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stamina
stam·i·na [ stámmənə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
resilient energy and strength: enduring physical or mental energy and strength that allows somebody to do something for a long time
[Early 18th century. < Latin, plural of stamen "thread"]

stam·i·nal adjective
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