IPA: /pəˈluːsɪd/
KK: /pəˈluːsɪd/
Definition: Something that is clear and easy to see through, allowing light to pass without distortion. It can also refer to writing or speech that is easy to understand.
Example: The lake was so pellucid that we could see the fish swimming beneath the surface.
IPA: /pəˈlɔːrɪə/
KK: /pəˈlɔrɪə/
Definition: A rare condition in plants where flowers that usually have an irregular shape develop in a regular or symmetrical form instead.
Example: The gardener was amazed to see peloria in the flowers, which usually had an irregular appearance.
IPA: /pəˈlɔːrɪk/
KK: /pəˈlɔrɪk/
Definition: Describing a type of flower that has a mutation causing it to be symmetrical instead of its usual asymmetrical shape.
Example: The peloric flowers in the garden attracted many curious visitors due to their unusual symmetry.
IPA: /pɛlt/
KK: /pɛlt/
Definition: To move quickly and energetically, often with a sense of urgency or speed.
Example: The children began to pelt down the hill, laughing and shouting.
Definition: The skin of an animal that still has its fur or hair on it, often used for clothing or decoration.
Example: The hunter brought back a pelt from the deer he caught.
Definition: To hit someone or something many times with small objects or to throw things at them repeatedly.
Example: The children pelted each other with snowballs during the winter storm.
IPA: /ˈpɛl.teɪt/
KK: /ˈpɛlteɪt/
Definition: Having a flat, shield-like shape where the stem is attached near the center rather than at the edge.
Example: The peltate leaves of the plant are unique and easily recognizable.
IPA: /ˈpɛlɪkəˌsɔr/
KK: /ˈpɛlɪkəˌsɔr/
Definition: A large, early type of reptile that lived during the Permian period, known for its distinctive tall sail on its back.
Example: The pelycosaur was one of the earliest reptiles to roam the Earth, showcasing unique features like a sail on its back.
IPA: /ˈpɛndjələs/
KK: /ˈpɛndjələs/
Definition: Hanging loosely or swinging freely from a point of support.
Example: The pendulous branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze.
IPA: /ˈpɛndjʊləsnəs/
KK: /ˈpɛndjələsnəs/
Definition: The condition of hanging down loosely or swinging freely.
Example: The pendulousness of the branches made the tree look graceful in the wind.
IPA: /ˈpɛnəˌpleɪn/
KK: /ˈpɛnəˌpleɪn/
Definition: A large, mostly flat area of land that has been shaped by erosion over a long time, resulting in very little change in height.
Example: The peneplain was formed after millions of years of erosion, creating a vast, flat landscape.
IPA: /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/
KK: /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/
Definition: Able to be entered or passed through; something that can be broken into or accessed.
Example: The fortress had a penetrable wall that could be breached by attackers.
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