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Topic: Nature

cocksfoot

IPA: //ˈkɒksfʊt//

KK: /kɑksfʊt/

noun

Definition: A type of grass commonly found in orchards, known for its tall, tufted appearance and used for grazing livestock.

Example: The farmer planted cocksfoot in the pasture to provide better grazing for his sheep.

cockspur

IPA: /ˈkɒkspɜːr/

KK: /kɑkspɜr/

noun

Definition: A type of thorny shrub or the sharp projection on the leg of a male chicken used for fighting.

Example: The gardener planted a cockspur to add some unique texture to the landscape.

cocobolo

IPA: /kəˈkoʊbəloʊ/

KK: /kəˈkoʊbələʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of tropical tree known for its hard, reddish-brown wood, often used to make items like knife handles and furniture.

Example: The artisan crafted a beautiful knife handle from cocobolo wood.

coconut

IPA: /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/

KK: /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/

noun

Definition: A large, round fruit from the coconut palm that has a hard brown shell and contains white edible flesh and liquid inside.

Example: I made a delicious smoothie with coconut milk and fresh fruit.

cocoon

IPA: /kəˈkuːn/

KK: /kəˈkun/

intransitive verb

Definition: To withdraw or isolate oneself for protection or comfort, similar to how a caterpillar wraps itself in a protective covering.

Example: After a long week, she decided to cocoon in her room with a good book.

noun

Definition: A protective case made of silk or similar material that is created by certain insects, like moths, to cover and protect their developing stage.

Example: The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself to transform into a butterfly.

transitive verb

Definition: To wrap or cover something completely, like how a caterpillar is wrapped in a protective case before it becomes a butterfly.

Example: The gardener decided to cocoon the young plants to protect them from the frost.

cocoplum

IPA: /ˈkoʊ.kə.plʌm/

KK: /ˈkoʊkəˌplʌm/

noun

Definition: A type of fruit that grows on a tree known as Chrysobalanus icaco, which is often found in coastal areas and has a sweet taste.

Example: The cocoplum is a delicious fruit that can be eaten fresh or used in desserts.

codling

IPA: /ˈkɒd.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkɒd.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of small, unripe apple that is often greenish and used for cooking.

Example: She made a delicious pie using codling apples from her garden.

coelacanth

IPA: /ˈsiːləˌkænθ/

KK: /ˈsiːləˌkænθ/

noun

Definition: A type of fish that was thought to be extinct but was found alive in 1938. It has unique features like lobed fins and is mainly found in deep waters off the coast of Africa.

Example: The coelacanth is often called a "living fossil" because it has existed for millions of years without significant changes.

coelenteron

IPA: //siˈlɛntərən//

KK: /sɪˈlɛntərən/

noun

Definition: A hollow space inside the body of certain simple animals, such as jellyfish and corals, where digestion occurs.

Example: The coelenteron of the jellyfish helps it digest food and circulate nutrients.

coevolution

IPA: //koʊˈɛvəˌluːʃən//

KK: /koʊˈɛvəluːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process where two or more species influence each other's evolution by adapting to changes in one another, often seen in relationships like predators and prey or plants and their pollinators.

Example: The coevolution of bees and flowers has led to many unique adaptations in both species.

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