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Topic: Nature

crystalline

IPA: /ˈkrɪstəlɪn/

KK: /ˈkrɪstəlɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or made of crystal, often clear and sparkling in appearance.

Example: The crystalline structure of the ice made it look beautiful in the sunlight.

ctenoid

IPA: /ˈtiːnɔɪd/

KK: /ˈtēˌnȯid/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of fish scale that has a comb-like edge, often found in certain species of fish.

Example: The ctenoid scales of the fish help it to move smoothly through the water.

ctenophore

IPA: //ˈtɛnəfɔːr//

KK: /ˈtɛnəˌfɔr/

noun

Definition: A type of marine animal that has a soft, jelly-like body and uses tiny hair-like structures to swim. These creatures are often transparent and are known for their beautiful, shimmering appearance.

Example: The ctenophore glided gracefully through the water, its cilia sparkling in the sunlight.

cuckooflower

IPA: //ˈkʌkuˌflaʊər//

KK: /ˈkʌkuˌflaʊər/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that is found in Eurasia and North America, known for its bitter taste and often associated with wetland areas.

Example: In spring, the cuckooflower blooms beautifully in the meadows.

cuckooing

IPA: //ˈkʌkuːɪŋ//

KK: /kʊˈkuːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The sound made by a cuckoo bird, often described as a two-note call that sounds like 'cuckoo'.

Example: I heard the cuckooing in the woods during spring.

verb

Definition: The act of a person taking over someone else's home or property, often by deception or manipulation.

Example: The police are investigating cases of cuckooing where vulnerable people are exploited.

cuckoopint

IPA: //ˈkʌkuːpɪnt//

KK: /ˈkʌkəʊpɪnt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant found in Europe that has arrow-shaped leaves, a yellow-green flower structure, and bright red berries.

Example: In spring, the cuckoopint blooms beautifully in the forest.

cucullate

IPA: /ˈkjuː.kə.leɪt/

KK: /ˈkjuːkəleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a hood or cowl, often used to describe certain plant parts.

Example: The cucullate leaves of the plant provided excellent protection for the developing flowers.

cucurbit

IPA: /ˈkjuː.kər.bɪt/

KK: /ˈkjuː.kər.bɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the gourd family, which includes vegetables like squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins.

Example: The garden was filled with various cucurbits, including pumpkins and cucumbers.

cud

IPA: /kʌd/

KK: /kʌd/

noun

Definition: Food that some animals, like cows, bring back up from their stomach to chew again.

Example: The cow was chewing its cud peacefully in the field.

cudweed

IPA: /ˈkʌd.wiːd/

KK: /ˈkʌdˌwid/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the genus Filago or Gnaphalium, known for its woolly leaves and small flower heads.

Example: The meadow was filled with cudweed, its soft leaves swaying gently in the breeze.

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