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Topic: Nature

pusley

IPA: //ˈpʌsli//

KK: /ˈpʌsli/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has thick, fleshy leaves and is often used in salads or as a vegetable.

Example: I added some fresh pusley to my salad for extra flavor.

putrefy

IPA: /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

KK: /ˈpjuːtrəˌfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To undergo decay and produce a bad smell, often due to the breakdown of organic matter.

Example: The food left out in the sun began to putrefy, creating a terrible smell.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to decay and produce a bad smell.

Example: The food began to putrefy after being left out for too long.

putrescence

IPA: /pjuˈtrɛsəns/

KK: /pjuˈtrɛsəns/

noun

Definition: The state of decay or rotting, often associated with the decomposition of organic matter.

Example: The putrescence of the old food made the kitchen smell terrible.

putrescent

IPA: /pjuˈtrɛsənt/

KK: /pjuˈtrɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is in the process of decaying or rotting, often producing a foul smell.

Example: The putrescent smell from the garbage made everyone feel nauseous.

putrid

IPA: /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

KK: /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is decayed and has a very unpleasant smell; it can also refer to something that is morally corrupt or extremely objectionable.

Example: The putrid smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.

puttylike

IPA: /ˈpʌtiˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈpʌtiˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a soft, flexible texture similar to putty, allowing it to be easily shaped or molded.

Example: The artist used a puttylike material to create the sculpture.

puttyroot

IPA: //ˈpʌtiˌruːt//

KK: /ˈpʌtiˌrut/

noun

Definition: A type of North American orchid that has a single leaf and produces clusters of yellowish-brown flowers.

Example: The puttyroot orchid blooms in the spring with its unique brownish flowers.

pycnotic

IPA: //pɪkˈnɒtɪk//

KK: /pɪkˈnɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by a condition of being dense or compact, often used in biological contexts to describe certain types of cells or nuclei.

Example: The pycnotic cells were observed under the microscope, indicating a stage of cellular degeneration.

pygmaean

IPA: //pɪɡˈmiːən//

KK: /pɪgˈmiːən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a pygmy, which refers to a member of certain ethnic groups whose average height is significantly shorter than that of the general population.

Example: The pygmaean tribes of the rainforest have a unique culture and way of life.

pygmy

IPA: /ˈpɪɡmi/

KK: /ˈpɪɡmi/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very small or short, often in comparison to others of its kind.

Example: The pygmy goat is a small breed that is popular as a pet.

noun

Definition: A person from certain African tribes who are very short in height, often referred to as a member of a group known for their small stature.

Example: The pygmy community has a rich cultural heritage that is often overlooked.

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