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take vows to formally enter a religious order.
taking the act of one that takes, or the condition of being taken. [4 definitions]
tala the chief monetary unit of Western Samoa, equaling one hundred sene.
Talavera a type of Mexican pottery introduced from Talavera de la Reina, Spain in the sixteenth century, distinguished by its ornate decoration with richly colored glazes.
Talavera de la Reina city located on the Tagus River in the province of Toledo, Spain, in Castile-La Mancha, known for its ceramics industry.
talc a soft mineral with a greasy feel used in making talcum powder and in various industrial products. [3 definitions]
talcum powder a soft, fine-grained powder made of refined talc, usu. scented and used on the body.
tale an account of the details of a real or fictional occurrence; story. [3 definitions]
talebearer one who spreads harmful rumors or stories; gossip.
talent a natural ability or aptitude. [4 definitions]
talented possessing a natural aptitude or gift for something.
talentless combined form of talent.
talent scout a person who searches for and recruits persons of superior ability or talent in a certain field, such as acting, sports, or business.
talent show a program of entertainment consisting of various performers and performing groups who compete to show off their talent. Performances are musical in the main, but may also include comedy routines, dance, acrobatics, juggling, and the like.
taler any of several coins in circulation in German states from the fifteenth to nineteenth centuries.
tales (used with a pl. verb) people summoned to fill vacancies on a jury that has become deficient in number. [2 definitions]
talesman a person summoned to be one of the tales on a jury.
tali pl. of talus1.
Taliban a Muslim fundamentalist group that controlled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001.
talipes a clubfoot.
talipot a tall palm tree of the East Indies, having huge fanlike leaves that are used in making umbrellas and fans and in covering houses, and as a substitute for writing paper.