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Topic: Plants

spathal

IPA: /ˈspeɪθəl/

KK: /ˈspeɪθəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a spathe, which is a type of bract or leaf that surrounds a flower or cluster of flowers.

Example: The plant was spathal, showcasing its beautiful flowers surrounded by large bracts.

spathe

IPA: //speɪθ//

KK: /speɪθ/

noun

Definition: A leaf-like structure that surrounds or supports a group of flowers, often found in certain plants like calla lilies.

Example: The spathe of the calla lily is large and white, making the flower stand out in the garden.

spathed

IPA: /speɪðd/

KK: /spæθd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a protective covering or sheath, often referring to certain types of flowers or plants.

Example: The spathed plant displayed its unique flowers, each encased in a colorful sheath.

spathose

IPA: /ˈspeɪθoʊs/

KK: /ˈspeɪθoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a spathe, which is a type of leaf or bract that often surrounds a flower cluster.

Example: The spathose plant displayed large, colorful bracts that attracted many pollinators.

spathulate

IPA: /ˈspeɪtʃʊlɪt/

KK: /spætʃəˌleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is broad and rounded at the end, resembling a spatula.

Example: The leaves of the plant are spathulate, making them easy to identify.

spatterdock

IPA: //ˈspætərˌdɒk//

KK: /ˈspætərˌdɒk/

noun

Definition: A type of aquatic plant that grows in water and has large, round leaves and yellow flowers.

Example: The spatterdock blooms beautifully in the summer, attracting many insects.

spatulate

IPA: /ˈspætʃʊleɪt/

KK: /ˈspætʃʊlɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that is broad and flat, similar to a spatula.

Example: The leaves of the plant are spatulate, making them easy to identify.

spearwort

IPA: /ˈspɪəwɔːt/

KK: /ˈspɪrˌwɔrt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that is related to buttercups, known for its lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers, commonly found in Eurasia.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful spearworts blooming in the spring.

speedwell

IPA: /ˈspiːdˌwɛl/

KK: /ˈspidˌwɛl/

noun

Definition: A type of plant belonging to the genus Veronica, known for its small blue flowers and opposite leaves.

Example: In the spring, the garden was filled with beautiful speedwell blooming along the pathways.

spermagonium

IPA: //spɜːrˈmæɡəˌniːəm//

KK: /spɜrˈmægəniəm/

noun

Definition: A cup-shaped or flask-shaped structure in certain fungi and lichens where reproductive cells are produced.

Example: The scientist observed the spermagonium under the microscope to study its reproductive cells.

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