Blood-lily
any of various bulbous plants of the genus Haemanthus, native to Africa, having clusters of red or white flowers.
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the dried blood of animals used as a fertilizer, diet supplement for livestock, or deer repellent.
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a fee paid to a hired murderer. compensation paid to the next of kin of a slain person. money obtained ruthlessly and at a cost of suffering to others. money paid to an informer in order to cause somebody to be arrested, convicted, or especially executed. Historical Examples Our Mutual Friend Charles Dickens Complete Short […]
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a bullfrog, especially Rana catesbeiana.