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Munich Vocab: 7-L11
Plants and Animals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arboretum | A park where trees and shrubs are displayed and studied |
| aviary | A large cage or building for holding birds |
| botany | The scientific study of plants |
| chameleon | A type of lizard that changes color |
| cultivate | (a) To grow crops; to prepare soil for growing crops (b) To encourage the development of a friendship or an interest |
| habitat | The environment a plant or an animal normally lives in |
| nurture | To help grow and develop; to take care of |
| talon | The claw of a bird of prey, such as hawk or an eagle |
| terrarium | A clear container housing plants and small land animals |
| zoology | The scientific study of animals |