
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genus saintpaulia

  • noun east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated
    Saintpaulia.
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genus salamandra

  • noun type genus of the Salamandridae
    Salamandra.
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genus salicornia

  • noun glassworts
    Salicornia.
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genus salix

  • noun a large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows
    Salix.
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genus salmo

  • noun type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout
    Salmo.
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genus salmonella

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus salpa

  • noun type (perhaps sole) genus of the Salpidae
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genus salpichroa

  • noun herbs of temperate North and South America: cock's eggs
    Salpichroa.
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genus salpiglossis

  • noun small genus of herbs of the southern Andes having large showy flowers
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genus salpinctes

  • noun a genus of Troglodytidae
    Salpinctes.
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genus salsola

  • noun chiefly Old World herbs or shrubs: saltworts
    Salsola.
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genus salvadora

  • noun genus of evergreen trees or shrubs; fruit is a drupe; grows in Africa through Arabia to India and China
    Salvadora.
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genus salvelinus

  • noun brook trout
    Salvelinus.
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genus salvia

  • noun large genus of shrubs and subshrubs of the mint family varying greatly in habit: sage
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genus salvinia

  • noun type genus of the Salviniaceae: water ferns
    Salvinia.
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genus sambucus

  • noun elder; elderberry
    Sambucus.
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genus samia

  • noun silkworm moths
    Samia.
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genus samolus

  • noun genus of herbs usually growing in salt marshes: water pimpernels
    Samolus.
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genus sanguinaria

  • noun one species: bloodroot
    Sanguinaria.
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genus sanicula

  • noun chiefly American herbs: sanicle
    Sanicula.
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genus sansevieria

  • noun Old World tropical herbaceous perennial of the agave family; in some classifications considered a genus of Liliaceae
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genus santalum

  • noun parasitic trees of Indonesia and Malaysia
    Santalum.
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genus santolina

  • noun genus of Mediterranean subshrubs with rayless flower heads
    Santolina.
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genus sanvitalia

  • noun small genus of tropical American annual herbs: creeping zinnia
    Sanvitalia.
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genus sapindus

  • noun type genus of the Sapindaceae
    Sapindus.
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genus saponaria

  • noun mostly perennial Old World herbs
    Saponaria.
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genus saprolegnia

  • noun aquatic fungi growing chiefly on plant debris and animal remains
    Saprolegnia.
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genus sarcobatus

  • noun one species: greasewood
    Sarcobatus.
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genus sarcocephalus

  • noun genus of tropical African trees and shrubs
    Sarcocephalus.
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genus sarcochilus

  • noun diminutive epiphytic or lithophytic orchids with clumped short-stemmed foliage and arching racemes of colorful flowers; Australia and Polynesia to southeastern Asia
    Sarcochilus.
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genus sarcocystis

  • noun chief genus of the order Sarcosporidia
    Sarcocystis.
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genus sarcodes

  • noun snow plant; in some classifications placed in family Pyrolaceae
    Sarcodes.
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genus sarcophaga

  • noun flesh flies
    Sarcophaga.
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genus sarcophilus

  • noun Tasmanian devil
    Sarcophilus.
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genus sarcoptes

  • noun type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites
    Sarcoptes.
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genus sarcorhamphus

  • noun usually containing only the king vulture
    Sarcorhamphus.
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genus sarcostemma

  • noun succulent subshrubs or vines; tropical and subtropical India and Africa and Malaysia
    Sarcostemma.
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genus sarda

  • noun bonitos
    Sarda.
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genus sardina

  • noun pilchards
    genus Sardina; Sardina.
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genus sardinia

  • noun pilchards
    genus Sardina; Sardina.
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genus sardinops

  • noun pilchards
    Sardinops.
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genus sargassum

  • noun a genus of protoctist
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genus sarracenia

  • noun pitcher plants
    Sarracenia.
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genus sassafras

  • noun a genus of sassafras
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genus satureia

  • noun savory
    Satureia; Satureja; genus Satureia.
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genus satureja

  • noun savory
    Satureia; Satureja; genus Satureia.
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genus saturnia

  • noun type genus of the Saturniidae: emperor moth
    Saturnia.
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genus sauromalus

  • noun chuckwallas
    Sauromalus.
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genus saurosuchus

  • noun early archosaurian carnivore
    Saurosuchus.
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genus saururus

  • noun type genus of the Saururaceae: lizard's-tails
    Saururus.
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genus saussurea

  • noun genus of herbs of temperate and cool regions of Eurasia
    Saussurea.
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genus saxe-gothea

  • noun one species: Prince Albert's yew
    genus Saxe-gothea; Saxe-gothea; Saxegothea.
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genus saxegothea

  • noun one species: Prince Albert's yew
    genus Saxe-gothea; Saxe-gothea; Saxegothea.
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genus saxicola

  • noun Old World chats
    Saxicola.
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genus saxifraga

  • noun type genus of the Saxifragaceae; large genus of usually perennial herbs of Arctic and cool regions of northern hemisphere: saxifrage
    Saxifraga.
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genus sayornis

  • noun phoebes
    Sayornis.
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genus scabiosa

  • noun annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs; mainly Mediterranean
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genus scaphiopus

  • noun New World spadefoot toads
    Scaphiopus.
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genus scaphosepalum

  • noun comprises some tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants with small flowers carried on one scape
    Scaphosepalum.
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genus scarabaeus

  • noun type genus of the Scarabaeidae
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genus scardinius

  • noun rudds
    Scardinius.
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genus scartella

  • noun a genus of Blenniidae
    Scartella.
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genus sceliphron

  • noun mud daubers
    Sceliphron.
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genus sceloglaux

  • noun a genus of Strigidae
    Sceloglaux.
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genus sceloporus

  • noun spiny lizards
    Sceloporus.
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genus schaffneria

  • noun one species
    Schaffneria.
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genus schefflera

  • noun large genus of shrubby and climbing tropical plants having showy digitately compound foliage
    Schefflera.
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genus schinus

  • noun genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China
    Schinus.
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genus schistosoma

  • noun type genus of the family Schistosomatidae: blood flukes
    Schistosoma.
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genus schizachyrium

  • noun overlaps the genus Andropogon
    Schizachyrium.
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genus schizaea

  • noun type genus of the Schizaeaceae cosmopolitan especially in tropics; small leptosporangiate ferns: curly grass fern
    Schizaea.
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genus schizanthus

  • noun Chilean herbs with orchid-like flowers
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genus schizopetalon

  • noun small genus of South American herbs grown for its flowers
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genus schizophragma

  • noun small genus of deciduous climbing and creeping shrubs with white flowers in flat clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
    Schizophragma.
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genus schizosaccharomyces

  • noun type and only genus of Schizosaccharomycetaceae; comprises the fission yeasts
    Schizosaccharomyces.
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genus schlumbergera

  • noun South American epiphytic or lithophytic cacti
    Schlumbergera.
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genus schomburgkia

  • noun genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids with showy racemose flowers
    Schomburgkia.
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genus sciadopitys

  • noun type and sole genus of Sciadopityaceae; Japanese umbrella pines
    Sciadopitys.
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genus sciaena

  • noun type genus of the Sciaenidae: croakers
    Sciaena.
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genus sciaenops

  • noun a genus of Sciaenidae
    Sciaenops.
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genus sciara

  • noun type genus of the Sciaridae: fungus gnat
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genus scilla

  • noun sometimes placed in subfamily Hyacinthaceae
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genus scincella

  • noun a reptile genus of Scincidae
    Scincella.
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genus scincus

  • noun type genus of Scincidae
    Scincus.
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genus scindapsus

  • noun evergreen climbers with adhesive adventitious roots; southeastern Asia and Brazil
    genus Pothos; Scindapsus.
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genus scirpus

  • noun rhizomatous perennial grasslike herbs
    Scirpus.
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genus sciurus

