The Bauhinia Blekeana is named after Sir Henry Blake, Governor of X from 1898 to 1903 who was a keen amateur botanist in his own rights.
It now appears on the flag of the same country. Which one?
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
289. Flower, Flower on the flag....
The Bauhinia Blekeana is named after Sir Henry Blake, Governor of X from 1898 to 1903 who was a keen amateur botanist in his own rights.
It now appears on the flag of the same country. Which one?
Monday, July 20, 2009
288. Acknowledging a Repartee...
This term in fencing is used as an acknowledgment of a hit, called out by the fencer who is hit.
The word is often used in popular culture and general conversation – for example, in an argument or debate. If one person presents an argument and another delivers a clever or appropriate response, the first person may respond with "_______" as a way of acknowledging a good response.
What term/word?
The word is often used in popular culture and general conversation – for example, in an argument or debate. If one person presents an argument and another delivers a clever or appropriate response, the first person may respond with "_______" as a way of acknowledging a good response.
What term/word?