▸ Specimen Drawer

Plants & Trees — Lesson 4

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root

ruːt

The part of a plant that grows under the ground and absorbs water and nutrients — carrots are a type of root vegetable.

The tree has very deep roots.

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rose

roʊz

Any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses — she received a beautiful bouquet of red roses for her birthday.

She received a beautiful bouquet of red roses for her birthday.

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tree

triː

A tall plant that has a wooden trunk and branches that grow from its upper part — an oak / elm / maple tree.

a plum / apple / chestnut tree

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trunk

trʌŋk

The thick main stem of a tree that grows above ground and supports the branches — the elephant lifted water with its trunk.

The elephant lifted water with its trunk.

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weed

wiːd

Any plant that crowds out cultivated plants — the garden is covered in weeds.

The garden is covered in weeds.

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wheat

wiːt

Annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains — I bought some wheat from the local market.

I bought some wheat from the local market.

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apricot

ˈæprɪkɑt

A small, round fruit with smooth orange skin and a large stone inside — she made apricot jam from her garden.

I bought some fresh apricots at the market.

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arbor

ˈɑːrbər

Tree (as opposed to shrub) — we sat under the arbor to escape the afternoon sun.

We sat under the arbor to escape the afternoon sun.

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asparagus

əˈspɛɹəɡəs

Plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable — we grow asparagus in our garden.

I bought fresh asparagus at the farmers' market.

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biennial

baɪˈiːniəl

Occurring or repeating every two years — the museum organizes a biennial exhibition of contemporary art.

The biennial conference brings together researchers from around the world.

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blueberry

ˈbluːbɛri

Any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries — blueberry pancakes are my favorite breakfast.

I bought fresh blueberries at the market.

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cedar

ˈsiːdɚ

Any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars — we planted several cedar saplings in our garden.

The ancient cedar trees in Lebanon are famous around the world.

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