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Topic: Nature

hedgerow

IPA: /ˈhɛdʒəroʊ/

KK: /ˈhɛdʒəroʊ/

noun

Definition: A line of bushes or small trees that forms a fence or boundary between fields or areas of land.

Example: The farmer planted a hedgerow to separate his fields from the road.

hektare

IPA: /ˈhɛk.tɛr/

KK: /hɛkˈtɛr/

noun

Definition: A unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used in measuring land.

Example: The farmer owns fifty hektare of land for growing crops.

helenium

IPA: /həˈliːniəm/

KK: /həˈlinēəm/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Helenium, known for its bright flowers and once used to make a kind of snuff from its dried leaves.

Example: The garden was filled with vibrant helenium flowers that attracted many bees.

heliac

IPA: /hɪˈlaɪ.ək/

KK: /hɪˈlaɪ.ək/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the sun or the sun's position in the sky.

Example: The heliacal rising of the star marked the beginning of the new year for the ancient Egyptians.

heliconia

IPA: /hɛlɪˈkoʊniə/

KK: /hɛlɪˈkoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A type of tropical plant known for its large, colorful bracts and leaves, often found in tropical regions of America and the Pacific islands.

Example: The garden was filled with vibrant heliconias that attracted many butterflies.

heliotrope

IPA: /ˈhiːliəˌtroʊp/

KK: /ˈhiːliəˌtroʊp/

noun

Definition: A type of plant known for its small, fragrant purple flowers that often turn towards the sun.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful heliotropes that attracted many bees.

heliotropic

IPA: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɒpɪk/

KK: /hɛliˈoʊtrəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing plants that grow or turn towards the sun as they follow its movement across the sky.

Example: Sunflowers are heliotropic, always facing the sun as it moves throughout the day.

heliotropism

IPA: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/

KK: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The way a plant grows or moves in response to sunlight, usually bending towards the light source.

Example: Sunflowers exhibit heliotropism by turning their heads to follow the sun throughout the day.

heliozoan

IPA: /ˌhiːliəˈzoʊən/

KK: /hɛliəˈzoʊən/

noun

Definition: A type of small, single-celled organism found in water, known for its star-like shape and long, thin extensions called pseudopods that help it move and capture food.

Example: The heliozoan is often found in freshwater environments, where it plays a role in the ecosystem.

hellbender

IPA: /ˈhɛlˌbɛndər/

KK: /hɛlˌbɛndər/

noun

Definition: A large, brownish-gray salamander that lives in water, found mainly in the eastern and central parts of the United States.

Example: The hellbender is known for its impressive size and unique appearance.

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