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Topic: Animals

argus

IPA: /ˈɑːɡəs/

KK: /ˈɑrɡəs/

noun

Definition: A person who is very watchful and observant, or a creature from Greek mythology known for having many eyes and being a guardian.

Example: The detective was an argus, noticing every small detail in the case.

ark

IPA: /ɑrk/

KK: /ɑrk/

noun

Definition: A large boat or container used for protection or storage, often associated with biblical stories.

Example: Noah built an ark to save his family and animals from the flood.

armadillo

IPA: /ˌɑːrməˈdɪloʊ/

KK: /ˌɑr.məˈdɪl.oʊ/

noun

Definition: A small mammal with a hard shell made of bony plates, found in the Americas, known for digging burrows and having a long snout.

Example: The armadillo dug a hole in the ground to make its home.

armigero

IPA: /ˈɑːrmɪdʒəroʊ/

KK: /ˈɑːrmɪdʒərəʊ/

noun

Definition: A person entitled to bear arms, especially in heraldry; a knight or nobleman.

Example: The armigero proudly displayed his family's coat of arms during the ceremony.

armyworm

IPA: /ˈɑːrmiˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈɑrmiˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of caterpillar that belongs to certain moth species and is known for damaging crops and plants by traveling in large groups.

Example: The farmer was worried about the armyworm infestation in his fields.

arrowworm

IPA: //ˈɛroʊˌwɜːrm//

KK: /ˈɛroʊˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A small, transparent marine worm that lives in the ocean and has bristles on its head to catch food.

Example: The arrowworm swam gracefully through the water, hunting for tiny prey.

arthropod

IPA: /ˈɑːrθrəpɒd/

KK: /ˈɑrθrəˌpɒd/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that has a hard outer shell, a body divided into segments, and jointed legs. This group includes insects, spiders, and crabs.

Example: The garden was full of different arthropods, such as butterflies and beetles.

arthropodan

IPA: /ˌɑrθrəˈpoʊdən/

KK: /ɑrˈθrɒpədən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a large group of invertebrate animals that have jointed legs, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

Example: The scientist studied the arthropodan species found in the coastal waters.

artiodactyl

IPA: /ˌɑːrtiˈoʊdæktɪl/

KK: /ɑrˈtiːəˌdæktɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of hoofed mammal that belongs to the order Artiodactyla, which includes animals like cows, deer, and camels, characterized by having an even number of toes on each foot.

Example: The museum has a fascinating exhibit on artiodactyls, showcasing the diversity of these hoofed mammals.

ascarid

IPA: /ˈæskərɪd/

KK: /ˈæskərɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of roundworm that belongs to a family of parasitic nematodes, often found in the intestines of humans and animals.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with an infection caused by an ascarid.

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