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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2009 Aug 24.
Published in final edited form as: Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2007 Feb;16(1):18–29. doi: 10.1044/1058-0360(2007/004)

Table 1. Examples of stimuli and semantic features used for birds, clothing and vegetable categories.

Bird Typical Atypical
Examples: Robin, Sparrow, Wren Ostrich, Penguin, Vulture
Core features Lays eggs, has wings, has beak
Prototype features Small, hops, flies, lives in trees
Distinctive features Long legs, webbed feet, long neck
Clothing Typical Atypical

Examples: Shirt, Suit, Blouse Apron, Suspenders, Bib
Core features Worn on body, made of fabric
Prototype features Has buttons, zippers
Distinctive features Decorative accessory, protective covering
Vegetable Typical Atypical

Examples: Cucumber, Carrot, Radish Garlic, Pumpkin, Parsley
Core features Found in grocery store, nutritious
Prototype features Eaten fresh, put in salad
Distinctive features Eaten cooked, strong smell