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Topic: Plants

herbaceous

IPA: /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

KK: /hɜrˈbeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing plants that are green and leafy, typically without woody stems, and often living for just one growing season.

Example: The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that added vibrant colors and textures.

herbage

IPA: /ˈhɜːrbɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈhɜːrbɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The green plants, especially grasses, that grow in an area and are often used for feeding animals.

Example: The cows grazed peacefully on the lush herbage in the field.

herbaged

IPA: /ˈhɜːrbɪdʒd/

KK: /ˈhɜːrbɪdʒd/

adjective

Definition: Having a surface that is covered with grass or similar plants.

Example: The herbaged field was perfect for a picnic.

herbarium

IPA: /hɜːˈbɛəriəm/

KK: /hɜrˈbɛr.i.əm/

noun

Definition: A collection of dried plants that are organized and labeled for scientific study, or a place where such a collection is stored.

Example: The university's herbarium contains thousands of plant specimens from around the world.

herbless

IPA: /ˈhɜːrbləs/

KK: /ˈhɜrbləs/

adjective

Definition: Lacking herbs or any plant life.

Example: The herbless landscape looked barren and dry.

herblike

IPA: /ˈhɜːr.blaɪk/

KK: /ˈhɜrbˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having characteristics or qualities similar to those of a herb.

Example: The herblike aroma of the tea made it very refreshing.

herbology

IPA: /hɜːrˈbɒlədʒi/

KK: /hɜːrˈbɑːlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of plants, especially those used for medicinal purposes and their effects on health.

Example: In her studies of herbology, she learned how to use various plants to treat common ailments.

hesperidium

IPA: /hɛˈspɛrɪdɪəm/

KK: /hɛˈspɛrɪdɪəm/

noun

Definition: A type of fruit that has a thick, leathery skin and is filled with juicy segments, like oranges and lemons.

Example: The orange is a common example of a hesperidium.

heterophyllous

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒfɪləs/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɒfɪləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a plant that has leaves of different shapes or sizes on the same stem or plant.

Example: The heterophyllous plant displayed a variety of leaf shapes, making it unique in the garden.

heterophylly

IPA: /ˌhɛtəˈrɒfɪli/

KK: /hɛtəˈrɒfɪli/

noun

Definition: The occurrence of different leaf shapes on the same plant, often due to changes in the environment.

Example: Heterophylly allows a single plant to adapt its leaves to varying conditions, such as light and water availability.

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