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labor, in physiology

(Encyclopedia)labor: see birth.

marguerite, in botany

(Encyclopedia)marguerite: see daisy.

Arethusa, in botany

(Encyclopedia)Arethusa: see orchid.

martin, in zoology

(Encyclopedia)martin: see swallow.

aspen, in botany

(Encyclopedia)aspen: see willow.

rouge, in cosmetics

(Encyclopedia)rouge: see cosmetics.

saki, in zoology

(Encyclopedia)saki: see monkey.

torpedo , in zoology

(Encyclopedia)torpedo, fish: see ray.

roman, in printing

(Encyclopedia)roman: see type.

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...