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Topic: Plants

reseed

IPA: //riːˈsiːd//

KK: /riːˈsiːd/

verb

Definition: To plant seeds again in the ground, either to grow new plants or to ensure the continuation of a plant species without human help.

Example: After the first crop failed, the farmer decided to reseed the field with a different type of grain.

resow

IPA: //rɪˈsoʊ//

KK: /rɪˈsoʊ/

verb

Definition: To plant seeds again in a place where seeds have already been planted before.

Example: After the first crop failed, the farmer decided to resow the field with new seeds.

resprout

IPA: /rɪˈspraʊt/

KK: /rɪˈspraʊt/

verb

Definition: To grow again after being cut or damaged.

Example: After the storm, the plants began to resprout quickly.

retem

IPA: /ˈrɛtɛm/

KK: /ˈrɛtɛm/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub that produces white flowers, often associated with the juniper mentioned in the Old Testament.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful retem shrubs in full bloom.

retrorse

IPA: /rɪˈtrɔrs/

KK: /rɪˈtrɔrs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is turned or bent backward or downward.

Example: The retrorse leaves of the plant help it adapt to its environment.

retted

IPA: /ˈrɛtɪd/

KK: /ˈrɛtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Soaked or moistened to make something softer, often used in the context of processing plant fibers.

Example: The retted flax fibers were ready for spinning into linen.

retting

IPA: /ˈrɛtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrɛtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of soaking and breaking down flax to prepare it for use, often involving water and time to soften the fibers.

Example: The farmers began retting the flax in the river to make it ready for weaving.

retuse

IPA: /rɪˈtjuːs/

KK: /rɪˈtjuːs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a shape that has a rounded or blunt tip with a small indentation.

Example: The retuse leaves of the plant give it a unique appearance.

rhamnose

IPA: //ˈræmnoʊs//

KK: /ˈræmnoʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of sugar that is found in some plants, especially in the leaves and flowers of poison ivy, and is part of certain plant compounds.

Example: Rhamnose is often used in research related to plant biology and glycosides.

rhamnus

IPA: /ˈræmnəs/

KK: /ˈræmnəs/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the genus Rhamnus, commonly known as buckthorn.

Example: The gardener planted several rhamnus bushes to create a natural fence.

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