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arylamine
nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialist/professional vocabulary)
/ˌærɪləˈmiːn/An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with aryl groups (aromatic rings).
arylate
verb-transitiveVery Low (Technical/Specialized)
/ˈærɪleɪt/to introduce an aryl group (a type of organic chemical group) into a compound.
arytenoid
adjectivenounC2
/ˌær.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/Relating to a pair of small, pyramid-shaped cartilages in the larynx (voice box) to which the vocal cords are attached.
arˈmenian
adjectivenounB2
/ɑːˈmiː.ni.ən/Relating to Armenia, its people, or their language.
arˈticuˌlator
nounLow
/ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪ.tə/A person or thing that articulates; specifically, an organ or structure involved in the physical production of speech sounds (e.g., tongue, lips, jaw).
as level
nounB2
/ˌeɪ ˈes ˌlev.əl/A secondary school qualification taken in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, typically at age 17, representing the first half of an A-level.
as you like it
nounB1
/æz juː ˈlaɪk ɪt/In whatever manner or to whatever degree you prefer; according to your choice or desire.
as-told-to
adjectivenounLow
/ˌæz ˈtəʊld tuː/A narrative or biography written by a professional writer based on the spoken account of the subject.
asa
abbreviationnounVery Low
/ˈeɪ.sə/A common given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'physician' or 'healer'. It is also used as a component in taxonomic binomial names, often abbreviated in botanical and zoological contexts.
asafetida
nounC2 / Very Low-Frequency
/ˌæsəˈfetɪdə/A strong-smelling resinous gum obtained from the roots of certain plants of the Ferula genus, used in cooking and traditional medicine.
asafoetida
nounC2
/ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/A strong-smelling, pungent resinous gum obtained from the roots of certain plants of the carrot family, used in cooking (especially in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine) and formerly in medicine.
asahigawa
nounLow (Specialized/Niche)
/ˌæsəhiːˈɡɑːwə/A specific weaving technique for traditional Japanese textiles, particularly associated with the Asahigawa region, characterized by its precise patterns and use of delicate threads.
asama
nounVery Low / Obscure
/əˈsɑːmə/ or /ˈæsəmə/(Most likely) An uncommon or regionally-specific noun with ambiguous meaning, requiring context to interpret. (As a proper noun) A place name, notably a town in Turkey or mountains in Japan/Canada. (Potential) A misspelling or obscure variant of other words.
asana
nounC1
/ˈɑːsənə/A physical posture or pose in yoga.
asansol
nounLow (Geographical proper noun; common in Indian English and regional contexts)
/ˈæs.ən.sɒl/A city in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India, known as a major industrial and mining hub.
asante
nounLow
/əˈsænteɪ/A Swahili word meaning 'thank you'.
asantehene
nounVery low
/ˌæsænˈteɪheɪneɪ/The title of the traditional ruler of the Ashanti people of Ghana.
asarabacca
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˌæsərəˈbækə/A low-growing, creeping European plant of the birthwort family, with kidney-shaped leaves and small purplish flowers.
asarah betevet
nounRare
/əˌsɑːrə bəˈteɪvɛt/A minor Jewish fast day observed on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Tevet.
asarotum
nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
A misspelling or erroneous form of the Latin-derived word 'asarum' (related to the plant genus Asarum, known as wild ginger), or a pseudo-Latin term occasionally encountered in error. It is not a standard English word.

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