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Topic: Plants

teazle

IPA: /ˈtiːzəl/

KK: /ˈtiːzəl/

noun

Definition: A plant with prickly flower heads, often used for raising the nap on cloth or for decoration.

Example: The gardener planted a teazle to attract butterflies to the garden.

telome

IPA: /ˈtɛloʊm/

KK: /tɛˈloʊm/

noun

Definition: A theoretical structure in plants that represents one of the branch tips of a plant's stem, which may develop into leaves or reproductive parts.

Example: The telome is an important concept in understanding how leaves evolved in vascular plants.

tendril

IPA: /ˈtɛndrɪl/

KK: /ˈtɛn.drɪl/

noun

Definition: A thin, twisting part of a plant that helps it cling to something for support, like a vine or a climbing plant.

Example: The grapevine's tendrils wrapped around the trellis for support.

tendriled

IPA: /ˈtɛndrəld/

KK: /ˈtɛndrəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has tendrils, which are slender, thread-like structures often found in plants.

Example: The tendriled vines climbed up the trellis, reaching for the sunlight.

tendrilled

IPA: /ˈtɛn.drɪld/

KK: /ˈtɛn.drɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has tendrils, which are slender, thread-like structures often found in climbing plants.

Example: The tendrilled vines wrapped around the trellis, reaching for the sunlight.

teosinte

IPA: //teɪ.oʊˈsɪn.teɪ//

KK: /tē-ō-ˈsin-ˌtē/

noun

Definition: A tall plant from Mexico and Central America that is related to corn and is often grown for animal feed.

Example: Farmers in Mexico often grow teosinte as a nutritious fodder for their livestock.

tepal

IPA: /ˈtɛpəl/

KK: /ˈtɛpəl/

noun

Definition: A part of a flower that is similar to both the outer and inner petals, found in some flowers like tulips and lilies.

Example: The tepal of the tulip is bright and colorful, attracting many bees.

terebic

IPA: /tɛˈrɛbɪk/

KK: /tɛˈrɛbɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of substance derived from turpentine, often associated with terebic acid.

Example: The terebic properties of the oil make it useful in various industrial applications.

terebinth

IPA: /ˈtɛr.ə.bɪnθ/

KK: /tɛˈrɛbɪnθ/

noun

Definition: A small tree found in the Mediterranean region that produces a substance used for tanning and making turpentine.

Example: The terebinth tree is known for its ability to thrive in dry climates.

terete

IPA: /təˈriːt/

KK: /tɛˈrit/

adjective

Definition: Having a cylindrical shape that is usually slightly narrower at both ends and has a smooth surface.

Example: The artist chose a terete form for the sculpture to give it a graceful appearance.

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