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@@ -5,7 +5,10 @@ CIC under Racket. A language with static dependent-types and dynamic
 types, type annotations and parenthesis, theorem proving and
 meta-programming.
 
-> Noun
-> cur (plural curs)
-> 1. (archaic) A mongrel or inferior dog.
-> 2. (archaic) A detestable person.
+```
+Noun
+cur (plural curs)
+
+1. (archaic) A mongrel or inferior dog.
+2. (archaic) A detestable person.
+```