RETREATING

\ɹɪtɹˈiːtɪŋ], \ɹɪtɹˈiːtɪŋ], \ɹ_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˈiː_t_ɪ_ŋ]\
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1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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flame-bearer

  • One who bears flame or light; name given to members a genus humming birds, from their being furnished with tuft flery crimson-colored feathers round neck like gorget. little flame-bearer inhabits inner side extinct volcano Chiriqui, in Veragua, about 9000 feet above the level of sea. It measures only 1/2 inches length. There are various other species, all tropical American.
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