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warm-blooded – Having a warm body temperature that remains relatively constant.

wattle – Refers to 1,200 species of Acacia, in the legume family. Wattles are found around the world but predominantly in Australia. Australia's national floral emblem is the Golden Wattle, Acacia pycnantha. Wattle Day is celebrated on September 1.