Thanks, Diane.
Okay, 17 bluffs and one real definition.
XERTZ
1.) An ancient breed of Mayan bird, used in sacrifices
2.) Nickname for employees of the Xerox Corporation
3.) Very high energy gamma waves
4.) An ancient device used for cleaning teeth
5.) The Now Generation's name for Shangri-La
6.) A new pep-up pill for sophisticated felines and canines for creatures in the know
7.) Bashful; modest
8.) A warm place in my human's favorite chair
9.) Small particles or dust of gemstones created during the cutting and polishing process
10.) To gulp down something quickly
11.) A crystalline magnesium ore deposit found mainly in Western Africa thought to have been formed in the early Pleistocene period
12.) A potato
13.) An Earth Resource Technology Satellite placed at Lagrange point 2 to monitor the effects of various cosmic rays on the earth's electromagnetic field
14.) Dry crystalline residue produced from xenon
15.) Offspring of a Greek God named Xerces
16.) Fossilised wood found in limestone strata
17.) A shortened from of exertion, much preferred by cats
18.) A mild electrical charge administered for the purpose of pain relief