tinct
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Since their discovery in 2010, the extinct ice age humans called Denisovans have been known only from bits of DNA, taken from a sliver of bone in the Denisova Cave in Siberia, Russia.
From Science Magazine
It was a distinct pleasure to have the Secretary congratulate me warmly.
From Project Gutenberg
From thee the sapphire, solid ether, takes Its hue cerulean; and, of evening tinct, The purple streaming amethyst is thine.
From Project Gutenberg
It has a slight "tang" of archaism—just enough to suggest "lucent sirups tinct with cinnamon," or the "spice and balm" of Miller's sea-winds.
From Project Gutenberg
But whence, Think you, this tinct of cinnamon that makes The savor of the dish.
From Project Gutenberg
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