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apple
apple any tree (and its fruit) of the genus Malus of the family Rosaceae ( rose family). Apples were formerly considered species of the pear genus Pyrus, with which they share the characteristic pome fruit. The common apple ( M. sylvestris ) is the best known and is commercially the most... Read more |
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apple scab
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cider
cider in Europe, fermented juice of apples; in the United States, unfermented apple juice, unless allowed to ferment, in which case it is known as hard cider. Selected apples are grated in a mill, and the juice is expressed and, for hard cider, fermented and filtered. The commercial product is... Read more |
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espalier
espalier , trellis or lattice used in horticulture for training a tree or vine flat against a wall, either for ornament or to fit it into a small space, allowing it to get a maximum of air and sun and bringing the fruit within easy reach for gathering. The plant, often an apple or pear tree, may be... Read more |
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Tarija
Tarija , city (1992 pop. 90,113), alt. 6,421 ft (1,957 m), capital of Tarija dept., S Bolivia. It was founded in 1574. Tarija lies in a fertile valley in the eastern watershed of the Andes near the oil fields of the Chaco. Lack of communications has retarded commercial growth, but the rich soil and... Read more |
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sapodilla
sapodilla the edible fruit of Manilkara zapota (formerly Achras zapota ), of the family Sapotaceae. The fleshy, brown fruit is the size of a small tomato, and has the flavor and texture of cinnamon, apple, and pear. The fruits are very astringent when young and must be fully ripened and soft to... Read more |
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Australia and New Zealand
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. Australasian neighbors, once part of the same vast land mass known as Gondwanaland, Australia and New Zealand share a similar recent history. Both were British colonies settled largely by emigrants from England, Scotland, and Ireland, and both... Read more |
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brown rot
brown rot 1. A very common disease of fruit caused by fungi of the genus Sclerotinia (usually S. fructigena). Fruits susceptible to it include apples, pears, cherries, plums, etc. Initially, soft brown patches appear on the fruit, often at a site of injury, and these gradually spread until the whole... Read more |
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Physically disabled persons
Assistive Computer Technology for Persons with Disabilities Assistive Computer Technology for Persons with Disabilities The personal computer (PC) can be the backbone of independence for millions of individuals with sensory, physical, and learning disabilities. Computers and... Read more |
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Keyboard
Keyboard The keyboard is the most commonly used computer input device. It translates each key pressed by the typist into a signal that the computer can understand. Keyboards can be wireless or connected to the computer by a cable. How It Works A keyboard consists of two... Read more |
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There's no sax appeal for Claudia; TV personality Claudia Winkleman tells...
...up happiness often leads her to play match-maker with single friends -with disastrous...and whether he's eaten his apricot and pear pudding. She has spent only two days apart...that he doesn't prefer the apricot and apple one more,' flusters the host of BBC Three... |
 "Scotland on Sunday (Edinburgh, Scotland)")
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Batter days
...days of abstinence, really appeals. What better time than Shrove...different taste sensations. Match these with the right dish and...cider, which suggests that the apple taste of the malic acid in...floral notes with traces of pears, apples, ... |
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Here Is A Variety Of Delicious Dishes All Easy To
...utensils. Think about taste and eye appeal - in this menu, a variety of flavors...the "use what you have, mix and match" style. * Look at heirloom and...purchased from the supermarket - citrus, pears, apples and grape clusters. Scatter sprigs... |
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Crisp, light pinot grigio is looking cool.(Food)
...honeysuckle scents, with pear and peach flavors...filling. A delicious match with Arctic char...nose, with ripe pears and baked apples. Round and fleshy...flavors of caramelized apples. It would work...lemonade, with apple ... |
 "The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)")
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WHO MADE THE SALAD? FOUR LOCAL EXPERTS SHARE THEIR SECRETS.(GRACIOUS LIVING)
...Norfolk, where his pear and apple salad with blue...inspiration. Caramel apples on a stick inspired...mixed greens, diced apple and pear, caramelized walnuts...eye- and mouth appeal, vary the size...ingredients (dice, ... |
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on the market in AYRSHIRE
...Lendal Lodge, by Ballantrae, will appeal to some more than others. Built...original beams to the ceiling which match the stripped door, skirtings and...been carefully tended and includes pear and apple trees as well as strawberries, raspberries... |
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He said-she said wine review
...wine that will match up with each course or appeal to all of the...bright flavors of apples, pears and nectarines...definitely a good match. The refreshing...touch of green apple on the front...flavors of green ... |
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Holiday offers chance to savor, share wine with loved ones
...pointless silliness appeals to wine snobs and...refreshing white has spicy apple and pear aromas leading to...fragrant grapefruit and pear aromas with fruity citrus and apple pear flavors with a spicy...an especially good ... |
 "Deseret News (Salt Lake City)")
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Parfait buffet -- Finish Easter feast with make-your-own desserts
...everyone mix and match to make their own...tartness and eye appeal, as well as a little...keep sliced fresh apples, pears, peaches or bananas...FRUITS Cherries Apples Peaches Pears Berries Apricots...vanilla pudding, ... |
 "Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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The 7-day diet that can bust cancer; Alison's plan can be a real...
...Sunday Mail's Angel Appeal to raise money for...should try to mix and match in your daily diet...Fruit salad of apple, pear, nectarine and banana...cinnamon-dusted cored apple stuffed with raisins...honey. Glass of apple ... |
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