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red oak
nounLow-Mid
/ˌred ˈəʊk/A type of oak tree characterized by leaves with pointed lobes and acorns that mature over two years.
red ocher
nounLow
/ˌred ˈəʊkə/A natural clay earth pigment containing iron oxide, giving it a reddish-brown colour.
red ochre
nounC1
/ˌred ˈəʊ.kər/A natural earth pigment composed of iron oxide and clay, typically ranging from yellowish-red to deep reddish-brown.
red osier
nounRare
/ˌrɛd ˈəʊzɪə/A type of deciduous shrub or dogwood (Cornus sericea or Cornus stolonifera) native to North America, known for its red or reddish-purple branches, especially in winter.
red packet
nounLow-frequency
/ˌred ˈpæk.ɪt/A small, usually red, envelope containing money, traditionally given as a gift during holidays or special occasions.
red pepper
nounB1
/ˌred ˈpep.ər/The fruit of various plants of the genus Capsicum, typically red when ripe, used as a vegetable or spice. It can refer broadly to both sweet bell peppers and hot chili peppers.
red pine
nounC2
/ˌred ˈpaɪn/A species of pine tree (Pinus resinosa) native to North America, characterised by its reddish bark and tall, straight trunk.
red planet
nounC1
/ˌred ˈplæn.ɪt/A popular nickname for the planet Mars, derived from its reddish appearance in the night sky, caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
red poll
nounC2
/ˌred ˈpəʊl/A breed of medium-sized, red-colored, hornless cattle, originally from eastern England, known for both beef and milk production.
red rag
nounC1-C2
/ˌred ˈræɡ/A red piece of cloth used to provoke bulls; by extension, something that incites anger or provocation.
red rattle
nounLow
/ˌred ˈræt.əl/A flowering plant of the genus Pedicularis, typically with reddish flowers and seeds that rattle in their capsules when dry.
red ribbon
nounB1
/ˌred ˈrɪb.ən/A strip of red-colored fabric, often used for tying, decoration, or as a symbol.
red river
nounLow
/ˌred ˈrɪv.ər/The name of a specific geographical river; often used as a proper noun for rivers whose water appears red due to sediment or algae.
red river war
nounRare / Historical
/ˌred ˌrɪvə ˈwɔː/A military campaign (1874–1875) in the Southern Plains of the United States between the U.S. Army and several Native American tribes, primarily the Comanche, Kiowa, Southern Cheyenne, and Arapaho.
red roman
nounC1
/ˌred ˈrəʊ.mən/A distinctive South African marine fish (Chrysoblephus laticeps), known for its reddish coloration, popular among sport anglers.
red rose
nounMedium
/ˌred ˈrəʊz/The flower of a rose plant, characteristically known for its deep red colour.
red rot
nounLow
/ˌred ˈrɒt/A destructive fungal disease, especially one affecting sugarcane, or a condition of leather where the fibres break down, often appearing reddish.
red route
nounC2
/ˌred ˈruːt/A major urban road, often in a town or city centre, where strict parking and stopping restrictions are enforced to keep traffic flowing.
red rover
nounLow
/ˌred ˈrəʊvə/A children's game where two teams line up facing each other, and players from one team try to break through the linked arms of the opposing team by running at them.
red run
nounC1
/ˈred ˈrʌn/A specific downhill skiing trail, marked red, that is of intermediate difficulty between a blue (easy) and a black (difficult) run.

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