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  • 61F Carica — Fig Fig (f[i^]g), n. [F. figue the fruit of the tree, Pr. figa, fr. L. ficus fig tree, fig. Cf. {Fico}.] 1. (Bot.) A small fruit tree ({Ficus Carica}) with large leaves, known from the remotest antiquity. It was probably native from Syria… …

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  • 62Ficus Carica — Fig Fig (f[i^]g), n. [F. figue the fruit of the tree, Pr. figa, fr. L. ficus fig tree, fig. Cf. {Fico}.] 1. (Bot.) A small fruit tree ({Ficus Carica}) with large leaves, known from the remotest antiquity. It was probably native from Syria… …

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  • 63figleaf — fig leaf n. 1. A stylized representation of the leaf of a fig, used especially to conceal genitals depicted in works of art. 2. Something that serves as a usually insufficient concealment or camouflage: “Many fallen executives are still allowed… …

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  • 64Christian naturism — Baptism of Jesus, Bordone, Giotto 1276 1336 Christian naturists are Christians found in most branches and denominations of Christianity who practice naturism or nudism. They find no conflict between the teachings of the Bible and living their… …

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  • 65Ficus — Taxobox name = Ficus image width = 240px image caption = Sycamore Fig, Ficus sycomorus regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida subclassis = Rosidae unranked ordo = Eurosids I ordo = Rosales familia = Moraceae genus =… …

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  • 66Cucurbita ficifolia — Cidra redirects here. For the Puerto Rican municipality, see Cidra, Puerto Rico. Chilacayote Scientific classification Kingdom …

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  • 67Cast Courts (Victoria and Albert Museum) — The Cast Courts (originally called the Architectural Courts [page 182, European Sculpture at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Paul Williamson Editor 1996] ) of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, comprise two large halls. Unusually… …

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  • 68David (Michelangelo) — David Artist Michelangelo Year 1504 Type Carrara marble Location Galleria dell Accademia, Florence …

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  • 69Replicas of Michelangelo's David — [ Palazzo della Signoria in Florence, Italy.] Replicas of Michelangelo s David have been endlessly reproduced, in plaster, imitation marble, fibreglass and other materials, and lends an atmosphere of culture even in some unlikely settings. By the …

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  • 70leafage — noun the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants • Syn: ↑leaf, ↑foliage • Derivationally related forms: ↑foliate (for: ↑foliage), ↑leaf, ↑leafy ( …

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