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Relative Once Topped That Is Buried

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noun

• a daughter of your brother or sister

25%11Buried city that was once a thriving port
noun

• ancient city; now destroyed

25%9 Those who once resided in buried cities
noun

• a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone

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