  • noun type genus of the Sciuridae; typical moderate-sized arboreal squirrels
    Sciurus.
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genus scleranthus

  • noun small genus of Old World weedy prostrate annuals: knawel
    Scleranthus.
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genus scleroderma

  • noun genus of poisonous fungi having hard-skinned fruiting bodies: false truffles
    Scleroderma.
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genus scleropages

  • noun a genus of large freshwater fishes of Australia and Borneo
    Scleropages.
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genus sclerotinia

  • noun large genus of ascomycetous fungi including various destructive plant pathogens
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genus sclerotium

  • noun form genus of sterile imperfect fungi; many form sclerotia; some cause sclerotium disease in plants
    Sclerotium.
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genus scolopax

  • noun type of the Scolopacidae: Old World woodcocks
    Scolopax.
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genus scolopendrium

  • noun a genus of ferns belonging to the family Polypodiaceae (in some classification systems included in genus Asplenium)
    genus Phyllitis; Phyllitis.
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genus scolymus

  • noun small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region
    Scolymus.
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genus scolytus

  • noun type genus of the Scolytidae comprising numerous small bark beetles
    Scolytus.
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genus scomber

  • noun type genus of the Scombridae
    Scomber.
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genus scomberesox

  • noun a genus of Scomberesocidae
    Scombresox; Scomberesox; genus Scomberesox.
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genus scomberomorus

  • noun Spanish mackerels
    Scomberomorus.
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genus scombresox

  • noun a genus of Scomberesocidae
    Scombresox; Scomberesox; genus Scomberesox.
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genus scophthalmus

  • noun a genus of Bothidae
    Scophthalmus.
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genus scopolia

  • noun genus of European perennial herbs yielding medicinal alkaloids
    Scopolia.
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genus scorpaena

  • noun type genus of the Scorpaenidae: scorpionfishes
    Scorpaena.
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genus scorzonera

  • noun genus of narrow-leaved European herbs
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genus scrophularia

  • noun type genus of Scrophulariaceae; named for the plants' supposed ability to cure scrofula: figworts
    Scrophularia.
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genus scutellaria

  • noun an asterid dicot genus that includes the skullcaps
    Scutellaria.
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genus scutigera

  • noun a genus of Scutigeridae
    Scutigera.
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genus scutigerella

  • noun garden centipedes
    Scutigerella.
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genus sebastiana

  • noun Mexican spurges
    Sebastiana.
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genus sebastodes

  • noun rockfishes
    Sebastodes.
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genus secale

  • noun cereal grass widely cultivated for its grain: rye
    Secale.
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genus sedum

  • noun large genus of rock plants having thick fleshy leaves
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genus seismosaurus

  • noun genus of large herbivorous dinosaurs of Cretaceous found in western North America
    Seismosaurus.
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genus seiurus

  • noun ovenbirds and water thrushes
    Seiurus.
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genus selaginella

  • noun type and sole genus of the Selaginellaceae; evergreen moss-like plants: spike moss and little club moss
    Selaginella.
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genus selar

  • noun big-eyed scad
    Selar.
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genus selenarctos

  • noun Asiatic black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus
    Selenarctos.
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genus selene

  • noun a genus of Carangidae
    Selene.
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genus selenicereus

  • noun mostly epiphytic climbing cacti that bloom at night
    Selenicereus.
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genus selenipedium

  • noun genus of tall reedlike tropical American orchids; includes species with pods used locally as a substitute for vanilla
    Selenipedium.
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genus senecio

  • noun enormous and diverse cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs and vines and herbs including many weeds
    Senecio.
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genus senna

  • noun genus of shrubs and trees and herbs many of which are often classified as members of the genus Cassia
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genus sepia

  • noun type genus of the Sepiidae
    Sepia.
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genus septobasidium

  • noun type genus of Septobasidiaceae: smooth shelf fungi usually having a well-developed sometimes thick-walled hypobasidium
    Septobasidium.
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genus sequoia

  • noun redwoods; until recently considered a genus of a separate family Taxodiaceae
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genus sequoiadendron

  • noun giant sequoias; sometimes included in the genus Sequoia; until recently placed in the Taxodiaceae
    Sequoiadendron.
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genus serenoa

  • noun one species: saw palmetto
    Serenoa.
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genus sericocarpus

  • noun small genus of herbs of the eastern United States: white-topped asters
    Sericocarpus.
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genus serinus

  • noun Old World finches; e.g. canaries and serins
    Serinus.
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genus seriola

  • noun a genus of Carangidae
    Seriola.
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genus seriphidium

  • noun woody plants grown chiefly for their silver or grey and often aromatic foliage; formerly included in the genus Artemisia
    Seriphidium.
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genus seriphus

  • noun a genus of Sciaenidae
    Seriphus.
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genus serranus

  • noun type genus of the Serranidae: mostly small Pacific sea basses
    Serranus.
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genus serrasalmus

  • noun piranhas
    Serrasalmus.
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genus serratia

  • noun a genus of motile peritrichous bacteria that contain small Gram-negative rod
    Serratia.
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genus serratula

  • noun genus of Old World perennial herbs with spirally arranged toothed leaves
    Serratula.
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genus sertularia

  • noun sessile hydroid that forms feathery colonies
    Sertularia.
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genus sesamum

  • noun tropical African and Indian herbs
    Sesamum.
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genus sesbania

  • noun small genus of tropical and subtropical leguminous herbs or shrubs or trees
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genus seseli

  • noun a rosid dicot genus that includes moon carrots
    Seseli.
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genus setaria

  • noun annual or perennial grasses of warm regions: bristlegrasses
    Setaria.
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genus setophaga

  • noun a genus of Parulidae
    Setophaga.
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genus shigella

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus shorea

  • noun genus of Indonesian and Malaysian timber trees rich in resin
    Shorea.
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genus shortia

  • noun evergreen perennial herbs of North America and eastern Asia: oconee bells
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genus sialia

  • noun North American bluebirds
    Sialia.
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genus sialis

  • noun type genus of the Sialidae
    Sialis.
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genus sida

  • noun large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances
    Sida.
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genus sidalcea

  • noun genus of showy plants of western North America having palmate leaves and variously colored racemose flowers
    Sidalcea.
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genus sideritis

  • noun genus of woolly aromatic herbs or subshrubs or shrubs of Mediterranean region
    Sideritis.
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genus sigmodon

  • noun American cotton rats
    Sigmodon.
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genus silene

  • noun large widely distributed genus of plants having mostly showy flowers of various colors: campion; catchfly
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genus sillago

  • noun type genus of the Sillaginidae
    Sillago.
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genus silphium

  • noun tall North American perennial herbs
    Silphium.
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genus silurus

  • noun type genus of the Siluridae: catfishes
    Silurus.
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genus silvia

  • noun type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers
    Silvia.
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genus silybum

  • noun small genus of east African herbs
    Silybum.
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genus simarouba

  • noun type genus of Simaroubaceae; tropical American trees and shrubs having a pale soft wood and bitter bark
    Simarouba.
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genus simulium

  • noun type genus of the Simuliidae: blackflies
    Simulium.
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genus sinanthropus

  • noun genus to which Peking man was formerly assigned
    Sinanthropus.
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genus sinapis

  • noun small genus of Old World herbs usually included in genus Brassica
    Sinapis.
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genus sinningia

  • noun genus of perennial tuberous herbs and shrubs of Central and South America
    Sinningia.
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genus sinornis

  • noun a genus of fossil birds
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genus siren

  • noun a genus of Sirenidae
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genus sison

  • noun genus including stone parsley
    Sison.
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genus sistrurus

  • noun pygmy rattlesnakes
    Sistrurus.
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genus sisymbrium

  • noun genus of Old World annual or biennial or perennial herbs with racemose flowers; many are considered to be weeds
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genus sisyrinchium

