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- arkansan/ɑːˈkænzən/A native or inhabitant of the U.S. state of Arkansas.adjectivenounLow
- arkansas/ˈɑː.kən.sɔː/A proper noun referring to a state in the south-central United States.nounLow
- arkansas city/ˈɑː.kən.sɔː ˈsɪt.i/A place name referring to cities in the United States named after the state of Arkansas; most notably a city in Kansas and a city in Arkansas itself.nounLow (Proper noun, specific to geographic and local contexts)
- arkansas stone/ˈɑː.kən.sɔː stəʊn/A type of naturally occurring novaculite whetstone, quarried in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, USA, used primarily for sharpening blades and tools.nounC1/C2
- arkansas toothpick/ˌɑː.kənˈsɔː ˈtuːθpɪk/A very large, fixed-blade knife with a single, straight edge and a symmetrical point, typically with a handle long enough for two-handed use.nounVery Low (Specialized)
- arkansawyer/ˌɑː.kənˈsɔː.jə/A native or inhabitant of the U.S. state of Arkansas.nounVery Low
- arkhangelsk/ɑːkˈhæŋɡɛlsk/A city and administrative center in northwestern Russia, a major seaport on the Northern Dvina River near its mouth into the White Sea.nounVery low frequency in general English; moderate frequency in geographical, historical, or Russia-specific contexts.
- arkie/ˈɑːki/A derogatory term historically used in the United States for a migrant from Arkansas, particularly during the Great Depression era.nounLow/Very Low
- arkose/ˈɑːkəʊs/A type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar grains.nounRare
- arkwright/ˈɑːkraɪt/A person who makes or builds arks (large chests or boats); historically, a surname derived from the occupation of building arks or chests.nounVery Low
- arkwright furniture/ˈɑːkraɪt ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/Proper noun: A specific UK-based retail chain specializing in mid-range home furnishings, operating primarily through large out-of-town showrooms.nounVery Low
- arlberg/ˈɑːl.bɜːɡ/A mountain pass and ski region in western Austria, in the Alps.nounLow
- arleen/ˈɑːliːn/A female given name of English origin; a variant of Arlene.nounVery Low
- arlen/ˈɑːlən/A personal name (usually male).nounVery Low
- arlene/ˈɑː.liːn/A proper noun, most commonly a female given name.nounVery Low
- arles/ɑːlz/An earnest or deposit given to confirm a contract or bargain, especially in hiring.nounVery Low / Archaic
- arlington/ˈɑː.lɪŋ.tən/A proper noun referring to a place name, most commonly a county in Virginia, USA, or a town/city in various English-speaking countries.nounLow
- arlington heights/ˌɑː.lɪŋ.tən ˈhaɪts/A proper noun referring to a specific suburban village in the US state of Illinois, located northwest of Chicago.nounLow (Proper Noun). Very common in local/regional contexts of Illinois and Chicago metropolitan area, but low frequency in general international English.
- arlington national cemetery/ˈɑː.lɪŋ.tən ˈnæʃ.nəl ˈsɛm.ə.tri/A specific, large, and historically significant military cemetery located in Arlington County, Virginia, USA, serving as the final resting place for American service members and other notable figures.nounC2
- arliss/ˈɑː.lɪs/A proper noun, most commonly recognized as a masculine given name.nounVery low
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