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Farrakhan, Louis
(Encyclopedia)Farrakhan, Louis fârˈəkănˌ, färˈəkänˌ [key], 1933–, African-American religious leader, b. New York City, as Louis Eugene Walcott. A former calypso singer known as “The Charmer,” he joi...cactus
(Encyclopedia)cactus, any plant of the family Cactaceae, a large group of succulents found almost entirely in the New World. A cactus plant is conspicuous for its fleshy green stem, which performs the functions of ...Montmagny
(Encyclopedia)Montmagny, town (1991 pop. 11,861), SE Que., Canada, on the St. Lawrence River. Manufactures include textiles, furniture, and household appliances. ...Buchans
(Encyclopedia)Buchans, town, central Newfoundland, N.L., Canada, on Red Indian Lake. It has a large mine that yields lead, silver, zinc, and copper. ...Hawkesbury
(Encyclopedia)Hawkesbury, town, SE Ont., Canada, on the Ottawa River. It has lumber and paper mills and manufactures clothing, glass, and prefabricated homes. ...Bytown
(Encyclopedia)Bytown: see Ottawa, Canada.Kipawa
(Encyclopedia)Kipawa: see Temiscaming, Que., Canada. ...Kaniapiskau
(Encyclopedia)Kaniapiskau: see Caniapiscau, Que., Canada. ...Arvida
(Encyclopedia)Arvida: see Jonquière, Que., Canada. ...Drummondville
(Encyclopedia)Drummondville, city, S Que., Canada, on the St. Francis River, NE of Montreal. Its manufactures include textiles, paper and wood products, and rubber go...Browse by Subject
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