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cattails

/ˈkætˌteɪlz/

Meanings
noun
Any of several perennial herbs, of the genus Typha, that have long flat leaves, and grow in marshy places

Examples :

"We saw many tall cattails growing near the edge of the pond. "
plant nature biology environment vegetable

Related Words

Illustration leaves

leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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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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long noun

/ˈlɔːŋ/ /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/

A long vowel.

"The "o" in "boat" is a long vowel sound. "

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have noun

/hæv/ /həv/

A wealthy or privileged person.

"The wealthy have in our town often send their children to private schools. "

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places noun

/ˈpleɪsɪz/

(physical) An area; somewhere within an area.

""The park has many nice places to sit and relax." "

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herbs noun

/hɜːrbz/ /ɜːrbz/

Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.

"My mom grows herbs in the garden to use when she cooks Italian food. "

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growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

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perennial noun

/pəˈɹɛni.əl/

A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons.

"The rose bushes in the garden are perennial, so we only need to plant them once. "

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marshy adjective

/ˈmɑɹʃi/

Of, or resembling a marsh; boggy.

"The path through the marshy area was difficult to walk on because it was soft and wet. "

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flat noun

/flæt/

An area of level ground.

"The park had a large flat area perfect for playing baseball. "