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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A species of gazel found in northern Africa, Gazella ruficollis (the Antilope ruficollis of Smith), related to the common Egyptian species, G. dorcas.

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Examples

  • Andra is cared for by her sweet granddaughter Rebecca (Rebecca Hall) — who has no life — and is blatantly rejected by her other highly cynical granddaughter, Mary (Amanda Peet).

    4 Movie Clips from PLEASE GIVE – Premiered at Sundance and Stars Catherine Keener, Rebecca Hall, Amanda Peet, and Oliver Platt – Collider.com 2010

  • This debut film about a smart, spirited young girl caught under the weight of the village caste system in Andra Pradesh is the work of an Indian Columbia MFA graduate.

    GreenCine Daily: SFIFF Dispatch. 7. 2007

  • You've been very ingenious in trying to get it explained to you, and you've fitted various curious facts together very well " such as finding the name Andra on the little ship, and noticing it again on the map. "

    The Ship of Adventure Blyton, Enid 1950

  • "We won't give him the bit with the name Andra on," said Jack.

    The Ship of Adventure Blyton, Enid 1950

  • "Well " Mr. Eppy said the ship's name was Andra " and if the name on the map is the same, it must have something to do with an island or a person called Andra," said Dinah.

    The Ship of Adventure Blyton, Enid 1950

  • NL West: Class AA LH Jeff Andra is another quality San Francisco pitching prospect.

    Minor league farm report 2000

  • The Andra was our last stop during our recent honeymoon vacation, and prior to checking in, I had just made my detour to Cupcake Royale.

    Archive 2007-04-01 2007

  • The Andra was our last stop during our recent honeymoon vacation, and prior to checking in, I had just made my detour to Cupcake Royale.

    "Andra"-Gadda-Da-Vida Honey... Don'tcha Know That I Love You? 2007

  • "The little carved ship we showed you " the one in the bottle " called Andra," said Philip, wishing more than ever that he could see Mr. Eppy's eyes, and read what was in them.

    The Ship of Adventure Blyton, Enid 1950

  • Do you suppose that one of the ships of treasure sent out and lost was called Andra in her honour?

    The Ship of Adventure Blyton, Enid 1950

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