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dropseed

/ˈdrɒpsiːd/

Meanings
noun
Any member of the genus Sporobolus of bunchgrasses.

Examples :

"The prairie restoration project included planting various native grasses, such as little bluestem and several kinds of dropseed. "
plant biology nature seed agriculture environment organism

Related Words

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project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

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included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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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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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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grasses noun

/ˈɡræsɪz/ /ˈɡrɑːsɪz/

Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.

"The park ranger explained that grasses prevent soil erosion on the hillside. "

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restoration noun

/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/

The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.

"The restoration of this medieval church involved undoing all the Victorian modifications."

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native noun

/ˈneɪtɪv/ /ˈneɪtəv/

An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

"The native student explained the customs of her home village to the class. "

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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planting verb

/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ /ˈplæntɪŋ/

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

"We are planting flowers in the garden today. "

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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prairie noun

/ˈpɹɛəɹi/

An extensive area of relatively flat grassland with few, if any, trees, especially in North America.

"The children played hide-and-seek in the vast prairie, running among the tall grasses. "