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Topic: Nature

muckily

IPA: /ˈmʌkɪli/

KK: /ˈmʌkɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is dirty or muddy.

Example: The children played muckily in the rain, getting their clothes all dirty.

muckiness

IPA: /ˈmʌkɪnəs/

KK: /ˈmʌkɪnɪs/

noun

Definition: The state of being dirty or covered in mud and filth.

Example: The muckiness of the river made it unsafe for swimming.

muckworm

IPA: /ˈmʌkˌwɜːrm/

KK: /ˈmʌkˌwɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of worm-like insect larva that develops in manure and is often associated with decaying organic matter.

Example: The muckworm thrives in the compost pile, helping to break down waste.

mucky

IPA: /ˈmʌki/

KK: /ˈmʌki/

adjective

Definition: Something that is dirty or covered in mud or filth.

Example: After playing in the rain, the kids came inside looking all mucky.

mucor

IPA: /ˈmjuːkər/

KK: /ˈmjuːkɔr/

noun

Definition: A type of fungus that is commonly found in decaying organic matter and is known for its mold-like appearance.

Example: Mucor can often be seen growing on old bread or fruit.

mucro

IPA: /ˈmjuːkroʊ/

KK: /ˈmjuːkroʊ/

noun

Definition: A sharp, pointed part or tip of something, often found at the end of a leaf or shell.

Example: The mucro of the leaf gave it a distinctive appearance.

mucronate

IPA: /mjuˈkrəʊneɪt/

KK: /mjuˈkroʊneɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that ends in a sharp point or has a pointed tip.

Example: The mucronate leaves of the plant give it a unique appearance.

mud

IPA: /mʌd/

KK: /mʌd/

noun

Definition: A soft, wet, and sticky earth-like substance that is often found on the ground, especially near rivers or after rain.

Example: The children played in the mud after the rain stopped.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something with wet earth or dirt, often making it dirty or messy.

Example: The children decided to mud the walls of the old shed as part of their art project.

mudbank

IPA: /ˈmʌdˌbæŋk/

KK: /mʌdˌbæŋk/

noun

Definition: A place where mud collects, often found near the water's edge, and may be underwater.

Example: The children played on the mudbank, collecting shells and watching the tide come in.

mudded

IPA: /ˈmʌdɪd/

KK: /mʌdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Covered with mud.

Example: After the rain, the path was muddied and difficult to walk on.

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