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phase, in astronomy
(Encyclopedia)CE5 Phases of the moon phase, in astronomy, the measure of how much of the illuminated surface of a planet or satellite can be seen from a point at a distance from that body; the term is most ofte...FitzRoy, Robert
(Encyclopedia)FitzRoy, Robert, 1805–65, British naval officer, meteorologist, and hydrologist. Given (1829) temporary command of the HMS Beagle, he completed a survey of the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fue...Beyoncé
(Encyclopedia)Beyoncé, 1981- , American popular singer, songwriter, and actress, b. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, Houston, Tx. Beyoncé first gained fame as the lead si...nun, in religion
(Encyclopedia)nun: see monasticism.artemisia, in botany
(Encyclopedia)artemisia: see wormwood.milo, in botany
(Encyclopedia)milo or milo maize: see sorghum. ...moccasin, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)moccasin, snake: see water moccasin. ...mole, in anatomy
(Encyclopedia)mole: see birthmark.moray, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)moray: see eel.narcissus, in botany
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