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| laverock |
a primarily Scottish word for "lark," a kind of songbird with a long hind claw and a musical song. |
| receptionist |
an office worker employed primarily to greet visitors, take telephone calls, and answer routine questions. |
| toy shelf |
a single shelf or piece of furniture with multiple shelves used primarily for keeping and displaying children's toys. |
| Yenisei River |
a major river, located primarily in Russia. It begins in the mountains of Mongolia, flows north through Siberia, and empties into the Arctic Ocean. |
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