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Niggard (14th C) is derived from the Middle English word meaning 'stingy,' nigon, which is probably derived from two other words also meaning 'stingy,' Old Norse hnǫggr and Old English hnēaw. [2] The word niggle , which in modern usage means to give excessive attention to minor details, probably shares an etymology with niggardly .
Lists of bodies of water include: Seawater bodies. List of bodies of water by salinity; List of oceans; List of seas. List of gulfs; Lists of bays List of gulfs;
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[5] Caraway seed oil, used a flavoring in foods. Also used in mouthwashes, toothpastes, etc. as a flavoring agent. [6] Cardamom seed oil, used in aromatherapy. Extracted from seeds of subspecies of Zingiberaceae (ginger). Also used as a fragrance in soaps, perfumes, etc. Carrot seed oil, used in aromatherapy.
The Navajo and Hopi people have long embraced the water underneath and around the Black Mesa area as sacred to their people. The people have long lived around and became dependent on springs and wells of the Black Mesa. These waters are the only source of drinking water, water for livestock, and water for agriculture for the Navajo and Hopi people.
Compare to Category:Landforms and Category:Wetlands Bodies of water may exist within land areas or within other bodies of water and may be natural, human-made or a combination. Contents Top
Tonic water is known to cause fixed eruptions, which is a type of skin reaction to drugs, [15] due to the quinine content. Various scientific journals have reported that repeated intake of tonic water can cause fixed eruptions with varying severity, with one reporting the onset of Stevens-Johnson syndrome . [ 16 ]
Beneficial properties of the water have been reported for over 400 years, [2] [3] and the reason for such benefits was a topic of scholarly discussion by 1817. [4] In the 19th century Malvern became famous for the water cure, resulting in its rapid development from a village to a busy town with many large Victorian and Edwardian hotels.