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- spangled glass/ˈspæŋ.ɡəld ɡlɑːs/Glass decorated with small, sparkling, often metallic pieces.nounLow frequency / Specialised
- spanglish/ˈspæŋɡlɪʃ/A hybrid language or code-switching practice blending Spanish and English, often used by bilingual speakers in communities where both languages are present.nounLow frequency in formal contexts; moderate in sociolinguistic and cultural discussions; high within specific bilingual communities.
- spaniard/ˈspæn.jəd/A person from Spain, a native or inhabitant of Spain.nounC1
- spaniel/ˈspænjəl/A breed of dog with a silky coat, long drooping ears, and a gentle, obedient nature.nounC1
- spanish/ˈspænɪʃ/Relating to Spain, its people, or the language spoken there.adjectivenounA1
- spanish america/ˌspæn.ɪʃ əˈmer.ɪ.kə/The regions of the Americas where Spanish is the dominant or official language, primarily including most of Central and South America (excluding Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana) and parts of the Caribbean.nounC1
- spanish american/ˌspænɪʃ əˈmɛrɪkən/Relating to Spanish-speaking countries and peoples of the Americas, or to persons of Spanish descent born or living in the Americas.adjectivenounC1
- spanish arabic/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈær.ə.bɪk/The variety of the Arabic language spoken in medieval Spain (Al-Andalus) from the 8th to the 15th centuries.nounC1
- spanish armada/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ɑːˈmɑː.də/The large fleet of warships sent by Spain against England in 1588, which was famously defeated.nounC2
- spanish bayonet/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈbeɪ.ə.nɛt/A common name for Yucca aloifolia, a species of perennial shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, characterized by its sharp, pointed, dagger-like leaves.nounLow (specialist/botanical/gardening context)
- spanish bluebell/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈbluː.bel/A bulbous perennial plant (Hyacinthoides hispanica) with blue, bell-shaped flowers, native to the Iberian Peninsula.nounLow
- spanish broom/ˌspænɪʃ ˈbruːm/A flowering shrub (Spartium junceum) native to the Mediterranean, known for its tall, green stems and bright yellow flowers.nounLow
- spanish burton/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈbɜː.tən/A complex tackle or pulley system used on sailing ships, involving multiple blocks to create a powerful mechanical advantage for hoisting heavy loads.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- spanish cedar/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈsiː.dər/A tropical hardwood tree (Cedrela odorata) native to the Americas, valued for its aromatic, durable, and insect-repellent wood.nounC1
- spanish civil war/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˌsɪv.əl ˈwɔː(r)/A major internal armed conflict in Spain from 1936 to 1939, between the Republican government (supported by leftist and anarchist groups) and the Nationalist rebels (led by General Francisco Franco).nounMedium-High (in historical/political contexts)
- spanish customs/ˈspæn.ɪʃ ˈkʌs.təmz/The official procedures and regulations for controlling the import and export of goods into and out of Spain, typically managed by border authorities.plural-nounB1
- spanish dagger/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈdæɡ.ə/A common name for a specific species of yucca plant (Yucca gloriosa) native to the southeastern United States, known for its sharp, pointed, dagger-like leaves.nounlow
- spanish flu/ˌspænɪʃ ˈfluː/The highly lethal influenza pandemic of 1918-1920 that caused widespread global mortality.nounC1/C2 (specialised historical/scientific discourse)
- spanish fly/ˌspæn.ɪʃ ˈflaɪ/A substance, historically derived from a type of beetle, which was traditionally believed to be an aphrodisiac.nounC1
- spanish foot/ˈspæn.ɪʃ fʊt/An old-fashioned, often humorous name for a foot with a prominent arch or high instep, thought by some to be characteristic of Spanish people.nounVery Low / Archaic
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