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Haem

Noun

1. A red iron-containing pigment in the blood of many invertebrates and lower animals which carries oxygen.

Example sentence: The haem in the blood of insects and spiders is responsible for their coloration.

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Noun

2. The part of a plant that remains in the soil after the rest has decayed.

Example sentence: The haem of the plant provided important nutrients for the surrounding soil.

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Noun

3. A unit of land measure used in parts of India and Bangladesh, typically equal to about 1.6 acres.

Example sentence: The farmer owned several haems of land where he cultivated rice and vegetables.

Adjective

1. Of or relating to blood.

Example sentence: The haem transfusion helped replenish the patient's blood supply.

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Adjective

2. Popular in a specific locality or community.

Example sentence: The haem dish was a regional specialty loved by the locals.

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