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stinkaroo
nounRare / Slang
/ˌstɪŋkəˈruː/An informal, chiefly American term for something that is a complete failure, disaster, or flop, particularly in entertainment or performance contexts.
stinkball
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete (Historical); Low (Contemporary Informal)
/ˈstɪŋk.bɔːl/A type of foul-smelling projectile or explosive device, historically used in naval warfare, siege warfare, or as an improvised weapon.
stinker
nounB2
/ˈstɪŋkə(r)/Something or someone that is very bad, unpleasant, or of very poor quality; can refer to a person, situation, or thing.
stinkhorn
nounLow
/ˈstɪŋk.hɔːn/A type of fungus known for its foul-smelling, phallic reproductive structure.
stinking ash
nounVery low
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ æʃ/A North American tree (Ptelea trifoliata) known for its unpleasant-smelling leaves and bark; also called wafer ash or hop tree.
stinking badger
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ ˈbædʒə/The common name for the teledu or Malayan stink badger (Mydaus javanensis), a small Southeast Asian mammal known for its powerful, foul-smelling defensive secretion.
stinking cedar
nounLow
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ ˈsiːdə/A common name for the tree Torreya taxifolia, a rare conifer native to Florida and Georgia, known for its unpleasant odor when its leaves or wood are crushed.
stinking chamomile
nounLow (specialist/botanical)
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ ˈkæməmaɪl/A common wild plant (Anthemis cotula) resembling true chamomile but with a strong, unpleasant odor when crushed; often considered a weed.
stinking iris
nounLow
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ ˈaɪrɪs/A perennial woodland plant (Iris foetidissima) with unpleasant-smelling leaves when crushed and bright orange-red seeds that persist through winter.
stinking roger
nounLow (specialist/botanical/regional)
/ˌstɪŋkɪŋ ˈrɒdʒə/A common name for the plant Tagetes minuta, also known as wild marigold or Mexican marigold, noted for its strong, unpleasant odor.
stinking smut
nounC1 (Very Low Frequency - Specialist Term)
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ ˈsmʌt/A fungal disease of cereal plants, especially wheat, that produces a foul-smelling, spore-filled mass in place of the grain.
stinkpot
nounLow
/ˈstɪŋkpɒt/A person or thing that smells very bad.
stinkstone
nounVery low
/ˈstɪŋkˌstəʊn/A type of limestone or other stone that emits an unpleasant, sulphurous odor when struck, rubbed, or chemically treated.
stinkweed
nounLow
/ˈstɪŋkwiːd/A common name for various plants noted for their strong, unpleasant odour, often considered weeds.
stinkwood
nounRare / Technical
/ˈstɪŋkwʊd/The name for several species of tree with wood that has a strong, unpleasant odor, especially when freshly cut.
stinky pinky
nounVery Low
/ˌstɪŋ.ki ˈpɪŋ.ki/A humorous rhyming phrase for a poorly executed or flawed situation, plan, or object.
stinnes
nounRare
/ˈstɪnɪz/A German industrial conglomerate or surname.
stint
nounverbverb-intransitive+1Medium
/stɪnt/A fixed or limited period of time spent on a task or activity.
stipe
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialized)
/stʌɪp/A stalk or stem-like supporting structure in certain fungi, seaweeds (algae), and plants, such as ferns and palms.
stipel
nounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
/ˈstʌɪp(ə)l/A small stipule-like appendage at the base of a leaflet in a compound leaf.

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