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| aggrandize |
to make, or cause to appear, grander in wealth, stature, power, or influence; exalt. [1/2 definitions] |
| asphalt |
made of, containing, or pertaining to asphalt. [2/4 definitions] |
| asphaltum |
see "asphalt." |
| Attic wit |
see "Attic salt." |
| beer |
a fermented alcoholic drink made of hops and malt. [1/2 definitions] |
| brine |
water containing a high concentration of salt. [1/4 definitions] |
| celery salt |
a seasoning that consists of ground celery seed and salt. |
| check |
a sudden or abrupt halt. [1/19 definitions] |
| Co |
symbol of the chemical element cobalt. |
| enthrone |
to hold in high regard; revere; exalt. [1/3 definitions] |
| halite |
a mineral composed of sodium chloride; rock salt. |
| halo- |
salt. [1/2 definitions] |
| macadam |
a surface, such as a road, paved with layers of compressed, broken stone, usu. mixed with tar or asphalt. [1/2 definitions] |
| malt |
to make (grain) into malt. [2/5 definitions] |
| malt liquor |
fermented beer or ale made from malt. |
| maltster |
one who makes or deals in malt. |
| margarita |
a cocktail made of tequila and lemon or lime juice and usu. served in a glass whose rim is coated with salt. |
| oast |
a kiln used for drying and curing tobacco or for drying hops or malt. |
| pinnacle |
to put above all else, on or as if on a pinnacle; exalt. [1/5 definitions] |
| rest1 |
to bring to a stop or halt. [1/20 definitions] |
| sal |
in pharmacy, salt. |
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