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Both male and female adonise their tails in this manner, which gives them a remarkable appearance amongst all other birds.
Wanderings in South America Charles Waterton 1823
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"Many thanks, Philip, but before I adonise my outward man I should wish to satisfy my inward cravings; and, to tell you the truth, I'm so hungry from not having broken my fast for nearly twenty-four hours, that if you could order something to eat while you are looking out the clothes, I should feel in no small degree grateful."
The Privateersman Frederick Marryat 1820
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"He will be here shortly," replied I, "but he positively refused to face the ladies till he had changed his shooting costume, so I left him up at the Hall to adonise.
Frank Fairlegh Scenes From The Life Of A Private Pupil Frank E. Smedley 1835
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