Tony Abell
April 17th, 2007, 08:03 AM
Find below 15 definitions of marcor, one of which comes from a dictionary. Vote
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1. A grave-digger's tool used to enhance plumb, stable soil structure prior to
burials.
2. An alloy of iron, vanadium, chromium and carbon.
3. A synthetic granite.
4. A member of an early Christian sect who followed the Gnostic doctrines of
Marcion of Sinope [Marcionite q.v.]
5. [vet.] A non-vocal sound made by a feline; a purr.
6. _Botany_ Having an edge or margin of a different color.
7. A small island in the Mediterranean Sea eight miles south of Elba.
8. A wasting away of flesh; decay.
9. A heavy wool fabric used especially for overcoats.
10. A type of steel which forms an impermeable oxide skin, and therefore never
needs painting.
11. An early form of vinyl.
12. A colorful So. American bird.
13. Shallow dish of fat with a wick used in illuminations.
14. A non-magnetic alloy used for gears in mechanical clocks and watches.
15. [Hung.] A minor title granted by a noble to a loyal subject, often
accompanied by a small estate.
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1. A grave-digger's tool used to enhance plumb, stable soil structure prior to
burials.
2. An alloy of iron, vanadium, chromium and carbon.
3. A synthetic granite.
4. A member of an early Christian sect who followed the Gnostic doctrines of
Marcion of Sinope [Marcionite q.v.]
5. [vet.] A non-vocal sound made by a feline; a purr.
6. _Botany_ Having an edge or margin of a different color.
7. A small island in the Mediterranean Sea eight miles south of Elba.
8. A wasting away of flesh; decay.
9. A heavy wool fabric used especially for overcoats.
10. A type of steel which forms an impermeable oxide skin, and therefore never
needs painting.
11. An early form of vinyl.
12. A colorful So. American bird.
13. Shallow dish of fat with a wick used in illuminations.
14. A non-magnetic alloy used for gears in mechanical clocks and watches.
15. [Hung.] A minor title granted by a noble to a loyal subject, often
accompanied by a small estate.