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sunflowers

/ˈsʌn.ˌflaʊ.ɚz/

Meanings
noun
Any plant of the genus Helianthus, so called probably from the form and color of its floral head, having the form of a large disk surrounded by yellow ray flowers.

Examples :

"The sunflowers in Grandma's garden are a beautiful sight, with their large, yellow flower heads. "
plant nature appearance vegetable biology agriculture

Related Words

Illustration reaching

reaching verb

/ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

"He reached for a weapon that was on the table."

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probably adverb

/ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɑbli/

In all likelihood.

"We're probably going to have a picnic in the park this weekend. "

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hydrocarbons noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊkɑːrbənz/ /ˈhaɪdrəkɑːrbənz/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Burning natural gas, which is mostly made of hydrocarbons, provides heat for many homes. "

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structural noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

Structural steel, used in construction.

"The building's structural steel supports the weight of the roof. "

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surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

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polycyclic noun

/ˌpɑliˈsaɪklɪk/ /ˈpɒliˈsaɪklɪk/

A polycyclic compound.

"The lab analyzed the soil sample for the presence of polycyclic compounds, which can be harmful pollutants. "

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similarity noun

/sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/

Closeness of appearance to something else.

"The painting had a strong similarity to the famous portrait. "

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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symmetric adjective

/sɪˈmɛtɹɪk/

Symmetrical.

"The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetric, with the same pattern on each side. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "

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helianthus noun

/ˌhiːliˈænθəs/ /ˌhiliˈænθəs/

Any plant, of the genus Helianthus, having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays; the sunflowers

"The field was ablaze with yellow, a sea of helianthus reaching for the sun. "