timothy
word
/ˈtɪməθi/
TI-muh-thee
/tˈɪməθˌi/
TI-muh-thee
Definition
'Timothy' can refer to a type of grass used mostly for animal feed, or to a male given name.
Usage & Nuances
'Timothy' is mostly used in agriculture for the grass, and as a first name for men, especially in English-speaking countries. In context, capitalization usually shows if it's a name ('Timothy') or a plant ('timothy'). The grass is common in the US and Europe.
Spanish: hierba timotea - Timothy (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): capim-timóteo - Timothy (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): erva-tomásia - Timothy (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 提摩西草 - 蒂莫西（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 提摩太草 - 提摩太（人名）Hindi: टिमोथी घास - टिमोथी (नाम)Arabic: عشب التيموثي - تيموثي (اسم علم)Bengali: টিমোথি (ছেলের নাম) - টিমোথি ঘাসRussian: тимофеевка (трава) - Тимоти (мужское имя)Japanese: ティモシー（男性の名前） - ティモシーグラス（草）Vietnamese: Timothy (tên nam) - cỏ TimothyKorean: 티모시 (남자 이름) - 티머시 그라스 (풀)Turkish: timothy otu (çim) - Timothy (erkek adı)Urdu: ٹموتھی (لڑکے کا نام) - تیموتھی گھاسIndonesian: Timothy (tên nam) - cỏ Timothy
Example Sentences
The farmer grows timothy for his cows.
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Timothy likes to read adventure stories.
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Timothy forgot his lunch at home again.
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My guinea pigs love munching on fresh timothy.
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Timothy is a good name for a boy.
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Many horses prefer timothy over other types of hay.
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