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1The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd — was written by Sir Walter Raleigh in response to Christopher Marlowe s The Passionate Shepherd to His Love . It could be considered a criticism, or at least a negative reaction to the original poem, as the nymph is in fact rejecting the shepherd… …
2Offal — Some offal dishes, like pâté, are considered gourmet food. Offal can also be a cheaper type …
3pollination — /pol euh nay sheuhn/, n. Bot. the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma. [1870 75; POLLINATE + ION] * * * Transfer of pollen grains in seed plants from the stamens, where they form, to the pistil. Pollination is required for… …
4Bear — Ursine redirects here. For the village, see Ursine, Nevada. For other uses, see Bear (disambiguation). Bears Temporal range: 38–0 Ma …
5fungus — fungic /fun jik/, adj. funguslike, adj. /fung geuhs/, n., pl. fungi /fun juy, fung guy/, funguses, adj. n. 1. any of a diverse group of eukaryotic single celled or multinucleate organisms that live by decomposing and absorbing the organic… …
6Wolf hunting — is the practice of hunting grey wolves (Canis lupus) or other lupine animals. Wolves are mainly hunted for sport, for their skins, to protect livestock, and in some rare cases to protect humans. Wolves have been actively hunted since 12,000 to 13 …
7FOLKLORE — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction …
