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Topic: Nature

hesperidium

IPA: /hɛˈspɛrɪdɪəm/

KK: /hɛˈspɛrɪdɪəm/

noun

Definition: A type of fruit that has a thick, leathery skin and is filled with juicy segments, like oranges and lemons.

Example: The orange is a common example of a hesperidium.

hessonite

IPA: /ˈhɛsəˌnaɪt/

KK: /ˈhɛsəˌnaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of garnet that is yellow to brown in color, often used as a gemstone.

Example: She wore a beautiful necklace made of hessonite garnets.

heterocercal

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɜrkəl/

KK: /hɛtəroʊˈsɜrkəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of tail fin where the upper part is bigger than the lower part, and the backbone extends into the upper part, commonly seen in sharks.

Example: Sharks have a heterocercal tail that helps them swim efficiently.

heteroecious

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈroʊɪʃəs/

KK: /hɛtəˈroʊɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to organisms that complete different stages of their life cycle on different hosts, which are often not related to each other.

Example: Some species of fungi are heteroecious, requiring multiple host plants to complete their life cycle.

heterogeneous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/

KK: /hɛtəroʊˈdʒiːnəs/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different or diverse parts or elements; not uniform or similar.

Example: The committee was heterogeneous, with members from various backgrounds and expertise.

heterogenous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/

KK: /hɛtəˈroʊdʒənəs/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different or diverse elements; not uniform in composition.

Example: The research team studied a heterogenous group of participants from various backgrounds.

heterophyllous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒfɪləs/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɒfɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a plant that has leaves of different shapes or sizes on the same stem or plant.

Example: The heterophyllous plant displayed a variety of leaf shapes, making it unique in the garden.

heteropterous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒptərəs/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɒptərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific group of insects known as true bugs, which have forewings and hind wings that are different from each other.

Example: The heteropterous insects can often be found in gardens, where they play a role in pest control.

heuchera

IPA: /hjuˈkɛrə/

KK: /hjuːˈkɛrə/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to a group of North American herbs, known for their heart-shaped leaves and small flowers that grow in clusters.

Example: The garden was filled with colorful heuchera plants that added beauty to the landscape.

heugh

IPA: /hjuː/

KK: /hju/

noun

Definition: A steep area of land, often with cliffs or overhanging sides, typically found in a glen or as a crag.

Example: The hikers carefully made their way down the heugh, avoiding the loose rocks.

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