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Emu
·noun A large Australian bird, of two species (Dromaius Novae-Hollandiae and D. irroratus), related ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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emu
n.
an Australian bird, Dromaiusnovae-hollandiae, Lath. There is a second species, SpottedEmu, Droma...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Apple
·vi To grow like an apple; to bear apples.
II. Apple ·noun Anything round like an apple; as, an app...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Apple
(Heb. tappuah, meaning "fragrance"). Probably the apricot or quince is intended by the word, as Pale...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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apple
and Apple-tree
n.
and adj. The names are applied to various indigenous trees,in some cases from a ...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Apple Tree, Apple
(Heb. tappuach). Mention of the apple tree occurs in the Authorized Version in (Song of Solomon 2:3;...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Emu wren
·- A small wrenlike Australian bird (Stipiturus malachurus), having the tail feathers long and loose...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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emu-bush
n.
an Australian shrub, Eremophilalongifolia, F. v. M., N.O. Myoporineae.
1875. T. Laslett, `Timbe...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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emu-wren
n.
a bird-name. See malurus.
1848. J. Gould, `Birds of Australia,' vol. iii. pl. 31:
« Stipituras...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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Adam's apple
·- ·see under <<Adam>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Apple pie
·- A pie made of apples (usually sliced or stewed) with spice and sugar.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Apple-faced
·adj Having a round, broad face, like an <<Apple>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Apple-jack
·noun Apple brandy.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Apple-john
·noun A kind of apple which by keeping becomes much withered;
— called also Johnapple.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Apple-squire
·noun A pimp; a kept gallant.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Chess-apple
·noun The wild service of Europe (Purus torminalis).
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Mad-apple
·noun ·see <<Eggplant>>.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Otaheite apple
·- A West Indian name for a myrtaceous tree (Jambosa Malaccensis) which bears crimson berries.
II. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Sea apple
·- The fruit of a West Indian palm (Manicaria Plukenetii), often found floating in the sea.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Vi-apple
·noun ·see Otaheite apple.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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apple cart
Down with his apple-cart; knock or throw him down.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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apple-berry
n.
the fruit of an Australianshrub, Billardiera scandens, Smith,N.O. Pittosporeae, called by childr...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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apple-gum
n.
See gum.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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brush-apple
n.
See apple.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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kangaroo-apple
n.
an Australian and Tasmanianfruit, Solanum aviculare, Forst., N.O.Solanaceae. The name is also ap...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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logan-apple
n.
a small Queensland tree,with an acid fruit, Acronychia acidia, F. v. M., N.O. Rutaceae.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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mooley-apple
n.
i.q. emu-apple (q.v.)
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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mulga-apple
n.
a gall formed on theMulga-tree, Acacia aneura, F. v. M. (q.v.). See also Apple.
1889. J. H. Mai...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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oak-apple
n.
the Cone of the Casuarinaor She-Oak tree.
1862. G. T. Lloyd, `Thirty-three Years in Tasmania an...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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rose-apple
n.
another name for the SweetPlum. See under plum.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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apple brandy
A liquor distilled from cider; also called cider brandy.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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apple jack
A liquor distilled from cider; also called cider brandy.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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apple butter
A sauce made of apples stewed down in cider. This is generally made in quantity, and kept for use du...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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geniton apple
An early apple, probably June eating. Provincial in Suffolk, England.--Moor's Glossary. In the old d...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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may-apple
(Genus, podophyllum.) A plant, the root of which is medicinal, answering as a substitute for jalup.-...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Pine Apple Court
Opposite Crab Court and Woolsack Alley. In Portsoken Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 27-Boyle, 1799)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Quick Apple Alley
In Bishopsgate Street Without (W. Stow, 1722-Dodsley, 1761). Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Sweet Apple Court
West out of Bishopsgate, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Hatton, I708-O.S. 1880).
Before its rebuildin...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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apple dumplin shop
A woman's bosom.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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apple-pye bed
A bed made apple-pye fashion, like what is called a turnover apple-pye, where the sheets are so doub...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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apple-scented gum
n.
See gum.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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apple-pie order
An expression used in familiar conversation, denoting perfect order. It is used alike in England and...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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apple-pie order
A strange but not uncommon term for a ship in excellent condition and well looked to. Neat and order...
The Sailor's Word-Book