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Topic: Plants

wattle

IPA: /ˈwɒtəl/

KK: /ˈwɑtəl/

noun

Definition: A type of construction made from poles and branches, often used for building walls or fences, or a fleshy fold of skin found on the necks of some birds and lizards.

Example: The old cottage was built using wattle and daub techniques, giving it a rustic charm.

transitive verb

Definition: To make or build something using a framework of interwoven branches or twigs, often used in construction or crafting.

Example: They decided to wattle the walls of their new home with branches and mud.

waxberry

IPA: /ˈwæksˌbɛri/

KK: /ˈwæksˌbɛri/

noun

Definition: A type of fruit that has a waxy skin, typically found on the wax myrtle or snowberry plants.

Example: I picked some waxberries from the bush in my backyard.

waxplant

IPA: /ˈwæksˌplænt/

KK: /wæksplænt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant known as Hoya carnosa, which belongs to the Hoya genus and is often recognized for its waxy leaves and fragrant flowers.

Example: The waxplant in my living room has beautiful, shiny leaves and blooms with sweet-smelling flowers.

weed

IPA: /wiːd/

KK: /wid/

intransitive verb

Definition: To remove unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Example: I need to weed the garden this weekend to keep it tidy.

noun

Definition: A type of plant that is unwanted or grows in places where it is not desired, often in gardens or fields.

Example: The garden was overrun with weeds, making it difficult to see the flowers.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove unwanted plants from an area, especially in gardening or farming, or to eliminate unsuitable things or people from a group.

Example: She decided to weed the garden to make room for new flowers.

weeder

IPA: /ˈwiːdər/

KK: /ˈwiːdər/

noun

Definition: A person or tool that removes unwanted plants, known as weeds, from a garden or other area.

Example: The gardener used a weeder to clear the flower beds of pesky weeds.

weedier

IPA: /ˈwiːdiər/

KK: /ˈwiːdiər/

adjective

Definition: Having more weeds or being more overgrown with plants that are not wanted.

Example: The garden became weedier after the heavy rain, making it hard to see the flowers.

weediest

IPA: /ˈwiːdiɪst/

KK: /ˈwiːdiɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having the most weeds; characterized by an abundance of unwanted plants.

Example: The garden became the weediest it had ever been after weeks of rain.

weedily

IPA: /ˈwiːdɪli/

KK: /ˈwiːdɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is characterized by the presence of weeds or excessive growth, often implying untidiness or neglect.

Example: The garden looked weedily overgrown after weeks without care.

weediness

IPA: /ˈwiːdɪnəs/

KK: /ˈwiːdɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of having many weeds or being overgrown with unwanted plants.

Example: The garden's weediness made it difficult to see the flowers.

weeding

IPA: /ˈwiːdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈwiːdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of removing unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Example: We spent the afternoon weeding the flower beds to help them grow better.

verb

Definition: The action of removing unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Example: She spent the afternoon weeding the flower beds to help them grow better.

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