radiant or luminous brightness; brilliance; radiance.

a small, usu. round and slightly hollowed, piece of gold plate solemnly tied by the bridegroom around the bride's neck as a marriage badge.

dimness (of light).

to give out light or heat; to shine; to glow.

to glow unsteadly or shine with a wavering light.

a sudden thought, insight, inspiration or vision; flash.

to glow dim.

to look beautiful by being befitting.

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any of several flesh-eating crocodilians of the genus Crocodylus, having thick, horny skin, long tail, a long, narrow triangular head, large jaws, found in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics; a crocodile.

a kind of fish.

a smell of stale oil; a rancid smell.

any unclean, dusty, repugnant matter.

(fig.) gross moral corruption.

to be or become under control; to be submissive.

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a small erectile organ at the anterior or ventral part of the vulva homologous to the penis; the clitoris.

an earthen water-pitcher.