Native+of+Japan

  • 1Japan wax — is a pale yellow, waxy, water insoluble solid with a gummy feel, obtained from the berries of certain sumacs native to Japan and China, such as Rhus verniciflua (Japanese sumac tree) and R. succedanea (Japanese wax tree). Japan wax is a byproduct …

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  • 2Japan wax — Japan′ wax n. chem. pln a pale yellow, waxy, water insoluble solid obtained from the fruit of certain sumacs, as Rhus succedanea, native to Japan and China: used chiefly in candles, polishes, and waxes • Etymology: 1855–60 …

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  • 3Japan wax — noun a yellow wax obtained from sumac berries; used in polishes • Syn: ↑Japan tallow • Hypernyms: ↑wax * * * noun or japan tallow Usage: usually capitalized J : a yellowish fat obtained from the be …

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  • 4Japan wax — a pale yellow, waxy, water insoluble solid obtained from the fruit of certain sumacs, esp. Rhus succedanea, native to Japan and China: used chiefly in the manufacture of candles, furniture polishes, and floor waxes. Also called Japan tallow,… …

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  • 5Japan — • Called in the language of the country Nihon or Nippon (Land of the Rising Sun), and Dai Nihon or Dai Nippon (Great Japan), situated north west of the Pacific Ocean and east of the Asiatic continent Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006.… …

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  • 6Native Indonesians — Pribumi Total population 230 million (2006 estimation)[1] Reg …

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  • 7native American — native American, adj. a person born in the United States. [1835 45, Amer.] * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called  American Indian,  Amerindian,  Amerind,  Indian,  Aboriginal American,  or  First Nation… …

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  • 8Native Wind — (NAWIG) was formed to protect the environment and promote the welfare of Native Americans by facilitating the development of wind power and other renewable energy resources on tribal lands. Directors of Native Wind include representatives of the… …

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  • 9Native Guns — Origin Los Angeles, California, US Genres Hip hop Years active 2002 2007 Members Bambu …

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  • 10Japan's Threepenny Opera — (1959) is a novel by Takeshi Kaiko.The name was derived from Bertold Brecht s Threepenny Opera and in a way is its variant, in the Japanese setting.The novel is based on actual events. It is set in post World War II Japan. In the middle of Kyoto… …

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