The American Heritage Desk Dictionary » (Fourth Edition)

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• More than 70,000 entries, thoroughly revised and updated • More than 1,000 new words and meanings, from bioreserve and domestic partner to MP3 and zine • Expert guidance on correct English usage • 400 photographs and drawings that enhance the definitions • Synonyms, regional notes, etymologies, and more