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- AGOUTIA rodent of the genus Dasyprocta, similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, mainly native to Central and South America.
- CHARIVARIThe noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
- COTERIEA circle of individuals who associate with one another for a common purpose.
- DAUPHINEThe wife of the dauphin; dauphiness.
- FLANEUROne who wanders aimlessly, who roams, who travels at a lounging pace. One who walks to observe and enjoy rather than to get somewhere.
- GASCONADEBoastful talk.
- GELATINOUSJelly-like.
- JALOUSIEA component in a ventilation system.
- MEPHITICFoul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.
- PICAYUNEA small coin of the value of six-and-a-quarter cents; a Spanish coin with a value of half a real; a fippenny bit.
- RACONTEUSEA female storyteller.
- SANGFROIDComposure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.
- SHIVAREEAlternative form of charivari.
- VERGLASsilver frost