  • noun chiefly North American grasslike herbs
    Sisyrinchium.
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genus sitophylus

  • noun a genus of Bruchidae
    Sitophylus.
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genus sitotroga

  • noun grain moths
    Sitotroga.
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genus sitta

  • noun type genus of the Sittidae
    Sitta.
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genus sium

  • noun perennial of wet and marshy places in the northern hemisphere: water parsnips
    Sium.
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genus sivapithecus

  • noun extinct primates; lower Pliocene
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genus sloanea

  • noun genus of tropical hardwood timber trees
    Sloanea.
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genus smilax

  • noun sometimes placed in Smilacaceae
    Smilax.
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genus smiledon

  • noun saber-toothed tigers
    Smiledon.
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genus smyrnium

  • noun Alexanders
    Smyrnium.
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genus sobralia

  • noun genus of tropical American orchids
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genus solandra

  • noun shrubby climbers of tropical America
    Solandra.
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genus solanopteris

  • noun tropical American epiphytic ferns having rhizomes with tubers and roots as well as scales
    Solanopteris.
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genus solanum

  • noun type genus of the Solanaceae: nightshade; potato; eggplant; bittersweet
    Solanum.
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genus solea

  • noun type genus of the Soleidae
    Solea.
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genus soleirolia

  • noun one species; a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb
    Helxine; genus Helxine; Soleirolia.
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genus solenopsis

  • noun fire ants
    Solenopsis.
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genus solenostemon

  • noun genus of shrubby often succulent herbs of tropical Africa and Asia; includes some plants often placed in genus Coleus
    Solenostemon.
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genus solidago

  • noun goldenrod
    Solidago.
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genus somateria

  • noun eider ducks
    Somateria.
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genus sonchus

  • noun sow thistles
    Sonchus.
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genus sonora

  • noun ground snakes
    Sonora.
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genus sophora

  • noun cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and showy flowers; some species placed in genus Podalyria
    Sophora.
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genus sorbus

  • noun a genus of shrubs or trees of the family Rosaceae having feathery leaves
    Sorbus.
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genus sorex

  • noun type genus of the family Soricidae: shrews
    Sorex.
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genus sorghum

  • noun annual or perennial tropical and subtropical cereal grasses: sorghum
    Sorghum.
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genus spadella

  • noun marine worms resembling the sagittas but with a broader body and only one pair of lateral fins
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genus spalax

  • noun type genus of the Spalacidae
    Spalax.
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genus sparaxis

  • noun deciduous perennial herbs of South Africa
    Sparaxis.
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genus sparganium

  • noun type and sole genus of Sparganiaceae; marsh or aquatic herbs of temperate regions
    Sparganium.
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genus sparmannia

  • noun small genus of tropical African shrubs
    Sparmannia.
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genus spartina

  • noun grass of freshwater swamps and salt marshes of Europe, Africa, America, and South Atlantic islands
    Spartina.
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genus spartium

  • noun one species: Spanish broom
    Spartium.
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genus spathiphyllum

  • noun evergreen rhizomatous perennials of tropical America and Philippines and Indonesia
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genus spergula

  • noun small genus of Old World annual herbs: corn spurry
    Spergula.
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genus spergularia

  • noun chiefly maritime Eurasian herbs: sand spurry; sea spurry
    Spergularia.
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genus spermophilus

  • noun typical ground squirrels
    Citellus; genus Citellus; Spermophilus.
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genus sphacele

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Labiatae
    genus Lepechinia; Lepechinia; Sphacele.
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genus sphacelotheca

  • noun genus of smut fungus
    Sphacelotheca.
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genus sphaeralcea

  • noun large genus of chiefly tropical herbs with showy flowers and mostly globose fruits: globe mallows
    Sphaeralcea.
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genus sphaerocarpos

  • noun type genus of Sphaerocarpaceae; liverworts with small many-lobed usually orbicular thallus
    genus Sphaerocarpos; Sphaerocarpos; Sphaerocarpus.
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genus sphaerocarpus

  • noun type genus of Sphaerocarpaceae; liverworts with small many-lobed usually orbicular thallus
    genus Sphaerocarpos; Sphaerocarpos; Sphaerocarpus.
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genus sphagnum

  • noun a large genus constituting the order Sphagnales: atypical mosses of temperate bogs with leaves that can hold much water
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genus sphecius

  • noun large solitary wasps: cicada killer
    Sphecius.
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genus sphecotheres

  • noun a genus of Old World orioles
    Sphecotheres.
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genus spheniscus

  • noun type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins
    Spheniscus.
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genus sphenodon

  • noun coextensive with the order Rhynchocephalia: tuataras
    Sphenodon.
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genus sphyraena

  • noun type and sole genus of the Sphyraenidae: barracuda
    Sphyraena.
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genus sphyrapicus

  • noun a genus of Picidae
    Sphyrapicus.
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genus sphyrna

  • noun type genus of the Sphyrnidae
    Sphyrna.
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genus spilogale

  • noun a genus of Mustelidae
    Spilogale.
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genus spinacia

  • noun spinach
    Spinacia.
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genus spinus

  • noun in some classifications considered a subgenus of Carduelis: siskins and New World goldfinches
    Spinus.
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genus spiraea

  • noun a dicotyledonous genus of the family Rosaceae
    Spiraea.
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genus spiranthes

  • noun large cosmopolitan genus of white-flowered terrestrial orchids
    Spiranthes.
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genus spirillum

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus spirochaeta

  • noun the type genus of the family Spirochaetaceae; a bacterium that is flexible, undulating, and chiefly aquatic
    Spirochaeta.
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genus spirodela

  • noun minute aquatic herbs floating on the water surface consisting of a shiny leaflike frond and 2-21 roots
    Spirodela.
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genus spirogyra

  • noun a genus of protoctist
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genus spirula

  • noun genus of small cephalopods with many-chambered spiral shells resembling those of the extinct belemnites
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genus spizella

  • noun chipping sparrow; field sparrow; tree sparrow
    Spizella.
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genus spodoptera

  • noun moths whose larvae are armyworms
    Spodoptera.
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genus spondias

  • noun tropical trees having one-seeded fruit
    Spondias.
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genus sporobolus

  • noun cosmopolitan annual and perennial grasses (as dropseed or rush grass)
    Sporobolus.
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genus spraguea

  • noun small genus of usually perennial herbs having deep woody taproots and flower heads of umbels or cymes
    Spraguea.
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genus spyeria

  • noun fritillaries
    Spyeria.
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genus squalus

  • noun spiny dogfishes
    Squalus.
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genus squatina

  • noun type genus of the Squatinidae: angel sharks
    Squatina.
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genus squilla

  • noun type genus of the family Squillidae
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genus stachys

  • noun large genus of usually woolly or hairy herbs or subshrubs or shrubs; temperate eastern hemisphere; tropical Australasia
    Stachys.
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genus stanhopea

  • noun genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids
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genus stanleya

  • noun prince's plume
    Stanleya.
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genus stapelia

  • noun genus of foul-smelling plants resembling cacti; found from Africa to East India
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genus staphylea

  • noun a genus of small trees or shrubs of the family Staphylaceae
    Staphylea.
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genus staphylococcus

  • noun includes many pathogenic species
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genus staurikosaurus

  • noun primitive ornithischian dinosaur found in Brazil
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genus steatornis

  • noun type and sole genus of the family Steatornithidae
    Steatornis.
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genus steganopus

  • noun a genus of Phalaropidae
    Steganopus.
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genus stegosaurus

  • noun quadrupedal armored herbivore of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
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genus stelis

  • noun genus of small caespitose orchids of tropical America
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genus stellaria

  • noun common chickweed; stitchwort
    Stellaria.
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genus stenocarpus

  • noun small genus of timber trees; Australia to Malaysia
    Stenocarpus.
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genus stenochlaena

