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A fine powdery substance produced by the anthers of flowering plants, containing male reproductive cells.

Plural of poll; surveys conducted to gather opinions from a sample of people.

The presence or introduction of harmful substances or contaminants into the environment.

A team sport played on horseback in which players use long-handled mallets to drive a ball into the opposing team's goal.

A small body of still water, typically smaller than a lake.

(British informal) A strong, unpleasant smell.

Plural of pony; small horses, typically under 14.2 hands in height.

A small horse, typically one under 14.2 hands (about 147 cm) in height at the withers.

(informal, especially British) Feces; solid waste matter from the bowels.

Used to describe something vanishing or appearing suddenly.

A small body of still water, typically one formed naturally.

Plural of "pool"; bodies of still water, either natural or artificial.

(Informal) Solid waste matter discharged from the body; feces.

Lacking sufficient money to live at a comfortable standard.

In an unsatisfactory or inadequate way.

Make a light explosive sound.

A type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, eaten as a snack.

The Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Past tense of pop; made a sudden sharp sound.

Present participle of pop; making sudden sharp sounds.

A flowering plant of the genus Papaver, typically with showy red, orange, or white flowers.

(Informal) An affectionate term for one's father.

Liked or admired by many people or by a particular group.

The state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people.

All the inhabitants of a particular place.

A covered shelter at the entrance to a building.

The flesh of a pig used as food.

Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic feelings.

A dish consisting of oats or other cereal grains boiled in water or milk until thick.

A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.

Able to be easily carried or moved, especially because of being lighter and smaller than usual.

A grand or imposing doorway or entrance to a building.

A person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially at a railway station, airport, or hotel.

A flat case for carrying documents, drawings, or photographs.

A part or share of a larger amount or whole.

A painting, drawing, photograph, or sculpture of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.

To assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.

Past tense of "pose"; assumed a particular position for a photograph or painting.

Plural of pose; particular ways of positioning the body.

Elegant or stylishly luxurious.

Present participle of "pose"; assuming a particular position for a photograph or artwork.

A place where someone or something is located or has been put.

Particular places or locations where someone or something is situated.

Consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than absence of features.

In a positive, optimistic, or favorable manner.

(Historical) A group of people summoned by a sheriff to help enforce the law, especially to pursue and capture a criminal.

To have as belonging to one; to own.

(of a person) Completely controlled by an evil spirit.

The state of having, owning, or controlling something.

Things owned by a person; belongings.