▸ Specimen Drawer

Plants & Trees — Lesson 3

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harvest

ˈhɑːr.vəst

The yield from plants in a single growing season — we had a bountiful harvest this year.

The farmers are harvesting the wheat.

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leaf

liːf

One of the flat green parts of a plant that grow from a stem or branch — the leaf fell from the tree.

The leaf fell from the tree.

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mango

ˈmæŋɡoʊ

A tropical fruit with a yellow or reddish skin and sweet, juicy orange flesh inside — the mango tastes very sweet.

I bought fresh mangoes from the market.

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maple

ˈmeɪpəl

A maple is a type of deciduous tree with lobed leaves, known for its bright — canada is famous for its maple syrup.

The maple tree in our garden has beautiful red leaves.

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mum

mʌm

Of China — happy birthday, Mum.

I'll ask my mum if I can go.

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nut

nʌt

Usually large hard-shelled seed — I like to eat almonds and other nuts.

I like to eat almonds and other nuts.

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olive

ˈɑːlɪv

Small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil — olive oil is good for cooking.

I put olives on my pizza.

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peach

piːtʃ

Cultivated in temperate regions — would you like a peach?

I bought some fresh peaches at the market.

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peanut

ˈpiːnʌt

Underground pod of the peanut vine — peanut butter is made from roasted peanuts.

I like to eat peanuts as a snack.

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pepper

ˈpɛpər

A hot, spicy seasoning made from the dried berries of a tropical vine, used to flavor food — please pass the pepper.

I like pepper on my food.

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pine

paɪn

A coniferous tree — the pine tree stands tall in the garden.

The pine tree stands tall in the garden.

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pumpkin

ˈpʌmpkɪn

A large, round, orange fruit with a thick skin, often used in cooking or carved — the pumpkin is bright orange.

I made a pumpkin pie for Halloween.

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