A wild plant (Phytolacca americana) with glossy purple stems and leaves and large clusters of small white berries. It is often considered a weed and is sometimes used in traditional medicine and as a natural dye.
/ˈpəʊ.ki.wɛd/
The process of transformation of organic matter, such as bones, wood, or plants, into stone through the replacement of original material with minerals over a long period of time. It can also refer to the state of being inflexible, rigid, or overly formal.
/ˈpet.rifi.keɪ.ʃən/
An informal and humorous term used to refer to a person or situation, often in a comical or exaggerated manner. It can be used to describe someone who is acting foolishly or in a ridiculous manner.
/hoʊˈboɪ/
A surname of Danish origin, typically used to refer to an individual bearing the name Johansen, which is composed of the elements 'johs' meaning 'Christ' and 'sen' meaning 'son'.
/ˈjoːhɑːnsɛn/
A type of yogurt which is made using natural bacteria cultures and fermented without heat treatment, resulting in a less pasteurized and potentially probiotic-rich product.
/ˈbɑːjʊɡɜːrt/
Describing the mode of development where the growth of a form, structure, or organism arises from the inward direction of forces and involves the expansion of internal cavities or hollows, often associated with bryophytes and some fungi.
/ˌendəu.dynamicˈəʊ.mɔːrf.əm/
The state or quality of being inflexible or unchangeable. It refers to a characteristic where changes cannot be made or something cannot be improved or corrected.
/ˌɪrɪˈfɔːrməbɪlɪti/