  • noun large tropical ferns; some epiphytic climbers and some terrestrial bog ferns; Africa; Asia; Australasia
    Stenochlaena.
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genus stenopelmatus

  • noun sand crickets
    Stenopelmatus.
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genus stenopterygius

  • noun a reptile genus of Ichthyosauridae
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genus stenotaphrum

  • noun lawn grasses
    Stenotaphrum.
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genus stenotomus

  • noun scups
    Stenotomus.
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genus stenotus

  • noun genus of western North American low evergreen shrubs growing in dense tufts
    Stenotus.
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genus stentor

  • noun trumpet-shaped protozoa with a ciliated spiral feeding funnel
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genus stephanomeria

  • noun malheur wire lettuce
    Stephanomeria.
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genus stephanotis

  • noun genus of Old World tropical woody vines
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genus stercorarius

  • noun type genus of the Stercorariidae: jaegers
    Stercorarius.
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genus sterculia

  • noun type genus of the Sterculiaceae: deciduous or evergreen trees of Old and New World tropics and subtropics
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genus sterna

  • noun a genus of Sterninae
    Sterna.
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genus sternotherus

  • noun musk turtles
    Sternotherus.
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genus stevia

  • noun genus of shrubs and herbs of tropical and warm Americas
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genus sticherus

  • noun umbrella ferns; warm regions of Australia and New Zealand
    Sticherus.
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genus stictomys

  • noun mountain pacas
    Stictomys.
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genus stictopelia

  • noun a genus of Columbidae
    Stictopelia.
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genus stizolobium

  • noun genus of tropical herbs and woody vines having trifoliate leaves and showy flowers in axillary clusters
    genus Mucuna; Stizolobium.
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genus stizostedion

  • noun pike-perches
    Stizostedion.
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genus stokesia

  • noun one species: stokes' aster
    Stokesia.
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genus storeria

  • noun a genus of Colubridae
    Storeria.
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genus strekelia

  • noun a monocotyledonous genus of the amaryllis family
    Strekelia.
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genus strelitzia

  • noun small genus of large perennial evergreen herbs having leaves resembling those of banana plants; sometimes placed in family Musaceae
    Strelitzia.
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genus strepera

  • noun bell magpies
    Strepera.
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genus strepsiceros

  • noun African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks
    Tragelaphus; Strepsiceros; genus Strepsiceros.
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genus streptocarpus

  • noun large genus of usually stemless African or Asian herbs: Cape primrose
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genus streptococcus

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus streptomyces

  • noun type genus of the family Streptomycetaceae
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genus streptopelia

  • noun turtledoves
    Streptopelia.
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genus streptosolen

  • noun one species: marmalade bush
    Streptosolen.
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genus strix

  • noun owls lacking ear tufts
    Strix.
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genus strobilomyces

  • noun fungi similar to Boletus but with a shaggy scaly cap
    Strobilomyces.
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genus strombus

  • noun type genus of the family Strombidae
    Strombus.
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genus strongylodon

  • noun genus of Polynesian or southeastern Asian shrubs or vines
    Strongylodon.
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genus strophanthus

  • noun genus of tropical Asiatic and African shrubs and woody vines and small trees
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genus stropharia

  • noun genus of gill fungi with brown spores that is closely related to Agaricus; here placed in its own family Strophariaceae
    ring-stalked fungus; Stropharia.
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genus struthio

  • noun type genus of the Struthionidae: African ostriches
    Struthio.
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genus struthiomimus

  • noun small toothless saurischian dinosaurs; later Cretaceous period in Canada
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genus strymon

  • noun large and widely distributed genus of hairstreak butterflies
    Strymon.
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genus sturnella

  • noun a genus of passerine birds including the meadowlarks
    Sturnella.
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genus sturnus

  • noun type genus of the Sturnidae: common starlings
    Sturnus.
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genus stylomecon

  • noun one species: wind poppy
    Stylomecon.
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genus stylophorum

  • noun wood poppies
    Stylophorum.
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genus styphelia

  • noun Australian heathlike shrubs
    Styphelia.
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genus styracosaurus

  • noun genus of horned dinosaurs
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genus styrax

  • noun deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees
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genus subularia

  • noun small genus of herbs of north temperate regions and mountains of tropical Africa
    Subularia.
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genus suillus

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
    Suillus.
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genus suksdorfia

  • noun small genus of rhizomatous herbs of northwestern America and South America
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genus sula

  • noun type genus of the Sulidae
    Sula.
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genus sundacarpus

  • noun one species
    Sundacarpus.
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genus suricata

  • noun meerkats
    Suricata.
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genus surnia

  • noun a genus of hawk-like owls
    Surnia.
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genus sus

  • noun type genus of the Suidae
    Sus.
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genus swainsona

  • noun a genus of Australian herbs and subshrubs: darling peas
    Swainsona.
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genus swertia

  • noun genus of herbs of mountains of North America and Eurasia and Africa
    Swertia.
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genus swietinia

  • noun tropical American mahogany trees
    Swietinia.
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genus sylvilagus

  • noun North American rabbits
    Sylvilagus.
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genus symphalangus

  • noun used in some classifications for the siamangs
    Symphalangus.
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genus symphoricarpos

  • noun deciduous shrubs of North America and Central America and China
    Symphoricarpos.
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genus symphytum

  • noun comfrey
    Symphytum.
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genus symplocarpus

  • noun one species: skunk cabbage
    Symplocarpus.
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genus symplocus

  • noun type and sole genus of Symplocaceae including sweetleaf
    Symplocus.
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genus synagrops

  • noun a genus of Serranidae
    Synagrops.
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genus synanceja

  • noun stonefishes
    Synanceja.
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genus synaptomys

  • noun bog lemmings
    Synaptomys.
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genus synchytrium

  • noun simple parasitic fungi including pond scum parasites
    Synchytrium.
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genus synercus

  • noun Cape buffalo
    Synercus; tribe synercus.
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genus syngnathus

  • noun type genus of the family Syngnathidae
    Syngnathus.
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genus syngonium

  • noun epiphytic or terrestrial climbing shrubs of Central and South America; used as ornamental houseplants for their velvety foliage
    Syngonium.
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genus syringa

  • noun genus of Old World shrubs or low trees having fragrant flowers in showy panicles: lilacs
    Syringa.
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genus syrrhaptes

  • noun a genus of Pteroclididae
    Syrrhaptes.
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genus syzygium

  • noun a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhere
    Syzygium.
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genus tabernaemontana

  • noun evergreen tropical trees and shrubs with milky sap
    Tabernaemontana.
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genus tacca

  • noun genus of tropical plants with creeping rootstocks and small umbellate flowers
    Tacca.
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genus tachyglossus

  • noun type genus of the family Tachyglossidae
    Tachyglossus.
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genus tachypleus

  • noun a genus of Limulidae
    Tachypleus.
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genus tadarida

  • noun freetail bats
    Tadarida.
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genus tadorna

  • noun sheldrakes
    Tadorna.
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genus taenia

  • noun type genus of the family Taeniidae: tapeworms
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genus tagetes

  • noun marigolds
    Tageteste.
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genus talinum

  • noun genus of mainly American more-or-less succulent herbs
    Talinum.
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genus tamandua

  • noun lesser anteater
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genus tamarindus

  • noun widely cultivated tropical trees originally of Africa
    Tamarindus.
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genus tamarix

  • noun genus of deciduous shrubs or small trees of eastern Mediterranean regions and tropical Asia
    Tamarix.
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genus tamias

  • noun chipmunks of eastern North America
    Tamias.
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genus tamiasciurus

  • noun American red squirrels
    Tamiasciurus.
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genus tamus

  • noun a genus of tuberous vines of the family Dioscoreaceae; has twining stems and heart-shaped leaves and axillary racemes
    Tamus.
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genus tanacetum

  • noun a large genus of plants resembling chrysanthemums; comprises some plants often included in other genera especially genus Chrysanthemum
    Tanacetum.
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genus tantilla

