Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A tree of the senna family, Campsiandra comosa, found in the Guianas and Venezuela. Its large flat seeds contain starch and are used as food by the natives.
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Examples
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The chiga is a species of Inga, and I know of no other mimosacea that can supply the place of the cerealia.]
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The chiga is a species of Inga, and I know of no other mimosacea that can supply the place of the cerealia.)
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 Alexander von Humboldt 1814
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Dr. Guillermo Aréchiga-Ornelas gmopau@cencar. udg.mx
Pain Meds 2008
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From this flour the chiga bread is prepared, which is so common at Cunariche, and on the banks of the Lower
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The wound caused by the _chiga_, though not absolutely of fatal consequences, is very dangerous to be trifled with -- often leading to the necessity of amputating the part attacked by these diminutive insects.
Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt Mayne Reid 1850
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It is chiefly occasioned by the chiga, a diminutive fly which works itself into the feet to lay its eggs, and, if it be not carefully extracted in time, the flesh around it corrupts, and a sore ensues not easily to be cured.
Journal of a Residence among the Negroes in the West Indies Matthew Gregory 1845
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No vigilance can prevent the attacks of the chiga; and not only soldiers, but the very cleanest persons of the highest rank in society, are obliged to have their feet examined regularly.
Journal of a Residence among the Negroes in the West Indies Matthew Gregory 1845
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From this flour the chiga bread is prepared, which is so common at Cunariche, and on the banks of the
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 Alexander von Humboldt 1814
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He later earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Saginaw Valley State University and then a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, M.chiga.
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He later earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Saginaw Valley State University and then a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, M.chiga.
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