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ipomoea

/ˌaɪpoʊˈmiːə/ /ˌɪpoʊˈmiːə/

Meanings
noun
Any of the genus Ipomoea of twining plants with showy monopetalous flowers, including the morning glory, the sweet potato, and the cypress vine.

Examples :

"The garden boasted several vibrant ipomoeas, their colourful flowers climbing up the fence. "
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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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ipomoeas noun

/ˌaɪpoʊˈmiːəs/

Any of the genus Ipomoea of twining plants with showy monopetalous flowers, including the morning glory, the sweet potato, and the cypress vine.

"My grandmother's garden is filled with vibrant ipomoeas, their colorful blooms attracting butterflies all summer long. "

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boasted verb

/ˈbəʊstɪd/ /ˈboʊstɪd/

To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

"After winning the race, Michael boasted about how easily he beat everyone else. "

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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."

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colourful adjective

/ˈkʌlərfəl/ /ˈkʌləfʊl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The children drew a colourful picture of their family. "

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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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cypress noun

/ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/

An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning, in family Cupressaceae, especially the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis.

"The tall, dark cypress trees stood silently in the cemetery, casting long shadows. "

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twining verb

/ˈtwaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈtwaɪnɪŋ/

(obsolete outside Scotland) To separate, divide.

"Before the judge could rule, the lawyer attempted to twining the evidence, arguing that it should be considered separately. "

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morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

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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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climbing verb

/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/

To ascend; rise; to go up.

"Prices climbed steeply."

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vibrant adjective

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/

Pulsing with energy or activity.

"He has a vibrant personality."