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Landrace (noun) means a local breed of animal or plant that has developed naturally to suit its own environment and culture, sometimes including how it is used for work.

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A local breed of animal or plant that has developed naturally to suit its own environment and culture, sometimes including how it is used for work.

"In both cases the morphological diversity within the oat accessions did not differ between landraces and modern cultivars." — A. C. Newton et al, Cereal Landraces for Sustainable Agriculture (2011)

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from land and race, probably a calque of German Landrasse.

Rhymes for landrace

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"landrace" (noun) means a local breed of animal or plant that has developed naturally to suit its own environment and culture, sometimes including how it is used for work.