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- aq|ua|cul|ture «AK wuh KUHL chuhr», noun.the raising of plants or animals, such as fish or shellfish, in or at the bottom of the sea, a lake, a river, or other body of water. Also, aquiculture.
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cul´ture|less — cul|ture «KUHL chuhr», noun, verb, tured, tur|ing. –n. 1. fineness of feelings, thoughts, tastes, or manners; refinement: »He is a man of culture who appreciates the great art and fine sculpture in the museum. SYNONYM(S): breeding. See syn. under … Useful english dictionary
cul|ture — «KUHL chuhr», noun, verb, tured, tur|ing. –n. 1. fineness of feelings, thoughts, tastes, or manners; refinement: »He is a man of culture who appreciates the great art and fine sculpture in the museum. SYNONYM(S): breeding. See syn. under… … Useful english dictionary
cul|ture-vul|ture — «KUHL chuhr VUHL chuhr», noun. Slang. a person who shows excessive interest in literature, art, or other intellectual pursuits; a cultural devotee or enthusiast: »I was a young library assistant…and an earnest culture vulture (London Times) … Useful english dictionary
ag|ri|cul|ture — «AG ruh KUHL chuhr», noun. the science, art, or occupation of cultivating the soil to make crops grow; the raising of crops and farm animals; farming. SYNONYM(S): husbandry, tillage. ╂[< Late Latin agricultūra < Latin ager, agrī land +… … Useful english dictionary
a|pi|cul|ture — «AY puh KUHL chuhr», noun. the raising and care of bees; beekeeping: »Modern apiculture…has gone far beyond the simple task of providing a pot of honey for the breakfast table (New York Times). ╂[< Latin apis bee + cultūr tending] … Useful english dictionary
aq|ui|cul|ture — «AK wuh KUHL chuhr», noun. = aquaculture. (Cf. ↑aquaculture) … Useful english dictionary
a|vi|cul|ture — «AY vuh KUHL chuhr», noun. the raising or keeping of birds. ╂[< Latin avis bird + cultūra rearing, tending] … Useful english dictionary
bes|ti|cul|ture — «BEHS tih KUHL chuhr», noun. the industries based upon exploitation of native animal life; hunting, trapping, and fishing, collectively. ╂[< Latin bēstia beast + English culture] … Useful english dictionary
cit|ri|cul|ture — «SIHT ruh KUHL chuhr», noun. the growing of citrus fruits … Useful english dictionary
coun|ter|cul|ture — «KOWN tuhr KUHL chuhr», noun. the special culture made up of people, especially young people, who oppose the traditional standards and customs of their society: »When their own children desert to the “counterculture” and in effect become… … Useful english dictionary
