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a solid mass of no particular shape, esp. one small enough to be taken up in the hand; a lump.
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a short, thickened, fleshy part of an underground stem, as a potato; a tuber.
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a tumour - a) a swelling on some part of the body; b) a mass of new tissue growth independent of its surrounding structures, having no physiological function either benign or malignant ; a neoplasm: 4) a piece of land surrounded by water; an island.
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any group of people having the same ancestry; family; clan; lineage.
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land elevated above other land adjoining it; an upland.
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the seat made for placing an idol in a chariot, temple car, etc.
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the root of the year.
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a place of shelter or protection from danger, difficulty, etc.; a refuge.