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The case to rename this famous Christmas plant
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/03/07Did you know the festive poinsettia has a surprisingly complex history? Dive into the hidden story behind this Christmas favorite, from its indigenous roots as 'Cuetlaxochitl' to its controversial introduction to the US by Joel Poinsett. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating cultural insights into US-Mexico relations and forgotten history!
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US /stɪk/
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UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
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UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
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US /ˈprɛznt/
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UK /'preznt/
- Adjective
- Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- Being in a particular place; existing or occurring now.
- Noun
- Gift
- Verb tense indicating an action is happening now
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US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
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