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anglo-saxonism
nounC1/C2
/ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən.ɪ.zəm/A belief in the superiority or special character of Anglo-Saxon people, culture, or language.
anglo-venetian glass
nounVery low
/ˌæŋɡləʊ vɪˈniːʃən ɡlɑːs/A type of glassware made in England during the 16th and 17th centuries that imitated Venetian styles and techniques.
anglomania
nounC2
/ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/An excessive or intense enthusiasm for England and English customs, culture, or styles.
anglophile
adjectivenounC2
/ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ.faɪl/A person who greatly admires or is enthusiastic about England, its people, and its culture.
anglophilia
nounLow
/ˌaŋɡlə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/A strong admiration or fondness for England, its people, culture, customs, or institutions.
anglophobe
nounLow
/ˈæŋɡləʊfəʊb/A person who has a strong dislike, fear, or prejudice against England, its people, or its culture.
anglophobia
nounLow
/ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈfəʊ.bi.ə/A strong dislike, fear, or prejudice against England, English people, or English culture.
anglophone
adjectivenounC1
/ˈæŋ.ɡlə.fəʊn/A person who speaks English as their first or primary language.
anglosphere
nounLow
/ˈaŋɡlə(ʊ)ˌsfɪə/The worldwide collective of English-speaking nations that share significant cultural, historical, political, and linguistic ties, principally the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
angola
nounMedium
/æŋˈɡəʊ.lə/A country on the west coast of central/southern Africa.
angolese
nounUltra Rare / Obsolete
/ˌæŋɡəʊˈleɪzi/Of or pertaining to the Italian artist Giorgio Angolesi, or his painting style.
angon
nounVery low (archaic/historical term)
/ˈaŋɡɒn/A type of javelin or throwing spear used by the Franks and other early medieval Germanic peoples.
angophora
nounVery low
/æŋˈɡɒfərə/A genus of trees native to Australia, commonly known as apple myrtle or smooth-barked apple.
angor
nounExtremely rare, archaic/obsolete
ˈæŋɡɔːAn obsolete term referring to a feeling of extreme mental distress, anxiety, or anguish; also an old medical term for a strangling chest pain.
angora
adjectivenounC1
/aŋˈɡɔːrə/A breed of domestic animals (especially rabbit or goat) with long, soft, silky hair.
angora cat
nounLow
/æŋˈɡɔːrə ˌkæt/A breed of domestic cat with long, silky fur, originating from Turkey (specifically Ankara).
angora goat
nounC1
/æŋˈɡɔːrə ɡəʊt/A breed of domestic goat, primarily raised for its long, silky hair called mohair.
angora rabbit
nounLow
/æŋˈɡɔːrə ˈræbɪt/A breed of domestic rabbit kept primarily for its long, soft wool (angora fibre).
angostura
nounC2
/ˌæŋ.ɡəˈstjʊə.rə/A type of aromatic bitter bark from a South American tree, used in medicine and as a flavoring in drinks.
angostura bark
nounVery Low
/ˌæŋ.ɡəˈstjʊə.rə ˌbɑːk/The aromatic bark of a South American tree (Cusparia febrifuga, now Galipea officinalis), historically used as a tonic and febrifuge, and as a key ingredient in Angostura bitters.

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