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apastron
nounVery Rare / Specialized
/əˈpæstrən/The point in the orbit of a star, or other celestial body, around another star where they are at their greatest distance from each other.
apathy
nounC1
/ˈæp.ə.θi/A state of lacking interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference.
apatite
nounLow
/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/A calcium phosphate mineral that is a major constituent of teeth and bones, and also an important source of phosphorus for fertilizer.
apb
abbreviationnounC2
/ˌeɪ.piːˈbiː/An All-Points Bulletin; a broadcast alert from one law enforcement agency to all others, requesting assistance in locating a suspect or responding to a situation.
apc
abbreviationnounRare
/ˌeɪ.piːˈsiː/An abbreviation, most commonly for Armoured Personnel Carrier (military vehicle) or Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (gene/protein in biology).
ape
adjectivenounverb+1B2
/eɪp/A large primate without a tail, such as a chimpanzee, gorilla, or orangutan.
ape hangers
plural-nounC2
/ˈeɪp ˌhæŋ.əz/A style of tall, upright handlebars on a motorcycle or bicycle, designed so the rider's hands are positioned at or above shoulder level.
ape-man
nounC1/C2
/ˈeɪp ˌmæn/A prehistoric creature representing a supposed evolutionary link between apes and humans; a very primitive or brutish human.
apec
acronymnounLow
/ˈeɪpek/An acronym for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, an inter-governmental economic organization comprising 21 member economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
apeldoorn
nounVery Low
/ˈɑːpəlˌdɔːn/The name of a city in the central Netherlands.
apelles
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Historical/Literary Reference)
/əˈpɛliːz/A proper noun referring to the celebrated Greek painter of antiquity (4th century BC), renowned for his skill and as a cultural reference.
apeman
nounC2
/ˈeɪp.mæn/A term for a primate, particularly an extinct species, considered an evolutionary ancestor of modern humans, characterized by a blend of ape-like and human-like features.
apennines
nounplural-nounLow
/ˈæp.ə.naɪnz/A major mountain range in Italy, stretching the length of the Italian peninsula.
apepi
nounVery Low (Obsolete/Regional)
/ˈæpəpi/A mythical creature from British folklore, often described as a small, mischievous sprite or imp.
apercu
nounC2
/ˌæp.eəˈsjuː/A brief, insightful summary or glimpse; a concise outline of a subject.
aperient
adjectivenounC2 / Very low frequency
/əˈpɪərɪənt/(Medicine) A substance or medicine that acts as a mild laxative, stimulating evacuation of the bowels.
aperitif
nounC1
/əˌpɛr.ɪˈtiːf/An alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
aperitive
adjectivenounB2
/əˌpɛr.ɪˈtiːf/A drink, usually alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
apertometer
nounExtremely low
/ˌæpəˈtɒmɪtə/A measuring instrument for determining the angular aperture of microscope objectives or other optical systems.
aperture
nounC1
/ˈæp.ə.tʃər/A hole, gap, or opening, especially one that allows light to pass through an optical device.

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