English Words Starting With S

• sansovino

  nounLow
  /ˌsænsəˈviːnəʊ/A surname, specifically associated with the Italian Renaissance artists Jacopo Sansovino (sculptor and architect) and Andrea Sansovino (sculptor).
• santa ana

  nounLow (in general English); Medium-High (in Southern California regional context)
  /ˌsæntə ˈænə/A strong, hot, dry wind that blows from the deserts of Southern California toward the coast, typically in autumn and winter.
• santa anna

  nounLow
  /ˌsæntə ˈænə/A proper noun referring primarily to a historical figure—Antonio López de Santa Anna, a Mexican general and politician who played a significant role in 19th-century Mexican history, including the Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War.
• santa barbara

  nounLow (as a place name, frequency is high in local/regional contexts but low in general global discourse unless specifically discussed).
  /ˌsæntə bɑːˈbɑːrə/A coastal city in California, USA, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains.
• santa barbara islands

  plural-nounLow
  /ˌsæntə bɑːˈbærə ˈaɪləndz/A chain of islands located off the coast of Southern California in the United States.
• santa catalina

  nounLow
  /ˌsæntə ˌkætəˈliːnə/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, most commonly Santa Catalina Island (California, USA) or various other locations named after Saint Catherine.
• santa catarina

  nounLow
  /ˌsæntə ˌkætəˈriːnə/A state in southern Brazil.
• santa clara

  nounMid
  /ˌsæntə ˈklærə/A proper noun referring primarily to a city in California, USA, or to a person (Saint Clare of Assisi) or place named after her.
• santa claus

  nounHigh (during Christmas season)
  /ˌsæntə ˈklɔːz/The legendary, jolly old man from folklore who brings presents to children on Christmas Eve.
• santa coloma de gramanet

  nounVery Low
  /ˌsæntə kəˈləʊmə də ˌɡræməˈnet/A municipality (a town or city) in Catalonia, Spain, part of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
• santa cruz

  nounMedium
  /ˌsæntə ˈkruːz/A place name, primarily referring to cities in California, USA, the capital of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, or various other settlements in Spanish-speaking regions.
• santa cruz de tenerife

  nounLow
  /ˌsæntə ˌkruːz deɪ ˌtenəˈriːf/The capital city of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, Spain.
• santa cruz islands

  plural-nounLow
  /ˌsæntə ˈkruːz ˈaɪləndz/A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Solomon Islands archipelago.
• santa cruz water lily

  nounVery Low
  /ˌsæntə ˈkruːz ˈwɔːtə ˌlɪli/A specific, rare species of giant water lily (Victoria cruziana) native to South America.
• santa fe

  nounLow
  /ˌsæntə ˈfeɪ/A proper noun referring primarily to the capital city of the U.S. state of New Mexico, known for its Pueblo-style architecture and as a historic cultural and artistic hub.
• santa fe springs

  nounC2
  /ˌsæntə ˌfeɪ ˈsprɪŋz/A city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, named for the natural springs in the area and the historic Camino Real (the 'King's Highway' associated with the name Santa Fe).
• santa fe trail

  nounC1
  /ˌsæntə feɪ ˈtreɪl/A major historic 19th-century transportation route connecting Franklin, Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico, used primarily for trade and westward expansion.
• santa gertrudis

  nounLow
  /ˌsantə ɡəˈtruːdɪs/A breed of beef cattle known for its hardiness, developed in the United States.
• santa isabel

  nounC2
  /ˌsæntə ˌɪzəˈbel/A proper noun, most commonly a Spanish-derived place name or a reference to a historical figure, typically a saint (Saint Elizabeth).
• santa maria

  nounLow in general English, but medium in specific contexts like geography or history.
  /ˌsæn.tə məˈriː.ə/A proper noun referring to various places named after Saint Mary, most notably a city in California, USA, or the flagship of Christopher Columbus.

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