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tamarack: see larch larch, any tree of the genus Larix, conifers of the family Pinaceae ( pine family), which are unusual in that they are not evergreen. The various species are widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. ..... Click the link for more information. . tamarack [′tam·ə‚rak] (botany) Larix laricina.A larch and a member of the pine family; it has an erect narrowly pyramidal habit, and grows in wet and moist soils in the northeastern United States, west to the Lake States and across Canada to Alaska; used for railroad ties, posts, sills, and boats. Also known as hackmarack. 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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So the Chairman appointed a committee to watch for the victim at midnight, and take him as he should attempt to sneak into town across-lots from the tamarack swamp. |
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