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Rostellum
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A small beaklike process or extension of some part; a small rostrum; as, the rostellum of the stigma of violets, or of the operculum of many mosses; the rostellum on the head of a tapeworm.
Relapse
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A sliding or falling back, especially into a former bad state, either of body or morals; backsliding; the state of having fallen back.
Ritornelle
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A short intermediate symphony, or instrumental passage, in the course of a vocal piece; an interlude.
Rumpfed
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A Shakespearean word of uncertain meaning. Perhaps "fattened in the rump, pampered."
Rissole
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A small ball of rich minced meat or fish, covered with pastry and fried.
Retable
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A shelf behind the altar, for display of lights, vases of wlowers, etc.