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climax 1. a decisive moment in a dramatic or other work 2. Ecology the stage in the development of a community during which it remains stable under the prevailing environmental conditions 3. (esp in referring to women) another word for orgasm climax [′klī‚maks] (ecology) A mature, relatively stable community in an area, which community will undergo no further change under the prevailing climate; represents the culmination of ecological succession. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Love in Crystal" offers a daring narrative about the circuit queen's party favor of choice, while "The Truck of the Rising Sun" flirts with country blues, climaxing with an unfettered zeal worthy of Nina Simone. Camilla begins manufacturing excuses for leaving Rosata at home, climaxing in Rosata's disappearance. |
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