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shedrow
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈʃɛdroʊ/A row of stables or horse barns, typically on a racecourse or horse farm.
sheefish
nounVery low frequency
/ˈʃiːfɪʃ/A large freshwater whitefish (Stenodus leucichthys) native to Alaska and parts of Canada, valued as a food fish.
sheelah
nounVery Low
/ˈʃiːlə/A primarily Irish informal term, often used as a female given name or nickname.
sheeler
nounRare/Obsolete
/ˈʃiːlə(r)/A person or animal that walks or moves in a particular way, often used in the context of horses or, historically, a wheeler.
sheen
adjectivenounverb-intransitiveC1
/ʃiːn/A soft, gentle shine or lustre on a smooth surface.
sheena
nounVery Low
/ˈʃiːnə/A feminine given name.
sheene
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ʃiːn/A rare, archaic or poetic term meaning 'bright', 'shining', or 'beautiful'.
sheeney
nounVery Low
/ˈʃiːni/Offensive slang term for a Jewish person.
sheeny
adjectivenounRare / Archaic / Very Low / Offensive
/ˈʃiːni/Having a shiny or glossy appearance.
sheep
nounHigh (A2)
/ʃiːp/A domesticated ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat, typically raised for wool, meat, and milk.
sheep fescue
nounLow
/ʃiːp ˈfɛskjuː/A common, low-growing species of grass (Festuca ovina), known for its fine leaves and tolerance of poor soils.
sheep ked
nounLow
/ˈʃiːp ˌkɛd/A wingless, blood-sucking fly (Melophagus ovinus) that is an external parasite of sheep.
sheep laurel
nounC2
/ˈʃiːp ˌlɒrəl/A low-growing, poisonous evergreen shrub (Kalmia angustifolia) native to eastern North America, with narrow leaves and clusters of pink to crimson flowers.
sheep measles
nounVery Low (C2+ Technical)
/ʃiːp ˈmiːz(ə)lz/A parasitic condition in sheep caused by tapeworm larvae (Cysticercus ovis), which form cyst-like lesions in the muscles and organs.
sheep race
nounC2
/ʃiːp reɪs/A literal race or competition in which sheep are run, often as a novelty or traditional event at a fair or agricultural show.
sheep sorrel
nounC1
/ˈʃiːp ˌsɒr.əl/A small, common perennial plant (Rumex acetosella) with arrow-shaped leaves and a sour taste.
sheep station
nounC2
/ʃiːp ˌsteɪʃ(ə)n/A large farm, especially in Australia and New Zealand, where sheep are raised for wool and meat.
sheep tick
nounLow
/ˈʃiːp ˌtɪk/A parasitic arachnid (Ixodes ricinus) that feeds on the blood of sheep.
sheep's eyes
nounplural-nounC2 / Very Rare
/ˈʃiːps ˌaɪz/A look of amorous longing; a loving, amorous, or yearning glance, often one that is shy or demure.
sheep's fescue
nounC1
/ˈʃiːps ˈfɛskjuː/A species of perennial, tufted grass (Festuca ovina) native to Europe and North America, commonly used in lawns and for grazing.

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