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- english foxhound/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈfɒkshaʊnd/A breed of dog, specifically a scent hound developed in England for fox hunting.nounLow
- english gooseberry/ˈɡʊzb(ə)ri/A small, round, edible berry, typically green or reddish, with a tart flavor, growing on a thorny shrub.nounB2
- english heritage/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈherɪtɪdʒ/The historic buildings, monuments, and cultural traditions that are considered part of England's national legacy.nounMedium
- english horn/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈhɔːn/A musical instrument of the woodwind family, larger and lower-pitched than the oboe, with a distinctively rich, melancholic tone.nounC2
- english iris/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈaɪrɪs/A specific species of iris plant (Iris latifolia) native to the Pyrenees and sometimes naturalized in England.nounLow
- english ivy/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈaɪvi/A climbing evergreen plant (Hedera helix) with dark green lobed leaves, native to Europe and widely cultivated as an ornamental.nounB2
- english muffin/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈmʌfɪn/A small, round, flat bread, usually served toasted, with a soft interior and a dusting of cornmeal on the crust.nounMedium
- english pea/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈpiː/A common garden pea, typically round and shelled from its pod before eating.nounC1
- english plantain/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈplæntɪn/A common, low-growing perennial weed (Plantago lanceolata) with distinctive narrow, ribbed leaves and a cylindrical flower spike, native to Europe and widespread in temperate regions.nounLow
- english red/rɛd/the colour of blood, a primary colour at the longer-wavelength end of the visible spectrumnounA1
- english revolution/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˌrevəˈluːʃ(ə)n/A term referring to the period of political and social upheaval in England during the mid-17th century, primarily the English Civil Wars (1642–1651) and the establishment of the Commonwealth and Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell.nounLow
- english saddle/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈsæd(ə)l/A specific type of saddle used for horse riding, characterized by a close-contact, relatively flat seat without a prominent pommel or cantle, designed to allow the rider close contact with the horse.nounLow Frequency / Domain-Specific
- english self/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ self/The cultural, linguistic, and psychological identity associated with being English, particularly when viewed from an external perspective.nounLow (C2+)
- english sennit/ˌɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ ˈsɛn.ɪt/A plaited cordage or decorative braiding, traditionally made from rope, used in nautical, military, or decorative contexts.nounRare / Very Low
- english setter/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈsɛtə/A breed of gun dog originally developed in the United Kingdom, known for its long, silky coat and skill in finding and indicating the position of game birds by freezing into a 'set' position.nounC1
- english sheepdog/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈʃiːpdɒɡ/A specific large breed of herding dog, originally from England, known for its long, shaggy coat and distinctive "bear-like" gait.nounC1/C2
- english sonnet/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈsɒnɪt/A poetic form consisting of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter, with a specific rhyme scheme (abab cdcd efef gg), also known as the Shakespearean sonnet.nounC1-C2
- english sparrow/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈspærəʊ/A common small brown and gray bird originally native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but now widespread globally, especially in urban and agricultural areas.nounMedium (common in ornithological, environmental, and certain regional contexts; less frequent in general conversation).
- english springer spaniel/ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˌsprɪŋə ˈspænjəl/A medium-sized breed of gun dog, used for flushing or springing game.nounC2
- english system/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈsɪstəm/The set of measurement units historically developed and used in the UK and its former colonies, primarily based on imperial units (feet, pounds, gallons).nounB2
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