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- alpha-tocopherol/ˌalfətəˈkɒfərɒl/The most biologically active form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant nutrient.nounLow
- alphabet/ˈælfəbet/A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order, used to represent the basic sounds of a language; the complete collection of characters used to write a language.nounHigh
- alphabet code/ˈælfəbɛt kəʊd/A system where letters or groups of letters represent specific items or concepts, often for identification, classification, or encryption.nounLow
- alphabet soup/ˌæl.fə.bet ˈsuːp/1. A soup containing pasta in the shape of letters of the alphabet. 2. A confused mixture of abbreviations, acronyms, or jargon.nounLow
- alphabetize/ˈæl.fə.bə.taɪz/To arrange items (e.g., words, names, files) in the order of the letters of the alphabet.verbverb-transitiveB2
- alpheus/ælˈfiːəs/The name of a river god in Greek mythology.nounVery Low
- alphitomancy/ælˈfɪt.ə.mæn.si/An ancient and obscure form of divination using barley meal or special loaves of barley bread.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- alphonso/ælˈfɒnzəʊ/A proper noun, most famously referring to a prized cultivar of mango (mangifera indica).nounLow
- alphonsus/ælˈfɒnsəs/A male given name of Germanic origin, historically associated with Catholic saints and royalty.nounVery Low
- alphorn/ˈalp.hɔːn/A very long, wooden, conical horn, traditionally used by Swiss herdsmen and mountain dwellers.nounC2
- alphosis/ælˈfəʊsɪs/A rare term referring to a condition of deficiency or absence of skin pigmentation (melanin); leukoderma.nounExtremely Low
- alpine/ˈælpaɪn/Relating to high mountains, especially the Alps; characteristic of such high-altitude environments.adjectivenounC1
- alpine azalea/ˌæl.paɪn əˈzeɪ.li.ə/A specific species of low-growing, flowering shrub belonging to the heath family (Ericaceae), known scientifically as Loiseleuria procumbens (formerly Azalea procumbens). It is characterized by small, evergreen leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers, and it is native to arctic and alpine tundra regions.nounVery Low
- alpine combined/ˌæl.paɪn kəmˈbaɪnd/A skiing event in which competitors must complete both downhill and slalom races, with the combined times determining the winner.nounLow
- alpine fir/ˌæl.paɪn ˈfɜː(r)/A species of fir tree native to the mountainous regions of western North America, known for its narrow conical shape.nounC2
- alpine garden/ˌæl.paɪn ˈɡɑː.dən/A garden or section of a garden designed to grow alpine plants, which are species native to mountainous regions.nounC1
- alpine ibex/ˌæl.paɪn ˈaɪ.bɛks/A species of wild goat native to the European Alps, characterized by large, curved horns in males.nounLow
- alpine tundra/ˈæl.paɪn ˈtʌn.drə/A high-altitude biome located above the tree line on mountains, characterised by a harsh climate, low-growing vegetation, and a short growing season.nounC1+
- alpinism/ˈælpɪnɪzəm/The sport or activity of climbing high mountains, especially in the Alps.nounLow
- alpinist/ˈælpɪnɪst/A person who climbs high mountains, especially in the Alps.nounC1/C2
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