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- sei whale/ˈseɪ ˌweɪl/A large, fast-swimming baleen whale, the third largest rorqual after the blue and fin whales.nounLow
- seicento/seɪˈtʃɛntəʊ/The Italian 17th century, particularly as a period of art and literature.nounLow
- seiche/seɪʃ/A standing wave that oscillates in a lake, bay, or other enclosed body of water, often caused by wind or seismic activity.nounC2
- seidel/ˈsaɪd(ə)l/A large beer glass, typically holding about a pint.nounRare / Specialised
- seidlitz powder/ˈsɛdlɪts ˌpaʊdə/An effervescent laxative consisting of two separate powders (one containing tartaric acid, the other sodium bicarbonate and magnesium sulfate), which are mixed in water and drunk.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- seidlitz powders/ˌsɛdlɪts ˈpaʊdəz/A mild laxative or antacid compound consisting of two separate powders (one containing tartaric acid, the other sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt) that are mixed in water and drunk while effervescing.nounVery low / Archaic
- seif/seɪf/A long, narrow sand dune, often ridge-shaped, oriented parallel to the prevailing wind direction.nounLow
- seif dune/ˈseɪf djuːn/A long, narrow, linear sand dune that forms parallel to the prevailing wind direction.nounC2
- seifert/ˈsaɪfət/A proper noun, primarily used as a surname. It is of German origin and may also appear as a place name or in specific scientific contexts.nounRare (as a common noun), Low (as a proper noun)
- seigneur/seɪˈnjɜː/A feudal lord; a man of rank, especially the lord of a manor.nounLow
- seigneury/ˈseɪnjəri/The estate, domain, or authority of a feudal lord (seigneur).nounC2
- seignior/ˈseɪnjə/A lord or feudal superior, especially in a historical context; a man of rank or authority.nounExtremely rare / Obsolete
- seigniorage/ˈseɪnjərɪdʒ/The profit a government makes by issuing currency, especially the difference between the face value of coins or notes and their production costs.nounC2
- seigniory/ˈseɪnjəri/The power, authority, or domain of a feudal lord; a lordship.nounVery Rare
- seilenosThe given word 'seilenos' is not a standard word in the English language.nounN/A (Not applicable; word not in use)
- seine/seɪn/A large fishing net with floats along the top edge and weights along the bottom, used to encircle and catch fish by drawing it into a boat or to shore.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- seine-et-marne/ˌseɪn eɪ ˈmɑːn/A department in the Île-de-France region of north-central France.nounLow
- seine-et-oise/ˌseɪn eɪ ˈwɑːz/A former French administrative department surrounding Paris.nounRare / C2
- seine-maritime/ˌseɪn mæ.rɪˈtiːm/A proper noun: a département in the Normandy region of northern France.nounVery Low
- seine-saint-denis/ˌseɪn ˌsæ̃ dəˈniː/A French administrative department (département) located north of Paris, part of the Île-de-France region, often referred to by its number 93.nounRare (outside French and European geographic/political contexts)
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