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Topic: Plants

foliate

IPA: /ˈfoʊliˌeɪt/

KK: /ˈfoʊliˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling leaves in shape or structure.

Example: The plant has foliate branches that spread out like leaves.

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or develop leaves, or to form thin layers that resemble leaves.

Example: The trees begin to foliate in the spring, creating a lush green canopy.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or decorate something with leaves or thin layers, often in a decorative way.

Example: The artist decided to foliate the sculpture with gold leaf to enhance its beauty.

foliated

IPA: /ˈfoʊliˌeɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈfoʊliˌeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has layers or is made up of layers, often used in geology to refer to certain types of rocks.

Example: The foliated rock displayed beautiful layers of minerals.

foliose

IPA: /ˈfoʊliˌoʊs/

KK: /ˈfoʊliˌoʊs/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has many leaves or resembles a leaf, often used in relation to certain types of lichens that have a flat and leafy structure.

Example: The foliose lichen covered the tree bark with its leafy appearance.

folious

IPA: /ˈfoʊliəs/

KK: /ˈfoʊliəs/

adjective

Definition: Having the characteristics of a leaf; thin and flat in appearance.

Example: The folious plants swayed gently in the breeze, their delicate leaves catching the sunlight.

folium

IPA: /ˈfoʊliəm/

KK: /ˈfoʊliəm/

noun

Definition: A thin, leaf-like layer or structure found in certain types of rocks or in the brain.

Example: The geologist examined the folium in the metamorphic rock to understand its formation.

forb

IPA: /fɔːrb/

KK: /fɔrb/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has broad leaves and is not a grass, often found in fields or meadows.

Example: The meadow was filled with colorful forbs that attracted many butterflies.

forest

IPA: /ˈfɔːrɪst/

KK: /ˈfɔrɪst/

noun

Definition: A large area covered mainly with trees and plants, often home to various wildlife.

Example: We went for a hike in the forest and saw many different animals.

transitive verb

Definition: A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

Example: The children played in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and wildlife.

forsythia

IPA: /fɔːrˈsɪθiə/

KK: /fɔrˈsɪθiə/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub that produces bright yellow flowers in early spring and is commonly grown for decoration.

Example: In spring, the forsythia bushes bloom with beautiful yellow flowers.

foxberry

IPA: /ˈfɒksˌbɛri/

KK: /ˈfɑksˌbɛri/

noun

Definition: A type of berry that comes from the cowberry or lingonberry plant, known scientifically as Vaccinium vitis-idaea.

Example: I picked some foxberries while hiking in the forest.

foxglove

IPA: /ˈfɒksɡlʌv/

KK: /ˈfɑksˌɡlʌv/

noun

Definition: A type of plant known for its tall spikes of tubular flowers, often purple or pink, and used to make a heart medicine.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful foxgloves that attracted many bees.

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