  • noun black-headed snakes
    Tantilla.
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genus tapirus

  • noun type genus of the Tapiridae
    Tapirus.
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genus taraktagenos

  • noun medium to large Indonesian and Malaysian trees
    genus Hydnocarpus; Hydnocarpus; Taraktagenos; genus Taraktagenos; Taraktogenos.
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genus taraktogenos

  • noun medium to large Indonesian and Malaysian trees
    genus Hydnocarpus; Hydnocarpus; Taraktagenos; genus Taraktagenos; Taraktogenos.
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genus taraxacum

  • noun an asterid dicot genus of the family Compositae including dandelions
    Taraxacum.
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genus taricha

  • noun Pacific newts
    Taricha.
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genus tarpon

  • noun tarpons
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genus tarrietia

  • noun small genus of east Asian and Australian timber trees
    Tarrietia.
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genus tarsius

  • noun type and sole genus of the family Tarsiidae
    Tarsius.
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genus taurotragus

  • noun African antelopes: elands
    Taurotragus.
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genus tautoga

  • noun tautogs
    Tautoga.
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genus tautogolabrus

  • noun a genus of Labridae
    Tautogolabrus.
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genus taxidea

  • noun in some classifications considered a genus of subfamily Melinae
    Taxidea.
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genus taxodium

  • noun bald cypress; swamp cypress
    Taxodium.
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genus taxus

  • noun yews
    Taxus.
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genus tayassu

  • noun type genus of the Tayassuidae
    genus Pecari; Tayassu.
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genus tectaria

  • noun terrestrial or epilithic ferns of tropical rain forests
    Tectaria.
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genus tectona

  • noun small genus of southeastern Asian tropics: teak
    Tectona.
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genus telanthera

  • noun used in former classifications systems; now included in genus Alternanthera
    Telanthera.
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genus tellima

  • noun genus of hardy perennials with palmately lobed leaves and long racemes of small nodding five-petaled flowers; western North America
    Tellima.
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genus telopea

  • noun Australian evergreen shrubs: waratahs
    Telopea.
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genus templetonia

  • noun genus of Australian shrubs or subshrubs: coral bush
    Templetonia.
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genus tenrec

  • noun type genus of the family Tenrecidae: tenrecs
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genus tephrosia

  • noun genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas
    Tephrosia.
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genus terebella

  • noun type genus of Terebellidae; tube-forming marine polychete worms with many filamentous tentacles
    Terebella.
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genus teredo

  • noun type genus of the family Teredinidae
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genus termes

  • noun type genus of the Termitidae
    Termes.
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genus terrapene

  • noun box turtles
    Terrapene.
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genus terrietia

  • noun small genus of timber trees of eastern Asia, Australasia and tropical Africa that form large buttresses
    Heritiera; Terrietia; genus Heritiera.
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genus testudo

  • noun type genus of the Testudinidae
    Testudo.
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genus tethus

  • noun type genus of the family Aplysiidae
    Aplysia; genus Aplysia; Tethys.
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genus tetraclinis

  • noun sandarac tree
    Tetraclinis.
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genus tetragonia

  • noun New Zealand spinach
    Tetragonia.
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genus tetragonurus

  • noun a genus of Stromateidae
    Tetragonurus.
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genus tetrahymena

  • noun protozoa having four membranous ciliary organelles
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genus tetraneuris

  • noun genus of hairy yellow-flowered plants of the western United States
    Tetraneuris.
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genus tetrao

  • noun type genus of the Tetraonidae: capercaillies
    Tetrao.
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genus tetrapturus

  • noun a genus of Istiophoridae
    Tetrapturus.
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genus teucrium

  • noun large widely distributed genus of perennial herbs or shrubs or subshrubs; native to Mediterranean region to western Asia
    Teucrium.
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genus thalarctos

  • noun polar bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus
    Thalarctos.
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genus thalassoma

  • noun a genus of Labridae
    Thalassoma.
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genus thalictrum

  • noun widely distributed genus of perennial herbs: meadow rue
    Thalictrum.
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genus thamnophilus

  • noun a genus of Formicariidae
    Thamnophilus.
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genus thamnophis

  • noun garter snakes
    Thamnophis.
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genus thelypteris

  • noun marsh ferns: in some classification systems considered part of genus Dryopteris in family Dryopteridaceae
    Thelypteris.
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genus theobroma

  • noun cacao plants
    Theobroma.
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genus thermobia

  • noun a genus of Lepismatidae
    Thermobia.
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genus thermopsis

  • noun genus of American and Asiatic showy rhizomatous herbs: bush peas
    Thermopsis.
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genus thespesia

  • noun a small genus of tropical trees including the portia tree
    Thespesia.
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genus thevetia

  • noun genus of poisonous tropical American evergreen shrubs and trees having entire leaves and large cymose flowers
    Thevetia.
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genus thielavia

  • noun genus of fungi having spherical brown perithecia and some conidia borne in chains; cause root rot
    Thielavia.
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genus thiobacillus

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus thlaspi

  • noun herbs of temperate regions: pennycress
    Thlaspi.
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genus thomomys

  • noun western pocket gophers
    Thomomys.
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genus threskiornis

  • noun type genus of the Threskiornithidae
    Threskiornis.
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genus thrinax

  • noun small to medium-sized fan palms
    Thrinax.
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genus thrips

  • noun type genus of the Thripidae
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genus thryothorus

  • noun Carolina wrens
    Thryothorus.
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genus thuja

  • noun red cedar
    Thuja.
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genus thujopsis

  • noun one species; has close similarity to genus Thuja
    Thujopsis.
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genus thunbergia

  • noun a genus of herbs or vines of the family Acanthaceae
    Thunbergia.
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genus thunnus

  • noun tunas: warm-blooded fishes
    Thunnus.
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genus thylacinus

  • noun Tasmanian wolf
    Thylacinus.
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genus thylogale

  • noun pademelons
    Thylogale.
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genus thymus

  • noun large genus of Old World mints: thyme
    Thymus.
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genus thyrsopteris

  • noun one species
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genus thysanocarpus

  • noun small genus of herbs of upland regions of the Pacific coast of North America
    Thysanocarpus.
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genus tiarella

  • noun small genus of North American herbs having mostly basal leaves and slender racemes of delicate white flowers
    Tiarella.
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genus tibicen

  • noun harvest flies
    Tibicen.
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genus tichodroma

  • noun wall creepers; in some classifications placed in family Sittidae
    Tichodroma.
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genus tilapia

  • noun a genus of Cichlidae
    Tilapia.
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genus tilia

  • noun deciduous trees with smooth usually silver-grey bark of North America and Europe and Asia: lime trees; lindens; basswood
    Tilia.
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genus tillandsia

  • noun large genus of epiphytic or terrestrial sparse-rooting tropical plants usually forming dense clumps or pendant masses
    Tillandsia.
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genus tilletia

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae
    Tilletia.
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genus timalia

  • noun type genus of the Timaliidae
    Timalia.
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genus tinca

  • noun tench
    Tinca.
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genus tinea

  • noun type genus of the Tineidae: clothes moths
    Tinea.
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genus tineola

  • noun webbing clothes moths
    Tineola.
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genus tipuana

  • noun one species: South American tree: tipu tree
    Tipuana.
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genus titanosaurus

  • noun genus of herbivorous dinosaurs flourishing during the Cretaceous in South America
    Titanosaurus.
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genus tithonia

  • noun genus of robust herbs of Mexico and Central America: Mexican sunflower
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genus todea

  • noun a genus of delicate ferns belonging to the family Osmundaceae
    Todea.
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genus todus

  • noun type genus of the Todidae
    Todus.
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genus tofieldia

  • noun genus of perennial herbs of cool temperate regions; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
    Tofieldia.
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genus tolmiea

