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Topic: Plants

ramulose

IPA: /ræˈmjuːloʊs/

KK: /ræˈmjuːloʊs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has many small branches or offshoots.

Example: The ramulose tree stood out in the forest with its intricate network of branches.

ramulous

IPA: //ˈræm.jə.ləs//

KK: /ˈræm.jə.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Having branches or small twigs; characterized by branching.

Example: The ramulous plant spread its branches wide, creating a lush canopy.

ranunculus

IPA: /ræˈnʌŋkjələs/

KK: /rænˈʌŋkjələs/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which includes many species, such as buttercups, known for their bright yellow flowers.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful ranunculus flowers in various colors.

rapeseed

IPA: /ˈreɪpˌsiːd/

KK: /ˈreɪpˌsiːd/

noun

Definition: The small seeds from the rapeseed plant, which are used to produce oil and as animal feed.

Example: The farmer harvested the rapeseed to extract oil for cooking.

raphia

IPA: /ˈræfiə/

KK: /ˈræfiə/

noun

Definition: A type of palm tree or its fibers, often used for making baskets, mats, and other crafts.

Example: The artisan used raphia to weave a beautiful basket.

raphide

IPA: /ˈræfaɪd/

KK: /ˈræfaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of needle-shaped crystal found in some plant cells, often made of calcium oxalate, that can occur in bundles.

Example: The raphides in the plant's cells help deter herbivores by causing irritation.

raphis

IPA: /ˈræfɪs/

KK: /ˈræfɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of needle-like crystal found in some plants, often made of calcium oxalate, or a needle-shaped structure in sponges.

Example: The raphis crystals in the plant cells help to provide structural support.

rareripe

IPA: //ˈrɛrərɪp//

KK: /ˈrɛrərɪp/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is maturing or becoming ready to eat earlier than usual.

Example: The rareripe fruit was ready to be picked weeks before the others.

noun

Definition: A type of fruit or vegetable that matures and becomes ready to eat sooner than others of its kind.

Example: The rareripe tomatoes were ready for harvest weeks before the others.

ratan

IPA: /ˈrætən/

KK: /ˈrætən/

noun

Definition: A type of climbing palm plant that is often used to make furniture and baskets due to its flexible stems.

Example: The artisan crafted a beautiful chair from rattan.

ratoon

IPA: /rəˈtuːn/

KK: /rəˈtun/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow again from the base of a plant after it has been cut or harvested.

Example: After the sugarcane was harvested, it began to ratoon and produce new shoots.

noun

Definition: A new shoot that grows from the base of a plant, especially from the roots of certain crops like sugar cane or bananas.

Example: Farmers often harvest ratoons from sugar cane to increase their yield without replanting.

transitive verb

Definition: To grow a new crop from the shoots that come from the roots of a plant, especially sugarcane.

Example: Farmers often ratoon their sugarcane to increase yield without replanting.

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