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Words starting with R

Words that start with R

Rick the royal raccoon ran 'round the raspberry bush in Rhode Island.

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Ris forRoan

Roan is a coat colour that is made from a darker base colour mixed with white hairs. Some other animals like dogs and cows can also have roan coats.

Ris forRoar

A roar is a loud, scarey noise some large animals, like lions, tigers and bears make.
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Ris forRoast

Something is roasted if it is cooked for a long time over dry heat, like in an oven or over a fire. Meat and vegetables are both roasted either whole or in large pieces.
A bath robe.
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Ris forRobe

A robe is a long, loose garment worn over your body.
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Scientific name: erithacus rubecula
A robin is any small bird with a red chest, hence the common name robin redbreast. The bird most commonly called a robin is the European robin, shown in the picture. They eat flies and other small flying insects.

Ris forRobot

A robot is a mechanical device that appears to be able to move around and do things by itself. Robots are usually programmed by a computer so this is not strictly true. Robots are mainly used as toys, in factories, and to go places that people cannot go, like deep underwater or on other planets.
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Ris forRock

A rock is a large, naturally occurring object made of stone. The rock in the picture is jutting out of the ground.

Ris forRockery

A rockery is a type of garden that has a lot of rocks in it as a feature. Rockeries are often built on a slope in a sunny area. Rockery plants are typically small, sun-loving drought tolerant plants like thyme and gazanias.

Ris forRocket

A rocket is a long, tube-shaped vehicle that forces hot gas out one end when it is launched. Rockets can go extremely fast, and can be used for a variety of purposes.
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A rocking chair is an ordinary chair with curved pieces fitted to the bottom of the legs so you can make it rock backwards and forwards. People like rocking chairs because they find the rocking motion soothing and relaxing.