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Topic: Nature

proboscidean

IPA: /prəˈbɒsɪˌdiːən/

KK: /prəˈbɑsɪˌdiən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of large mammals that includes elephants and their extinct relatives.

Example: The proboscidean species, such as the woolly mammoth, once roamed the Earth in large numbers.

noun

Definition: A large mammal that has a trunk, including elephants and their extinct relatives like mastodons.

Example: The proboscidean is known for its long trunk and large ears, which help it to survive in various environments.

proboscidian

IPA: /prəˈbɒsɪdʒən/

KK: /prəˈbɑsɪdʒən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of large mammals that have long trunks, such as elephants.

Example: The proboscidian species are known for their unique trunk and large size.

noun

Definition: A type of large mammal that includes elephants and their extinct relatives, known for having a long trunk and large tusks.

Example: The proboscidian is known for its distinctive trunk and tusks, which are used for various tasks.

proboscis

IPA: /prəˈbɒsɪs/

KK: /prəˈbɑsɪs/

noun

Definition: A long, flexible part of an animal's body that is used for feeding or sucking, often resembling a trunk or snout.

Example: The elephant used its proboscis to reach the leaves high in the tree.

procarp

IPA: //ˈproʊkɑrp//

KK: /proˈkɑrp/

noun

Definition: In botany, it refers to a female reproductive structure in certain algae and fungi, which includes a filamentous part that receives sperm and a swollen part where fertilization occurs.

Example: The procarp is essential for the reproduction of some types of algae.

procumbent

IPA: /prəˈkʌmbənt/

KK: /prəˈkʌmbənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a plant or stem that grows along the ground without rooting, or lying face down.

Example: The procumbent vine spread across the garden floor, creating a lush green carpet.

profusion

IPA: /prəˈfjuːʒən/

KK: /prəˈfjuːʒən/

noun

Definition: A large quantity of something, often more than is needed; an abundance or excess.

Example: The garden was filled with a profusion of colorful flowers in the spring.

promontory

IPA: /ˈprɒmənˌtɔːri/

KK: /ˈprɒmənˌtɔri/

noun

Definition: A high area of land or rock that sticks out into a body of water, often providing a view of the surrounding area.

Example: The lighthouse was built on a promontory to guide ships safely to shore.

pronotum

IPA: /prəˈnoʊtəm/

KK: /prəˈnōtəm/

noun

Definition: The upper part of the first segment of an insect's thorax, which is located just behind the head.

Example: The entomologist examined the pronotum to identify the species of the insect.

propagate

IPA: /ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪt/

KK: /prɑːpəˌɡeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spread or extend from one place to another, often referring to waves, light, or ideas.

Example: The sound waves propagate through the air.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to spread or increase in number, such as waves, plants, or ideas.

Example: Scientists study how sound waves propagate through different materials.

propagule

IPA: /ˈprɒpəɡjuːl/

KK: /ˈprɒpəˌɡjuːl/

noun

Definition: A part of a plant, like a bud or a cutting, that helps it spread and grow into a new plant.

Example: The gardener used a propagule to grow new plants from the existing ones.

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