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germinability
nounLow frequency / Technical
/ˌdʒɜːmɪnəˈbɪlɪti/The capacity or capability of a seed or spore to germinate under suitable conditions.
germinal disk
nounC1/C2
/ˌdʒɜː.mɪ.nəl ˈdɪsk/The small, flat, circular region on the yolk of an egg where the embryo begins to develop.
germinal vesicle
nounVery low frequency (C2/professional)
/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.nəl ˈvɛs.ɪ.kəl/The oocyte nucleus during a specific developmental stage before fertilization.
germinate
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/ˈdʒɜː.mɪ.neɪt/to begin to grow or develop; to sprout from a seed or spore.
germiston
nounRare
/ˈdʒɜːmɪstən/A city in South Africa, located in Gauteng province, originally a mining settlement and now a major industrial and transport hub.
germline insertion
nounLow (Technical/Scientific)
/ˈdʒɜːm.laɪn ɪnˈsɜː.ʃən/A genetic alteration that occurs in reproductive cells (germ cells), meaning it can be passed on to offspring.
gernsback
nounExtremely Low
/ˈɡɜːnzbæk/An early form of science fiction characterized by naive technological optimism, implausible plot devices, and a focus on gadgetry over literary quality.
gerodontics
nounVery Low
/ˌdʒɛrəʊˈdɒntɪks/The branch of dentistry dealing with the dental care and treatment of elderly people.
gerome
nounExtremely Rare
An erroneous or informal spelling of the name Jerome, occasionally encountered in text but not recognized as standard.
gerona
nounVery low
/dʒəˈrəʊnə/The Spanish name for the city of Girona, a historic city in Catalonia, northeastern Spain.
geronimo
interjectionnounLow
/ˌdʒɛrəˈniːməʊ/A traditional exclamation or shout used when jumping from a great height or engaging in a daring act, expressing a sense of excitement, bravery, or defiance.
gerontocracy
nounC1/C2
/ˌdʒer.ɒnˈtɒk.rə.si/A system of government or management where the rulers are significantly older than most of the adult population, typically prioritizing the interests of the elderly.
gerontology
nounC2
/ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒi/The scientific study of old age and the process of ageing.
gerontomorphosis
nounExtremely rare / Technical jargon
/dʒəˌrɒntə(ʊ)ˈmɔːfəsɪs/The evolutionary development of characteristics typical of old age in an entire species or group.
gerontophobia
nounC2/ Very Low
/ˌdʒɛrɒntə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/A strong, irrational fear or hatred of old age or elderly people.
gerry
nounVery Low (obsolete or highly specialized outside historical/political contexts)
/ˈdʒɛri/To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party, a practice derived from the term "gerrymander".
gerrymander
nounverbverb-transitiveC2
/ˈdʒer.iˌmæn.dər/to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favour one party or class.
gers
nounVery Low
/ɡɜːz/A plural noun referring to traditional Mongolian portable round tents, typically used by nomadic herders.
gersdorffite
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɜːzdɔːfaɪt/A nickel arsenide mineral with the chemical formula NiAsS.
gershom
nounVery Low
/ˈɡɜːʃəm/A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'stranger there' or 'exile'.

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