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alprazolam
nounC2
/alˈprazəlæm/A prescription medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class, used primarily to treat anxiety and panic disorders by acting as a central nervous system depressant.
alps
plural-nounB1
/ælps/A high mountain range in Europe.
alsace
nounC1
/alˈsas/A historical region and former administrative region in northeastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland, known for its distinct cultural blend.
alsace-lorraine
nounLow (C2)
/ˌalzas lɒˈreɪn/A historical region in northeastern France, formed from the territories of Alsace and Lorraine, which changed hands between France and Germany several times from 1871 to 1945.
alsatia
nounRare / Obsolete
/ælˈseɪʃə/A district or precinct where criminals and debtors could find refuge, historically used to denote a lawless or sanctuary area.
alsatian
adjectivenounC1
/ˌælˈseɪʃ(ə)n/A breed of large, strong working dog with a wolf-like appearance.
alsek
nounVery Rare (Proper Noun)
/ˈælsɛk/A proper noun referring to the Alsek River, a significant river in the Yukon Territory, British Columbia (Canada), and Alaska (USA).
alsike
nounVery Low
/ˈælsaɪk/A perennial clover plant (Trifolium hybridum) native to Europe and Asia, commonly grown for fodder.
alsike clover
nounLow
/ˈælsaɪk ˈkləʊvə/A species of perennial clover with pale pink flowers, used as fodder for livestock.
alsip
nounVery Low
/ˈæl.sɪp/A proper noun referring to a village in Illinois, USA.
also-ran
nounC2
/ˈɔːlsəʊ ˌræn/A competitor, candidate, or entry that is not among the winners or top finishers.
alsop
nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
/ˈɔːlsəp/An exceedingly rare word or proper noun. As a proper noun, it refers to a surname, most notably of British journalist and broadcaster Sir David Alsop, or potentially to places named after such families. It has no established, recognized meaning in modern English as a common noun.
alston
nounVery Low
/ˈɔːl.stən/A proper noun; primarily a surname or a place name (e.g., a town in Cumbria, England).
alstroemeria
nounC1
/ˌælstrɪˈmɪərɪə/A perennial plant native to South America, with showy, lily-like flowers in various colours.
alt key
nounHigh
/ˌɔːlt ˈkiː/A modifier key on a computer keyboard, labeled 'Alt', used to change the function of other keys when pressed in combination with them.
alt text
nounC1
/ˈɔːlt ˌtɛkst/A text description added to a digital image, graphic, or chart to convey its content or function, primarily for accessibility.
alt-
adjectivenounC1
/ɒlt/A combining form or prefix denoting an alternative, non-mainstream, or modified version of something, often with countercultural or niche connotations.
alt-left
nounC2
/ˌɒlt ˈleft/A politically charged term for individuals or groups on the far-left side of the political spectrum, often characterized by anti-capitalist, anti-fascist, and radical progressive ideologies, and typically used pejoratively.
alt-right
nounC1
/ˌɔːlt ˈraɪt/A political movement or ideology originating in the US, characterized by a rejection of mainstream conservatism in favor of more extreme, white nationalist, and reactionary views, often spread online.
alt-rock
nounC1
/ˌɒlt ˈrɒk/A subgenre of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s, characterized by a rejection of mainstream commercialism and traditional rock structures, often featuring distorted guitars, unconventional song structures, and introspective or ironic lyrics.

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