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birdseed

/ˈbɜːrdˌsiːd/ /ˈbɜrdˌsiːd/

Meanings
noun
Seed, usually constituting a mixture from several species of plant, set out as food for birds.

Examples :

"If you set out birdseed in the winter, cardinals will be encouraged to overwinter."
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overwinter verb

/ˌoʊvərˈwɪntər/ /ˌoʊvɚˈwɪntɚ/

To keep or preserve for the winter.

"It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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cardinals noun

/ˈkɑːrdɪnəlz/ /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/

One of the officials appointed by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope and the patriarchs, constituting the special college which elects the pope. (See Wikipedia article on Catholic cardinals.)

"After the Pope's death, the cardinals from around the world gathered in Rome to elect a new leader of the Catholic Church. "

Illustration mixture

mixture noun

/ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

The act of mixing.

"The mixture of flour and water was carefully stirred to make the dough. "

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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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constituting verb

/ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːnstəˌtuːtɪŋ/

To set up; to establish; to enact.

"The school principal is constituting a new student advisory board to improve communication. "

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seed noun

/siːd/

A fertilized and ripened ovule, containing an embryonic plant.

"The farmer carefully planted the seed in the fertile soil. "

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birds noun

/bɜːdz/ /bɜɪdz/

A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

"Ducks and sparrows are birds."

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encouraged verb

/ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒd/ /ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒd/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."