the raising of plants or animals | the act of finishing |
(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar) | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) |
the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group | (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed) |
all the knowledge and values shared by a society | designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race) |
the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization | the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict) |
a particular society at a particular time and place | event whose occurrence ends something |
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality | the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) |
| a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality |
| the temporal end; the concluding time |