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- grass widower/ˌɡrɑːs ˈwɪd.əʊ.ər/A man whose wife is temporarily away from home, often for an extended period.nounLow
- grass-of-parnassus/ˌɡrɑːs əv pɑːˈnasəs/A perennial flowering plant of the genus Parnassia, typically found in wetlands, with white flowers having distinctive green veins.nounVery Low
- grasscutter/ˈɡrɑːsˌkʌtə/A person or device that cuts grass.nounLow
- grasse/ɡrɑːs/A town in southeastern France, famous historically and currently as a major center of perfume production.nounLow
- grasserie/ˈɡræsəri/A fatal infectious disease of silkworms, characterized by softening and a glossy appearance.nounRare / Technical
- grassfinch/ˈɡrɑːsfɪn(t)ʃ/A small songbird, often belonging to the family Estrildidae or related families, typically found in grasslands and feeding on grass seeds.nounVery Low
- grasshook/ˈɡrɑːshʊk/A long-handled, sickle-like hand tool with a curved blade used for cutting tall grass, reeds, or light brush.nounLow
- grasshopper/ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒp.ər/A plant-eating insect with long hind legs for jumping, belonging to the order Orthoptera.nounB1
- grasshopper engine/ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒpər ˈɛnʤɪn/A type of early beam engine where the beam pivots at one end, resembling a grasshopper's leg.nounC1/C2
- grasshopper pie/ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒp.ə paɪ/A sweet, chilled dessert pie, typically with a crumb or chocolate crust, filled with a pale green, mint-flavoured cream or custard, often containing marshmallows and/or whipped cream.nounlow
- grasshopper sparrow/ˈɡrɑːsˌhɒpə ˈspærəʊ/A small North American sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) characterized by its insect-like, buzzing song.nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency, Technical/Niche)
- grassland/ˈɡrɑːs.lænd/A large, open area of land covered chiefly with grass and other non-woody plants, with few or no trees.nounB2
- grassman/ˈɡrɑːsmən/A person whose job involves cutting or managing grass, particularly on a large scale, such as a lawn caretaker or groundskeeper.nounVery Low
- grassman's law/ˈɡrɑːsmənz ˌlɔː/A phonological law of ancient Greek and Sanskrit stating that two consecutive aspirated stops dissimilate, where the first loses its aspiration.nounVery Low
- grasso/ˈɡræsəʊ/The fundamental meaning of the word 'grasso' is not established in standard English. The provided word appears to be Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish for 'fat' (adj.) or 'fat/grease' (noun). This analysis will proceed as a linguistic exercise, providing a hypothetical 'anglicised' entry based on Romance root cognates.nounNot applicable (non-English word). In the hypothetical sense: Very Low.
- grassplot/ˈɡrɑːsplɒt/A small, distinct area of grass, often a section within a larger garden, park, or yard.nounVery Low
- grassquit/ˈɡrɑːskwɪt/A small, seed-eating bird of the genus *Tiaris* or related genera, found in the American tropics and subtropics.nounVery low (technical/ornithological term)
- grassroots/ˈɡrɑːs.ruːts/The most fundamental level of a community, organization, or movement, especially the ordinary people rather than the leaders.adjectivenounC1
- grate/ɡreɪt/To shred food into small pieces using a grater; or to make a harsh, irritating sound.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- gratefulness/ˈɡreɪtf(ə)lnəs/The state or feeling of being grateful; deep appreciation for kindness or benefits received.nounmid-low
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