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clement
clem·ent [ klémmənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. mild as regards weather: showing or experiencing no extremes in weather conditions
2. merciful: showing mercy or leniency
[15th century. < Latin clement- "mild, gentle"]

clem·ent·ly adverb
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