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shalloon
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ʃəˈluːn/A lightweight twilled woolen fabric.
shallop
nounC2
/ˈʃæləp/A light, open boat, often with oars and sometimes sails, used primarily in shallow or coastal waters.
shallot
nounB2
/ʃəˈlɒt/A small elongated bulb of the onion family, with a mild flavor, often used in cooking.
shallow
adjectiveadverbnoun+2B2
/ˈʃæləʊ/Having little depth; not deep.
shalmaneser iii
nounVery Low
/ˌʃælməˈniːzə ˈθɜːd/The proper name of an ancient Assyrian king who ruled from 859–824 BC, known for his military campaigns and expansion of the Neo-Assyrian Empire.
shalosh seudoth
nounVery Low (Specialized/Term of Art)
/ʃaˌlɒʃ səˈuːdɒθ/A term from Jewish religious practice referring to 'the third meal' eaten on the Sabbath day (Shabbat), specifically the Saturday afternoon or evening meal before the conclusion of Shabbat.
shalt
verbVery Low
/ʃælt/Second person singular, archaic or biblical present tense of the modal verb 'shall', expressing obligation, command, or strong intention.
shalwar
nounLow
/ˈʃʌl.wɑː/A pair of loose trousers, traditionally gathered at the waist and ankles, forming part of South Asian and Middle Eastern dress.
sham
adjectivenounverb+2Intermediate
/ʃæm/Something that is not genuine or real; a fake or imitation.
shama
nounLow/Rare
/ˈʃɑːmə/A type of small, long-tailed passerine bird, noted for its melodious song, native to South and Southeast Asia.
shaman
nounC1
/ˈʃæmən/A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of benevolent and malevolent spirits, who typically enters a trance state during rituals for healing or divination.
shamanism
nounC1
/ˈʃɑːmənɪz(ə)m/A spiritual practice involving a practitioner (shaman) who interacts with the spirit world through altered states of consciousness, often for healing, divination, or guiding the community.
shamash
nounLow
/ʃəˈmɑːʃ/The candle used to light the other candles on a Hanukkah menorah, or a synagogue attendant.
shamateur
nounVery Low
/ʃəˈmatjə/An athlete who is officially an amateur but receives payment or benefits in a way that violates amateur rules; a sham amateur.
shamba
nounLow (Regional)
/ˈʃæmbə/A plot of cultivated land, farm, or smallholding in East Africa.
shamble
nounverbC1
/ˈʃamb(ə)l/To walk in an awkward, slow, and unsteady way, typically dragging the feet.
shambles
nounB2
/ˈʃæm.bəlz/A situation or place of complete disorder, mess, or chaos.
shame
interjectionnounverb+1B1
/ʃeɪm/A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour, or of failing to meet a standard.
shames
nounC1
/ʃeɪmz/The third-person singular present tense of the verb 'shame', meaning to cause someone to feel shame, guilt, or disgrace; or the plural noun form of 'shame', meaning feelings or instances of dishonor.
shamina
nounExtremely Rare (as a general English word)
/ʃəˈmiːnə/A female given name, primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities, signifying beauty, charm, or the ability to act as a shelter or protector.

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