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Topic: Plants

atamasco

IPA: /ˌætəˈmæskoʊ/

KK: /əˈtæməˌskoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of bulbous plant that grows in the southern United States, known for its single white flower that resembles a lily.

Example: The atamasco blooms beautifully in the spring, adding a touch of elegance to the garden.

atemoya

IPA: /əˈtɛm.ə.wə/

KK: /əˈtɛm.ə.wə/

noun

Definition: A tropical fruit that is shaped like a cone or heart and has sweet white flesh inside. It comes from a tree that is a mix of two other fruits called cherimoya and sweetsop.

Example: I bought an atemoya from the market, and it was delicious and sweet.

aubrieta

IPA: //ɔːˈbriːtə//

KK: /ɔˈbriːtə/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to a group of perennial plants, often used in gardens for decoration, especially in rock gardens or as borders.

Example: The garden was filled with colorful aubrieta, adding beauty to the landscape.

aucuba

IPA: /əˈkjuːbə/

KK: /ɔˈkjuːbə/

noun

Definition: A type of evergreen shrub from eastern Asia, known for its shiny, leathery leaves and often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Example: The aucuba adds a touch of greenery to the garden all year round.

auricula

IPA: /ɔːˈrɪk.jʊ.lə/

KK: /ɔːˈrɪk.jʊ.lə/

noun

Definition: A type of primrose plant, often with yellow flowers, that belongs to a group of hybrids.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful auriculas blooming in various colors.

auxin

IPA: /ˈɔːksɪn/

KK: /ˈɔksɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of hormone found in plants that helps control their growth and development by promoting cell elongation and regulating other growth processes.

Example: Auxin plays a crucial role in the growth of plant shoots and roots.

avellan

IPA: /əˈvɛlən/

KK: /əˈvɛlən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has four arms shaped like traditional filberts, which are a type of hazelnut.

Example: The avellan design of the sculpture caught everyone's attention at the gallery.

avellane

IPA: /əˈvɛleɪn/

KK: /əˈvɛlən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling filberts, which are a type of nut.

Example: The avellane design on the pottery was inspired by the shape of filberts.

awlwort

IPA: /ˈɔːl.wɔːrt/

KK: /ˈɔlˌwɔrt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has long, thin leaves shaped like awls, commonly found in aquatic environments.

Example: The awlwort grows in shallow waters and has distinctive needle-like leaves.

awn

IPA: /ɔːn/

KK: /ɔn/

noun

Definition: A thin, hair-like part that grows on the flowers of some grasses.

Example: The awns of the wheat plants swayed gently in the breeze.

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