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water hemlock

/ˈwɔtər ˈhɛmlɑk/ /ˈwɑtər ˈhɛmlɑk/

Meanings
noun
A plant of any of the species in genus Cicuta, all highly poisonous and easily confused with other non-toxic forage plants.

Examples :

"The farmer lost several cows after they unknowingly grazed on water hemlock growing in the pasture. "
plant nature biology vegetable organism environment ecology

Related Words

Illustration confused

confused verb

/kənˈfjuːzd/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions confused the students about the next step in the science project. "

Illustration easily

easily adverb

/ˈiː.zə.liː/

Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.

"The new math homework was easily understood by the students. "

Illustration several

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. "

Illustration pasture

pasture noun

/ˈpɑːstjə/ /ˈpæstʃɚ/

Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

"The cows grazed peacefully in the green pasture. "

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growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

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highly adverb

/ˈhaɪli/

In a high or esteemed manner.

"He spoke highly of you."

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

Illustration species

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

Illustration hemlock

hemlock noun

/ˈhɛmˌlɒk/

Any of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the genera

"The farmer carefully avoided the hemlock plants growing near his vegetable garden, knowing their poison could harm his crops. "

Illustration poisonous

poisonous adjective

/ˈpɔɪznəs/

Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

"The mushrooms growing in the park were poisonous, so we didn't pick any to eat. "

Illustration forage

forage noun

/ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/

Fodder for animals, especially cattle and horses.

"The farmer carefully collected the forage to feed his cows. "

Illustration unknowingly

unknowingly adverb

/ʌnˈnəʊ.ɪŋ.li/

Without awareness, without intent.

"She unknowingly deleted the important file from her computer. "