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Whereas Kiddo might be a bit cleaner, Foes are kind of rough around the edges and seem to "rock" a bit more -- ala TAN!.

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  1. noun Zoology A wing or winglike structure or part.
  2. noun Anatomy A flat, winglike anatomic process or part, especially of bone.
  3. noun Botany The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or either one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.

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