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allahabad
nounLow (Geographic/Toponym)
/ˌaləˈhɑːbɑːd/A major city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, historically significant and situated at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
allamanda
nounLow
/ˌaləˈmandə/A tropical flowering plant of the genus Allamanda, often cultivated for its showy yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.
allan
nounVery Low
/ˈæl.ən/A proper noun, typically used as a male given name or a surname.
allan-a-dale
nounVery Low
/ˌælən ə ˈdeɪl/A proper noun, historically referring to a character, specifically a minstrel or singer in the Robin Hood legends.
allanite
nounC2
/ˈælənaɪt/A black or dark brown mineral of the epidote group, containing cerium and other rare earth elements.
allantoid
adjectivenounExtremely Rare / Obscure
/ˈælənˌtɔɪd/Shaped like a sausage or a large link sausage; cylindrical and rounded at the ends.
allantoin
nounC2
/əˈlæntəʊɪn/A crystalline compound formed by the oxidation of uric acid, used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for its moisturizing and healing properties.
allantois
nounC2
/əˈlæntəʊɪs/An extra-embryonic membrane in reptiles, birds, and mammals involved in respiration and waste management.
allative
adjectivenounC2
/ˈæləˌtɪv/In grammar, a case expressing motion towards or into something.
allay
verbverb-transitiveC1
/əˈleɪ/to diminish or reduce (something unpleasant such as fear, suspicion, pain, or anxiety)
allecret
nounVery Low (Archaic/Specialist)
/ˈælɪkrɛt/A specific type of light, flexible plate armour used in the medieval period, typically referring to a cuirass or protective garment for the torso.
allegation
nounC1
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/A statement or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof.
allege
verbverb-transitiveC1/C2 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)
/əˈlɛdʒ/to state or claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically without providing conclusive proof.
allegheny
nounLow
/ˌælɪˈɡeɪni/A geographical name, primarily referring to a major river in the eastern United States.
allegheny barberry
nounRare
/ˌælɪˈɡeɪni ˈbɑːbəri/A specific species of shrub (Berberis canadensis) native to eastern North America, known for its spiny branches and clusters of yellow flowers.
allegheny mountains
plural-nounLow
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ni ˈmaʊn.tɪnz/A major mountain range in the eastern United States, part of the Appalachian Mountains system, extending from Pennsylvania through Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia.
allegheny spurge
nounVery Low
/ˌalɪˈɡeɪni spɜːdʒ/A low-growing, shade-tolerant, evergreen perennial plant (Pachysandra procumbens) native to southeastern North America, known for its mottled leaves and small, white flower spikes.
allegiance
nounB2
/əˈliː.dʒəns/Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
allegiant
adjectivenounLow Frequency
/əˈliːdʒ(ə)nt/Faithfully loyal, especially to a person, cause, or organization.
allegorist
nounC2
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.rɪst/A person who creates or interprets allegories.

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