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古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典
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Tugan
(n.)
Same as Tucan.
Tugboat
(n.)
See Tug, n., 3.
Tugged
(imp. & p. p.)
of Tug
Tugger
(n.)
One who tugs.
Tugging
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Tug
Tuggingly
(adv.)
In a tugging manner; with laborious pulling.
Tuition
(n.)
Superintending care over a young person; the particular
watch and care of a tutor or guardian over his pupil or ward;
guardianship.
Tuition
(n.)
Especially, the act, art, or business of teaching;
instruction; as, children are sent to school for tuition; his tuition
was thorough.
Tuition
(n.)
The money paid for instruction; the price or payment for
instruction.
Tuitionary
(a.)
Of or pertaining to tuition.
Tuko-tuko
(n.)
A burrowing South American rodent (Ctenomys
Braziliensis). It has small eyes and ears and a short tail. It
resembles the pocket gopher in size, form, and habits, but is more
nearly allied to the porcupines.
An alloy of silver, copper, and lead made at Tula in
Russia.
Tule
(n.)
A large bulrush (Scirpus lacustris, and S. Tatora) growing
abundantly on overflowed land in California and elsewhere.
Tulip
(n.)
Any plant of the liliaceous genus Tulipa. Many varieties are
cultivated for their beautiful, often variegated flowers.
Tulip-eared
(a.)
Having erect, pointed ears; prick-eared; -- said of
certain dogs.
Tulip-shell
(n.)
A large, handsomely colored, marine univalve shell
(Fasciolaria tulipa) native of the Southern United States. The name is
sometimes applied also to other species of Fasciolaria.
Tulipist
(n.)
A person who is especially devoted to the cultivation of
tulips.
Tulipomania
(n.)
A violent passion for the acquisition or cultivation
of tulips; -- a word said by Beckman to have been coined by Menage.
Tulipomaniac
(n.)
One who is affected with tulipomania.
Tulipwood
(n.)
The beautiful rose-colored striped wood of a Brazilian
tree (Physocalymna floribunda), much used by cabinetmakers for
inlaying.