English Words Starting With S

• sea lungwort

  nounRare
  /ˌsiː ˈlʌŋ.wɜːt/A perennial coastal plant species, Mertensia maritima, known for its blue bell-shaped flowers and edible leaves.
• sea lyme grass

  nounVery low
  /ˈsiː ˌlaɪm ˌɡrɑːs/A tall, coarse grass species (Leymus arenarius) that grows in coastal sand dunes, used for erosion control and stabilization.
• sea mat

  nounLow
  /ˈsiː ˌmæt/A common name for certain colonial, sedentary marine animals, especially bryozoans, which form flat, moss-like encrusting sheets on hard surfaces.
• sea mew

  nounLow
  /ˈsiː ˌmjuː/A seagull, especially the common gull (Larus canus).
• sea mile

  nounLow
  /ˈsiː ˌmaɪl/A unit of distance used in navigation, equal to one minute of latitude, approximately 1,852 meters or 6,076 feet.
• sea milkwort

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsiː ˌmɪlkwɜːt/A small, salt-tolerant coastal plant, typically with fleshy leaves and small white or pinkish flowers.
• sea mist

  nounC2
  /ˈsiː ˌmɪst/A fog that forms over the sea and often drifts onto coastal land.
• sea moss

  nounLow
  /siː mɒs/A type of red algae, specifically Chondrus crispus, commonly known as Irish moss, used as food and for its gelling properties.
• sea mouse

  nounLow
  /ˈsiː ˌmaʊs/A marine worm, scientifically Aphrodita aculeata, that is covered in iridescent bristles and has a furry, oval appearance.
• sea nettle

  nounC1
  /ˈsiː ˌnɛt.l̩/A type of stinging jellyfish, typically referring to species in the genus Chrysaora, with trailing tentacles that can cause a painful sting.
• sea oats

  nounLow
  /ˈsiː ˌəʊts/A tall, perennial grass (genus Uniola) that grows on coastal sand dunes.
• sea of tranquility

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌsiː əv trænˈkwɪlɪti/A specific dark, basaltic plain on the Moon, notable for being the landing site of Apollo 11.
• sea onion

  nounC2 / Very Low
  /ˈsiː ˈʌnjən/A perennial bulbous plant (Drimia maritima) found near coastlines, also known as squill or sea squill; a botanical term.
• sea otter

  nounB2
  /ˈsiː ˌɒt.ə/A marine mammal (Enhydra lutris) with thick brown fur, found in coastal waters of the northern Pacific Ocean, known for floating on its back, using rocks as tools to crack open shellfish, and being a keystone species for kelp forest ecosystems.
• sea palm

  nounLow / Specialized
  /ˈsiː ˌpɑːm/A species of brown algae (Postelsia palmaeformis) that grows on rocky coastlines, resembling a miniature palm tree.
• sea pen

  nounLow
  /ˈsiː pen/A marine colonial cnidarian of the order Pennatulacea, resembling a quill pen.
• sea perch

  nounLow (C1-C2)
  /ˈsiː ˌpɜːtʃ/A general name for various marine fish, typically of the family Serranidae or related families, that resemble the freshwater perch in shape or habitat.
• sea pigeon

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsiː ˌpɪdʒ.ɪn/A seabird, typically a type of gull or related waterbird.
• sea pink

  nounLow (specialized botanical/horticultural term)
  /ˌsiː ˈpɪŋk/A coastal flowering plant with pink blossoms, often found growing on cliffs or in rocky maritime environments.
• sea poppy

  nounLow
  /ˈsiː ˌpɒpi/A coastal flowering plant of the species Glaucium flavum, characterized by yellow flowers and often found on shingle beaches.

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