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- staggy/ˈstaɡi/Characteristic of or resembling a stag; awkward or stiff, like a young male deer.nounVery Low / Archaic
- staghorn/ˈstɑːɡ.hɔːn/An antler from a stag (male deer).adjectivenounC2
- staghorn coral/ˈstæɡhɔːn ˈkɒr.əl/A type of branching coral with antler-like, cylindrical branches, belonging to the genus Acropora.nounLow frequency
- staghorn fern/ˈstæɡ.hɔːn fɜːn/A type of fern with distinctive, antler-shaped fronds.nounRare
- staghorn sumac/ˈstæɡhɔːn ˈsuːmæk/A shrub or small tree (Rhus typhina) native to North America, characterized by velvety, antler-like branches and clusters of red, fuzzy fruit.nounlow
- staghound/ˈstæɡ.haʊnd/A large, powerful breed of dog historically used for hunting stag (male deer).nounC1
- staging/ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/The process of organizing or presenting something, often temporarily, for a particular purpose or event.nounB2
- staging area/ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ ˈeəriə/A designated location where people, equipment, or materials are assembled and organized, typically in preparation for the next step of a process.nounC1
- staging post/ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ ˌpəʊst/A stopping place on a journey where people or goods are transferred, reorganized, or prepared before continuing.nounC1
- stagira/stəˈdʒaɪrə/An ancient Greek city in Macedonia, known as the birthplace of Aristotle.nounRare
- stagirite/ˈstædʒɪraɪt/A native or inhabitant of Stagira, an ancient city in Macedonia, Greece.nounVery Low (C2+/Academic/Historical)
- stagnate/stæɡˈneɪt/to stop developing, progressing, or moving; to become inactive, dull, or sluggish.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- stagnation/staɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n/The state of not flowing, moving, developing, or making progress; characterized by inactivity, lack of growth, or dullness.nounC1
- stagnation mastitis/staɡˈneɪʃ(ə)n mæˈstaɪtɪs/An acute inflammation of the mammary gland caused by milk stasis (when milk is not being adequately removed from the breast), not by an infection.nounVery Low (Technical/Medical)
- stagyrite/ˈsteɪdʒɪrʌɪt/A pedantic imitator of ancient Greek theatrical style; characterized by artificial or theatrical mannerisms.nounVery Low
- stahlʃtɑːlA masculine noun (der) meaning steel, a strong alloy of iron with carbon.nounB2
- staid/steɪd/sedate, respectable, and unadventurous; showing a serious and dignified characteradjectiveverbC1
- stain/steɪn/A discoloured mark or spot, often one that is difficult to remove; a blemish on reputation or character.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- stained glass/ˌsteɪnd ˈɡlɑːs/Colored glass used to create decorative windows, especially in churches, where colors are fused into the glass or applied via paint and then fired.nounB2
- stained glass ceiling/ˌsteɪnd ˌɡlɑːs ˈsiːlɪŋ/An extension of the 'glass ceiling' metaphor, referring specifically to the barrier preventing women, particularly those of color or from minority religious backgrounds, from advancing to top leadership roles, especially in religious institutions or contexts where religious identity intersects with professional advancement.nounC1/C2 - Low frequency, specialized term used primarily in sociological, feminist, and discourse analysis contexts.
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