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Topic: Animals

giron

IPA: //ˈdʒɪrən//

KK: /ˈgīˌrän/

noun

Definition: A term used in heraldry to refer to a triangular shape or division in a coat of arms, often used to describe a specific pattern or design.

Example: The coat of arms featured a giron that added a unique touch to the design.

gizzard

IPA: /ˈɡɪz.ərd/

KK: /ˈɡɪz.ɚd/

noun

Definition: A special part of the digestive system in birds and some other animals that helps grind food before it is digested.

Example: The chef prepared a dish using chicken gizzards, which are often considered a delicacy.

glibber

IPA: /ˈɡlɪbər/

KK: /ˈɡlɪbər/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who speaks in a smooth, easy manner but may not be sincere or genuine.

Example: His glibber remarks made it hard to trust his intentions.

globefish

IPA: /ˈɡloʊbˌfɪʃ/

KK: /ˈɡloʊbˌfɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of fish that can swell into a round shape, often known as a pufferfish or ocean sunfish.

Example: The globefish inflated itself to scare away predators.

glochidium

IPA: /ɡloʊˈkɪdiəm/

KK: /gloʊˈkɪdiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of larva from certain freshwater mussels that attaches to fish using hooks, often living as a parasite during its early development.

Example: The glochidium attaches to the gills of the fish to feed and grow.

glossina

IPA: /ɡlɒˈsiːnə/

KK: /ˈɡlɑːsɪnə/

noun

Definition: A type of fly found in Africa that feeds on blood and can spread diseases like sleeping sickness.

Example: The glossina is known for its role in transmitting sleeping sickness to humans and animals.

glowfly

IPA: //ˈɡloʊflaɪ//

KK: /ˈɡloʊflaɪ/

noun

Definition: A small insect that produces light, often seen at night, commonly known for its glowing abdomen.

Example: During summer evenings, we often see glowflies lighting up the garden.

glowworm

IPA: /ˈɡloʊˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈɡloʊˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of insect, usually a female beetle or its larva, that produces light in the dark.

Example: We saw a glowworm shining in the grass during our night walk.

gnar

IPA: /nɑr/

KK: /nɑr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a low, angry sound, like a growl or snarl, often used to describe a dog or other animal showing aggression.

Example: The dog began to gnar when it saw the stranger approaching.

gnarl

IPA: /nɑrl/

KK: /nɑrl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a low, angry sound like a growl, often used to describe the noise made by animals when they are upset or threatened.

Example: The dog began to gnarl when it saw the stranger approaching.

noun

Definition: A bump or knot on a tree, often caused by twisted wood grain.

Example: The old oak tree had a large gnarl that made it look unique.

transitive verb

Definition: To twist or make something knotted, often referring to the way something looks or feels.

Example: The tree's roots gnarl around the rocks, creating a unique pattern.

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