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Du"ra*ble\, a. [L. durabilis, fr. durare to last: cf. F. durable. See Dure.] Able to endure or continue in a particular condition; lasting; not perishable or changeable; not wearing out or decaying soon; enduring; as, durable cloth; durable happiness.

Riches and honor are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. --Prov. viii. 18.

An interest which from its object and grounds must be so durable. --De Quincey.

Syn: Lasting; permanent; enduring; firm; stable; continuing; constant; persistent. See Lasting.

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Du*ra"men\, n. [L., hardness, a hardened, i. e., ligneous, vine branch, fr. durare to harden. See Dure.] (Bot.) The heartwood of an exogenous tree.

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