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- american kestrel/əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˈkes.trəl/A small, vibrantly-colored falcon (Falco sparverius) native to the Americas, also known as the sparrow hawk.nounB2
- american labor party/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈleɪbə ˈpɑːti/A specific political party that existed historically in the United States, primarily in New York state, representing a coalition of labor unionists, socialists, and progressive reformers.nounLow
- american league/əˈmɛrɪkən liːɡ/One of the two major professional baseball leagues in North America, consisting of 15 teams and known historically for using the designated hitter rule.nounB2
- american legion/əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˈliː.dʒən/A major U.S. veterans' organization founded in 1919, composed of veterans of the United States armed forces.nounMedium
- american linden/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən ˈlɪn.dən/A large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish flowers.nounLow
- american organ/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən ˈɔː.ɡən/A specific type of reed organ (a keyboard instrument) in which air is drawn inward through the reeds via suction, producing a distinctively mellow tone.nounRare / Technical
- american painted lady/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈpeɪntɪd ˈleɪdi/A specific species of migratory butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis) native to North America, characterized by its orange, black, white, and blue-spotted wing patterns.nounLow (Specialist/Biological)
- american pit bull terrier/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən ˌpɪt ˌbʊl ˈtɛr.i.ə/A specific breed of medium-sized, muscular dog originally developed for fighting and later for companionship.nounLow
- american plan/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən plæn/A hotel rate that includes meals (typically full board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in addition to accommodation.nounLow-medium
- american redstart/əˌmɛr.ɪ.kən ˈrɛd.stɑːt/A small migratory songbird of North and Central America with black and orange plumage in the male.nounLow
- american revised version/əˈmɛrɪkən rɪˈvaɪzd ˈvɜːʃən/A major 1901 revision of the American Standard Version of the Bible, representing an early 20th-century American scholarly translation effort.nounLow/Very Low
- american revolution/əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən/The 18th-century war (1775-1783) in which thirteen British colonies in North America fought for and gained independence, establishing the United States of America.nounC1
- american rig/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən rɪɡ/A type of drilling apparatus used primarily in the oil and gas industry, characterized by its structural design and operational features common in American engineering.nounC1/C2 (Specialized Technical)
- american sable/əˌmɛrɪk(ə)n ˈseɪb(ə)l/A medium-sized, semi-aquatic rodent of the marten family (Martes americana), also known as the American pine marten, native to North American boreal forests.nounRare
- american saddle horse/əˈmerɪkən ˈsædl hɔːs/A breed of horse developed in the United States, known for its smooth gaits and showy appearance.nounLow (Specialist/Niche)
- american samoa/əˌmer.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/An unincorporated territory of the United States, consisting of a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.nounLow
- american senna/əˈmɛr.ɪ.kən ˈsɛn.ə/A perennial herb (Senna hebecarpa) native to eastern North America, known for its clusters of yellow flowers and compound leaves.nounLow
- american shorthair cat/əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˈʃɔːt.heə ˌkæt/A specific breed of domestic cat originating in North America, characterised by its stocky build, round face, and short, dense coat.nounC1
- american sign language/əˌmerɪkən ˈsaɪn ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/A complete, natural visual-gestural language used primarily by Deaf communities in the United States and parts of Canada.nounB2
- american smoke tree/əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˈsməʊk ˌtriː/A North American shrub or small tree (Cotinus obovatus), native to the southeastern United States, known for its rounded leaves and showy, feathery, smoke-like pink or purplish flower clusters in summer.nounC2
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