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Topic: Nature

circinate

IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kɪ.neɪt/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kɪ.neɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is rolled up in a circular shape, often with the tip in the center, like a young fern leaf.

Example: The circinate fronds of the fern were tightly rolled, waiting to unfurl.

circling

IPA: /ˈsɜːrklɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɜrklɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A movement in a circular path or shape.

Example: The circling of the birds above the field was a beautiful sight.

verb

Definition: To move around something in a circular path.

Example: The birds were circling above the lake.

circular

IPA: /ˈsɜːr.kjʊ.lər/

KK: /ˈsɜr.kjʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Having the shape of a circle or moving in a circular direction.

Example: The children played with a circular ball in the park.

noun

Definition: A printed message or advertisement that is distributed to many people.

Example: The company sent out a circular to inform customers about the new product launch.

circumambient

IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈæmbiənt//

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌæm.bi.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Surrounding or encompassing something completely from all sides.

Example: The circumambient atmosphere created a sense of isolation for the small village.

circumfluent

IPA: //ˌsɜːrkəmˈfluːənt//

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌfluːənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that flows around or surrounds another object, similar to how a liquid moves.

Example: The circumfluent river created a beautiful landscape as it wound around the hills.

circumpolar

IPA: /sɜːrˈkʌmˌpoʊlər/

KK: /sɜrˈkʌmˌpoʊlər/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or situated around the North or South Pole.

Example: The circumpolar stars are visible all year round in the northern sky.

cirque

IPA: /sɪrk/

KK: /sɪrk/

noun

Definition: A bowl-shaped hollow at the top of a mountain valley, often where a glacier or stream begins.

Example: The hikers reached the cirque, amazed by its steep walls and beautiful scenery.

cirrate

IPA: /ˈsɪr.eɪt/

KK: /ˈsɪrət/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a structure similar to a cirrus or cirri, which are hair-like or thread-like appendages found in certain organisms.

Example: The cirrate species of jellyfish have long, flowing tentacles that resemble delicate threads.

cirrocumulus

IPA: /ˌsɪr.əˈkjuː.mjʊ.ləs/

KK: /sɪrəkjuːˈmjuːləs/

noun

Definition: A type of cloud that appears high in the sky, made up of small, white, rounded shapes that are often arranged in a regular pattern.

Example: The sky was filled with cirrocumulus clouds, creating a beautiful ripple effect.

cirrostratus

IPA: //ˌsɪrəʊˈstrætəs//

KK: /sɪr.oʊˈstræt.əs/

noun

Definition: A type of high cloud that is thin and often covers the sky, sometimes creating a halo effect around the sun or moon.

Example: The sky was covered with cirrostratus clouds, giving it a soft, hazy appearance.

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