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Topic: Animals

herbivory

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɪvəri/

KK: /hɜːrˈbɪvəri/

noun

Definition: The act of animals eating plants or parts of plants.

Example: Herbivory plays a crucial role in shaping plant communities in ecosystems.

herd

IPA: /hɜrd/

KK: /hɜrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather or move together in a group, especially for animals like sheep or cattle.

Example: The sheep herded for warmth during the cold night.

noun

Definition: A group of animals, especially cattle or other domestic animals, that are kept together. It can also refer to a large number of people or wild animals of the same kind that stay together.

Example: The farmer watched over his herd of cows in the field.

transitive verb

Definition: To gather or drive a group of animals or people together into one place.

Example: The farmer herded the sheep into the pen before nightfall.

herder

IPA: /ˈhɜːrdər/

KK: /ˈhɜrdər/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of and manages a group of animals, usually livestock like cattle or sheep.

Example: The herder guided the sheep across the green pasture.

herdlike

IPA: /ˈhɜrdlaɪk/

KK: /hɜrdlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics similar to a group of animals that live and move together, often implying a tendency to follow others without thinking for oneself.

Example: The herdlike behavior of the crowd made it difficult to find an individual opinion.

herdsman

IPA: /ˈhɜrdz.mən/

KK: /ˈhɜrdzˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of and manages a group of animals, especially livestock like cattle or sheep.

Example: The herdsman guided the cattle to the pasture every morning.

herl

IPA: /hɜrl/

KK: /hɜrl/

noun

Definition: A type of barb from a feather that is used to make fishing flies for angling.

Example: The fisherman carefully selected a herl to create his custom fly.

heron

IPA: /ˈhɛrən/

KK: /ˈhɛrən/

noun

Definition: A type of bird that lives near water, known for its long neck, long legs, and pointed bill. These birds often have gray or white feathers and are commonly seen wading in shallow water.

Example: The heron stood still by the river, waiting for fish to swim by.

heronry

IPA: /ˈhɛrənri/

KK: /ˈhɛrənri/

noun

Definition: A location where herons build their nests and raise their young.

Example: The heronry near the lake was filled with the sounds of nesting birds.

herpetological

IPA: /hɜːrpɪtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

KK: /hɜrˌpɛtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of reptiles and amphibians.

Example: The herpetological research focused on the behavior of various snake species.

herpetologist

IPA: /ˌhɜː.pəˈtɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

KK: /ˌhɜr.pəˈtɑl.ə.dʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies reptiles and amphibians, focusing on their behavior, biology, and conservation.

Example: The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.

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