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A Flowery Greeting From Simple Islanders

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99%3Exact Match!
noun

• flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

34%10 Favored plain and simple language, rejecting flowery speech
noun

• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)

• strictness and austerity in conduct and religion

34%5 Pacific islanders' greeting or farewell
noun

• an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian)

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