| alga |
"Alga" is the singular form of the word "algae." Algae are living things that live mainly in water and make their food by using light from the sun. Algae are similar to plants, but they are not usually considered to be plants because they are different in some ways. For example, algae don't have roots and leaves like plants do. Most forms of algae are very helpful for animals and people. Seaweed is a kind of algae, which many people eat and can also be used in making other things. Fish and other water animals use algae for food. |
| algae |
organisms that live mainly in the water and make their food through photosynthesis. Algae are different from plants in that they have no true leaves, roots, or stems. Seaweeds are one form of algae, but there are many others, including a large number that cannot be seen without a microscope. "Algae" is the plural form of the word "alga." |
| Amazon |
When we talk about "the Amazon," we are talking about the Amazon River in South America, or the land region around the Amazon River. The Amazon is one of the longest rivers in the world. It flows across the upper part of South America. The region around the Amazon River is mainly rainforest, but parts of it have been cleared for raising cattle or farming. |
| Bengali |
a language spoken mainly in eastern India and Bangladesh. |
| bonnet |
a cloth hat that is fastened beneath the chin with ribbons. Bonnets were once worn by women but are now worn mainly by babies. [1/2 definitions] |
| bookstore |
A bookstore is a store that sells mainly books. |
| brown bear |
a bear that is mainly brown in color, found in western North America and northern Europe and Asia. Brown bears vary in size from the small Syrian variety to the giant Kodiak bear and include the North American grizzlies. They are found in more parts of the world than any other kind of bear. |
| cacao |
Cacao is the seed from a certain kind of tree that mainly grows in warm areas of South America, Africa, and Asia. The seed is used in making chocolate and cocoa. The tree that grows the seed is also called cacao. |
| carbohydrate |
a compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It is formed mainly by plants, and it is used in the body to easily produce and store energy. Sugars and starches are carbohydrates. [1/2 definitions] |
| chiefly |
mainly; mostly. [1/2 definitions] |
| coati |
a small furry mammal with a long snout and a long ringed tail. Coatis are related to raccoons and live mainly in trees. They eat fruit and small animals such as lizards. They are found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. |
| dental floss |
Dental floss is a strong, thick thread used mainly for removing food that gets in between your teeth. |
| East Timor |
a country in Southeast Asia that consists mainly of the eastern part of the island of Timor. It shares this island with the country of Indonesia. The capital of East Timor is Dili. |
| gasoline |
a liquid that burns, used mainly as fuel for engines. Gasoline is made from petroleum. |
| goblet |
a drinking glass with a stem and base, used mainly for wine. |
| javelin |
A javelin is a lightweight spear that is thrown by a warrior in a battle. Javelins were used as weapons of war mainly in ancient times. [1/2 definitions] |
| largely |
in large part; mostly; mainly. |
| lemur |
a small, furry mammal with large, round eyes and a long tail. They are active mainly at night. Lemurs are found in Madagascar, a large island country near the eastern coast of Africa, and in nearby islands. |
| lounge |
a British word for a room in a home used mainly for relaxing or entertaining guests. "Lounge" often has the same meaning as "living room." [1/5 definitions] |
| mainly |
If a cat eats mainly food from a can, then most of the food it eats is from a can. If a book is mainly about rocks, then most of the book is about rocks. Only a small part of the book is about something else. |
| merry-go-round |
a piece of play equipment in a park or school ground that consists of a round platform that turns around in a circle when pushed. It is mainly used by children. Some kids sit or stand on the platform while others run around the outside and push it to make it go around. Usually a kid who is pushing will hop on when the platform is going fast enough. The harder kids push, the faster the merry-go-round will turn around. [1/2 definitions] |