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Topic: Nature

dipsas

IPA: /ˈdɪpsəs/

KK: /ˈdɪpsəs/

noun

Definition: A type of harmless snake known for causing extreme thirst when it bites.

Example: The dipsas is often mentioned in ancient texts as a creature that brings unbearable thirst.

dipterocarp

IPA: /ˈdɪptəroʊkɑrp/

KK: /ˈdɪptəroʊkɑrp/

noun

Definition: A type of tall tree found in tropical rainforests, known for its two-winged fruits and valuable timber.

Example: The dipterocarp trees in the rainforest provide habitat for many species of wildlife.

dirt

IPA: /dɜrt/

KK: /dɜrt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is unclean, like mud or dust, often found on surfaces or in the ground.

Example: After the rain, the path was covered in dirt and mud.

disaster

IPA: /dɪˈzæstə/

KK: /dɪˈzæstər/

noun

Definition: A serious event that causes a lot of damage, destruction, or suffering.

Example: The earthquake was a disaster that affected thousands of people.

disbud

IPA: /dɪsˈbʌd/

KK: /dɪsˈbʌd/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove buds from a plant to help it grow better flowers or to shape it.

Example: Gardeners often disbud flowers to encourage larger blooms.

disbudding

IPA: /dɪsˈbʌdɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈbʌdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of removing undeveloped horns from young animals or cutting back excess buds from plants to promote better growth.

Example: Disbudding is often performed on young goats to prevent the growth of horns.

disciform

IPA: /ˈdɪsɪfɔrm/

KK: /ˈdɪsɪfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Having a flat and rounded shape, similar to a disc.

Example: The disciform leaves of the plant are easy to identify.

discolor

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌlə/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌlər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change in color, often becoming faded or stained.

Example: The fabric will discolor if it is exposed to sunlight for too long.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or damage the color of something, often making it less bright or different from its original shade.

Example: The sun can discolor the paint on the house over time.

discolored

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌləd/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌlərd/

adjective

Definition: Having lost its original color or changed to a different color, often in a way that is undesirable or unattractive.

Example: The old photograph had become discolored over the years due to exposure to sunlight.

verb

Definition: To change color, often becoming less bright or losing its original hue.

Example: The white shirt discolored after being washed with a red garment.

disembogue

IPA: /dɪsɛmˈboʊɡ/

KK: /dɪsɛmˈboʊg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To flow out or empty, especially referring to water coming from a channel into a larger body of water.

Example: The river disembogues into the ocean, carrying with it all the sediment from the land.

transitive verb

Definition: To flow out or discharge, especially water from a river or stream into a larger body of water.

Example: The river will disembogue into the ocean after a long journey.

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