Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Lichens of the genus Umbilicaria.
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Examples
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Their fire was re-kindled, and they were making preparations for a fresh pot of rock-tripe, when they were startled by the note of a well-known bird.
The Young Voyageurs Boy Hunters in the North Mayne Reid 1850
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On reaching the rock, they saw what Norman had meant by the words _tripe de roche_ (rock-tripe).
The Young Voyageurs Boy Hunters in the North Mayne Reid 1850
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They did not kindle any fire, as the willows were scarce, and there would be barely enough to make one or two more boilings of the rock-tripe.
The Young Voyageurs Boy Hunters in the North Mayne Reid 1850
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On reaching the rock, they saw what Norman had meant by the words _tripe de roche_ (rock-tripe).
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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They did not kindle any fire, as the willows were scarce, and there would be barely enough to make one or two more boilings of the rock-tripe.
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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Their fire was re-kindled, and they were making preparations for a fresh pot of rock-tripe, when they were startled by the note of a well-known bird.
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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a bit of rock-tripe -- in these parts the last resource of starving men -- could be met with.
The Young Voyageurs Boy Hunters in the North Mayne Reid 1850
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a bit of rock-tripe -- in these parts the last resource of starving men -- could be met with.
Popular Adventure Tales Mayne Reid 1850
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