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dracaena

/drəˈsiːnə/ /drəˈkeɪnə/

Meanings
noun
Any of the genus Dracaena of liliaceous plants with woody stems and funnel-shaped flowers.

Examples :

"My mom added a dracaena to the living room because she heard they are easy to care for and help clean the air. "
plant biology

Related Words

Illustration flowers

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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woody noun

/ˈwʊdi/

An early station wagon or estate car in which the rear portion of the car's bodywork is made of wood, often associated with Southern California surfing culture.

"My grandfather restored a beautiful woody that he used to drive to the beach in the 1960s, hoping to recapture the surfing vibes of his youth. "

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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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added verb

[ˈad.əd] [ˈæɾ.əd]

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

"She added sugar to her coffee to make it sweeter. "

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stems noun

/stɛmz/

Acronym of science, technology, engineering, (and) mathematics.

"The school is increasing its focus on STEMs to prepare students for future jobs in technology. "

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration plants

plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

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."

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living verb

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

To be alive; to have life.

"My grandmother is living a long and healthy life. "

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funnel noun

/ˈfʌnəl/

A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

"The chef used a funnel to pour the honey from the large jar into the small honey bottles. "

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heard verb

/hiːɹd/ /ˈhɜːd/ /hɜɪd/

(stative) To perceive sounds through the ear.

"I was deaf, and now I can hear."

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shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

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liliaceous adjective

/ˌlɪliˈeɪʃəs/ /ˌlɪliˈeɪsiəs/

Of the Liliaceae family, which contains the lily, and tulip, but which formerly contained a great number of plants now in other families.

"The garden was full of liliaceous plants like tulips and hyacinths, showcasing the beauty of that diverse family. "