English Words Starting With Q

• quahog

  nounC1
  /ˈkwəʊ.hɒɡ/A large, hard-shelled, edible clam native to the eastern coast of North America.
• quai d'orsay

  nounC2
  /ˌkeɪ dɔːˈseɪ/A metonym for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, referring to the Paris address of its headquarters along the Seine river.
• quaich

  nounVery low
  /kweɪx/, /kweɪk/A shallow, two-handled drinking cup or bowl, traditionally used in Scotland for whisky or other beverages, especially for ceremonial toasts.
• quail

  nounB2
  /kweɪl/A small, short-tailed game bird, often hunted for sport or food.
• quail clock

  nounZero
  /ˈkweɪl ˈklɒk/An imagined or whimsical object, nonsensical phrase, or humorous lexical collocation (not a standard term).
• quail dove

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkweɪl ˌdʌv/A type of ground-dwelling bird found in the Americas, belonging to the genus Geotrygon or related genera, resembling both quails and doves in appearance and behavior.
• quail-brush

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈkweɪl brʌʃ/A common name for a shrub of the genus Atriplex, particularly Atriplex lentiformis, found in arid regions of North America.
• quair

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  /ˈkweər/An archaic or dialectal Scottish term for a book, manuscript, or written work.
• quake

  nounverbverb-intransitivemedium
  /kweɪk/To shake or tremble violently, especially due to fear or an earthquake.
• quakeproof

  adjectiveverb-transitiveC2 / Very low frequency / Technical/Context-specific
  /ˈkweɪkpruːf/Designed or constructed to withstand the force of an earthquake without significant damage or collapse.
• quaker

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈkweɪ.kər/A member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian denomination known for its pacifism, silent worship, and social activism.
• quaker gun

  nounLow
  /ˈkweɪ.kə ˌɡʌn/A fake cannon made of wood or other materials, used to deceive an enemy by making defenses appear stronger than they are.
• quaker meeting

  nounLow (historical/religious use); Low-to-Medium (figurative, informal use)
  /ˈkweɪ.kə ˈmiː.tɪŋ/A meeting for worship in the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), characterised by silent waiting for divine inspiration.
• quaker-ladies

  nounLow (regional flora, specialized botanical interest)
  /ˈkweɪ.kə ˌleɪ.diz/A small, delicate, pale blue spring wildflower (Houstonia caerulea) native to eastern North America.
• quakeress

  nounHistorical/Low
  /ˈkweɪ.kər.ɛs/A female member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
• quakerism

  nounC2
  /ˈkweɪkərɪzəm/The religious beliefs, practices, and system of organization of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
• quaking bog

  nounLow
  /ˈkweɪkɪŋ bɒɡ/A wetland area with a floating mat of vegetation (sphagnum moss, sedges, etc.) that shakes or trembles when walked upon, due to the unstable, water-saturated peat beneath.
• quaking grass

  nounC1
  /ˈkweɪkɪŋ ɡrɑːs/A type of grass whose slender flower heads and seed panicles tremble conspicuously in the slightest breeze.
• quale

  nounVery low (technical)
  /ˈkweɪli/A philosophical term referring to the subjective, conscious, qualitative character of an experience; the 'what it is like' aspect of a mental state.
• qualification

  nounB2
  /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/A quality, skill, or achievement that makes a person suitable for a particular job or activity; an official record of such a quality or skill.

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