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CLA 030 001 WQ 2025 Homework 28: Looking up Etymologies

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Use dictionary.com Links to an external site. , thefreedictionary.com Links to an external site. , merriam-webster.com Links to an external site. , etymonline.com Links to an external site. , the OED Links to an external site. or any other resource to figure out, what pyracantha means etymologically.

选项
A.Bird-feeder.
B.Red-berry.
C.Fire-thorn.
D.Black-berry.
E.Fire-stopper.
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The task asks us to deduce the etymology of 'pyracantha' using reputable dictionary resources as a reference point. We will evaluate each option against what the word pieces signify. Option 1: 'Bird-feeder.' This is not consistent with the morphological parts of the word. 'Pyr' is not related to birds or feeding devices, and 'acantha'......Login to view full explanation

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