English Words Starting With I

• ivy geranium

  nounC2
  /ˈaɪ.vi dʒəˈreɪ.ni.əm/A specific ornamental plant, Pelargonium peltatum, characterized by trailing stems, ivy-shaped leaves, and clusters of showy flowers.
• ivy league

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈaɪvi ˌliːɡ/A group of eight prestigious, long-established private universities in the northeastern United States, known for high academic standards, selectivity, and social elitism.
• ivy vine

  nounB2
  /ˈaɪ.vi vaɪn/A climbing or trailing woody vine, typically Hedera helix, characterized by evergreen leaves, clinging aerial roots, and a tendency to cover surfaces such as walls, trees, and fences.
• iwaki

  nounExtremely Low / None
  /ɪˈwɑːki/Iwaki is not a standard English word and does not appear in English dictionaries. It is a proper noun referring to a place name in Japan.
• iwan

  nounSpecialized
  /iːˈwɑːn/A large, vaulted hall or rectangular space in Islamic architecture, typically open on one side.
• iwi

  nounLow
  /ˈiːwiː/A large tribe or social unit of the Māori people of New Zealand, comprising several hapū (clans or descent groups) and claiming descent from a common ancestor.
• iwo

  nounRare
  /ˈiː.wəʊ/Not a standard English word. A placeholder term or acronym used in certain contexts, primarily proper nouns or historical references.
• iwo jima

  nounLow (C2/Proficiency). It is a proper noun with high recognition in historical and military contexts but low frequency in general everyday language.
  /ˌiːwəʊ ˈdʒiːmə/A small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Volcano Islands archipelago, historically significant as the site of a major and brutal battle between the United States and Japan during World War II.
• ixelles

  nounVery low
  /ɪkˈsɛl/A municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.
• ixia

  nounVery low
  /ˈɪksɪə/A genus of South African bulbous plants with star-shaped flowers, belonging to the iris family (Iridaceae).
• ixion

  nounVery Low (Only in mythological or literary contexts)
  /ɪkˈsaɪ.ɒn/A figure from Greek mythology, a king punished by being bound to a fiery wheel in the underworld for his crimes.
• ixodid

  adjectivenounRare
  /ɪkˈsəʊdɪd/A tick of the family Ixodidae; a hard-bodied tick.
• ixora

  nounLow
  /ɪkˈsɔːrə/A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree (genus Ixora) of the madder family, widely cultivated for its dense clusters of brightly coloured flowers, typically red, orange, or yellow.
• ixtaccihuatl

  nounVery low
  /ɪkˌstæk.iˈwɑː.təl/A dormant volcano in Mexico, part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, named after a Nahuatl princess meaning 'white woman'.
• ixtle

  nounExtremely Rare / Technical
  /ˈɪkstleɪ/A strong fiber or thread obtained from certain tropical American plants, especially various species of agave.
• iyar

  nounLow
  /iːˈjɑː/The eighth month of the civil year and the second month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar, falling in April–May.
• iyeyasu

  nounVery Low
  /ˌiː.eɪˈjɑː.suː/The word is a specific name, not a standard English word. It refers to Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan.
• izabal

  nounVery Low (C2/proper noun)
  /ˌɪzəˈbɑːl/A proper noun referring to Lake Izabal, a large lake in eastern Guatemala, or the surrounding department (administrative region).
• izalco

  nounRare/Very Low
  /ɪˈzælkəʊ/A place name, specifically a volcano, city, and region in western El Salvador, historically significant for an indigenous rebellion.
• izanagi

  nounLow
  /ˌiːzəˈnɑːɡi/The male creator deity in Japanese mythology, who, with his sister-wife Izanami, created the islands of Japan and many other kami (gods/spirits).

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