-cardium
a combining form occurring in compounds that denote tissue or organs associated with the heart, as specified by the initial element:
myocardium; pericardium.
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a composite plant, Cynara cardunculus, of the Mediterranean area, having a root and leafstalks eaten as a vegetable. Contemporary Examples And cardon told Politico last week, “I think Jeff and I are both quality gentlemen who will keep it to the issues.” The Other Mormon Primary McKay Coppins August 10, 2011 Historical Examples Brigade commander […]
- Cardoon
a composite plant, Cynara cardunculus, of the Mediterranean area, having a root and leafstalks eaten as a vegetable. Historical Examples The milk is coagulated by an extract of thistle or cardoon flowers in two to six hours. The Complete Book of Cheese Robert Carlton Brown No cultivated plant has run wild on so enormous a […]
- Cardoso
Fernando Henrique, born 1931, president of Brazil 1995–2002. Contemporary Examples In his complaint, Doe states that UMass required him to submit questions to be asked of witnesses to Cardoso. Is UMass-Amherst Biased Against Male Students in Title IX Assault Cases? Emily Shire August 17, 2014 Historical Examples The train has pulled up at Cardoso now, […]
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