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- sita/ˈsiːtə/A proper noun referring to the Hindu goddess and heroine of the Ramayana, wife of Lord Rama.nounLow
- sitar/ˈsiː.tɑː(r)/ or /sɪˈtɑː(r)/A large, long-necked Indian stringed instrument with movable frets, drone strings, and a gourd resonator, plucked with a wire plectrum.nounC1/C2
- sitatunga/ˌsɪtəˈtʌŋɡə/A large, semi-aquatic antelope (Tragelaphus spekii) native to Central Africa, known for its long, splayed hooves adapted for walking on swampy ground.nounVery Low
- sitcom/ˈsɪtˌkɒm/A television series based on a fixed set of characters in humorous situations, typically recorded before a live studio audience.nounB2
- site/saɪt/A place or location where something is situated, built, or occurs.nounverbverb-transitiveHigh
- site catchment analysis/ˌsaɪt ˈkætʃ.mənt əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/An archaeological method that studies the relationship between a settlement and the natural resources within its surrounding area.nounC2
- site map/ˈsaɪt mæp/A structured diagram or list of all pages on a website, showing their organization and hierarchy.nounMedium (common in digital/technical contexts, less frequent in general conversation)
- sitella/sɪˈtɛlə/A small, insectivorous Australian bird of the family Neosittidae, known for climbing down tree trunks headfirst.nounVery Low
- sitfast/ˈsɪtfɑːst/A persistent ulcer or sore on a horse's back, caused by pressure from a poorly fitting saddle; used metaphorically to describe a stubborn problem or entrenched situation.nounLow/Rare
- sithole/sɪˈtəʊleɪ/A South African surname of Zulu origin, often used as a proper noun.nounLow
- sitka/ˈsɪtkə/A species of spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) native to the west coast of North America.nounLow
- sitka spruce/ˌsɪtkə ˈspruːs/A large, fast-growing coniferous tree native to the west coast of North America, valued for its lightweight, strong timber.nounLow
- sitkamer/ˈsɪtˌkɑːmə/Living roomnounLow
- sitology/sʌɪˈtɒlədʒi/The branch of science or medicine that deals with diet and nutrition.nounVery Low
- sitomania/ˌsaɪtəʊˈmeɪniə/An abnormal craving for food; excessive appetite.nounVery Rare
- sitophobia/ˌsɪtəʊˈfəʊbɪə/An intense, irrational fear of food or eating.nounLow (Specialized/Term of Art)
- sitosterol/saɪˈtɒstərɒl/A common plant sterol (phytosterol) found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds, structurally similar to cholesterol.nounLow
- sitrep/ˈsɪt.rep/A brief, factual report on the current status of a situation, especially in military, emergency, or organizational contexts.nounLow
- sitsang/sɪtˈsæŋ/To sit in a cross-legged, meditative posture, particularly associated with Zen Buddhist practice.nounLow (Specialized/Very Low in General English)
- sittella/sɪˈtɛlə/A small, insect-eating Australian bird with a distinctive upturned bill and a habit of foraging head-downwards on tree trunks.nounVery Low (Specialist/Technical)
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