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A brand name that has become a generic name for its product category. (E.g. coke, kleenex, heroin, zipper, aspirin, escalator, granola, yo-yo and linoleum.)
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rode: rode:
A healthy complexion, red with the blood of life; hence, ruddy.
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One's first book, kiss, home run, ... One's first book, kiss, home run, is always the best.
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