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eucalypts

/ˌjuːkəˈlɪpts/ /ˌjuːkəˈlɪps/

Meanings
noun
Any tree of the genus Eucalyptus.

Examples :

"The Australian koala eats almost exclusively the leaves of eucalypts. "
plant nature environment biology

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eucalyptus noun

/ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/

Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

"The koala munched happily on the eucalyptus leaves. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

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."

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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filled verb

/fɪld/

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The teacher filled the bottle with water. "

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almost noun

/ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/

Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.

"In all the submissions, they found four papers that were clearly worth publishing and another dozen almosts."

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exclusively adverb

/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

(focus) to the exclusion of anything or anyone else; solely or entirely

"The restaurant serves coffee exclusively. "

Illustration species

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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iconic adjective

/aɪˈkɒnɪk/ /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an icon.

"Here are a few options, prioritizing clarity and simplicity for English learners: * The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. This is clear, uses a common example, and directly connects "iconic" to being a recognizable symbol. "

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bushland noun

/ˈbʊʃlænd/ /ˈbʊʃlənd/

An area of land in a natural, uncultivated state; wilderness, open forest.

"We went hiking in the bushland behind my house and saw kangaroos. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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genera noun

/ˈdʒɛnəɹə/

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

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."