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1. Counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood.
4. A high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus.
10. The branch of information science that deals with natural language information.
13. A unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters.
14. (zoology) Pertaining to alulae.
15. A plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots.
16. Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye.
17. The basic unit of money in Gambia.
18. A usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair.
19. An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape.
21. Considerate and solicitous care.
22. Genus of sticky herbs with yellow flowers open in morning or evening but closed in bright light.
24. A rounded thickly curled hairdo.
25. The organ of sight (`peeper' is an informal term for `eye').
26. Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954).
27. A radioactive element of the actinide series.
29. A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).
34. South African term for `boss'.
38. West Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers and yielding a durable timber and resinous juice.
40. A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series).
41. Type genus of the family Arcidae.
42. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma.
43. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens.
44. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
46. A piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep.
48. Before noon.
50. Of or relating to a seizure or convulsion.
58. A lawman concerned with narcotics violations.
61. Plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery.
62. A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work.
63. A small cake leavened with yeast.
64. Bound or secured closely.
65. 100 toea equal 1 kina.
66. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mythology.
67. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
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1. South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix.
2. Of short duration or distance.
3. Any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars.
4. Someone who is morally reprehensible.
5. Having winglike extensions.
6. Spanish philosopher (1235-1315).
7. A point located with respect to surface features of some region.
8. An associate degree in applied science.
9. A Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
10. Mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults.
11. Genus of western United States annuals with showy yellow or white flowers.
12. A formal expression of praise.
20. Sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with gray furry ears and coat.
23. Jordan's port.
28. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
30. A river in north central Switzerland that runs northeast into the Rhine.
31. Leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper.
32. A metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells.
33. A soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group.
35. Someone who engages in arbitrage (who purchases securities in one market for immediate resale in another in the hope of profiting from the price differential).
36. (informal) Of the highest quality.
37. Experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
39. Any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples.
45. Resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects.
47. Genus of tropical plants with creeping rootstocks and small umbellate flowers.
49. A blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl.
51. The head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate.
52. A tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown.
53. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
54. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls.
55. A roughly cylindrical that is vessel open at the top.
56. An organization of countries formed in 1961 to agree on a common policy for the sale of petroleum.
57. An informal term for a father.
59. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
60. An informal term for a father.
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