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- sirup/ˈsɪr.əp/A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored or containing fruit juice, used as a topping or ingredient.nounB1
- sirvente/ˈsɜːvənt/A medieval Provençal lyric poem of satire or invective.nounVery Rare
- sis/sɪs/Informal and affectionate term for a sister.abbreviationnounB1
- sisal/ˈsaɪs(ə)l/A hard fibre obtained from the leaves of a Central American agave plant, used for making rope, cord, and twine.nounC2
- siscowetA subspecies of lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush siscowet) native to the deep, cold waters of Lake Superior, known for its high fat content.nounVery Low
- sisera/ˈsɪsərə/A Canaanite military commander, traditionally identified in the Bible as the commander of King Jabin's army, who was defeated by the Israelites under the prophetess Deborah and was killed by Jael.nounVery Low
- sisinnius/sɪˈsɪniəs/This is not a standard English word. 'Sisinnius' is the name of two early Christian figures: a 4th-century martyred saint and a 7th-century Pope.nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
- siskin/ˈsɪskɪn/A small, mainly yellow and green songbird of the finch family, often with black markings.nounC2
- sisler/ˈsɪs.lə/A surname of German origin, also used as a rare given name.nounVery Low
- sisley/ˈsɪsli/A proper noun, primarily referring to the French impressionist painter Alfred Sisley.nounVery low (C2/Proficiency)
- sismondi/sɪzˈmɒndi/A Swiss historian and economist of the early 19th century, known for his work on political economy and economic cycles.nounVery Low
- sisseton/ˈsɪsətən/A Native American tribe of the Dakota Sioux, or a city in South Dakota named after the tribe.nounrare
- sissinghurst castle/ˌsɪsɪŋhɜːst ˈkɑːsəl/A historic castle and gardens in Kent, England, renowned for its garden design and association with writer Vita Sackville-West.nounLow (Proper noun, specific reference)
- sissonne/sɪˈsɒn/A ballet jump from two feet to one foot.nounVery Low
- sissy/ˈsɪs.i/A person, typically a boy or man, regarded as effeminate, cowardly, or lacking traditionally masculine qualities; also used to describe something overly delicate or timid.adjectivenounMedium-Low
- sissy bar/ˈsɪsi ˌbɑː/A curved metal bar at the rear of a motorcycle or bicycle seat, providing back support for a passenger or rider.nounLow
- sister/ˈsɪs.tə(r)/A female sibling.adjectivenounA1
- sister carrie/ˌsɪs.tə ˈkær.i/The title of a 1900 novel by Theodore Dreiser, referring to its main character, Caroline "Carrie" Meeber.nounLow
- sister of charity/ˈsɪstər əv ˈtʃærɪti/A nun belonging to a religious order dedicated to charitable works, especially the Sisters of Charity founded by St. Vincent de Paul.nounLow
- sister of loretto/ˈsɪstər əv lɒˈrɛtəʊ/A nun belonging to the Roman Catholic religious institute known as the Sisters of Loretto.nounLow
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