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Shammai, in Judaism

(Encyclopedia)Shammai shäˈmī [key], c.50 b.c.–c.a.d. 30, Jewish sage known for his opposition to the liberal teachings of Hillel. He and his school interpreted the Law extremely rigorously, emphasizing deed ra...

conjugation, in grammar

(Encyclopedia)conjugation: see inflection.

chub, in zoology

(Encyclopedia)chub: see minnow.

cocoa, in cooking

(Encyclopedia)cocoa: see cacao.

anaconda, in zoology

(Encyclopedia)anaconda: see boa.

beira, in zoology

(Encyclopedia)beira: see antelope.

tupelo , in botany

(Encyclopedia)tupelo: see black gum.

poplar, in botany

(Encyclopedia)poplar: see willow.

Paradise, in religion

(Encyclopedia)Paradise: see Eden, Garden of; heaven. ...

flag, in botany

(Encyclopedia)flag, common name for several plants belonging to the families Iridaceae and Araceae. See iris; arum. ...