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ibsenism
nounC1/C2
/ˈɪbsənɪzəm/The dramatic principles, techniques, or style of the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, characterized by realism, psychological insight, and social critique.
ibuprofen
nounMedium-High
/ˌaɪbjuːˈprəʊfən/A common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and decrease inflammation.
ibycus
nounVery Low
/ˈɪbɪkəs/A proper noun referring to Ibycus, an ancient Greek lyric poet from the 6th century BCE.
icaria
nounVery Low
/aɪˈkɛərɪə/A proper noun referring to the Greek island in the Aegean Sea, also spelled Ikaria.
icarian
adjectivenounLow
/ʌɪˈkɛːrɪən/Relating to, or resembling Icarus of Greek mythology, who flew too close to the sun.
icarian sea
nounVery Low
/aɪˌkɛːrɪən ˈsiː/A part of the Aegean Sea southeast of the island of Ikaria, associated with the myth of Icarus.
icarus
nounC1
/ˈɪk.ə.rəs/In Greek mythology, the son of Daedalus who flew too close to the sun with wax wings, which melted, causing him to fall into the sea and drown.
ice
abbreviationadjectivenounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1
/aɪs/Frozen water; the solid state of water.
ice age
nounC1
/ˈaɪs ˌeɪdʒ/A long period of time, typically millions of years, when global temperatures are very low and ice sheets cover large parts of the Earth's surface.
ice anchor
nounRare / Technical
/ˈaɪs ˌæŋ.kə/A device (typically a hook, bar, or screw) designed to be driven or secured into ice to provide a firm point of attachment for ropes, cables, or safety lines.
ice apron
nounC2/Extremely Low-Frequency (Specialist Technical Term)
/ˈaɪs ˌeɪ.prən/A large, permanent accumulation of snow and ice clinging to the side of a mountain or cliff, typically in a sheltered location like a cirque or gully.
ice ax
nounLow
/ˈaɪs æks/A mountaineering tool with a pick head and an adze, used for climbing on ice and snow.
ice axe
nounLow (specialist)
/ˈaɪs ˌæks/A specialized tool for mountaineering on ice or snow, consisting of a metal head with a pick and adze on a long shaft.
ice bag
nounB2
/ˈaɪs ˌbæɡ/A bag, typically made of rubber or plastic, filled with ice and used to apply cold to an injured or painful part of the body to reduce swelling and pain.
ice barrier
nounLow
/ˈaɪs ˌbær.i.ə/A physical wall or obstruction made of ice.
ice beer
nounLow
/ˈaɪs ˌbɪə/A type of beer that is brewed and then chilled to below freezing, causing ice crystals to form and be removed, resulting in a stronger, smoother alcoholic beverage.
ice blacks
plural-nounRare/Specialized
/ˈaɪs ˌblaks/A specific term for the flat, dark sunglasses worn by polar explorers or in extreme alpine conditions to prevent snow blindness.
ice block
nounC1
/ˈaɪs ˌblɒk/A small, frozen snack on a stick, typically made from flavoured water or juice.
ice blue
nounC1
/ˌaɪs ˈbluː/A very pale, cool shade of blue that resembles the color of glacial ice or clear winter ice.
ice bridge
nounLow
/ˈaɪs ˌbrɪdʒ/A natural or temporary structure formed of ice, enabling safe passage over a body of water, crevasse, or gap.

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