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Topic: Plants

overfertilize

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈfɜr.tɪ.laɪz/

KK: /oʊvərˈfɜrtəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To give plants more fertilizer than they need, which can harm them.

Example: If you overfertilize your garden, the plants may suffer from nutrient burn.

overgrow

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊ/

KK: /oʊvərɡroʊ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow excessively or beyond the usual limits, often referring to plants or vegetation that cover an area.

Example: The garden began to overgrow with weeds after a few weeks of neglect.

transitive verb

Definition: To grow larger than something else or to cover it completely with plants or vegetation.

Example: The weeds began to overgrow the garden, making it hard to see the flowers.

overgrown

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊn/

adjective

Definition: Describing an area that has too many plants or vegetation that have grown excessively large, often making it look messy or unkempt.

Example: The garden became overgrown after months of neglect, with weeds and tall grass everywhere.

verb

Definition: To have grown too much or beyond what is normal, often referring to plants or vegetation that have become excessively large or dense.

Example: The garden was overgrown with weeds after weeks of neglect.

overgrowth

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊθ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌɡroʊθ/

noun

Definition: A thick or excessive growth of plants or vegetation that covers an area or object.

Example: The garden was filled with overgrowth, making it hard to see the path.

overwatered

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈwɔːtərd/

KK: /oʊvərˈwɔːtərd/

adjective

Definition: Having received too much water, often leading to damage or poor health in plants.

Example: The plants became overwatered and started to wilt.

overwinter

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌwɪntər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌwɪntər/

adjective

Definition: Happening or existing during the winter season.

Example: The overwinter crops need special care to survive the cold.

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend the winter in a particular place or to survive through the winter season.

Example: Many birds migrate to warmer areas to overwinter.

overwintering

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈwɪntərɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈwɪntərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of surviving through the winter season, often referring to plants or animals that remain alive during cold months.

Example: The overwintering of certain insects allows them to emerge in spring.

verb

Definition: To spend the winter in a particular place or condition, often referring to animals or plants that survive the cold season.

Example: Many birds are known for overwintering in warmer climates to escape the cold.

ovule

IPA: /ˈoʊvjuːl/

KK: /ˈoʊvjuːl/

noun

Definition: A small structure in seed plants that contains the embryo sac and can develop into a seed after fertilization.

Example: The ovule is an essential part of the plant's reproductive system, as it eventually becomes the seed.

oxalis

IPA: /ˈɒksəlɪs/

KK: /ˈɑkəlɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the genus Oxalis, known for its clover-like leaves and colorful flowers that often grow in clusters.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful oxalis plants, their bright flowers attracting many bees.

oxeye

IPA: /ˈɒk.saɪ/

KK: /ˈɑkˌsaɪ/

noun

Definition: A type of plant or flower that has a round shape and often features yellow rays and dark centers, commonly found in various species.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful oxeyes blooming in the sunlight.

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