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Mammoth (medicine) and falconry (iou)


Mammoth (medicine)


mammoth
<zoology> An extinct, hairy, maned elephant (Elephas primigenius), of enormous size, remains of which are found in the northern parts of both continents. The last of the race, in Europe, were coeval with prehistoric man.

Several specimens have been found in Siberia preserved entire, with the flesh and hair remaining. They were imbedded in the ice cliffs at a remote period, and became exposed by the melting of the ice.

Origin: Russ. Mamont, mamant, fr. Tartar mamma the earth. Certain Tartar races, the Tungooses and Yakoots, believed that the mammoth worked its way in the earth like a mole.

Source: Websters Dictionary


falconry (iou)



falconry noun. L16.
[French fauconnerie, formed as FALCON: see -RY.]
The breeding, keeping, and Training of falcons or Other birds of prey; the sport or practice of hunting using such birds.