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Electrical fish — Electric E*lec tric ([ e]*l[e^]k tr[i^]k), Electrical E*lec tric*al ([ e]*l[e^]k tr[i^]*kal), a. [L. electrum amber, a mixed metal, Gr. h lektron; akin to hle ktwr the beaming sun, cf. Skr. arc to beam, shine: cf. F. [ e]lectrique. The name came… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ichthyocolla — Fish gelatin obtained from sounds or swim bladders of fish such as the hake, cod, and sturgeon; used as a glue, a food substitute, and a clarifying agent. SYN: isinglass. [ichthyo + G. kolla, glue] * * * ich·thyo·col·la .ik thē ə käl ə or… … Medical dictionary
Calabar — /kal euh bahr , kal euh bahr /, n. 1. a river in SE Nigeria. ab. 70 mi. (113 km) long. 2. a seaport near the mouth of this river. 187,000. * * * City (pop., 1991.: 310,839), southeastern Nigeria. Lying along the Calabar River above its confluence … Universalium
Kalmykia — /kal mik ee euh/; Russ. /kul mi kyeuh/, n. an autonomous republic in the Russian Federation in Europe, on the NW shore of the Caspian Sea. 293,000; 75,900 sq. mi. (196,581 sq. km). Cap.: Elista. Also, Kalmykiya. Official name, Kalmyk Autonomous… … Universalium
calanus — ˈkalənəs noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, after Calanus (Kalanos) died ab 325 B.C. Indian Brahman : a genus (the type of the family Calanidae) of reddish marine copepods widely distributed in northern seas where they are a major food … Useful english dictionary
calciferol — /kal sif euh rawl , rol /, n. Biochem. a fat soluble, crystalline, unsaturated alcohol, C28H43OH, occurring in milk, fish liver oils, etc., produced by ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol, and used as a dietary supplement, as in fortified milk … Universalium
New Caledonia — /kal i doh nee euh, dohn yeuh/ 1. an island in the S Pacific, ab. 800 mi. (1290 km) E of Australia. 113,680; 6224 sq. mi. (16,120 sq. km). 2. an overseas territory of France comprising this island and other smaller islands: formerly a penal… … Universalium
callop — [ kaləp] noun an edible deep bodied gold and green freshwater fish found in Australia. [Plectroplites ambiguus.] Origin 1920s: perh. from an Aborig. lang. of southern Australia … English new terms dictionary
List of Ocean Girl episodes — Ocean Girl (named Ocean Odyssey in the UK) is an Australian science fiction television series aimed for family audiences and starring Marzena Godecki as the lead character. The show is set in the near future, and focuses on an unusual girl named… … Wikipedia
Russian cuisine — Plates of vareniki, a type of dumpling, with smetana (sour cream) and onion. Russian cuisine (Russian: Русская кухня, tr. Russkaya kuhnya) is diverse, as … Wikipedia
Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy — The Quintaglio Ascension Trilogy is a series of award winning novels written by acclaimed Canadian science fiction author, Robert J. Sawyer. [http://www.sfwriter.com/exq1.htm Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer: FAR SEER Index ] ] The books… … Wikipedia
