RASORES

Ra*so`res, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. L. radere, rasum, to scratch. See Rase, v. t.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: An order of birds; the Gallinæ.

Note: Formely, the word Rasores was used in a wider sense, so as to include other birds now widely separated in classification.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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4 November 2024

STAGNATION

(noun) a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); “economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation”


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