English Words Starting With R

• ramanuja

  nounVery Low (C2+)
  /ˌrɑːməˈnʊdʒə/The name of a major Hindu theologian, philosopher, and saint (traditionally 1017–1137 CE), considered the most important proponent of the Vishishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) school of Vedanta philosophy.
• ramanujan

  nounLow
  /ˌrɑːməˈnuːdʒən/A proper noun referring to the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920), famous for his extraordinary contributions to number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions, largely without formal training.
• ramaphosa

  nounLow
  /ˌrɑːməˈpəʊsə/A proper noun referring to Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa.
• ramapithecus

  nounC1
  /ˌrɑːməˈpɪθɪkəs/An extinct genus of primates that was once considered a possible ancestor of humans.
• ramark

  nounExtremely rare / Technical
  /ˈreɪmɑːk/A radar beacon used as a navigational marker for ships and aircraft.
• ramat gan

  nounLow (place name, specialized use outside of Israeli/geographic contexts).
  /ˌræ.mæt ˈɡæn/A city in the Tel Aviv District of Israel, located east of Tel Aviv proper.
• ramayana

  nounC2
  /rɑːˈmɑːjənə/One of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, attributed to the sage Valmiki, narrating the life of Prince Rama and his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.
• ramazan

  nounMedium (Common in global news, interfaith discussions, and regions with significant Muslim populations; seasonal frequency spikes.)
  /ˈræməzæn/The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
• rambert

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
  /ˈræmbət/A proper noun, most commonly recognized as a surname or the name of a distinguished British dance company (Rambert Dance Company).
• rambla

  nounLow (Rare outside specific geographical or cultural contexts)
  /ˈramblə/A broad, tree-lined avenue or boulevard, especially one in a Spanish-speaking city, often with a central pedestrian promenade.
• ramble

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈræm.bəl/To walk for pleasure in the countryside, often with no fixed route or purpose.
• rambler

  nounB2
  /ˈræm.blər/A person who walks for pleasure, especially in the countryside.
• rambo

  nounLow/C2
  /ˈræm.bəʊ/To act in a violently aggressive, reckless, or excessively militaristic manner, typically as an individual taking matters into one's own hands.
• rambouillet

  nounVery Low (C2+)
  /ˌrɒmˈbʊlɪeɪ/A breed of large, high-quality sheep originating in France, known for its fine wool.
• rambutan

  nounC1
  /ræmˈbuːt(ə)n/A tropical fruit with a red, hairy outer skin and sweet, translucent white flesh around a single seed.
• rameau

  nounLow
  /ˈram.əʊ/A branch or offshoot, typically of a plant, tree, or organization.
• ramee

  nounLow
  /ˈreɪmi/A natural bast fiber obtained from the plant Boehmeria nivea, used in textile production.
• ramekin

  nounC1/C2 (Specialized Culinary)
  /ˈræm.ə.kɪn/A small, individual baking dish or bowl, used for serving a single portion of food.
• ramen

  nounplural-nounMedium
  /ˈrɑːmən/A Japanese dish of wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and typically topped with ingredients such as sliced pork, nori, menma, and scallions.
• ramentum

  nounVery rare / Obsolete
  /rəˈmɛntəm/A small, thin fragment or particle; a scrap or shred of something.

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