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Schleiden

Noun

(Botany) A German botanist, Matthias Schleiden (1804–1881), who is known for his contributions to the development of cell theory.

Example Sentence:

According to Schleiden's cell theory, all plants are composed of cells.

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• Schleiden Biography
• Botany Textbook
• Cell Biology

Noun

(Local) A small town in Germany, located in the Voreifel region of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Example Sentence:

I grew up in Schleiden, a picturesque town surrounded by beautiful nature.

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• Schleiden, Germany DVD
• Germany Travel Guide

Verb

(Local) To travel or move laboriously or slowly; to drag along.

Example Sentence:

After a long day of hiking, we had no energy left and had to schleiden back to the campsite.

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• Hiking Gear
• Backpack
• Camping Equipment