English Words Starting With R

• royal institution

  nounC1
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/An organization founded by a royal charter, typically one promoting science, arts, or education, often associated with the British monarchy.
• royal jelly

  nounLow to Medium (Specialized vocabulary; common in apiculture, health food, and cosmetic contexts, but not in everyday conversation).
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈdʒɛli/A nutrient-rich substance secreted by worker honeybees, used exclusively to feed larvae destined to become queen bees, thereby triggering their development into sexually mature, long-lived queens.
• royal leamington spa

  nounLow
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈlɛmɪŋtən ˈspɑː/The proper noun for a historic spa town in Warwickshire, England, known for its Regency architecture and mineral springs.
• royal lily

  nounLow
  /ˈrɔɪ.əl ˈlɪl.i/A specific term for Lilium regale, a species of lily known for its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers with pink or purple shading on the outside.
• royal marines

  plural-nounC2
  /ˌrɔɪəl məˈriːnz/The United Kingdom's elite amphibious light infantry force, part of the Naval Service and a component of the country's rapid reaction forces.
• royal marriage

  nounC1
  /ˈrɔɪəl ˈmærɪdʒ/The official marriage ceremony or union between two people where at least one is a member of a royal family, often involving formal state or religious ceremonies and public significance.
• royal mast

  nounLow
  /ˈrɔɪəl mɑːst/The highest section of a mast on a square-rigged sailing ship, located above the topgallant mast.
• royal mint

  nounLow-Frequency
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈmɪnt/The official producer of coins for a monarchy, specifically the government-owned institution responsible for minting and issuing a country's coinage.
• royal national theatre

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌrɔɪ.əl ˌnæʃ.ən.əl ˈθɪə.tər/A major publicly-funded theatre in London, located on the South Bank of the River Thames.
• royal navy

  nounMedium
  /ˈrɔɪəl ˈneɪvi/The naval warfare service branch of the United Kingdom, responsible for maritime defense and operations.
• royal oak

  nounB2
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈəʊk/A species of oak tree (Quercus robur), specifically known as the English or pedunculate oak; also the name of a famous tree in which King Charles II of England hid after a major military defeat in 1651.
• royal palm

  nounC1
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈpɑːm/A tall, elegant species of palm tree, specifically Roystonea regia, characterized by a smooth, grey, columnar trunk and a crown of large, feather-like fronds.
• royal poinciana

  nounC1+
  /ˌrɔɪəl pɔɪnsiˈɑːnə/A tropical ornamental tree (Delonix regia), famous for its vibrant red-orange flowers and wide-spreading canopy.
• royal purple

  nounLow
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈpɜːpl/A deep, rich shade of purple, historically associated with monarchy and nobility due to the expense of producing the dye (often from sea snails).
• royal road

  nounC2
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈrəʊd/The easiest, most direct, or most assured way to achieve something, especially implying a shortcut or privileged method.
• royal scots greys

  plural-nounRare
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˌskɒts ˈɡreɪz/A historic regiment of the British Army, famous for its soldiers riding grey horses.
• royal society

  nounC1
  /ˌrɔɪəl səˈsaɪəti/A learned society, specifically and most famously The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, founded in 1660 and granted a royal charter by King Charles II.
• royal stag

  nounLow
  /ˈrɔɪəl stæɡ/An adult male red deer that has developed a full set of antlers with at least 12 points (six on each antler).
• royal standard

  nounC1
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈstændəd/The official flag of a reigning monarch, raised to indicate their presence.
• royal tennis

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌrɔɪəl ˈtenɪs/The original indoor racket sport, now called real tennis, played in a specially constructed court with a lopsided layout, sloping roofs (penthouses), and a variety of complex playing surfaces.

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