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oxeyes

/ˈɒksaɪz/

Meanings
noun
Several daisy-like flowers in various genera,

Examples :

"The field was dotted with oxeyes, their white petals contrasting beautifully with the green grass. "
plant biology nature

Related Words

Illustration beautifully

beautifully adverb

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/

In a beautiful manner.

"The dancer moved beautifully across the stage. "

Illustration flitting

flitting verb

/ˈflɪtɪŋ/

To move about rapidly and nimbly.

"The hummingbird flitted from flower to flower in the garden. "

Illustration branches

branches noun

/ˈbɹæntʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɑːntʃɪz/

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

"The children climbed the tree and sat on its sturdy branches. "

Illustration fisherman

fisherman noun

/ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/

A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:

"The fisherman cast his line into the lake. "

Illustration sardines

sardines noun

/sɑrˈdinz/ /sɑrˈdinz/

Any one of several species of small herring which are commonly preserved in olive oil or in tins for food, especially the pilchard, or European sardine Sardina pilchardus (syn. Clupea pilchardus). The California sardine Sardinops sagax (syn. Clupea sagax) is similar. The American sardines of the Atlantic coast are mostly the young of the Atlantic herring and of the menhaden.

"For a quick and inexpensive lunch, I often eat sardines on crackers. "

Illustration foraging

foraging verb

/ˈfɔrɪdʒɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːrɪdʒɪŋ/

To search for and gather food for animals, particularly cattle and horses.

"The horses spent the afternoon foraging in the meadow, searching for patches of clover and grass. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration titmouse

titmouse noun

/ˈtɪtmaʊs/

Any small passerine bird of the family Paridae, which are found in the woods of the Northern Hemisphere and of Africa.

"While hiking in the forest, we spotted a tiny titmouse flitting between the branches, searching for insects. "

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camomile noun

/ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/

Composite plant with a fragrance reminiscent of apples:

"After a long day, I enjoy a cup of camomile tea because its apple-like fragrance helps me relax. "

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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contrasting verb

/kənˈtræstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːntræstɪŋ/

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

"The teacher contrasted the advantages of a morning class with the advantages of an evening class to help students decide which schedule would work best for them. "

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surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "