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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Like the camel’s nose under the tent

Home The Lexicon Like the camel’s nose under the tent

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Like the camel's nose under the tent

Definition

Once something begins, it’s difficult to stop its progression.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Other Animals

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