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CONGERIES

\kɒnd͡ʒəɹˈiz], \kɒnd‍ʒəɹˈiz], \k_ɒ_n_dʒ_ə_ɹ_ˈi_z]\

Definitions of CONGERIES

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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A collection of particles or small bodies in one mass.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. sing. & pl. [Latin] A collection of particles or bodies into one mass; a heap; a combination.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

A mass of small bodies heaped up together.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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