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alliance In phytosociology, a grouping of closely related associations. See also plant association.

A Dictionary of Ecology MICHAEL ALLABY

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alliance In phytosociology, a grouping of closely related associations. See also PLANT ASSOCIATION.

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences MICHAEL ALLABY

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alliance XIII. — OF. aliance (mod. alliance), f. alier ALLY2; see -ANCE.

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alliance French; sauce made from reduced (partially concentrated) white wine with tarragon vinegar and egg yolk.

A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition DAVID A. BENDER

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Alliance

a union between families, states, or parties; the persons allied; a combination of common objects; a group of natural orders of plants, e.g., glumal alliance includes grasses and other allied orders.

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