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squircle
nounLow
/ˈskwɜː.kəl/A geometric shape intermediate between a square and a circle, typically defined as a superellipse with an exponent of 4.
squire
nounverbverb-transitiveC1/C2
/ˈskwaɪə(r)/A man, especially a country gentleman, of high social status and landowner.
squirearch
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈskwaɪərɑːk/A wealthy landowner, especially one with political or social influence, akin to a member of the squirearchy (a ruling class of landed gentry).
squirearchy
nounLow-Frequency
/ˈskwaɪərɑːki/A social and political system dominated by landowners, especially in historical rural England.
squiredom
nounRare / Archaic
/ˈskwaɪədəm/The condition, rank, state, or world of being a squire; the collective body of squires.
squireen
nounRare / Very Low
/ˌskwaɪəˈriːn/A person of minor landed gentry status, especially one who aspires to the social standing of a squire but lacks the full status, wealth, or respect.
squireling
nounExtremely rare / Archaic
/ˈskwaɪə.lɪŋ/A young, small, or insignificant squire; a person of minor or pretentious gentility.
squirm
nounverbverb-intransitiveB2
/skwɜːm/To twist the body from side to side with small, quick, uncomfortable or embarrassed movements.
squirrel
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/ˈskwɪrəl/A small, tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail, known for hoarding nuts.
squirrel cage
nounC2 / Low
/ˈskwɪr.əl ˌkeɪdʒ/A cylindrical cage for a squirrel or hamster, consisting of a central axle and connected wire loops, allowing the animal to run in circles endlessly.
squirrel corn
nounLow
/ˈskwɪrəl kɔːn/A perennial wildflower native to North America, known for its fern-like foliage and small, heart-shaped flowers that resemble corn kernels or squirrel ears.
squirrel monkey
nounLow
/ˈskwɪr.əl ˌmʌŋ.ki/A small, agile New World monkey with a long tail and distinctive coloration.
squirrel's-foot fern
nounLow
/ˈskwɪrəlzˌfʊt fɜːn/A type of fern whose fuzzy, brown rhizomes resemble a squirrel's foot.
squirrel-tail grass
nounC1-C2
/ˈskwɪr(ə)l teɪl ɡrɑːs/A grass with seed heads that resemble the bushy tail of a squirrel.
squirrelfish
nounLow
/ˈskwɪr(ə)lfɪʃ/A marine fish, typically of the family Holocentridae, characterized by large eyes and spiny fins, often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
squirt can
nounC1
/ˈskwɜːt ˌkæn/A small, handheld container, typically metal, designed to expel a concentrated stream of liquid (like water or oil) through a nozzle when pressure is applied.
squirt gun
nounA2
/ˈskwɜːt ɡʌn/A handheld toy gun that shoots a stream of water.
squirting cucumber
nounVery Low
/ˈskwɜːtɪŋ ˈkjuːkʌmbə/A Mediterranean plant (Ecballium elaterium) whose ripe fruit forcefully ejects its seeds and juice when touched.
squish
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/skwɪʃ/To crush or squeeze something soft, causing it to become flat or to make a soft, wet sound.
squit
nounLow
/skwɪt/Nonsense, trivial or worthless talk or ideas.

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