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stamford bridge
nounLow (Proper Noun/Place Name)
/ˈstæmfəd brɪdʒ/A proper noun referring primarily to a football stadium in West London, home to Chelsea Football Club.
stamin
nounC1
/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/The physical or mental strength, energy, and resilience to endure prolonged effort, stress, or hardship.
stamina
nounB2
/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/The physical or mental strength and energy to do something for a long time without getting tired.
staminode
nounVery Rare (Technical Term)
/ˈstæmɪnəʊd/In botany, a sterile or abortive stamen that does not produce fertile pollen; a stamen-like structure without reproductive function.
staminodium
nounVery Low (specialist botanical term)
/ˌstæmɪˈnəʊdɪəm/A sterile or abortive stamen that does not produce pollen; a modified, non-functional stamen.
staminody
nounExtremely rare / Technical
/ˈstæmɪnəʊdi/The abnormal development or transformation of other floral parts into stamens.
stamitz
nounLow (Specialist)
/ˈʃtɑːmɪts/A surname, specifically referring to a family of notable 18th-century German composers and musicians, most prominently Johann Stamitz and his sons Carl and Anton.
stammel
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
/ˈstæməl/A coarse woolen cloth, usually dyed red; also, a shade of red associated with this cloth.
stammer
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈstæmə(r)/To speak with sudden, involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds, especially due to nervousness or a speech disorder.
stamnos
nounC2/very rare
/ˈstæmnɒs/A type of ancient Greek ceramic vessel, typically with a short neck and two horizontal handles, used for storing liquids.
stamp
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/stamp/To bring the foot down heavily; to impress a mark or pattern; a small adhesive label indicating postage.
stamp act
nounLow
/ˈstæmp ˌækt/A law requiring that revenue stamps be purchased and affixed to official documents, publications, or goods.
stamp collecting
nounB1
/ˈstæmp kəˌlɛktɪŋ/The hobby or practice of accumulating and studying postage stamps.
stamp duty
nounMedium
/ˈstæmp ˌdjuːti/A tax levied on certain documents, particularly those involved in property transactions.
stamp mill
nounC2/Technical
/ˈstæmp ˌmɪl/A large industrial machine that crushes ore (rock containing valuable metals) by pounding it with heavy stamps or hammers.
stamp out
verbC1
/ˌstæmp ˈaʊt/To completely eliminate or destroy something, typically something unwanted, harmful, or undesirable, often through forceful or systematic action.
stamp tax
nounC2
/ˈstæmp ˌtæks/A tax that is collected by means of purchasing a physical or digital stamp that must be affixed to a document to make it valid.
stampede
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/stæmˈpiːd/A sudden, panicked rush or charge of a large group of animals or people, typically triggered by fear or surprise.
stamper
nounC1
/ˈstæmpə(r)/A person or machine that stamps something, especially one that impresses a mark or design.
stamping ground
nounLow
/ˈstæmpɪŋ ɡraʊnd/A place where someone regularly goes or spends time; a familiar haunt or territory.

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