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Topic: Animals

swineherd

IPA: /ˈswaɪnˌhɜrd/

KK: /ˈswaɪnˌhɜrd/

noun

Definition: A person who takes care of pigs.

Example: The swineherd led the pigs to the pasture every morning.

swinepox

IPA: //ˈswaɪnˌpɒks//

KK: /ˈswaɪnˌpɑks/

noun

Definition: A contagious disease that affects pigs, caused by a virus and marked by skin sores.

Example: The farmer had to quarantine the infected pigs to prevent the spread of swinepox.

swoop

IPA: /swup/

KK: /swup/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly and suddenly in a sweeping motion, often from a higher position to a lower one.

Example: The eagle swooped down to catch its dinner.

noun

Definition: The action of moving quickly downwards through the air, often to catch something or to attack.

Example: The bird made a swift swoop to catch its prey.

transitive verb

Definition: To grab or take something quickly and suddenly, often in a sweeping motion.

Example: The eagle swooped down to catch its prey.

swooper

IPA: /ˈsuːpər/

KK: /ˈswupər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that moves quickly downwards through the air, often in a sudden or dramatic way.

Example: The swooper bird gracefully descended from the sky to catch its prey.

swooping

IPA: /ˈsuːpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈswupɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves quickly downwards in a sweeping motion, often used to refer to birds or objects that dive or descend suddenly.

Example: The hawk was swooping down to catch its prey.

noun

Definition: The act of moving quickly downwards through the air, often used to describe how birds or other animals dive or descend suddenly.

Example: The eagle was swooping down to catch its prey.

verb

Definition: To move quickly downwards through the air, often in a sudden or dramatic way.

Example: The eagle was swooping down to catch its prey.

swordtail

IPA: //ˈsɔːr.dˌteɪl//

KK: /ˈsɔrdˌteɪl/

noun

Definition: A small, colorful fish that lives in freshwater, known for its long tail, commonly found in home aquariums.

Example: The swordtail is a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts due to its vibrant colors and lively nature.

sylphid

IPA: /ˈsɪlfɪd/

KK: /ˈsɪlfɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is light, airy, or delicate, similar to a mythical spirit or fairy.

Example: The dancer moved with a sylphid grace, floating effortlessly across the stage.

noun

Definition: A small or young spirit of the air, often depicted as a graceful and delicate being.

Example: The artist painted a beautiful sylphid dancing among the flowers.

sylvatic

IPA: /sɪlˈvætɪk/

KK: /sɪlˈvætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or affecting wild animals, especially in their natural environment.

Example: The researchers studied sylvatic rabies in foxes and raccoons.

sympatric

IPA: /sɪmˈpætrɪk/

KK: /sɪmˈpætrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing species or populations that live in the same geographic area but do not interbreed with each other.

Example: The two species of frogs are sympatric, meaning they share the same habitat but do not mate with one another.

synapsid

IPA: //sɪˈnæpsɪd//

KK: /sɪˈnæpsɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that includes all mammals and some extinct reptiles that are believed to be ancestors of mammals.

Example: The synapsid group includes both modern mammals and ancient reptiles that lived millions of years ago.

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