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PRECOCE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Birds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- precocial
1, record 1, English, precocial
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nidifugous 2, record 1, English, nidifugous
correct
- precocious 3, record 1, English, precocious
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Birds whose young hatch well-developed and capable of moving, feeding, and other activities shortly after hatching. 4, record 1, English, - precocial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Term used to describe the maturity at hatching of young born with their eyes open, covered with down and capable of locomotion. As in the Anatids, they leave the nest shortly after hatching and follow their parents, which may either feed them or lead them to food. 5, record 1, English, - precocial
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Oiseaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nidifuge
1, record 1, French, nidifuge
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- précoce 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9coce
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des animaux, et notamment des oiseaux, dont les jeunes quittent le nid peu après leur éclosion ou leur naissance. 3, record 1, French, - nidifuge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Se dit du développement des oisillons qui, à l'éclosion, ont les yeux ouverts, sont recouverts de duvet et sont capables de se déplacer. Ils peuvent dépendre des parents pour l'alimentation ou encore suivre les parents vers les sites d'alimentation peu après l'éclosion. 2, record 1, French, - nidifuge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento animal
- Aves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- precoz
1, record 1, Spanish, precoz
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- precocious
1, record 2, English, precocious
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said] of a plant flowering or fruiting early [or, specifically,] bearing blossom before the leaves. 2, record 2, English, - precocious
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also said of the blossoms or fruit. 2, record 2, English, - precocious
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many precocious trees, and such as have their spring in the winter, may be found in most parts of Europe. 2, record 2, English, - precocious
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
That there were precocious and early bearing trees in Judæa, may be illustrated from some expressions in Scripture concerning precocious Figgs. 2, record 2, English, - precocious
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
A tree, with precocious hermaphrodite flowers. 2, record 2, English, - precocious
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- précoce
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9coce
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un végétal] qui est mûr [c'est-à-dire qui a atteint son plein développement] avant le temps, plus tôt que les autres individus de son espèce. 2, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9coce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fruits précoces. Variétés précoces, tardives d'une même espèce. Maraîcher qui récolte des asperges, des petits pois précoces. 2, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9coce
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- precoz
1, record 2, Spanish, precoz
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que se desarrolla tempranamente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - precoz
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- early maturing 1, record 3, English, early%20maturing
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- early ripening 1, record 3, English, early%20ripening
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term applied to wines which develop maturity rapidly. 1, record 3, English, - early%20maturing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'un vin qui se fait vite, qui est bon à boire avec son optimum de qualité peu de temps après sa fabrication. 1, record 3, French, - pr%C3%A9coce
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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