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honeysuckle

/ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/

Meanings
noun
Any of the many species of arching shrubs and climbing vines of the genus Lonicera in the Caprifoliaceae family, many with sweet smelling, bell shaped flowers.

Examples :

"The honeysuckle vine climbed the fence, its sweet-smelling bell-shaped flowers attracting butterflies. "
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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attracting verb

/əˈtræktɪŋ/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

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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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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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climbed verb

/klaɪmd/

To ascend; rise; to go up.

"Prices climbed steeply."

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butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

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lonicera noun

/lɒˈnɪsərə/ /ləˈnɪsərə/

Any plant of the genus Lonicera, the honeysuckles.

"The sweet fragrance of the lonicera filled the garden, attracting hummingbirds to its colorful blossoms. "

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climbing verb

/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/

To ascend; rise; to go up.

"Prices climbed steeply."

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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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fragrance noun

/ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/

A pleasant smell or odour.

"The fresh-baked bread had a lovely fragrance that filled the kitchen. "

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smelling verb

/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/

To sense a smell or smells.

"I can smell fresh bread."

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arching verb

/ˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/ /ˈɑːrtʃən/

To form into an arch shape

"The cat arched its back"