Chara

Chara

Cha"ra\, n. [NL., of uncertain origin.] (Bot.) A genus of flowerless plants, having articulated stems and whorled branches. They flourish in wet places.
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chara

noun
green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts 
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Chara is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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