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Allele
- noun - (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character; "some alleles are dominant over others"
Allude
- verb - make a more or less disguised reference to; "He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"
- Refer to
Allure
- noun - dispose or incline or entice to; "We were tempted by the delicious-looking food"
- the power to entice or attract through personal charm
Almuce
- - Same as Amice, a hood or cape.
Almude
- - A measure for liquids in several countries. In Portugal the Lisbon almude is about 4.4, and the Oporto almude about 6.6, gallons U. S. measure. In Turkey the
Alnage
- - Measurement (of cloth) by the ell; also, a duty for such measurement.
Alpine
- adjective - living or growing above the timber line; "alpine flowers"
- relating to or characteristic of alps; "alpine sports"
- relating to the Alps and their inhabitants; "Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany"
Alsace
- noun - a region of northeastern France famous for its wines