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Apulia

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An ancient province in SE. of Italy, which extends as far N. as Monte Gargano, and the scene of the last stages in the second Punic war.

Aquileia

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An Italian village, 22 m. W. of Trieste, once a place of great importance, where several councils of the Church were held.

Apteryx

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A curious New Zealand bird with rudimentary wings, plumage like hair, and no tail.

Apure

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A river in Venezuela, chief tributary of the Orinoco, into which it falls by six branches.

Aquarius

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The Water-bearer, 11th sign of the Zodiac, which the sun enters Jan. 21.

Aquaviva

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A general of the Jesuits of high authority (1543-1615).

Ararat

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A mountain in Turkey on which Noah's ark is said to have rested, 17,000 ft. high.

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