A corruption of bodhi or bodhiruma (the tree of wisdom), under which Sakyamuni used to sit when he concocted the system called Buddhism. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham…
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(Encyclopedia) Newfoundland, breed of massive, powerful working dog developed in Newfoundland, probably in the 17th cent., and later perfected in England. It stands from 25 to 28 in. (63.5–71.1 cm)…
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Bo Widerberg director Three of Widerberg's films, All Things Fair, Adalen '31 and Raven's End, were nominated for Best Foreign Film Oscars. Raven's End was named best Swedish film of all-…
(Encyclopedia) harrier, breed of medium-sized hound whose origin is obscure but whose existence in England dates from the 13th cent. It stands from 19 to 21 in. (48.3–53.3 cm) high at the shoulder…
(Encyclopedia) sporting dog, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs bred for pointing, flushing, and retrieving game. These dogs hunt by air scent—as opposed to most…
(Encyclopedia) beagle, breed of small, compact hound developed over centuries in England and introduced into the United States in the 1870s. It stands between 10 and 15 in. (25.4–38.1 cm) high at the…
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