timothy

/ˈtɪməθi/

Meanings

noun

Phleum pratense, timothy-grass, native to Europe, but introduced widely and naturalized in US.

Examples :

"The farmer planted a large field of timothy to feed his horses over the winter. "

noun

Phleum alpinum, mountain timothy, native to North America.

Examples :

"The hikers noticed patches of timothy growing along the trail in the Rocky Mountains. "

plant agriculture biology nature environment

noun

Other species of genus Phleum.

Examples :

"The farmer planted a field of timothy to feed his horses. "

plant biology agriculture

Related Words

introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

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. "

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

patches noun

/ˈpætʃɪz/

A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.

"His sleeves had patches on the elbows where different fabric had been sewn on to replace material that had worn away."

noticed verb

/ˈnəʊtɪst/ /ˈnoʊtɪst/

To remark upon; to mention.

""The teacher noticed that Sarah hadn't completed her homework." "

widely adverb

/ˈwaɪdli/

In a wide manner; across a wide area.

"The new school policy was widely discussed by parents. "

naturalized verb

/ˈnætʃərəlˌaɪzd/ /ˈnætʃrəlˌaɪzd/

To grant citizenship to someone not born a citizen

"After living in the United States for five years and passing a citizenship test, my grandmother was naturalized as an American citizen. "

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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. "

farmer noun

/fɑːmə/ /fɑɹmɚ/

A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock, especially on a farm.

"The farmer planted corn in his fields every spring. "