English Words Starting With R

• rat-tail

  nounLow
  /ˈræt ˌteɪl/A thin, hairless, or attenuated appendage resembling the tail of a rat.
• rat-tail cactus

  nounLow
  /ˈræt ˌteɪl ˈkæktəs/A type of cactus (genus Aporocactus or Disocactus) with long, thin, trailing stems resembling a rat's tail.
• rat-tail file

  nounC2
  /ˈræt teɪl ˌfaɪl/A long, thin, round file with a tapered end, used for enlarging holes and smoothing curved surfaces in metalworking or woodworking.
• rat-tailed maggot

  nounLow
  /ˌræt.teɪld ˈmæɡət/The larva of the hoverfly, characterized by a long, thin, telescopic breathing tube that resembles a rat's tail.
• rat-tat

  nounC1
  /ˌræt ˈtæt/An onomatopoeic word representing a rapid succession of sharp, light knocking or tapping sounds, such as at a door.
• rat-trap

  nounC1
  /ˈræt ˌtræp/A device for catching or killing rats.
• rata

  nounC2
  /ˈrɑːtə/An amount or sum, especially of money, that is repeated at regular intervals (e.g., a regular payment, installment).
• ratable value

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈreɪtəbəl ˈvæljuː/The assessed value of a property, used as the basis for calculating local taxes (like council tax in the UK or property tax in the US).
• ratafia

  nounC2/Extremely Rare
  /ˌratəˈfiːə/An almond-flavoured liqueur or cordial, or a biscuit flavoured with almonds.
• ratafia biscuit

  nounRare / Archaic
  /ˌræt.əˈfiː.ə ˈbɪs.kɪt/A small, crisp almond-flavoured biscuit or cookie, historically served with the liqueur of the same name.
• ratak chain

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrɑːtæk tʃeɪn/The native name for the Marshall Islands chain of coral atolls in the Ratak (Sunrise) region.
• ratal

  adjectivenounVery low frequency (obsolete/archaic/technical)
  /ˈreɪt(ə)l/Pertaining to a rate, amount, or assessment; specifically, a quantity or sum fixed by rate.
• ratan

  nounLow
  /rəˈtæn/A variant spelling of 'rattan', referring to the thin, flexible stems of certain tropical climbing palms, used for making furniture, canes, and baskets.
• ratana

  adjectivenounExtremely rare / Not in standard dictionaries
  /rəˈtɑːnə/A rare noun with multiple possible, unverified, or obscure meanings. As a term of uncertain standard usage, it may refer to: 1) A colloquial or dialect term for a rodent. 2) A proper noun, often a name. 3) Potentially a nonce word or creative coinage with no fixed meaning.
• rataplan

  nounverb-intransitiveVery Low / Rare
  /ˌræt.əˈplæn/A continuous, rapid, drumming sound, especially like that of a drum or hoofbeats.
• ratatouille

  nounC1
  /ˌratəˈtuːi/A traditional Provençal French stewed vegetable dish, typically made with tomatoes, courgettes (zucchini), aubergines (eggplants), bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs.
• ratbag

  nounLow
  /ˈræt.bæɡ/A contemptible, irritating, or disagreeable person; a rascal or scoundrel.
• ratbaggery

  nounVery Low
  /ˈratbaɡəri/Behaviour typical of a disreputable, irritating, or mildly contemptible person.
• ratbite fever

  nounC2
  /ˈræt baɪt ˈfiːvə/A bacterial infection transmitted through bites or scratches from infected rodents, primarily rats, characterized by fever and rash.
• ratcatcher

  nounLow
  /ˈrætˌkætʃ.ər/A person whose job is to catch and kill rats.

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