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amur
nounVery Low / Obscure / Technical
/əˈmʊə/A large freshwater fish of the carp family, native to East Asia, particularly the Amur River basin.
amur cork tree
nounVery Low
/əˌmʊə ˈkɔːk triː/A species of tree, Phellodendron amurense, native to northeastern Asia, known for its thick, corky bark.
amur privet
nounVery Low
/ˌɑː.mʊə ˈprɪv.ɪt/A deciduous shrub (Ligustrum amurense) native to northern China, known for its dense foliage, tolerance of cold climates, and use as a hedging plant.
amurca
nounExtremely rare/archaic
/əˈmɜːkə/The bitter, watery residue left after pressing olives to extract oil; also used historically to refer to lees or sediment from wine or other oils.
amuse
verbverb-transitiveB1
/əˈmjuːz/To cause someone to laugh or smile; to entertain or divert someone, especially in a light-hearted way.
amuse-bouche
nounLow
/əˌmjuːz ˈbuːʃ/A small, complimentary appetizer served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
amuse-gueule
nounLow
/əˌmuːz ˈɡɜːl/A small, savory item of food served as an appetizer before a meal or with drinks.
amusement
nounB2
/əˈmjuːzmənt/The feeling of being entertained or finding something funny.
amusement arcade
nounC1
/əˈmjuːzmənt ɑːˈkeɪd/A venue, typically indoors, containing various coin-operated games and entertainment machines.
amusement park
nounB1
/əˈmjuːzmənt pɑːk/A large outdoor area with various rides, games, and other entertainments, designed to provide fun and excitement for the public, often with an entrance fee.
amusement tax
nounLow-to-medium (specialized, domain-specific)
/əˈmjuːzmənt tæks/A government levy imposed on entertainment activities, admissions, or events.
amusia
nounLow
/eɪˈmjuːzɪə/A medical or neurological condition characterized by the inability to recognize or reproduce musical tones.
amvets
nounlow
/ˈæmvɛts/A non-profit, congressionally chartered U.S. veterans organization founded by American veterans of World War II.
amy
nounRare (as a general vocabulary word); Extremely Common (as a personal name)
/ˈeɪ.mi/A common feminine given name of French origin, derived from Old French 'Amée', meaning 'beloved'.
amyclas
nounRare / Obscure
/əˈmɪklæs/A proper noun from classical mythology, referring to a minor figure, often the son of Lacedaemon and Sparta, founder of the town of Amyclae.
amycus
nounVery Rare
/ˈæmɪkəs/A proper noun referring to a specific character from Greek mythology, specifically a son of Poseidon and king of the Bebryces, known for being a savage boxer killed by Polydeuces.
amyelia
nounVery Rare
/ˌeɪ.maɪˈiː.lɪ.ə/A medical condition characterized by the congenital absence of the spinal cord.
amygdala
nounC2
/əˈmɪɡ.dəl.ə/An almond-shaped structure located deep in the temporal lobe of the brain, which plays a primary role in processing emotions, especially fear and aggression, and memory formation.
amygdale
nounRare
/əˈmɪɡdeɪl/A cavity in volcanic rock that is filled with secondary minerals such as quartz, calcite, or zeolite.
amygdalin
nounlow
/əˈmɪɡdəlɪn/A naturally occurring chemical compound found in the pits of many fruits, such as apricots, peaches, and bitter almonds.

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