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bloodworm

(Encyclopedia) bloodworm, name for the larva of the midge and for a red-blooded marine polychaete worm.

blue-green algae

(Encyclopedia) blue-green algae, popular name for those microorganisms that are now more properly called cyanobacteria.

Boniface, Saint, German missionary

(Encyclopedia) Boniface, Saint, d. 1009, German missionary, known also by his lay name, Bruno of Querfurt. He evangelized the Balts and died a martyr. He is known as the Apostle of the Prussians.…

Cambria

(Encyclopedia) CambriaCambriakămˈbrēə [key] [Latinized form of Welsh Cymry=Welshmen], ancient name of Wales.

balsam, garden

(Encyclopedia) balsam, garden, common name for the species Impatiens balsamina, a member of the jewelweed family.

Jeshurun

(Encyclopedia) JeshurunJeshurunjĕshy&oomacr;ˈrən [key], in the Bible, affectionate name for Israel. It is also spelled Jesurun.

loblolly pine

(Encyclopedia) loblolly pine, common name for the pine species Pinus taeda, found in the SE United States.

arrowwood

(Encyclopedia) arrowwood, name for several woody plants, particularly of the family Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family), formerly used for making arrows.

Arkansas State University

(Encyclopedia) Arkansas State University, at Jonesboro; coeducational; chartered 1909; named State Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1925–33. In 1933 the school became Arkansas State College, and…

Eliphalet

(Encyclopedia) EliphaletEliphaletēlĭfˈəlĕt [key], in the Bible, name of two sons of David. Alternate forms are Eliphelet and Elpalet.