homiliary
[ ho-mil-ee-er-ee ]
/ hɒˈmɪl iˌɛr i /
noun, plural ho·mil·i·ar·ies.
a collection of homilies.
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Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?
Words nearby homiliary
homicide, homicide bomber, homie, homiletic, homiletics, homiliary, homilist, homily, homing, homing device, homing guidance
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