n.
1.the quality of being brought into conformity with nature
2.the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
3.the introduction of animals or plants to places where they flourish but are not indigenous
4.changing the pronunciation of a borrowed word to agree with the borrowers' phonology
Idiom of the Day
curry favor with (someone)
to flatter someone to get his or her help or friendship
Our boss has been working hard to curry favor with the other members of the committee.