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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| long suit | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. the longest suit in a hand of cards |
| b. a holding of four or more cards of a suit | |
| 2. | informal an outstanding advantage, personal quality, or talent |
long suit
One's strong point or advantage, as in Organizing has never been Nancy's long suit. This expression alludes to whist, bridge, and other card games in which holding numerous cards in a single suit may convey a strong advantage. [c. 1900]