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any of a number of related large, hairy, yellow-and-black social bees (esp. genus Bombus); the bumble-bee.
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any of an order (Scorpiones) of arachnids found in warm regions, with a front pair of nipping claws and a long, slender, jointed tail ending in a curved, poisonous sting; the scorpion.
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any of a genus (Corvus, family Corvidae) of large, non-migratory passerine birds with glossy black plumage and a typical harsh call, including the raven, rook, and jackdaw; the crow.
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the eighth sign of the zodiac, entered by the sun about October 24; Scorpio.
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any alcoholic beverage; a liquor.