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DARK [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maple Syrup Production
- Maple-Sugar Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dark
1, record 1, English, dark
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Maple syrup] producers follow a universal grading system: starting [with] golden for the lightest taste, [then] amber, dark and very dark for the most intense flavour. 2, record 1, English, - dark
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A grade of maple syrup. 3, record 1, English, - dark
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acériculture
- Industrie de l'érable
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- foncé
1, record 1, French, fonc%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui correspond à la classe de couleur déterminée par un pourcentage de transmission de lumière inférieur à 27 % et équivaut, selon la classification canadienne, à la cinquième et dernière classe de sirop. 2, record 1, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie de sirop d'érable. 3, record 1, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wool Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dark
1, record 2, English, dark
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Domestic wools are classified as bright, semi-bright, and dark, depending on color, condition, and shrinkage. 1, record 2, English, - dark
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dark fleece, wool. 2, record 2, English, - dark
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie lainière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- foncé
1, record 2, French, fonc%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les laines de bergerie se classent en claires, semi-claires et foncées, selon leur couleur, leur état et leur rendement. 1, record 2, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Laine, toison foncée. 2, record 2, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Zoology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dark chestnut
1, record 3, English, dark%20chestnut
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dark 2, record 3, English, dark
correct, adjective
- mahogany chestnut 1, record 3, English, mahogany%20chestnut
correct, adjective, United States
- liver chestnut 3, record 3, English, liver%20chestnut
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of a horse with] a very dark red chestnut [coat], with mane, tail, and legs the same color as the body or flaxen. 4, record 3, English, - dark%20chestnut
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dark chestnut/liver chestnut with washed-out / flaxen mane and tail: Mane and tail may be almost white. 1, record 3, English, - dark%20chestnut
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Zoologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alezan brûlé
1, record 3, French, alezan%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- alezan foncé 2, record 3, French, alezan%20fonc%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de la plus foncée des robes alezanes, d'une couleur brun-roux qui rappelle celle du café torréfié. 1, record 3, French, - alezan%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alezan brûlé à crins lavés : Les crins peuvent être de couleur crème ou presque blancs. 2, record 3, French, - alezan%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Zoología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alazán quemado
1, record 3, Spanish, alaz%C3%A1n%20quemado
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- alazán obscuro 2, record 3, Spanish, alaz%C3%A1n%20obscuro
correct, adjective
- oscuro 2, record 3, Spanish, oscuro
- negruzco 3, record 3, Spanish, negruzco
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alazán quemado: es un alazán más oscuro. 1, record 3, Spanish, - alaz%C3%A1n%20quemado
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-08-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Singing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tone lacking high harmonic partials. 1, record 4, English, - dark
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chant
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sombre
1, record 4, French, sombre
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(D'un son, d'une voix). Grave ou voilé. 1, record 4, French, - sombre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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