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(Encyclopedia)manta: see ray.whipray
(Encyclopedia)whipray: see ray.stingray
(Encyclopedia)stingray: see ray.sawfish
(Encyclopedia)sawfish: see ray.mermaid's purse
(Encyclopedia)mermaid's purse: see ray.torpedo , in zoology
(Encyclopedia)torpedo, fish: see ray.skate
(Encyclopedia)skate, fish: see ray.fluoroscope
(Encyclopedia)fluoroscope flo͝orˈəskōp [key], instrument consisting of an X-ray machine (see X ray) and a fluorescent screen that may be used by physicians to view the internal organs of the body. During medica...Gawain, Sir
(Encyclopedia)Gawain, Sir gäˈwān, –wĭn [key], one of the most popular heroes of Arthurian legend; nephew of King Arthur. He was regarded, particularly in the early romances, as the model of chivalry—pure, b...Galahad, Sir
(Encyclopedia)Galahad, Sir gălˈəhădˌ [key], hero of Arthurian legend. He was the son of Launcelot and Elaine, the daughter of King Pelles. Because he was the noblest and purest of the knights of Christendom, h...Browse by Subject
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