  • noun one species: pickaback plant
    Tolmiea.
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genus tolypeutes

  • noun a genus of Dasypodidae
    Tolypeutes.
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genus tomistoma

  • noun a genus of Malayan crocodiles
    Tomistoma.
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genus toona

  • noun formerly included in genus Cedrela
    Toona.
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genus torreya

  • noun nutmeg-yews
    Torreya.
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genus tortrix

  • noun type genus of the Tortricidae
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genus townsendia

  • noun genus of western American low tufted herbs: Easter daisy
    Townsendia.
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genus toxicodendron

  • noun in some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America
    Toxicodendron.
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genus toxostoma

  • noun thrashers
    Toxostoma.
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genus toxotes

  • noun type genus of the Toxotidae
    Toxotes.
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genus trachelospermum

  • noun genus of Asiatic woody vines with milky sap in leaves and stems
    Trachelospermum.
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genus trachinotus

  • noun a genus of Carangidae
    Trachinotus.
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genus trachipterus

  • noun type genus of the Trachipteridae
    Trachipterus.
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genus trachodon

  • noun a reptile genus of the suborder Euronithopoda
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genus trachurus

  • noun the scads (particularly horse mackerels)
    Trachurus.
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genus tradescantia

  • noun spiderworts
    Tradescantia.
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genus tragelaphus

  • noun African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks
    Tragelaphus; Strepsiceros; genus Strepsiceros.
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genus tragopan

  • noun a genus of Phasianidae
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genus tragopogon

  • noun genus of Old World herbs with linear entire leaves and yellow or purple flower heads
    Tragopogon.
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genus tragulus

  • noun type genus of the Tragulidae
    Tragulus.
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genus trapa

  • noun small genus of Eurasian aquatic perennial herbs: water chestnut
    Trapa.
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genus trautvetteria

  • noun small genus of perennial herbs: false bugbane
    Trautvetteria.
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genus trema

  • noun an evergreen tree of the family Ulmaceae that grows in tropical America and Africa and Asia
    Trema.
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genus tremella

  • noun fungi with yellowish gelatinous sporophores having convolutions resembling those of the brain
    Tremella.
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genus treponema

  • noun type genus of Treponemataceae: anaerobic spirochetes with an undulating rigid body; parasitic in warm-blooded animals
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genus triaenodon

  • noun a genus of Triakidae
    Triaenodon.
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genus trialeurodes

  • noun a genus of Aleyrodidae
    Trialeurodes.
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genus triatoma

  • noun conenoses
    Triatoma.
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genus tribolium

  • noun flour beetles
    Tribolium.
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genus tribonema

  • noun type genus of Tribonemaceae
    Tribonema; genus Conferva.
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genus tribulus

  • noun annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs of warm regions
    Tribulus.
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genus triceratops

  • noun genus of herbivorous horned dinosaurs
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genus trichecus

  • noun type and sole genus of the Trichechidae
    Trichechus.
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genus trichoceros

  • noun small genus of small epiphytic or terrestrial orchids of tropical South America
    Trichoceros.
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genus trichodesmium

  • noun a genus of blue-green algae
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genus trichoglossus

  • noun a genus of Loriinae
    Trichoglossus.
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genus tricholoma

  • noun agarics with white spores and a fleshy stalk and notched gills; of various colors both edible and inedible
    Tricholoma.
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genus trichomanes

  • noun bristle ferns; kidney ferns
    Trichomanes.
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genus trichomonas

  • noun flagellates parasitic in alimentary or genitourinary tracts of vertebrates and invertebrates including humans
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genus trichophaga

  • noun carpet moths
    Trichophaga.
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genus trichophyton

  • noun a genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm and favus
    Trichophyton.
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genus trichostema

  • noun genus of North American aromatic herbs or subshrubs: blue curls
    Trichostema.
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genus trichostigma

  • noun a genus of erect or climbing shrubs found in tropical South America
    Trichostigma.
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genus trichosurus

  • noun a genus of Phalangeridae
    Trichosurus.
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genus trichys

  • noun a genus of Hystricidae
    Trichys.
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genus tridacna

  • noun type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clams
    Tridacna.
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genus trifolium

  • noun any leguminous plant having leaves divided into three leaflets
    Trifolium.
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genus triga

  • noun type genus of the Triglidae
    Triga.
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genus triglochin

  • noun perennial or annual bog or marsh plants; includes arrow grass
    Triglochin.
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genus trigonella

  • noun Old World genus of frequently aromatic herbs
    Trigonella.
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genus trilisa

  • noun genus of herbs of southern United States
    Trilisa.
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genus trillium

  • noun deciduous perennial herbs; sometimes placed in family Liliaceae
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genus trimorphodon

  • noun lyre snakes
    Trimorphodon.
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genus trinectes

  • noun a genus of Soleidae
    Trinectes.
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genus tringa

  • noun a genus of Scolopacidae
    Tringa.
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genus trionyx

  • noun type genus of the Trionychidae
    Trionyx.
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genus triops

  • noun type genus of the family Triopidae: small crustaceans with a small third median eye
    Triops.
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genus triostium

  • noun genus of Asiatic and North American herbs: feverroot
    Triostium.
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genus tripleurospermum

  • noun small genus comprising plants often included in genus Matricaria
    Tripleurospermum.
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genus triplochiton

  • noun small genus of tropical African trees with maplelike leaves
    Triplochiton.
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genus triticum

  • noun annual cereal grasses from Mediterranean area; widely cultivated in temperate regions
    Triticum.
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genus triturus

  • noun chiefly aquatic salamanders
    Triturus.
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genus trogium

  • noun a genus of Psocidae
    Trogium.
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genus troglodytes

  • noun type genus of the Troglodytidae
    Troglodytes.
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genus trogon

  • noun type genus of the Trogonidae
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genus trollius

  • noun perennial herbs of north temperate regions: globeflowers
    Trollius.
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genus trombicula

  • noun type genus of the family Trombiculidae
    Trombicula.
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genus tropaeolum

  • noun a tropical American genus of dicotyledonous climbing or diffuse pungent herbs constituting the family Tropaeolaceae
    Tropaeolum.
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genus tropidoclonion

  • noun lined snakes
    Tropidoclonion.
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genus truncocolumella

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Rhizopogonaceae
    Truncocolumella.
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genus tsuga

  • noun hemlock; hemlock fir; hemlock spruce
    Tsuga.
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genus tuber

  • noun type genus of the Tuberaceae: fungi whose fruiting bodies are typically truffles
    Tuber.
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genus tubercularia

  • noun type genus of the Tuberculariaceae; fungi with nodules of red or pink conidia; some cause diebacks of woody plants
    Tubercularia.
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genus tulestoma

  • noun type genus of the Tulostomaceae
    Tulostoma; genus Tulestoma; Tulestoma.
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genus tulipa

  • noun Eurasian perennial bulbous herbs
    Tulipa.
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genus tulostoma

  • noun type genus of the Tulostomaceae
    Tulostoma; genus Tulestoma; Tulestoma.
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genus tunga

  • noun a genus of Siphonaptera
    Tunga.
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genus tupaia

  • noun the type genus of the Tupaia: chief genus of tree shrews
    Tupaia.
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genus tupinambis

  • noun tejus
    Tupinambis.
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genus turbatrix

  • noun a genus of Cephalobidae
    Anguillula; Turbatrix; genus Anguillula.
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genus turdus

  • noun type genus of the Turdidae
    Turdus.
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genus turnix

  • noun type genus of the Turnicidae: button quail
    Turnix.
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genus turreae

  • noun genus of trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia and Australia
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genus turritis

  • noun closely related to and often included in genus Arabis
    Turritis.
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genus tursiops

  • noun a genus of Delphinidae
    Tursiops.
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genus tussilago

  • noun genus of low creeping yellow-flowered perennial herbs of north temperate regions: coltsfoots; in some classifications includes species often placed in other genera especially Homogyne and Petasites
    Tussilago.
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genus tylenchus

