tenax

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tenax                ADJ    3 1 NOM S X POS             
tenax                ADJ    3 1 VOC S X POS             
tenax                ADJ    3 1 ACC S N POS             
tenax, tenacis (gen.), tenacior -or -us, tenacissimus -a -um  ADJ   [XXXBO]  
holding fast, clinging; tenacious; retentive; close-fisted/tight/niggardly;
restraining; (fetters/embrace); steadfast, persistent; obstinate, stubborn;