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clematis

/ˈklɛmətɪs/

Meanings
noun
Any plant of the genus Clematis, vigorous climbing lianas found throughout the temperate zones.

Examples :

"The clematis, covered in purple flowers, climbed all the way up the garden wall. "
plant nature biology environment

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flowers noun

/ˈflaʊ.əz/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚz/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The garden was full of flowers, attracting bees and butterflies with their bright colors and sweet smell. "

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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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vigorous adjective

/ˈvɪɡəɹəs/

Physically strong and active.

"The marathon runner had a vigorous training schedule. "

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lianas noun

/laɪˈɑːnəz/ /liˈɑːnəz/

A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.

"The explorer hacked through the thick jungle, using his machete to cut through the tangled lianas that blocked his path. "

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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climbed verb

/klaɪmd/

To ascend; rise; to go up.

"Prices climbed steeply."

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temperate verb

/ˈtɛmpəɹət/

To render temperate; to moderate

"The teacher tried to temperate the students' excitement before the field trip so they would listen to the safety instructions. "

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throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

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climbing verb

/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/

To ascend; rise; to go up.

"Prices climbed steeply."

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purple noun

/ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/

A colour/color that is a dark blend of red and blue; dark magenta.

"My favorite purple flower bloomed in the garden. "

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covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

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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."