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- armguard/ˈɑːmɡɑːd/A protective covering or pad worn on the forearm to shield it from impact, friction, or injury.nounLow
- armhole/ˈɑːm.həʊl/The opening in a garment through which the arm is inserted.nounB2
- armidale/ˈɑː.mɪ.deɪl/A city in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.nounLow
- armiger/ˈɑːmɪdʒə/A person entitled to bear heraldic arms; a knight's esquire.nounRare / Obsolete
- armill/ˈɑːmɪl/A ceremonial bracelet or armlet, often made of metal, worn as part of regalia.nounRare
- armilla/ɑːˈmɪlə/A bracelet or armband, especially a type of ancient ornamental bracelet worn on the upper arm.nounVery Low Frequency / Obsolete / Technical
- armillaria root rot/ɑːmɪˌleəriə ruːt rɒt/A fungal disease affecting the root systems of trees and woody plants, caused by fungi of the genus Armillaria.nounLow (Technical/Arboricultural)
- armillary sphere/ɑːˈmɪləri sfɪə/A physical model of the celestial sphere, consisting of a framework of rings (armillae) representing circles of the celestial sphere, such as the equator, ecliptic, and meridians, often with a small globe representing Earth at the centre.nounC2
- arming/ˈɑːmɪŋ/The act of providing weapons to someone or something; preparing for conflict.nounB2
- arming chest/ˈɑː.mɪŋ ˌtʃɛst/A large, sturdy chest or cabinet used historically to store weapons and military equipment, especially aboard ships or in armouries.nounRare/Obsolescent
- arminian/ɑːˈmɪnɪən/A follower of the theological doctrines of Jacobus Arminius, emphasizing free will and conditional election, in contrast to Calvinist predestination.adjectivenounLow
- arminianism/ɑːˈmɪn.i.ə.nɪ.zəm/A Christian theological system derived from the teachings of Jacobus Arminius, emphasizing conditional election based on God's foreknowledge of human faith, universal atonement, resistible grace, and the possibility of falling from grace.nounC2
- arminius/ɑːˈmɪnɪəs/A proper noun referring to Arminius (c. 18/17 BC – 21 AD), a chieftain of the Germanic Cherusci tribe who famously led an alliance that annihilated three Roman legions in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.nounLow
- armistice/ˈɑːmɪstɪs/A formal agreement to stop fighting between warring parties; a truce.nounB2
- armistice day/ˈɑː.mɪ.stɪs ˌdeɪ/The anniversary of the armistice which ended the hostilities of World War I, signed on November 11, 1918.nounMedium
- armitage/ˈɑːmɪtɪdʒ/Primarily a British surname of topographic origin, deriving from Old French 'hermitage', meaning a secluded dwelling, especially for a hermit. Also used for various geographical features and commercial enterprises bearing the name.nounLow
- armlet/ˈɑːmlɪt/A decorative band or bracelet worn around the upper arm.nounLow
- armload/ˈɑːm.ləʊd/An amount that can be carried in one or both arms at one time; a bundle or load held in the arms.nounB1 (Intermediate)
- armlock/ˈɑːm.lɒk/A grappling hold in wrestling or martial arts where one's opponent's arm is immobilized and put under painful pressure, typically by being locked in a bent position.nounLow
- armoire/ˈɑːm.wɑː(r)/A large, tall, freestanding cupboard or wardrobe, typically ornate and made of wood, used for storing clothes.nounC1
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