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ipomoeas

/ˌaɪpoʊˈmiːəs/

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 :

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

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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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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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attracting verb

/əˈtræktɪŋ/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

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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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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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ipomoea noun

/ˌaɪpoʊˈmiːə/ /ˌɪpoʊˈmiːə/

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

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

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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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colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

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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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vibrant adjective

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/

Pulsing with energy or activity.

"He has a vibrant personality."