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garoupa
nounLow
/ɡəˈruːpə/A type of large marine fish, also commonly known as a grouper.
garpike
nounVery low frequency
/ˈɡɑː.paɪk/A North American freshwater fish with a long, slender body, a long snout, and sharp teeth.
garret
nounLow
/ˈɡærɪt/A room or space at the top of a house, just under the roof; an attic.
garret window
nounLow
/ˈɡærɪt ˈwɪndəʊ/a window set into a sloping roof, specifically in a garret (an attic room).
garrett
nounC1
/ˈɡærɪt/The uppermost room in a house or building, typically under the sloping roof; an attic.
garrick
nounVery Low
/ˈɡærɪk/A proper noun, historically most commonly a surname, particularly associated with the 18th-century English actor David Garrick.
garrigue
nounC2
/ɡaˈriːɡ/A type of low, soft-leaved scrubland ecosystem found on limestone soils around the Mediterranean Basin.
garrison
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/A group of soldiers stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.
garrison cap
nounC1
/ˈɡær.ɪ.sən ˌkæp/A soft, folding military cap with a flat top and a chinstrap, typically worn as part of a uniform.
garrison finish
nounRare/Low
/ˌɡærɪsən ˈfɪnɪʃ/A dramatic and unlikely last-minute victory or success, often in a sporting contest, against seemingly impossible odds.
garrison house
nounLow
/ˈɡær.ɪ.sən ˌhaʊs/A house that is fortified and occupied by soldiers, often serving as a defensive stronghold in a civilian area.
garrison state
nounC2
/ˈɡær.ɪ.sən steɪt/A society organized on a permanent basis primarily for war, where the military exerts dominant influence over political, economic, and social institutions.
garron
nounC2 / Extremely Rare
/ˈɡar(ə)n/A small, sturdy, but often inferior breed of horse, typically from Scotland or Ireland.
garrote
nounverb-transitiveC2
/ɡəˈrɒt/A method of execution or murder by strangulation, typically using a wire or cord tightened around the neck.
garrotte
nounverbC2
/ɡəˈrɒt/A method of execution involving strangulation, typically with a wire or metal collar; to execute or attempt to kill by strangulation with such a device.
garrulity
nounLow (C2)
/ɡəˈruːlɪti/The quality of being excessively or pointlessly talkative.
garrya
nounExtremely Low
/ˈɡæɹɪə/A genus of ornamental, evergreen shrubs native to North America, known for their long, decorative catkins.
garryowen
nounRare / Specialized
/ˌɡæri ˈəʊən/A type of Irish quickstep dance tune in 6/8 time; a lively Irish country dance.
garter
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈɡɑː.tər/A band, typically elastic, worn around the leg to keep a stocking or sock up.
garter belt
nounC1
/ˈɡɑː.tə ˌbelt/An undergarment worn around the waist, with attached straps (garters) to hold up stockings.

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