  • noun type genus of the family Tylenchidae
    Tylenchus.
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genus tympanuchus

  • noun prairie chickens
    Tympanuchus.
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genus typha

  • noun reed maces; cattails
    Typha.
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genus tyrannosaurus

  • noun includes a single species
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genus tyrannus

  • noun type genus of the Tyrannidae: tyrant flycatchers
    Tyrannus.
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genus tyto

  • noun type and only genus of the family Tytonidae
    Tyto.
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genus uca

  • noun fiddler crabs
    Uca.
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genus uintatherium

  • noun type genus of the Uintatheriidae; extinct large herbivorous ungulates somewhat resembling elephants; from the Eocene in Wyoming
    Uintatherium.
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genus ulex

  • noun genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse
    Ulex.
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genus ulmus

  • noun type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions
    Ulmus.
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genus ulva

  • noun type genus of the family Ulvaceae; green seaweed having a thallus two cells thick: sea lettuce
    Ulva.
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genus uma

  • noun fringe-toed lizard
    Uma.
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genus umbellularia

  • noun aromatic evergreen trees of Pacific coast
    Umbellularia.
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genus umbrina

  • noun croakers
    Umbrina.
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genus unio

  • noun type genus of the family Unionidae
    Unio.
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genus upupa

  • noun type genus of the Upupidae
    Upupa.
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genus urginea

  • noun Mediterranean liliaceous plants; sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
    Urginea.
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genus uria

  • noun murres
    Uria.
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genus urocyon

  • noun grey foxes
    Urocyon.
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genus urocystis

  • noun a genus of smut fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae
    Urocystis.
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genus urophycis

  • noun hakes
    Urophycis.
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genus uropsilus

  • noun shrew moles
    Uropsilus.
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genus urosaurus

  • noun a reptile genus of Iguanidae
    Urosaurus.
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genus ursinia

  • noun genus of South African herbs and shrubs cultivated as ornamentals
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genus ursus

  • noun type genus of Ursidae: brown bears; in some classifications genus Ursus includes all bears
    Ursus.
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genus urtica

  • noun a nettle yielding fiber resembling flax
    Urtica.
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genus usnea

  • noun widely distributed lichens usually having a greyish or yellow pendulous freely branched thallus
    Usnea.
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genus ustilaginoidea

  • noun genus of imperfect fungi causing plant diseases like smut
    Ustilaginoidea.
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genus ustilago

  • noun type genus of the Ustilaginaceae; genus comprising the loose smuts
    Ustilago.
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genus uta

  • noun a reptile genus of Iguanidae
    Uta.
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genus utahraptor

  • noun advanced bipedal carnivorous dinosaur
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genus utricularia

  • noun bladderworts: large genus of aquatic carnivorous plants; cosmopolitan in distribution
    Utricularia.
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genus uvularia

  • noun genus of perennial rhizomatous herb of southern and southeastern United States
    Uvularia.
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genus vaccaria

  • noun cow-cockles
    Vaccaria.
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genus vaccinium

  • noun evergreen or deciduous berry-bearing shrubs of northern hemisphere: cranberries; blueberries
    Vaccinium.
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genus valeriana

  • noun genus of widely distributed perennial herbs and some shrubs
    Valeriana.
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genus valerianella

  • noun genus of Old World annual herbs widely naturalized
    Valerianella.
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genus vallisneria

  • noun eelgrass; eel grass
    Vallisneria.
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genus vanda

  • noun genus of showy epiphytic orchids of Himalayas to Malaysia
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genus vanellus

  • noun Eurasian lapwings
    Vanellus.
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genus vanessa

  • noun painted beauty and red admiral
    Vanessa.
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genus vangueria

  • noun tropical African and Asiatic trees and shrubs having one-seeded fruit
    Vangueria.
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genus vanilla

  • noun large genus of tropical climbing orchids; Old and New Worlds
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genus varanus

  • noun type and sole extant genus of the Varanidae
    Varanus.
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genus vedalia

  • noun genus of Australian ladybugs
    Rodolia; genus Rodolia.
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genus velociraptor

  • noun advanced carnivorous theropod
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genus venus

  • noun type genus of the family Veneridae: genus of edible clams with thick oval shells
    Venus.
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genus veratrum

  • noun a genus of coarse poisonous perennial herbs; sometimes placed in subfamily Melanthiaceae
    Veratrum.
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genus verbascum

  • noun genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs mostly with woolly leaves
    Verbascum.
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genus verbena

  • noun type genus of the Verbenaceae; genus of herbaceous perennials and subshrubs
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genus verbesina

  • noun herbs and shrubs of warm North America to Mexico; includes plants formerly placed in genus Actinomeris
    Verbesina.
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genus vernonia

  • noun genus of New World tropical herbs or shrubs with terminal cymose heads of tubular flowers
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genus veronica

  • noun widespread genus of herbs with pink or white or blue or purple flowers: speedwell
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genus verticillium

  • noun genus of imperfect fungi having conidia borne singly at the apex of whorled branchlets; cause wilt diseases
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genus vesicaria

  • noun small genus of chiefly Mediterranean herbs: bladderpods
    Vesicaria.
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genus vespa

  • noun type genus of the Vespidae: various hornets and yellow jackets
    Vespa.
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genus vespertilio

  • noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
    Vespertilio.
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genus vespula

  • noun sometimes considered a subgenus of Vespa: social wasps
    Vespula.
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genus vibrio

  • noun a genus of bacteria
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genus viburnum

  • noun deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees: arrow-wood; wayfaring tree
    Viburnum.
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genus vicia

  • noun widely distributed genus of annual or perennial and often climbing herbs
    Vicia.
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genus vicugna

  • noun a genus of Camelidae
    Vicugna.
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genus vidua

  • noun whydahs
    Vidua.
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genus vigna

  • noun genus of vines or erect herbs having trifoliate leaves and yellowish or purplish flowers; of warm or tropical regions; most species often placed in genus Phaseolus
    Vigna.
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genus viminaria

  • noun one species: Australian leafless shrubs: swamp oak
    Viminaria.
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genus vinca

  • noun periwinkles: low creeping evergreen perennials
    Vinca.
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genus vincetoxicum

  • noun genus of chiefly tropical American vines having cordate leaves and large purple or greenish cymose flowers; supposedly having powers as an antidote
    Vincetoxicum.
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genus viola

  • noun large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions
    Viola.
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genus vipera

  • noun type genus of the Viperidae
    Vipera.
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genus vireo

  • noun type genus of the Vireonidae
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genus virgilia

  • noun genus of South African trees having pinnate leaves and rose-purple flowers followed by leathery pods
    Virgilia.
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genus viscum

  • noun type genus of the Viscaceae: Old World evergreen shrubs parasitic on many trees including oaks but especially apple trees, poplars, aspens and cottonwoods
    Viscum.
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genus vitis

  • noun the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes
    Vitis.
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genus vittaria

  • noun tropical epiphytic ferns with straplike fronds
    Vittaria.
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genus viverra

  • noun type genus of the family Viverridae
    Viverra.
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genus viverricula

  • noun a genus of Viverridae
    Viverricula.
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genus volvaria

  • noun agarics having pink spores and a distinct volva
    Volvaria.
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genus volvariella

  • noun an important genus of mushrooms in the Orient
    Volvariella.
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genus volvox

  • noun type genus of the Volvocaceae; minute pale green flagellates occurring in tiny spherical colonies; minute flagella rotate the colony about an axis
    Volvox.
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genus vorticella

  • noun ciliated protozoans that have a goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk
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genus vulpes

  • noun foxes
    Vulpes.
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genus vultur

  • noun a bird that is usually restricted to the Andean condor
    Vultur.
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genus weigela

  • noun east Asian flowering shrubs
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genus welwitchia

