"Alcanna" is a word in ENGLISH
An oriental shrub (Lawsonia inermis) from which henna is
obtained.
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A young naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. "What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?" asked the captain."Throw out an anchor, sir." replied the naval student."What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?" asked the captain."Throw out another anchor, sir." answered the student."And if another terrific storm sprang up forward, what would you do?" asked the captain."Throw out another anchor." replied the student."Hold on," said the Captain. "Where are you getting all your anchors from?"The naval student replied, "From the same place you're getting all of your storms, sir."
A soft, resinous wood (Aquilaria Agallocha) of highly aromatic smell, burnt by the orientals as a perfume. It is called …
Read the complete definitionA hard, compact variety of carbonate of lime, somewhat translucent, or of banded shades of color; stalagmite. The name is …
Read the complete definitionA genus of papilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galegeae, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk …
Read the complete definitionThe wood of the oriental Caesalpinia Sapan; -- so called before the discovery of America.
Read the complete definitionA soft, white or colored silk fabric, of a gauzy texture and wavy appearance, used for ladies' scarfs, shawls, bonnet …
Read the complete definitionThe pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), much used for pickles.
Read the complete definitionThe small olive-shaped berry of the European and Oriental caper, said to be used in pickles and as a condiment.
Read the complete definitionA species of oak (Quercus cerris) native in the Orient and southern Europe; -- called also bitter oak and Turkey …
Read the complete definitionThe earth alumina, as found native in a crystalline state, including sapphire, which is the fine blue variety; the oriental …
Read the complete definitionA punishment sometimes used by the ancients, consisting in the besmearing of the criminal with honey, and exposing him to …
Read the complete definitiondatíng-datíng - To step out, walk— briskly,—nimbly,—quickly. Nagadatíngdatíng siá. He walks briskly. (cf. dalîdálì, dakíndákin). dátò – dáyday dátò, (Sp. …
Read the complete definitionA saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in …
Read the complete definitionIn Turkey and other Oriental countries: A council of state; a royal court. Also used by the poets for a …
Read the complete definitionTo move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
Read the complete definitionThe eastern parts of the earth; the regions or countries which lie east of Europe; the orient. In this indefinite …
Read the complete definitionSituated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.
Read the complete definitionA male of the human species castrated; commonly, one of a class of such persons, in Oriental countries, having charge …
Read the complete definitionAn Oriental religious ascetic or begging monk.
Read the complete definitionA name given generally and poetically to a sword, especially to the swords of Oriental and fabled warriors.
Read the complete definitionIn Turkey and some other Oriental countries, a decree or mandate issued by the sovereign; a royal order or grant; …
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