English Words Starting With W

• wild pansy

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪld ˈpænzi/A common name for Viola tricolor, a small European wildflower with purple, yellow, and white petals.
• wild parsley

  nounLow
  /waɪld ˈpɑːsli/A common name for various uncultivated, wild-growing plants of the parsley family (Apiaceae), often resembling cultivated parsley.
• wild parsnip

  nounLow to Medium (specialist/regional/ecological contexts)
  /ˌwaɪld ˈpɑː.snɪp/A tall, biennial, herbaceous plant (Pastinaca sativa) native to Eurasia, now widespread and often considered invasive; its sap contains photosensitizing compounds that can cause severe skin burns when exposed to sunlight.
• wild passionflower

  nounC2
  /waɪld ˈpæʃənˌflaʊə/A species of passionflower vine (Passiflora incarnata) that grows without cultivation, native to the southeastern United States.
• wild pitch

  nounLow-Medium
  /ˌwaɪld ˈpɪtʃ/In baseball/softball, a legally delivered pitch that the catcher cannot control, allowing a baserunner to advance.
• wild potato

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪld pəˈteɪ.təʊ/A plant species of the genus Solanum, not the cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum), typically having tubers that are smaller, often bitter, and not widely used as a crop.
• wild pumpkin

  nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
  /waɪld ˈpʌmpkɪn/a plant species, specifically Cucurbita pepo, that is the wild progenitor of cultivated pumpkins, squashes, and gourds, growing without human cultivation.
• wild rice

  nounB2
  /ˌwaɪld ˈraɪs/A tall aquatic grass (Zizania) native to North America and China, whose long, dark grains are harvested and eaten as a food staple. It is not a true rice but a cereal grain.
• wild rose

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪld ˈrəʊz/A rose that grows naturally in the wild, not cultivated by humans, typically having simple five-petaled flowers.
• wild rosemary

  nounC2
  /ˌwaɪld ˈrəʊz.mə.ri/A flowering shrub, primarily of the genus Rhododendron tomentosum (formerly Ledum palustre), found in boggy northern regions, known for its aromatic leaves.
• wild rubber

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌwaɪld ˈrʌb.ər/Rubber (natural latex) harvested directly from trees growing naturally in the wild, as opposed to being cultivated on plantations.
• wild rye

  nounC2
  /ˌwaɪld ˈraɪ/A type of grass belonging to the genus Elymus, characterized by its tall, rye-like appearance and typically found in wild, uncultivated areas.
• wild sarsaparilla

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪld ˌsɑː.səˈpə.rɪl.ə/A perennial woodland plant (Aralia nudicaulis) native to North America, known for its three-part compound leaves and clusters of small white flowers, which later produce dark berries.
• wild senna

  nounLow
  /waɪld ˈsɛnə/A North American leguminous plant (Senna hebecarpa) with yellow flowers and pods, historically used as a laxative.
• wild silk

  nounC1
  /ˌwaɪld ˈsɪlk/A type of silk produced by caterpillars other than the domesticated mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori), typically gathered from cocoons found in wild forests.
• wild spaniard

  nounVery Low
  /ˌwaɪld ˈspæn.jəd/A common name for a spiky, spear-like native plant of New Zealand (Aciphylla spp.), known for its sharp, rigid leaves.
• wild spinach

  nounlow
  /waɪld ˈspɪnɪtʃ/Any of various unrelated, uncultivated leafy green plants whose leaves are edible and resemble cultivated spinach in appearance or use.
• wild sweet potato

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪld ˌswiːt pəˈteɪ.təʊ/A common name for a climbing vine, Ipomoea pandurata, native to eastern North America, known for its large tuberous root and heart-shaped leaves.
• wild sweet william

  nounC1 / Very Low
  /ˌwaɪld ˌswiːt ˈwɪl.jəm/A North American flowering plant (Phlox maculata) with clusters of small, fragrant, pink or lavender flowers.
• wild thyme

  nounLow
  /ˌwaɪld ˈtaɪm/A perennial herbaceous plant (Thymus serpyllum) with a low-growing, creeping habit, small aromatic leaves, and purple flowers, growing naturally in the wild.

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