English Words Starting With S

• scotchwoman

  nounLow
  /ˈskɒtʃwʊmən/A woman who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland.
• scoter

  nounLow
  /ˈskəʊ.tə/A medium-sized, dark-plumaged sea duck found in northern coastal regions, known for its stout bill and preference for marine environments.
• scotia

  nounLow (C2+ / Very Rare)
  /ˈskəʊʃə/A concave architectural molding, particularly the deep hollow at the base of a column.
• scotism

  nounC2+ / Very Rare
  /ˈskəʊ.tɪ.z(ə)m/The theological doctrine or scholastic method of John Duns Scotus, a medieval philosopher and theologian.
• scotland

  nounHigh
  /ˈskɒt.lənd/A country that is part of the United Kingdom, located in the northern third of the island of Great Britain, with its own distinct legal system, education system, and cultural identity.
• scotland yard

  nounLow
  /ˌskɒt.lənd ˈjɑːd/The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service in London, UK, responsible for policing Greater London.
• scotoma

  nounC2
  /skə(ʊ)ˈtəʊmə/A partial loss of vision or a blind spot in an otherwise normal visual field.
• scotophobia

  nounC1+ (rare, specialized term)
  /ˌskɒt.əʊˈfəʊ.bi.ə/An intense, irrational fear of darkness or the night.
• scotophobin

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete Technical
  /ˌskɒtə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪn/A hypothesized protein or peptide believed, in some discredited psychological theories, to be linked to a fear of the dark.
• scotopia

  nounRare / Technical
  /skəʊˈtəʊpɪə/Vision in dim light or darkness, mediated by rod cells in the eye.
• scots

  adjectivenounB2
  /skɒts/The people of Scotland or their language.
• scots greys

  plural-nounLow/C2
  /ˌskɒts ˈɡreɪz/The nickname for the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), a historic cavalry regiment of the British Army known for their grey horses.
• scots pine

  nounB2
  /ˌskɒts ˈpaɪn/The common pine tree native to Europe and Asia, especially Scotland, with distinctive orange-brown bark and blue-green needles.
• scots-irish

  nounlow
  /ˌskɒts ˈaɪ.rɪʃ/Relating to the people and culture of Scottish descent who migrated to Northern Ireland (principally Ulster) and their descendants, particularly those who later emigrated to North America.
• scotsman

  nounB2
  /ˈskɒtsmən/A man who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland.
• scotswoman

  nounmedium
  /ˈskɒtswʊmən/A woman who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland.
• scott

  nounA1 (as a common name), C1 (in cultural/historical references)
  /skɒt/A surname of English and Scottish origin, commonly also used as a given name.
• scotti

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈskɒti/An Italian dessert of ice cream, whipped cream, and meringue, typically formed into a dome shape and often containing fruit or nuts.
• scotticism

  nounLow
  /ˈskɒtɪsɪzəm/A word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to or characteristic of Scots (the language of Scotland) or Scottish English.
• scottie

  nounC2
  /ˈskɒti/A popular name for a Scottish Terrier, a breed of small, sturdy, short-legged terrier originating from Scotland.

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