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- spiritus lenis/ˌspɪ.rɪ.tʊs ˈleɪ.nɪs/In philology and linguistics, a smooth breathing mark (᾿) used in Ancient Greek orthography, indicating the absence of an /h/ sound at the beginning of a word.nounC2
- spiritus vinosus/ˌspɪr.ɪ.təs vɪˈnəʊ.səs/The alcoholic spirit derived from wine; historically, the distilled essence of wine.nounVery rare / Archaic
- spirketting/ˈspɜː.kɪt.ɪŋ/A nautical term for the inner lining or planking between the deck beams and the waterways of a wooden ship, often on small craft or historical vessels.nounVery Low (Specialist Term)
- spirochaete/ˈspaɪ.rəˌkiːt/A type of slender, spiral-shaped bacterium that causes diseases like syphilis and Lyme disease.nounLow
- spirochaetosis/ˌspaɪ.rəʊ.kiːˈtəʊ.sɪs/An infectious disease caused by spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochaetes).nounVery Low
- spirochete/ˈspaɪ.rəʊˌkiːt/Any of a group of long, slender, spiral-shaped bacteria that cause diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.nounC2
- spirochetosis/ˌspaɪrə(ʊ)kiːˈtəʊsɪs/An infection or disease caused by spirochetes, a type of spiral-shaped bacteria.nounC2
- spirograph/ˈspaɪ.rə.ɡrɑːf/A geometric drawing toy that creates intricate, symmetrical curves using interlocking gears and rotating components.nounC1
- spirogyra/ˌspaɪrəʊˈdʒaɪrə/A genus of freshwater green algae characterized by spiral chloroplasts.nounLow
- spirometer/spaɪˈrɒm.ɪ.tər/A medical instrument used to measure the volume of air inhaled and exhaled by the lungs.nounLow
- spironolactone/ˌspaɪərəʊnəʊˈlæktəʊn/A potassium-sparing diuretic and antiandrogen medication used primarily to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure, and as an antiandrogen in conditions like hirsutism and acne.nounC2
- spiroplasma/ˌspaɪrə(ʊ)ˈplæzmə/A type of bacteria that lacks a rigid cell wall and has a helical, spiral shape.nounC2
- spirt/spɜːt/A variant spelling of 'spurt', meaning to gush or flow out suddenly in a stream or jetnounRare
- spirula/ˈspaɪərʊlə/A small, deep-water squid with a coiled internal shell.nounVery Low
- spirulina/ˌspaɪərʊˈliːnə/A blue-green microalgae, often Arthrospira platensis or Arthrospira maxima, cultivated as a dietary supplement and health food.nounC1
- spit/spɪt/To force saliva from the mouth; expectorate.nounverbverb-intransitive+1Medium
- spit and polish/spɪt ən ˈpɒlɪʃ/Thorough cleaning and polishing, especially to achieve a neat appearance.nounlow
- spit curl/ˈspɪt ˌkɜːl/A small, dampened curl of hair, often plastered flat against the forehead, temple, or cheek.nounLow
- spit in the ocean/ˌspɪt ɪn ði ˈəʊʃn/A very small, insignificant, or negligible contribution to a much larger effort or entity; something that makes no meaningful difference.nounLow. Primarily used in idiomatic/slang contexts, not common in formal writing.
- spit take/ˈspɪt ˌteɪk/A comedic physical reaction where someone unexpectedly spits out a drink or food due to surprise, shock, or laughter.nounC1
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