Long Live Latin!
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Ferae naturae
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ANSWER: The term ferae naturae is literally translated as "nature animals," and is used to differentiate between domesticated and non-domesticated animals located on a given piece of property. Animals so designated are not considered a part of the property unless they have been tamed or captured. The term ferae naturae is literally translated as "nature animals," and is used to differentiate between domesticated and non-domesticated animals located on a given piece of property. Animals so designated are not considered a part of the property unless they have been tamed or captured.
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Styrax japonica
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ANSWER: The styrax japonica (which sounds far more ominous and forbidding in latin than it does in English) is the Japanese Snowball Tree. It's actually a desiduous shrub that is "difficult to grow because of its distinct, horizontal shape." Personally, I think it sounds more like an affliction: "The outlook isn't good. The doctors think it might be styrax japonica, but we're still awaiting definitive test results." I think it's pretty groovy looking, dig it. The styrax japonica (which sounds far more ominous and forbidding in latin than it does in English) is the Japanese Snowball Tree. It's actually a desiduous shrub that is "difficult to grow because of its distinct, horizontal shape." Personally, I think it sounds more like an affliction: "The outlook isn't good. The doctors think it might be styrax japonica, but we're still awaiting definitive test results." I think it's pretty groovy looking, dig it.
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Ceteris paribus
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ANSWER: The literal translation for ceteris paribus is "with other things [being] equal" or "all other things being equal." It is a prediction or statement about causal or logical connections between two states of affairs with the intention of ruling out other factors which could override the relationship between the antecedent and the consequent. Whatever that means. The literal translation for ceteris paribus is "with other things [being] equal" or "all other things being equal." It is a prediction or statement about causal or logical connections between two states of affairs with the intention of ruling out other factors which could override the relationship between the antecedent and the consequent. Whatever that means.
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Lodoicea maldivica
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ANSWER: The lodoicea maldivica is a palm tree known more commonly as the Coco de Mar. It is the sole member of the genus Lodoicea and indigenous to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles. The lodoicea maldivica is a palm tree known more commonly as the Coco de Mar. It is the sole member of the genus Lodoicea and indigenous to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles.
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Beati pacifici
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ANSWER: The phrase means "blessed are the peaceful" and was part of one of the Beatitudes related during Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. The phrase means "blessed are the peaceful" and was part of one of the Beatitudes related during Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.
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Terra nullius
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ANSWER: Meaning "nobody's land" or "empty land," this term is usually invoked for real estate cases or issues of private ownership or territory. Meaning "nobody's land" or "empty land," this term is usually invoked for real estate cases or issues of private ownership or territory.
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Anax junius
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ANSWER: The anax junius is the Green Darner Dragonfly...which is native to North America and is "one of the biggest and fastest flying dragonflies" (Wikipedia). Two of this dragonfly's nicknames: "Mosquito Hawk" and "Lord of June." Multiple monikers for insects...sweet. It is also the state insect of Washington. The anax junius is the Green Darner Dragonfly...which is native to North America and is "one of the biggest and fastest flying dragonflies" (Wikipedia). Two of this dragonfly's nicknames: "Mosquito Hawk" and "Lord of June." Multiple monikers for insects...sweet. It is also the state insect of Washington.
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Picea abies
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ANSWER: The Picea abies is known in English as the Norway Spruce- a large coniferous evergreen tree that grows throughout northeastern Europe. Traditionally, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a Norway Spruce. The tree also has the distinct pleasure of being long-regarded by my mother as "the nicest type of Christmas tree around." Solid credentials. The Picea abies is known in English as the Norway Spruce- a large coniferous evergreen tree that grows throughout northeastern Europe. Traditionally, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a Norway Spruce. The tree also has the distinct pleasure of being long-regarded by my mother as "the nicest type of Christmas tree around." Solid credentials.
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Hostis humani generis
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ANSWER: Hostis humani generis is a legal term that stands for "enemy of mankind." The term comes from international law and determines a person's status as a pirate. I don't know about you, but I for one would love to have been present at an actual pirate trial back in the glory days of high seas skulduggery- "Arrgh, object do I. Speculation that clearly be." Hostis humani generis is a legal term that stands for "enemy of mankind." The term comes from international law and determines a person's status as a pirate. I don't know about you, but I for one would love to have been present at an actual pirate trial back in the glory days of high seas skulduggery- "Arrgh, object do I. Speculation that clearly be."
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Mantis religiosa
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ANSWER: The Mantis religiosa is the "European mantis." These insects are more universally known as the "praying mantis," hence- religiosa. The Mantis religiosa is the "European mantis." These insects are more universally known as the "praying mantis," hence- religiosa.
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Consummatum est
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ANSWER: Purportedly Christ's last words on the cross...according to the Gospel of John. Literally translated: "It is finished." Purportedly Christ's last words on the cross...according to the Gospel of John. Literally translated: "It is finished."
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Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus
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ANSWER: None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.) None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.)
ANSWER: None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.) None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.)
ANSWER: None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.) None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.)
ANSWER: None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.) None of the above. You won't find this phrase in any legal tome, botany textbook or entomology essay. You may, however, recognize the phrase as the motto of Harry Potter's alma mater. It means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon." Who doesn't love trick questions? (Whatever you chose, you received full credit.)
