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myrtles

/ˈmɜːrtəlz/

Meanings
noun
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.

Examples :

"The garden wall was covered in lush green myrtles, providing a fragrant privacy screen. "
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Related Words

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privacy noun

/ˈpɹaɪv.ə.sɪ/ /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/

The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.

"I need my privacy, so please stay out of my room."

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providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

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

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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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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fragrant adjective

/ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

"The fragrant roses filled the room with a lovely scent. "

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screen noun

/skɹiːn/

A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.

"a fire screen"

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evergreen noun

/ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/

A tree or shrub that does not shed its leaves or needles seasonally.

"The evergreen in my grandmother's garden stays green all year round. "

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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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southern noun

/ˈsʌðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/

Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.

"My cousin, a southern, moved to the area after graduating from university. "

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shrub noun

/ʃɹʌb/

A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.

"The gardener trimmed the overgrown shrub near the front door, making it look neat and tidy. "

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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."