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• Organ-pipe cactus

  [awr-guh n-pahyp] /ˈɔr gənˌpaɪp/ noun 1. a treelike or columnar cactus, Lemaireocereus marginatus, of Mexico, having a central, erect spine surrounded by spreading spines in clusters of five to eight, and funnel-shaped, brownish-purple flowers.

• Organ-pipe

  noun 1. one of the pipes of a pipe organ. 2. something resembling such a pipe.

• Original-equipment-manufacturer

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• Originality

  [uh-rij-uh-nal-i-tee] /əˌrɪdʒ əˈnæl ɪ ti/ noun 1. the quality or state of being . 2. ability to think or express oneself in an independent and individual manner; creative ability. 3. freshness or novelty, as of an idea, method, or performance. /əˌrɪdʒɪˈnælɪtɪ/ noun (pl) -ties 1. the quality or condition of being original 2. the ability […]

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