| fit2 |
a sudden attack, outbreak, or convulsion related to an illness. [1/2 definitions] |
| foal |
a young horse, donkey, or related animal, usually one that is less than a year old. [1/2 definitions] |
| foster |
giving or receiving care in a family not related by birth or adoption. [1/2 definitions] |
| fox |
a wild mammal that has a pointed nose, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Foxes are closely related to coyotes, dogs, and wolves. Foxes hunt insects, birds, and other small animals but will sometimes eat plants, especially fruit. [1/3 definitions] |
| garlic |
a strong smelling plant related to the onion. Its bulbs are used for seasoning. [1/2 definitions] |
| genus |
a large group of different but closely related plants and animals. A genus contains more organisms than a species but fewer than a family. |
| goat |
an animal with hooves, hollow horns, and rough hair. Goats are mammals that are raised for their milk, wool, and meat. They are closely related to sheep. |
| gourd |
the rounded fruit of a plant related to the squash. Certain kinds of gourds are dried and then used to make containers or decorations. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. [1/3 definitions] |
| group |
a collection of people, things, or ideas that are in one place or are related by characteristics; cluster. [1/4 definitions] |
| guinea pig |
a small mammal with short legs and no tail. Guinea pigs are rodents closely related to chinchillas and porcupines. Some science laboratories use guinea pigs for research and to test new medicines. Wild guinea pigs live in South America. [1/2 definitions] |
| hen |
an adult female chicken or the female of other closely related birds, such as turkeys, pheasants, and peacocks. |
| huckleberry |
a low berry bush common in North America. The huckleberry is related to the blueberry. [1/2 definitions] |
| hyacinth |
a plant that bears tall stalks of colorful flowers that have a sweet smell. The hyacinth grows from a bulb and is related to the lily. |
| hyena |
a mammal with very long front legs and shorter back legs. Hyenas look like dogs, but are more closely related to cats. They have a cry that sounds like strange human laughter. Most kinds of hyena are nocturnal and eat the remains of dead animals. Hyenas are found in Africa and Asia. |
| -ic |
a suffix that means "related to" or "made of." [1/3 definitions] |
| -ical |
a suffix that means "related to" or "like." [1/2 definitions] |
| jackal |
a mammal that is closely related to wolves and dogs. Jackals eat the remains of dead animals and hunt for small or weak animals. Several kinds of jackals are found in Asia and Africa. |
| jaguar |
a large mammal with short yellow fur and black rings. Jaguars are carnivores that hunt or fish for food. They live in the southern United States and Central and South America. Jaguars are closely related to lions, tigers, and other big cats. They are sometimes called panthers. |
| katydid |
a large, green insect that is related to the grasshopper. Katydids live in trees and are often heard calling on summer nights. The male makes a noise that sounds like "katydid" by rubbing its wings together. |
| koala |
a mammal with gray fur, round ears, and a short black nose. Koalas are marsupials and live in trees. The female has a pouch in her belly where she carries her baby. Koalas are only found in Australia. They are sometimes called "koala bears," but they are not related to true bears. |