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(Encyclopedia) Aaron's-rod, popular name for several tall-flowering, infrequently branching plants, such as goldenrod and mullein. The name is an allusion to the rod that Aaron placed before the ark…Aaron's-beard
(Encyclopedia) Aaron's-beard, name sometimes applied to several plants usually characterized by some beardlike aspect, as the St.-John's-wort because of its many stamens and the Kenilworth ivy…Aaron
(Encyclopedia) AaronAaronârˈən [key], in the Bible, the brother of Moses and his spokesman in Egypt, and the first high priest of the Hebrews. He is presented as the instrument of God in performing…Aaron, Hank
(Encyclopedia) Aaron, Hank (Henry Louis Aaron), 1934–2021, U.S. baseball player, b. Mobile, Ala. A durable outfielder and consistent hitter noted for his powerful wrists and explosive swing, Aaron…Miriam
(Encyclopedia) MiriamMiriammĭrˈēəm [key], in the Bible. 1 Sister of Moses and Aaron. After the crossing of the Sea of Reeds, she led the women in the song of Miriam. Later she sided with Aaron…Siskind, Aaron
(Encyclopedia) Siskind, Aaron, 1903–91, American photographer, b. New York City. A member of the Photo League in the 1930s, he began as a documentary photographer, creating such series as Dead End:…Goldschmidt, Meïr Aaron
(Encyclopedia) Goldschmidt, Meïr AaronGoldschmidt, Meïr Aaronmīˈər äˈrôn gôlˈshmĭt [key], 1819–97, Danish novelist, dramatist, and journalist. In his critical weekly Corsaren, he first spared, then…Douglas, Aaron
painterBirthplace: Topeka, Kans.Born: 1900Died: 1979Spelling, Aaron
producerBirthplace: DallasBorn: 1928Died: 2006Brewer's: Aaron
An Aaron's serpentSomething so powerful as to swallow up minor powers. See Exodus vii. 10–12. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894AbA.U.C. A B C D E F G H…