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Green Goddess

(Automotive Engineering) Brit an army fire engine

[C20: so-called because of its green livery]

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cannabis, ganja, marihuana, marijuana - the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect

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In her introduction, she also places The Green Goddess in its cultural and historical contexts; discusses its early performances in England, North America and Australia; and draws attention to film adaptations.

Editorial note

TWO green goddess fire engines have been sent to Kandy in Sri Lanka thanks to the efforts of two local charities.

Fire engines sent to fire-hit library in tsunami zone

Three Green Goddess crews were called out to The Mailbox in Birmingham on November 14, 2002, after a David Beckham lookalike set the smoke alarms off.

'Beckham' stars as firemen strike; Freeze frame THE 2002 FIRE STRIKE

5 GREEN GODDESS RADISH If radishes are a favourite then why not be a bit adventurous and try a Chinese one such as Green Goddess from T&M - the amazing pear-shaped roots have a pale green flesh and a fairly mild flavour.

Your Life: GARDENING : CLOSE TO THE VEG; Pippa Greenwood Top of the late crops

COLLECTORS were expected to snap up 40 Green Goddess fire engines used during the strikes of 2002-3 which were going on sale today.

Goddesses on sale

The Green Goddess fire engine first appeared in 1953, but 52 years ( and a number of fire service strikes ( later, it has come to the end of the line.

Green to red light

Also featured are a rare Green Goddess prototype fitted with the Cummins B3.

Grab a Green Goddess while you can

The strike will last for 48 hours, forcing troops to provide emergency fire cover with ageing military Green Goddess vehicles.

ON STRIKE

Two Green Goddess crews were sent to Croxteth Road, Toxteth, shortly after 10.

OAPs evacuated in home blaze scare

Every time he goes out on the Green Goddess my heart is in my mouth.

Green Goddess soldier son gets paid more than I do as a full-time firefighter

A Green Goddess crew was joined by a local retained fire brigade to cut victims free from the wreckage.

Phone warning to hoax callers

A COVENTRY man died in a suspected arson attack on his home yesterday - while a Green Goddess which attended the blaze had to be given a push-start.