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samara

/səˈmɛərə/ /səˈmɛrə/

Meanings
noun
The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple

Examples :

"The wind carried the maple tree's samara across the yard like a tiny helicopter. "
fruit plant nature seed biology

Related Words

Illustration wind

wind noun

/ˈwaɪnd/ /waɪnd/

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

"The strong wind made it difficult to walk to school today. "

Illustration trees

trees noun

/tɹiːz/

Fast growing function based on Kruskal's tree theorem.

"While seemingly abstract, the term "trees" (referring to fast-growing functions based on Kruskal's tree theorem) helps computer scientists understand how complex algorithms will perform as the size of the data trees they process increases. "

Illustration maple

maple noun

/ˈmeɪpl̩/

A tree of the Acer genus, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

"The maple tree in the park has beautiful, five-lobed leaves. "

Illustration tree

tree noun

/tɹiː/ /tɹi/

Fast growing function based on Kruskal's tree theorem.

"The algorithm used to find the quickest route through the city's subway system is a fast-growing tree. "

Illustration indehiscent

indehiscent adjective

/ˌɪndɪˈhɪsənt/ /ˌɪndɪˈhesənt/

Not dehiscing when mature; not dehiscent.

"The farmer wants indehiscent heads of a cereal which can be gathered without shedding their grain."

Illustration winged

winged adjective

/wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ /wɪŋd/ /wɪndʒd/

Having wings.

"The winged insect flew towards the bright light. "

Illustration fruit

fruit noun

/fɹuːt/ /fɹut/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The fruit from the farmer's market was delicious and healthy. "

Illustration across

across noun

/əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/

(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.

"I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down."

Illustration yard

yard noun

/jɑːd/ /jɑɹd/

A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.

"The children played in the small yard behind the school. "

Illustration carried

carried verb

/ˈkærid/ /ˈkerid/

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

"The student carried her heavy backpack to class. "

Illustration such

such noun

/sʌt͡ʃ/

Something being indicated that is similar to something else.

"My sister's new job offers a similar salary; it's a good such for someone with her experience. "

Illustration helicopter

helicopter noun

/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/

An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.

"We flew over the city in a helicopter."