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Topic: Plants

prickle

IPA: /ˈprɪkəl/

KK: /ˈprɪkəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To experience a sharp, tingling feeling on the skin, often caused by something sharp or irritating.

Example: When the cold wind blew, I could feel my skin prickle.

noun

Definition: A small sharp point or thorn that can cause a prick or a tingling feeling.

Example: Be careful of the prickle on that bush; it can hurt if you touch it.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a sharp, tingling feeling, often like being pricked by a thorn or needle.

Example: The cold wind seemed to prickle my skin as I walked outside.

prickly

IPA: /ˈprɪkli/

KK: /ˈprɪkli/

adjective

Definition: Having sharp points or thorns; also describes someone who is easily annoyed or irritable.

Example: The prickly cactus stood out in the desert landscape.

primrose

IPA: /ˈprɪmroʊz/

KK: /ˈprɪmroʊz/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant known for its colorful blooms and large leaves, often found in gardens and natural areas.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful primroses in shades of yellow and pink.

primula

IPA: /ˈprɪm.jʊ.lə/

KK: /ˈprɪm.jʊ.lə/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Primula, commonly known as primroses.

Example: In spring, the garden was filled with beautiful primulas blooming in various colors.

privet

IPA: /ˈprɪvɪt/

KK: /ˈprɪvɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub that belongs to the Ligustrum genus, often used for making hedges, characterized by its opposite leaves and clusters of small white flowers.

Example: The garden was surrounded by a tall privet hedge that provided privacy and beauty.

procambium

IPA: /prəʊˈkæmbiəm/

KK: /proʊˈkæmbiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue in plants that develops into vascular tissues, which are responsible for transporting water and nutrients.

Example: The procambium is essential for the growth of new vascular tissues in young plants.

procarp

IPA: //ˈproʊkɑrp//

KK: /proˈkɑrp/

noun

Definition: In botany, it refers to a female reproductive structure in certain algae and fungi, which includes a filamentous part that receives sperm and a swollen part where fertilization occurs.

Example: The procarp is essential for the reproduction of some types of algae.

procumbent

IPA: /prəˈkʌmbənt/

KK: /prəˈkʌmbənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a plant or stem that grows along the ground without rooting, or lying face down.

Example: The procumbent vine spread across the garden floor, creating a lush green carpet.

propagule

IPA: /ˈprɒpəɡjuːl/

KK: /ˈprɒpəˌɡjuːl/

noun

Definition: A part of a plant, like a bud or a cutting, that helps it spread and grow into a new plant.

Example: The gardener used a propagule to grow new plants from the existing ones.

protea

IPA: /prəʊˈtiːə/

KK: /proʊˈtiːə/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant from South Africa known for its colorful, cone-shaped flowers and often grown for decoration.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful proteas that attracted many visitors.

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