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sherwood
nounB2
/ˈʃɜːwʊd/A proper noun, primarily referring to a large, ancient forest in Nottinghamshire, England, historically associated with Robin Hood.
sherwood forest
nounLow-frequency proper noun.
/ˈʃɜːwʊd ˈfɒrɪst/A large, historic royal forest in Nottinghamshire, England, famous in folklore as the principal location of the legends of Robin Hood.
sheryl
nounProper Noun
/ˈʃɛr.əl/A female given name of modern English origin.
shetland
nounC1
/ˈʃɛtlənd/A group of islands in the North Atlantic, forming the northernmost part of Scotland.
shetland islands
plural-nounB1
/ˈʃɛtlənd ˈaɪləndz/An archipelago and council area in Scotland, located in the North Atlantic northeast of mainland Scotland.
shetland pony
nounC1
/ˈʃɛtlənd ˈpəʊni/A very small, hardy, and shaggy breed of pony originating from the Shetland Islands, known for its strength relative to its size.
shetland sheepdog
nounC2 (Specialist/Technical vocabulary in the general lexicon; common among dog enthusiasts, breeders, and in specific contexts like dog shows or breed literature).
/ˌʃɛtlənd ˈʃiːpdɒɡ/A small to medium-sized herding dog breed originating from Scotland's Shetland Islands, known for its resemblance to a miniature Rough Collie, intelligence, agility, and thick double coat.
shetland wool
nounC1
/ˈʃɛtlənd wʊl/A specific type of fine, soft wool sourced from sheep bred on the Shetland Islands.
sheuch
nounVery Rare
/ʃʌx/A shallow ditch, gutter, or drain; a furrow in the ground, particularly in agricultural or rural contexts.
sheugh
nounverb-transitiveC2
/ʃʌx/A drainage ditch, trench, or gutter, especially one used in agriculture or along a roadway.
sheva brachoth
plural-nounLow frequency (specialized/religious context)
/ˌʃɛvə brɑːˈxɔːt/A Jewish religious celebration and series of blessings recited during the seven days following a wedding, traditionally including festive meals attended by different guests each night.
shevardnadze
nounRare
/ˌʃɛvədˈnɑːdzeɪ/A surname, most notably that of Eduard Shevardnadze, a former Soviet foreign minister and president of Georgia.
shevat
nounLow
/ʃɛˈvɑːt/The eleventh month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to January-February.
shevchenko
nounLow
/ʃɛvˈtʃɛŋkəʊ/A surname of Ukrainian origin, most commonly associated with the poet and artist Taras Shevchenko or the footballer Andriy Shevchenko.
sheveret
nounExtremely Low
/ˈʃɛvərɪt/A thin strip of wood or metal used for lashing, binding, or as a structural element.
shew
verbverb-ambitransitiveHistorical/Archaic (extremely rare in contemporary usage except in specific contexts like biblical/legal texts)
/ʃəʊ/To show or make something visible; to demonstrate or prove.
shewbread
nounVery Low
/ˈʃəʊbrɛd/Unleavened bread consecrated and placed in the Jewish Temple as an offering to God, renewed weekly.
shiah
adjectivenounC2
/ˈʃiːə/A member of one of the two main branches of Islam, who believe that leadership of the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad's death rightfully belonged to his cousin and son-in-law, Ali, and his descendants.
shiai
nounLow (Specialist Term)
/ˈʃiː.aɪ/A match, game, or bout in Japanese martial arts, especially kendo, judo, or sumo.
shiatsu
nounC1
/ʃɪˈæt.suː/A form of therapeutic bodywork from Japan that uses finger pressure, applied to specific points on the body, to promote healing and relaxation.

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