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ginkgos

/ˈɡɪŋkoʊz/ /ˈɡɪŋɡoʊz/

Meanings
noun
Ginkgo biloba, a tree native to China with small, fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.

Examples :

"In autumn, the park paths are covered with golden leaves shed from the ginkgos. "
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Related Words

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autumn noun

/ˈɔːtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/

Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.

"Autumn is a beautiful time of year for taking walks in the park. "

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hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

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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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golden noun

/ˈɡəʊl.dən/ /ˈɡoʊl.dən/

Kyphosus vaigiensis, a fish found in southeast Asia.

"The aquarium showcased a beautiful golden. "

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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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edible noun

/ˈɛdɪbl/ /ˈɛdəbl/

Anything edible.

"The edible was delicious, and everyone enjoyed the freshly baked bread. "

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china noun

/tʃʌɪnə/

The plant Smilax china, a liana of much of eastern Asia.

"The botanist studied the china plant, a vine native to eastern Asia. "

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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squirrels noun

/ˈskwɜːrəlz/ /ˈskwɪrəlz/

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

"Simple Sentence: "The squirrels in the park were burying nuts for the winter, their bushy tails twitching." "

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shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

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

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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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ginkgo noun

/ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/

Ginkgo biloba, a tree native to China with small, fan-shaped leaves and edible seeds.

"My grandmother planted a ginkgo tree in her garden last spring. "