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- red corpuscle/ˌred ˈkɔː.pə.səl/A type of blood cell that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide for exhalation.nounLow (C2)
- red count/ˌred ˈkaʊnt/A tally or enumeration of something that is red in colour.nounLow
- red crescent/ˌred ˈkrez.ənt/A humanitarian organization, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and healthcare in predominantly Muslim countries.nounC1
- red cross/ˌred ˈkrɒs/An international humanitarian organization providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and health and social care, identified by the emblem of a red cross on a white background.nounB1
- red currant/ˌred ˈkʌr.ənt/A small, round, translucent, bright red edible berry that grows in clusters on a shrub (Ribes rubrum), with a tart, slightly sweet flavour.nounB2
- red deer/ˌred ˈdɪə(r)/A large species of deer (Cervus elaphus) native to Europe, Asia, and Northwestern Africa, characterised by a reddish-brown summer coat.nounB2
- red deer river/ˌred dɪə ˈrɪv.ər/A proper noun referring to a specific river located in Alberta, Canada.nounLow (Geographical proper noun; known primarily in Canadian and specific geographical contexts)
- red delicious/ˌred dɪˈlɪʃəs/A widely recognized cultivar of apple, characterized by its deep red color, elongated shape with five distinct knobs at the base, and mildly sweet flavor.nounLow-to-medium (common within specific contexts like grocery, horticulture, or culinary discussions)
- red devil/ˌred ˈdev.əl/A common nickname, typically used in informal contexts, referring to something or someone with a red colour and a dangerous, energetic, or mischievous quality. It often denotes a specific brand of sedative pill (Second), a type of sports team, or a feisty person.nounC2 - Rare / Specialised
- red dog/ˌred ˈdɒɡ/A domesticated canine animal with reddish fur; also a term for various specific entities (e.g., a brand of processed meat, a sports mascot) derived from this literal meaning.nounmedium
- red dogwood/ˌred ˈdɒɡwʊd/A flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Cornus, notable for its red-coloured twigs, stems, or foliage.nounC1
- red doll/rɛd dɒl/A doll that is colored red.nounMedium
- red drum/ˌred ˈdrʌm/A species of saltwater fish (Sciaenops ocellatus), notable for the reddish-bronze colour of its body and the distinctive black spot or spots near the base of its tail.nounLow (common only in specific regional/technical contexts)
- red duster/ˌred ˈdʌstə(r)/The colloquial name for the British Red Ensign, the civil ensign of the United Kingdom, flown by British merchant and passenger ships since the 17th century.nounC2
- red dwarf/ˌred ˈdwɔːf/A small, dim, main-sequence star of spectral class M or late K, with low mass and surface temperature.nounC2
- red earth/ˌred ˈɜːθ/A type of soil with a distinctive reddish hue, typically rich in iron oxide.nounB2
- red emperor/ˌrɛd ˈɛmpərə/A large, brightly colored marine fish found in tropical waters, prized for its excellent flavor and sporting qualities.nounLow
- red ensign/ˌred ˈen.saɪn/The civil ensign of the United Kingdom, flown by British merchant and passenger ships since 1707. It features a red field with the Union Flag in the canton.nounLow frequency, specialised term
- red feed/ˌrɛd ˈfiːd/A compound term where 'red' (adjective) modifies 'feed' (noun). 'Feed' refers to food for animals, livestock, or birds. Therefore, the literal meaning is a type of animal food that is red in colour or contains red ingredients, such as certain seeds, supplements, or pelleted mixes.nounLow (Specialist/Very Low)
- red fescue/ˌrɛd ˈfɛskjuː/A perennial grass species (Festuca rubra) commonly used for lawns, pastures, and erosion control, known for its fine texture and tolerance of poor soils.nounC1
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