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Spire

/spˈaɪr/
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(noun) The stalk or stem of a plant.

A church spire could be seen in the distance.
To the west a dark church spire rose up against a marigold sky.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The tall church ____ could be seen from miles away, towering high above all the other buildings in the village.

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