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Topic: Nature

talon

IPA: /ˈtælən/

KK: /ˈtælən/

noun

Definition: A sharp claw found on birds of prey and some other animals, used for catching and holding onto prey.

Example: The eagle swooped down and caught its prey with its powerful talons.

taloned

IPA: /ˈtælənd/

KK: /ˈtælənd/

adjective

Definition: Having sharp, hooked claws or talons, typically used by birds of prey for catching and holding onto their prey.

Example: The eagle swooped down with its taloned feet ready to catch the fish.

tamarack

IPA: /ˈtæməræk/

KK: /ˈtæməræk/

noun

Definition: A type of tree found in North America that loses its leaves in the fall and has short needles.

Example: The tamarack tree is known for its beautiful golden foliage in autumn.

tamarau

IPA: //ˈtæməraʊ//

KK: /tæməˈraʊ/

noun

Definition: A small, grayish black buffalo found on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines, known for its short horns and close relation to another species called anoa.

Example: The tamarau is an endangered species native to Mindoro, and efforts are being made to protect its habitat.

tamarin

IPA: /ˈtæmərɪn/

KK: /ˈtæmərɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of small monkey found in Central and South America, known for its long tail and silky fur. These monkeys are often arboreal, meaning they live in trees, and are related to marmosets.

Example: The tamarin swung gracefully from branch to branch in the rainforest.

tamarisk

IPA: /ˈtæmərɪsk/

KK: /ˈtæmərɪsk/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub or small tree that grows in dry areas, known for its small scale-like leaves and clusters of tiny flowers that can be white, pink, or red.

Example: The tamarisk tree is often found near rivers and in arid regions.

tame

IPA: /teɪm/

KK: /teɪm/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made gentle or domesticated, often referring to animals that are not wild. It can also mean something that is dull or lacking excitement.

Example: The once wild horse became tame after months of training.

transitive verb

Definition: To make an animal or person less wild and more obedient or controlled.

Example: The trainer worked hard to tame the wild horse.

tameable

IPA: /ˈteɪməbl/

KK: /ˈteɪməbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be controlled or trained, especially in relation to animals or behavior.

Example: The wild horse was surprisingly tameable with the right training techniques.

tamed

IPA: /teɪmd/

KK: /teɪmd/

adjective

Definition: Describing an animal that has been trained to live with humans and is not wild.

Example: The tamed horse was gentle and easy to ride.

verb

Definition: To have made a wild animal gentle and obedient, or to have controlled something that was difficult to manage.

Example: The lion was tamed by the trainer after many months of work.

tameless

IPA: /ˈteɪm.ləs/

KK: /ˈteɪm.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be controlled or trained; wild and free.

Example: The tameless horse ran across the open field without any restraint.

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