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metasequoia metasequoia /ˌmɛtəsɪˈkwoʊjə/

noun

Large fast-growing Chinese monoecious tree having flat bright-green deciduous leaves and small globular cones; commonly cultivated in United States as an ornamental; known as a fossil before being discovered in China ( dawn redwood , metasequoia , Metasequoia glyptostrodoides )
large fast-growing Chinese monoecious tree having flat bright-green deciduous leaves and small globular cones; commonly cultivated in United States as an ornamental; known as a fossil before being discovered in China

creationism creationism /kriːˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm/

noun

The literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis ( creationism )
the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis
Creationism denies the theory of evolution of species
creationism denies the theory of evolution of species

genus Macleaya genus Macleaya /ˈdʒiːnəs məˈkleɪə/

noun

A perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy ( genus Macleaya , Macleaya )
a perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy

African tea African tea /ˈæfrɪkən tiː/

noun

The leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant ( African tea , Arabian tea , cat , kat , khat , qat , quat )
the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
In Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults
in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults

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