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thuyas

/ˈθjuːjəz/ /ˈθuːjəz/

Meanings
noun
Any member of the genus Thuya.

Examples :

"The landscaper planted several thuyas along the edge of the property for privacy. "
plant nature biology environment

Related Words

Illustration privacy

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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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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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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along adverb

/əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/

In company; together.

"John played the piano and everyone sang along."

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edge noun

/ɛdʒ/

The boundary line of a surface.

"The edge of the table is where the tabletop meets the floor. "

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for preposition

/fɔːr/

During the period of.

"He worked for three years."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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thuya noun

/ˈθjuːjə/ /ˈtuːjə/

Any member of the genus Thuya.

"The landscaper planted a thuya near the fence for privacy. "

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planted verb

/ˈplæntəd/ /ˈplæntɪd/ /ˈplɑːntəd/ /ˈplɑːntɪd/

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

"My daughter planted a sunflower seed in a small pot on the windowsill. "

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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property noun

/ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."