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asian elephant
nounC1
/ˌeɪʒ(ə)n ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/A species of elephant (Elephas maximus) native to the forests and grasslands of South and Southeast Asia, characterized by smaller ears and a single, finger-like lip at the end of its trunk.
asian flu
nounLow (historical/technical)
/ˌeɪʒən ˈfluː/A pandemic influenza outbreak that originated in East Asia in 1957.
asian pear
nounC1
/ˌeɪʒ(ə)n ˈpeə/A type of crisp, round, sweet fruit (Pyrus pyrifolia) native to East Asia.
asian semi-longhair
nounLow
/ˌeɪʒ(ə)n ˌsɛmɪˈlɒŋheə/A breed of domestic cat originating from the UK, developed to look like a longhaired version of the Asian cat, which itself is a descendant of the Burmese.
asian shorthair
nounLow
/ˌeɪʒ(ə)n ˈʃɔːthɛː/A recognised breed of domestic cat, developed in Britain, that combines a cat of Asian type with a short coat.
asian tiger mosquito
nounC1
/ˌeɪ.ʒən ˌtaɪ.ɡə mɒˈskiː.təʊ/A small black-and-white striped mosquito (Aedes albopictus) native to Southeast Asia, known for its aggressive daytime biting and role in transmitting diseases.
asiatic
adjectivenounC1
/ˌeɪ.ʒiˈæt.ɪk/Relating to or characteristic of Asia.
asiatic beetle
nounRare (in general discourse). Technical/Agricultural.
/ˌeɪ.ʒiˈæt.ɪk ˈbiː.təl/A common name for several invasive beetle species, particularly the Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), native to Asia but now widespread elsewhere, known for damaging plants, lawns, and crops.
asiatic cholera
nounC2
/ˌeɪ.ʒiˈæt.ɪk ˈkɒl.ər.ə/A severe, often fatal form of cholera caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, historically associated with pandemics originating in Asia.
aside
adverbnounB2
/əˈsaɪd/to one side; out of the way; a remark made in a low voice that is not intended to be heard by everyone present.
asiderite
nounVery Rare / Technical
/ˈæsɪdəraɪt/A type of meteorite containing a high proportion of silicate minerals and lacking significant amounts of metallic iron-nickel.
asimov
nounLow (Used in specific contexts related to literature, science fiction, or history of science.)
/ˈæz.ɪ.mɒv/A proper noun, specifically the surname of Isaac Asimov, a prolific 20th-century American author and professor of biochemistry, best known for his science fiction and popular science works.
asine
nounExtremely rare / Archaic / Literary
/ˈæsaɪn/A Latin-based English word meaning 'donkey', referring to a member of the horse family (Equidae). Typically used in a literal biological/zoological sense.
asir
noun0 (Extremely rare/Obsolete)
/ˈeɪ.sɪər/ or /ˈæ.sɪər/ (The pronunciation is speculative due to its obscurity.)As a rare English word, 'asir' is a noun for a person who is rising or aspiring, or in certain technical contexts, an Arabic numeral or letter. It is not a standard modern English word and is considered archaic/obsolete or a transliteration of an Arabic term.
ask
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/ɑːsk/To put a question to someone, seeking information, permission, or an answer.
ask after
verbB1
/ˈɑːsk ˌɑːf.tə/To enquire about someone's health, well-being, or situation.
ask for
verbHigh
/ˈɑːsk fɔː(r)/To request or solicit something from someone.
askarel
nounVery Low
/ˈaskərɛl/A synthetic, non-flammable insulating liquid historically used in electrical transformers and capacitors.
askari
nounLow
/asˈkɑːri/A soldier or police officer, especially in East Africa or other regions where Swahili is spoken.
askey
nounExtremely Low
/ˈæski/The name of a person; not a standard English word.

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