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alleyway
nounB2
/ˈæliweɪ/A narrow passage or lane between or behind buildings, typically for pedestrians.
allhallowmas
nounRare/Archaic
/ˌɔːlˈhæləʊməs/A name for All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1st.
allhallows
nounVery Low (Archaic/Historical)
/ˌɔːlˈhæləʊz/The feast of All Saints, observed on 1 November.
allhallows eve
nounLow
/ˌɔːlˈhæləʊz iːv/The evening of 31st October, the eve of the Christian festival of All Hallows' Day (All Saints' Day), on which modern Halloween customs are based.
allhallowtide
nounVery Low
/ˌɔːlˈhæləʊtaɪd/The Christian festival or season surrounding All Saints' Day (1st November), encompassing All Hallows' Eve (Halloween), All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day (2nd November).
allheal
nounlow
/ˈɔːl.hiːl/A name for plants believed to have general medicinal or curative properties.
alliance
nounC1
/əˈlaɪəns/A formal agreement or union between parties (often nations, organizations, or groups) for mutual benefit or to achieve a common goal.
alliance for progress
nounLow
/əˈlaɪəns fə ˈprəʊɡres/A specific historical initiative; a U.S. foreign aid program for Latin America announced by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to promote economic cooperation and development.
allied health
nounC1-C2
/ˌalʌɪd ˈhɛlθ/A broad category of healthcare professions distinct from medicine, nursing, and dentistry, that provide specialized support, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services.
allier
nounC1-C2
/ˈælɪeɪ/to form a connection, alliance, or partnership between people, groups, or nations for mutual benefit.
allies
nounplural-nounB1
/ˈælaɪz/Parties, individuals, or nations united by formal agreement, shared goals, or mutual support in a common cause, often for cooperation or protection.
alligate
verb-transitiveVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪt/To bind together; to join by tying or attaching.
alligator
nounverb-intransitiveB2
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə(r)/A large, carnivorous reptile of the genus Alligator, with a broad snout and living in freshwater habitats.
alligator clip
nounC1
/ˈælɪɡeɪtə ˌklɪp/A simple spring-loaded metal clamp with serrated jaws, used to make a temporary electrical connection.
alligator gar
nounC1+ / Specialized
/ˌæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə ˈɡɑː/A large, predatory, long-snouted freshwater fish native to North America, known for its distinctive appearance resembling an alligator.
alligator lizard
nounLow frequency / Scientific
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə ˌlɪz.əd/A lizard of the genus Abronia or Elgaria, characterized by a stout body, large head, and scales resembling an alligator's skin.
alligator pear
nounLow
/ˈælɪɡeɪtə peə(r)/An alternative name for the avocado, derived from its rough, textured skin resembling alligator hide.
alligator pepper
nounRare
/ˈælɪɡeɪtə ˈpɛpə/The seeds of the West African Aframomum melegueta plant, often used as a spice and a traditional ceremonial symbol.
alligator shear
nounC1
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə ʃɪə/A powerful mechanical cutting tool with long, hinged jaws resembling an alligator's mouth, used to cut through metal rods, bars, wire, and other tough materials.
alligator snapping turtle
nounC1
/ˌæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə ˈsnæp.ɪŋ ˌtɜː.təl/A large, aggressive freshwater turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a powerful beak-like jaw, a heavily ridged shell resembling an alligator's skin, and a worm-like lure on its tongue used for hunting fish.

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