Banksia rose
a climbing rose, Rosa banksiae, native to China, having long, serrated leaves and white or yellow flowers.
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noun a crane driver’s helper, who signals instructions to the driver for the movement of the crane and its jib Historical Examples Next morning, a banksman, who acted as personal attendant on Hugh Ritson, brought him his breakfast. A Son of Hagar Sir Hall Caine Van Dyck told our part in the happenings briefly, and […]
- Bankstown
a city in SE Australia, a suburb of Sydney.
- Banlieue
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- Bann
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