  • noun type and sole genus of Welwitschiaceae
    genus Welwitchia.
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genus welwitschia

  • noun type and sole genus of Welwitschiaceae
    genus Welwitchia.
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genus wintera

  • noun evergreen shrubs or small trees of Australia and New Zealand
    genus Pseudowintera; Wintera; Pseudowintera.
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genus wisteria

  • noun Asiatic deciduous woody vine having large drooping racemes of white or bluish or purple or pinkish flowers and velvety pods; widely grown as an ornamental
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genus wolffia

  • noun minute rootless aquatic herbs having globular fronds floating on or near the water surface and bearing one flower per frond
    Wolffia.
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genus wolffiella

  • noun minute rootless aquatic herbs having flat fronds floating on or below the water surface and bearing 1-2 flowers per frond; America and Africa
    Wolffiella.
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genus woodsia

  • noun genus of small to medium-sized usually rock-inhabiting ferns of temperate and cold regions; in some classification systems placed in Polypodiaceae
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genus woodwardia

  • noun in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae: chain ferns
    Woodwardia.
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genus wyethia

  • noun coarse leafy perennial plants resembling sunflowers found especially in the western United States
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genus wynnea

  • noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Sarcoscyphaceae
    Wynnea.
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genus xanthium

  • noun coarse herbs having small heads of greenish flowers followed by burrs with hooked bristles
    Xanthium.
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genus xanthomonas

  • noun a genus of bacteria similar to Pseudomonas but producing a yellow pigment that is not soluble in water
    Xanthomonas.
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genus xanthorroea

  • noun grass trees; sometimes placed in family Xanthorrhoeaceae
    Xanthorroea.
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genus xanthosoma

  • noun tropical American tuberous perennials
    Xanthosoma.
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genus xenicus

  • noun type genus for the Xenicidae
    Xenicus.
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genus xenopus

  • noun an African clawed frog; in some classifications made the type genus of a separate family Xenopodidae
    Xenopus.
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genus xenorhyncus

  • noun East Indian and Australian storks
    Xenorhyncus.
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genus xenosaurus

  • noun type and sole genus of Xenosauridae: slender-bodied Mexican lizards having the upper surface covered with tiny granules and tubercles
    Xenosaurus.
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genus xeranthemum

  • noun genus of annual densely hairy herbs of Mediterranean to southwestern Asia
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genus xerobates

  • noun possible new genus for desert and Texas tortoises based on recent research
    Xerobates.
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genus xerophyllum

  • noun small genus of North American herbs having grasslike basal leaves: squaw grass; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
    Xerophyllum.
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genus xiphias

  • noun type genus of the Xiphiidae
    Xiphias.
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genus xylaria

  • noun type genus of Xylariaceae; fungi with perithecia in the upper part of erect black woody stromata
    Xylaria.
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genus xylocopa

  • noun carpenter bees
    Xylocopa.
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genus xylomelum

  • noun small species of Australian trees or shrubs; grown for their fruit and flowers
    Xylomelum.
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genus xylopia

  • noun tropical evergreen trees or shrubs; chiefly African
    Xylopia.
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genus xylosma

  • noun genus of tropical American and Asiatic spiny evergreen trees and shrubs
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genus xyphophorus

  • noun swordtails
    Xyphophorus.
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genus xyris

  • noun chiefly American marsh plants, having usually yellow flowers
    Xyris.
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genus yucca

  • noun tropical American plants with stiff lancelike leaves and spikes of white blossoms; sometimes considered a genus of Amaryllidaceae
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genus zaglossus

  • noun a genus of Tachyglossidae
    Zaglossus.
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genus zalophus

  • noun sea lions
    Zalophus.
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genus zamia

  • noun genus of small evergreen tropical and subtropical American cycads
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genus zannichellia

  • noun horned pondweed: completely submerged herbs; in some classifications included in Potamogetonaceae
    Zannichellia.
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genus zantedeschia

  • noun calla lily
    Zantedeschia.
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genus zanthoxylum

  • noun deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs: prickly ash
    Zanthoxylum.
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genus zapus

  • noun type genus of the Zapodidae
    Zapus.
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genus zea

  • noun corn
    Zea.
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genus zenaidura

  • noun mourning doves
    Zenaidura.
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genus zerumbet

  • noun perennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes
    Alpinia; genus Languas; genus Alpinia.
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genus zeus

  • noun type genus of the family Zeidae
    Zeus.
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genus zigadenus

  • noun genus of mostly North American poisonous plants; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
    Zigadenus.
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genus zingiber

  • noun tropical Asiatic and Polynesian perennial plants: ginger
    Zingiber.
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genus zinjanthropus

  • noun genus to which Australopithecus boisei was formerly assigned
    Zinjanthropus.
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genus zinnia

  • noun genus of annual or perennial plants of tropical America having solitary heads of brightly colored flowers
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genus zizania

  • noun wild rice
    Zizania.
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genus ziziphus

  • noun spiny chiefly tropical American and Asiatic shrubs: jujubes
    Ziziphus.
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genus zoarces

  • noun type genus of the Zoarcidae
    Zoarces.
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genus zoisia

  • noun lawn grasses native to southeastern Asia and New Zealand; grown especially in warm regions
    Zoisia; genus Zoisia.
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genus zonotrichia

  • noun large New World sparrows
    Zonotrichia.
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genus zostera

  • noun (or in some classifications family Zosteraceae) small genus of widely distributed marine plants
    Zostera.
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genus zoysia

  • noun lawn grasses native to southeastern Asia and New Zealand; grown especially in warm regions
    Zoisia; genus Zoisia.
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genus zygnema

  • noun type genus of the family Zygnemataceae
    Zygnema.
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genus zygocactus

  • noun small genus of Brazilian cacti having flat fleshy usually branched joints and showy red or pink flowers followed by red fleshy fruits
    Zygocactus.
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genus zygophyllum

  • noun usually tropical herbs or shrubs having ill-smelling foliage and flower buds that are used as capers: bean capers
    Zygophyllum.
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genus-fenusa

  • noun birch leaf miner
    Fenusa.
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genus-megapodius

  • noun type genus of the Megapodiidae
    Megapodius.
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genus-milvus

  • noun a genus including the common European kits
    Milvus.
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gymnosperm genus

  • noun a genus of gymnosperms
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hamamelid dicot genus

  • noun genus of mostly woody relatively primitive dicotyledonous flowering plants with flowers often unisexual and often borne in catkins
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liliid monocot genus

  • noun genus of monocotyledonous plants comprising mostly herbs having usually petaloid sepals and petals and compound pistils
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liliopsid genus

  • noun genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed
    liliopsid genus.
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magnoliid dicot genus

  • noun genus of dicotyledonous flowering plants regarded as among the most primitive of extant angiosperms
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magnoliopsid genus

  • noun genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination
    dicot genus.
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mammal genus

  • noun a genus of mammals
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mollusk genus

  • noun a genus of mollusks
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monocot genus

  • noun genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed
    liliopsid genus.
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moss genus

  • noun a genus of mosses
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musculus articularis genus

  • noun the articular muscle of the knee
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plant genus

  • noun a genus of plants
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protoctist genus

  • noun any genus of Protoctista
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reptile genus

  • noun a genus of reptiles
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rosid dicot genus

  • noun a genus of dicotyledonous plants
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sponge genus

  • noun a genus of Porifera
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Subaltern genus

  • (Logic), a genus which may be a species of a higher genus, as the genus denoted by quadruped, which is also a species of mammal.
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Summum genus

  • L. (Logic), the highest genus; a genus which can not be classed as a species, as being .
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type genus

  • noun (biology) genus from which the name of a family or subfamily is formed; it is not necessarily the most representative genus but often the largest or best known or earliest described
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vena genus

  • noun veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein
    genicular vein.
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worm genus

  • noun a genus of worms
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