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| bee |
an insect with a hairy body, four wings, and sometimes a stinger. Some kinds of bees live in social groups, and some live alone. Many bees drink nectar from flowers. |
| hairy |
If something is hairy, it is covered with hair, or it has a lot of hair. |
| tarantula |
a large, hairy spider found in the warmer parts of North, Central, and South America. Tarantulas are venomous, but their bite is not deadly to humans. |
| turnip |
a plant that is safe to eat and that has a large white root and hairy leaves that are sometimes used as greens. [1/2 definitions] |
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