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Bollix

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin.

Biddy

A name used in calling a hen or chicken. An Irish serving woman or girl.

Nephelococcygia

Sometimes clouds look like other objects, such as dragons, elephants, letters, and even people. Cloud naming is called nephelococcygia.

Lenticular Cloud

Lenticular clouds are only seen around mountains. These strange clouds are easy to spot, because they look like flying saucers or a stack of pancakes. Their most interesting characteristic is that they don't move. Winds blow right through them, while other clouds are swept away.

Phenology

The study of natural periodic events in the life-cycle of plants (and animals).

March

Named for the Roman god of war, Mars. This was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter.

Civvies

Civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform.