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- army intelligence/ˈɑː.mi ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns/The military unit responsible for gathering, analyzing, and using information about enemy forces, terrain, and other relevant factors to support operational and strategic decision-making.nounC1
- army list/ˈɑː.mi ˌlɪst/An official register or published document containing the names, ranks, and appointments of officers serving in a national army.nounC1
- army of occupation/ˈɑː.mi əv ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/A military force that enters and controls a foreign country or territory, especially after a conflict.nounLow
- army of the potomac/ˌɑː.mi əv ðə pəˈtəʊ.mək/The principal Union army in the eastern theater of the American Civil War (1861–1865).nounLow/Very Low
- army of the united states/ˈɑːmi əv ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts/The formal legal term for the land warfare branch of the United States armed forces.nounC2
- army worm/ˈɑː.mi ˌwɜːm/A pestilent caterpillar (larvae of various moths) that feeds voraciously on crops and plants, often moving in large, destructive groups.nounC2
- army-navy storeA retail store selling surplus or used military clothing, equipment, and supplies.nounC1
- armyworm/ˈɑː.mi.wɜːm/The larva of certain moth species, which often appear in large numbers and can cause extensive damage to crops.nounC2
- arna/ˈɑː.nə/An informal or dialectal term, often in British usage, meaning 'a stupid or foolish person' or 'nonsense, rubbish'. It can function as a noun (a fool) or an interjection expressing disbelief or dismissal.nounVery Low / Obscure
- arnatto/əˈnætəʊ/A natural orange-red dye or food coloring obtained from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana).nounC1+ (Low frequency, specialized)
- arnaud/ˈɑː.nəʊ/A masculine given name of French origin.nounRare
- arnauld/ˈɑːnəʊld/A proper noun, specifically a French-origin male given name or surname.nounExtremely Low
- arndt/ɑːnt/A surname of German origin, originally a patronymic derived from the personal name Arnold, meaning 'eagle power' or 'ruler'.nounLow (as a common noun, virtually non-existent)
- arne/ˈɑːnə/Proper noun, typically a masculine given name, particularly in Scandinavian (especially Swedish) and northern German contexts.nounVery rare outside specific naming contexts.
- arnhem/ˈɑːnəm/A city in the eastern Netherlands, historically known for a major World War II battle.nounLow
- arnhem land/ˈɑːnəm ˌlænd/A large, culturally rich Indigenous region in the northeast corner of Australia's Northern Territory, notable for its Aboriginal art, remote landscapes, and traditional ownership.nounC1
- arnica/ˈɑːnɪkə/A plant of the daisy family, with yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and roots, used medicinally.nounC2
- arnim/ˈɑːnɪm/ArnoldnounVery Low
- arno/ˈɑːnəʊ/A proper noun, primarily a given name (male) and the name of a major river in Italy.nounLow (as a given name in English contexts). Very low (as a toponym in general English usage).
- arnold/ˈɑː.nəld/A proper noun, primarily used as a male given name and surname, deriving from Old German origin meaning 'eagle power' or 'ruler'.nounModerate (as a proper noun). Very rare (as a common noun/verb).
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