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Animals — Lesson 12

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bullock

ˈbʊlək

Young bull — a bullock is easier to handle than a bull.

The farmer sold three bullocks at the market.

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bullocks

ˈbʊləks

Young bull — the farmer sold several bullocks at the market.

The farmer sold several bullocks at the market.

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bulls

bʌlz

Uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle — the bulls are grazing in the field.

The bulls are grazing in the field.

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burros

ˈbʌroʊz

Small donkey used as a pack animal — wild burros can be found roaming the desert.

We saw several burros grazing near the trail.

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butterflies

ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz

Flying insects with large, colorful wings — I saw butterflies in the garden.

I saw butterflies in the garden.

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buzzard

ˈbʌzərd

A buzzard is a medium-sized bird of prey with broad wings, a rounded tail, and — the buzzard circled gracefully above the field.

The buzzard circled gracefully above the field.

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buzzards

ˈbʌzərdz

Large birds of prey with broad wings and rounded tails, commonly found in — buzzards are common in rural areas.

We saw several buzzards circling overhead.

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calves

kævz

Young of domestic cattle — the baby has fat little calves.

She pulled a muscle in her calf while running.

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camels

ˈkæməlz

Cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions — camels have long legs and a distinctive hump.

Camels can survive for long periods without water.

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carcass

ˈkɑrkəs

The dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food — the dog dragged a carcass into the bushes.

Vultures circled over the carcass of a zebra on the savanna.

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carcasses

ˈkɑrkəsɪz

The dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food — the vultures were feeding on the carcasses.

The vultures were feeding on the carcasses.

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caribou

ˈkɛrəbuː

A large wild deer with antlers, found in the northern regions of North America — caribou migrate across the tundra in large herds.

Caribou migrate across the tundra in large herds.

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