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sialagogic
adjectivenounRare / Technical
/ˌsʌɪələˈɡɒdʒɪk/Promoting or stimulating the flow of saliva.
sialagogue
adjectivenounVery low
/saɪˈæləɡɒɡ/A substance that stimulates the secretion of saliva.
sialid
adjectivenounVery rare / Scientific
/ˈsʌɪəlɪd/A small winged insect of the family Sialidae, commonly known as an alderfly.
sialkot
nounExtremely Low
/ˌsiː.əlˈkɒt/A city in the Punjab province of northeastern Pakistan.
siam
nounLow (Regional/Informal)
/saɪˈæm/To push or force someone or something away forcefully; to knock or toss aside. (A colloquial, chiefly UK, informal term, often used in phrases like "siam off").
siamang
nounC2/Rare
/ˈsiːəmæŋ/A large, black-furred gibbon native to the forests of Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra, characterized by a large throat sac used for loud vocalizations.
siamese
adjectivenounC1
/ˌsaɪ.əˈmiːz/Relating to or originating from Siam (now Thailand).
siamese cat
nounC1
/ˌsaɪəmiːz ˈkæt/A slender, short-haired breed of domestic cat characterized by blue almond-shaped eyes, large triangular ears, a long body, and distinctive colour points (darker fur on the ears, face, paws, and tail).
siamese fighting fish
nounMedium
/ˌsaɪ.ə.miːz ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ ˌfɪʃ/A small, brightly coloured freshwater fish (Betta splendens) native to Southeast Asia, known for the males' extreme aggression toward one another.
siamese twin
nounC1/C2
/ˌsaɪəmiːz ˈtwɪn/Either of a pair of identical twins who are born physically joined together at some part of their bodies.
siamese twins
plural-nounLow
/ˌsaɪ.əˈmiːz twɪnz/Conjoined twins who are physically connected at birth, historically referring to Chang and Eng Bunker from Siam (now Thailand).
sian
nounLow in formal English; common in UK informal speech.
/siːən/Feeling bored, fed up, or disinterested.
siang
nounNot applicable (non-English word).
This is not a standard English word. It is most likely a transcription of a word from another language, or a proper noun. As such, it has no established meaning or linguistic properties in English.
siangtan
nounN/A
An error or placeholder. The word 'siangtan' is not a standard English word. The provided data reflects this, analyzing the string as a potential placeholder or nonce formation, while all authentic linguistic fields (etymology, IPA, established meanings) are left appropriately blank.
siauliai
nounVery Low
/ˈʃaʊleɪ/A city in northern Lithuania, the fourth-largest city in the country.
sib
adjectivenounLow (Specialist/Archaic)
/sɪb/A sibling; a brother or sister.
sibelius
nounC2
/sɪˈbeɪliəs/The name of a Finnish composer, used in his works (e.g., 'The Seventh Symphony of Sibelius').
siberia
nounC1-C2
/saɪˈbɪə.ri.ə/A vast geographical region in northern Asia, a part of Russia, known for its harsh climate and wilderness.
siberian crab apple
nounLow / Technical
/saɪˌbɪə.ri.ən ˈkræb ˌæp.əl/A specific type of small, wild apple tree (Malus baccata) native to Siberia and parts of Asia, known for its cold hardiness and ornamental or rootstock use.
siberian forest cat
nounLow
/saɪˌbɪə.ri.ən ˈfɒr.ɪst kæt/A large, long-haired breed of domestic cat originating from Russia, known for its robust build, thick triple coat, and suitability for cold climates.

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