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hakea

/ˈhæk.i.ə/

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noun

/ˈhæk.i.ə/C2formalaustralianscientific
  • ruРод австралийских кустарников и небольших деревьев, характеризующийся вечнозелёными, обычно колючими листьями и густыми соцветиями ярких цветов.

A genus of Australian shrubs and small trees characterized by evergreen, usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers.

proper noun

  1. C1formalaustralian

    A genus of Australian shrubs and small trees, typically with evergreen, often spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers.

    ruХакея

    • The hakea is a common sight in the Australian bush.
    • Many hakea species have adapted to dry, sandy soils.
    • The flowers of the hakea attract a variety of native birds.