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- sotie/səʊˈtiː/A specific type of satirical play or dramatic performance popular in France during the late medieval and early Renaissance periods, often featuring fools ('sots') who critiqued society and politics through allegory and absurdity.nounVery Low (archaic/historical literary term)
- soto/ˈsɒtəʊ/Below; beneath.nounLow
- sotol/səʊˈtɒl/A desert plant native to northern Mexico and southwestern United States, of the genus Dasylirion.nounC2/Rare
- sotu/ɛs əʊ tiː ˈjuː/Standing on the shoulders of giants; specifically referring to research or work that acknowledges and builds upon the foundational contributions of predecessors.nounC2+
- sou/suː/A former French coin of very low value (originally the solidus), now used to mean a trivial amount of money.nounLow
- sou marqueThis is not a standard English word or phrase. 'Marque' is an English word (meaning a brand or make, especially of a car), but 'sou marque' as a combined unit does not exist in standard English lexicons.nounExtremely low / Non-existent
- sou'wester/ˌsaʊˈwɛstə/A type of waterproof hat with a broad brim at the back, designed to protect the neck in stormy weather, particularly at sea.nounC2
- sou-sou/ˈsuː suː/A rotating savings and credit association (ROSCA), a traditional group-based informal financial system where members contribute a fixed sum regularly and take turns receiving the total collected amount.nounLow (specialized/cultural term)
- souari nut/ˈsuːɑːri nʌt/The edible seed of certain tropical South American trees of the genus Caryocar, found inside a large, hard, spiky fruit.nounVery Low
- soubise/suːˈbiːz/A culinary sauce made from onions (often pureed), combined with a béchamel sauce or thickened with rice, typically served with meat, especially lamb or poultry.nounVery Low
- soubresaut/ˈsuː.brə.səʊ/A sudden, involuntary jump or start; a quick, convulsive movement.nounVery Low
- soubrette/suːˈbrɛt/A coquettish or cunning maidservant or a flirtatious young woman, especially as a stock character in comedy and opera.nounLow frequency
- soubriquet/ˈsuːbrɪkeɪ/A nickname or an assumed name.nounC2
- soucar/ˈsaʊkɑː/An Indian banker, money-lender, or merchant, historically acting as a financial agent or creditor.nounVery Low (Archaic/Historical)
- souchong/ˈsuːʃɒŋ/A high-quality black tea from China, originally referring to tea made from large, coarse leaves.nounC2
- soudan/suːˈdɑːn/A variant spelling of Sudan, referring to the country in northeastern Africa, or to a broad belt of savanna and semi-arid land south of the Sahara.nounVery Low
- souffle/ˈsuː.fleɪ/A light, fluffy baked dish made primarily with beaten egg whites and a base ingredient, which rises significantly when baked.adjectivenounC1
- soufflot/ˈsuːfləʊ/A specific architectural element: a small arch, vault, or dome designed to carry the weight above a square or polygonal space, distributing it to supporting piers or columns.nounC2 / Very Low (Specialist Architectural Term)
- soufriere/ˌsuːfriˈɛə/A specific volcanic mountain, typically found in the Caribbean, particularly a volcano emitting sulfurous fumes.nounVery Low
- sough/saʊ/A soft murmuring, rustling, or sighing sound, typically made by wind in trees or by a gentle breeze.nounverbverb-intransitiveC2 - Very low frequency; literary/archaic.
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