poikilothermous

Poikilothermous

Poi`ki*lo*ther"mous\ (-m[u^]s), a. (Physiol.) Poikilothermal.
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poikilothermous

adjective
of animals except birds and mammals; having body temperature that varies with the environment [syn: poikilothermic
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Poikilothermous is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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