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any matter in fine, dry particles; dust.
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the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering; pollen.
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any material rejected or thrown away as worthless; trash; refuse; rubbish.
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an imperfection; a defect.
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the deep and vivid red colour; crimson.
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The monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; menses.
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absence of light or illumination; darkness.
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dynamism, vigour, impetuousness, etc. but lack of wisdom, as the second of the three types of fundamental qualities.
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the perennial plant Crocus sativus of Iridaceae family; saffron crocus.
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the dried, aromatic stigmas of this plant, used in flavoring and colouring foods; saffron.