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ringed plover
nounLow
/ˌrɪŋd ˈplʌvə/A small, migratory shorebird of the plover family, characterized by a distinctive dark ring or bands around its neck and/or breast.
ringed seal
nounC2
/ˌrɪŋd ˈsiːl/A small seal (Pusa hispida or Phoca hispida) of Arctic and subarctic regions, having dark gray fur with light ring-shaped markings.
ringer
nounC1
/ˈrɪŋə/A person or thing that closely resembles another, often used in deception; also, a device that produces a ringing sound.
ringer's solution
nounLow
/ˈrɪŋəz səˌluːʃ(ə)n/A sterile electrolyte solution used in medicine and biology to maintain cell viability, originally containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate.
ringgit
nounC1
/ˈrɪŋ.ɡɪt/The official currency of Malaysia, subdivided into 100 sen.
ringhals
nounC2/Rare
/ˈrɪŋhæls/A venomous snake native to southern Africa, also known as a spitting cobra.
ringing tone
nounB1
/ˈrɪŋɪŋ ˌtəʊn/The repeated sound made by a telephone to signal an incoming call.
ringleader
nounC1
/ˈrɪŋˌliː.dər/A person who leads or organizes a group, especially in criminal activities, mischief, or rebellion.
ringlet
nounC1
/ˈrɪŋ.lət/A small ring, or a long curl of hair hanging in a spiral shape.
ringlight
nounLow
/ˈrɪŋlaɪt/A circular lighting device, typically consisting of LEDs arranged in a ring, used to produce even, shadowless illumination, especially for photography and videography.
ringling
nounExtremely Low (Proper Noun), Non-existent (Common Word)
/ˈrɪŋlɪŋ/A surname and proper name, most famously associated with the Ringling Bros. circus.
ringmaster
nounC1
/ˈrɪŋˌmɑːstə/The person who manages and introduces the acts in a circus, often acting as the main presenter and coordinator of the show.
ringneck
nounLow
/ˈrɪŋnɛk/A bird, typically a dove, pigeon, or parakeet, characterized by a distinctive ring or band of color around its neck.
ringneck snake
nounLow (specialist/technical)
/ˈrɪŋnɛk ˈsneɪk/A small, non-venomous snake with a distinctive ring-like marking around its neck.
ringsail
nounVery Rare
/ˈrɪŋ.seɪl/A supplementary sail set between two spars on a square-rigged sailing ship, often used in light winds.
ringside
adjectivenounC1
/ˈrɪŋ.saɪd/The area immediately surrounding a boxing or wrestling ring, reserved for officials, media, and special guests.
ringsider
nounLow
/ˈrɪŋsaɪdə/A person situated at the ringside, especially at a boxing match or similar event, having a close and privileged view.
ringster
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈrɪŋstə/A person who is a member of a ring, clique, or small group, especially one engaged in secretive or unscrupulous activities such as political manipulation, price-fixing, or illegal gambling.
ringtail
adjectivenounC1
/ˈrɪŋteɪl/An animal with a tail that has alternating bands of light and dark fur or feathers, often forming ring-like patterns.
ringtail monkey
nounLow
/ˈrɪŋteɪl ˈmʌŋki/A medium-sized monkey of the genus Cebus, native to Central and South America, characterized by a long, prehensile tail that is often carried with the tip curled into a ring shape.

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