IPA: /mɪˈdjuːsɔɪd/
KK: /mɛˈdjuːsɔɪd/
Definition: A type of jellyfish or a shape that looks like a jellyfish.
Example: The medusoid floated gracefully in the water, its tentacles trailing behind it.
IPA: /ˈmɪəʃɔːm/
KK: /ˈmɪrˌʃɔm/
Definition: A type of soft, light mineral that is often white and is used to make tobacco pipes and other items.
Example: He enjoyed smoking his favorite meerschaum pipe while reading a book.
IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˌfɔːnə/
KK: /mɛgəˈfɔːnə/
Definition: Large animals that are part of a specific region or time period, often including species like mammoths and bison.
Example: The discovery of ancient megafauna fossils has provided insight into the ecosystems of the past.
IPA: /ˌmɛɡəˈfɔːnəl/
KK: /mɛgəˈfɔːnəl/
Definition: Relating to large animals, especially those that lived in prehistoric times.
Example: The study of megafaunal species helps us understand ancient ecosystems.
IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/
KK: /ˈmɛgəˌlɪθ/
Definition: A large stone that was used in ancient times to build structures or monuments, especially in Europe.
Example: The ancient site was famous for its impressive megaliths that stood tall against the sky.
IPA: /ˈmɛɡəˌlɒps/
KK: /ˈmɛgəˌlɒps/
Definition: A large fish or a larval stage in the development of crabs, characterized by long abdomen and large eyes.
Example: The megalops stage is crucial for the development of crabs as they transition from the zoea stage.
IPA: /ˈmɛɡəpɒd/
KK: /ˈmɛgəˌpɒd/
Definition: A type of bird that lays its eggs in the ground and relies on heat from the sun or decaying vegetation to incubate them.
Example: The megapod is known for its unique nesting habits, where it buries its eggs in mounds of soil.
IPA: //mɛˈɡæs//
KK: /mɛgæs/
Definition: The dry, fibrous residue left after sugarcane or sorghum stalks are crushed to extract their juice, often used as animal feed or in the production of biofuels.
Example: The factory uses megass to produce energy and reduce waste.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈluːkə/
KK: /mɛləˈlukə/
Definition: A type of shrub or tree that belongs to the Melaleuca genus, which is part of the myrtle family and is commonly found in Australia and East India.
Example: The melaleuca tree is known for its distinctive bark and aromatic leaves.
IPA: /mɪˈlænɪk/
KK: /mɪˈlænɪk/
Definition: Relating to or characterized by an increased amount of melanin, which can cause dark pigmentation in organisms.
Example: The melanic form of the butterfly is much darker than its lighter counterparts.
Definition: A type of organism that has a dark pigmentation, often due to an excess of melanin.
Example: The melanic form of the butterfly is more common in areas with high sunlight exposure.
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