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parathormone
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paravane
par·a·vane [ párrə vàyn ] (plural par·a·vanes)


noun 
Definition:
 
mine remover: a torpedo-shaped device with sharp fins at the front, towed by a ship to cut the moorings of submerged mines
[Early 20th century. <para- "protector" (after parasol)]
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