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sufism
nounC2
/ˈsuːfɪz(ə)m/The mystical Islamic belief and practice system focusing on the inward search for God and shunning materialism.
sufu
nounRare
/ˈsuː.fuː/A type of fermented bean curd originating from Chinese cuisine, with a soft, creamy texture and a pungent, salty flavor.
sugan
nounObsolete/Regional
/ˈsuːɡən/A traditional Irish straw or hay-stuffed mattress or quilt.
sugar
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA1 (Extremely High Frequency)
/ˈʃʊɡə(r)/A sweet crystalline substance obtained chiefly from sugar cane and sugar beet, used as a sweetener in food and drink.
sugar act
nounVery Low
/ˈʃʊɡər ækt/A historical British law (1764) imposing taxes on sugar and other goods imported into the American colonies.
sugar apple
nounLow frequency (Specialized/Botanical)
/ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˌæp.əl/The tropical fruit of the Annona squamosa tree, with green, bumpy skin and sweet, creamy white flesh containing black seeds.
sugar baby
nounC1/C2
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌbeɪbi/A younger person (often a woman) who receives gifts, money, or financial support from an older, wealthier partner (a sugar daddy or sugar momma) in exchange for companionship or a romantic relationship.
sugar bag
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌbæɡ/A bag used for storing or transporting granulated or lump sugar.
sugar basin
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˌbeɪ.sən/A small bowl or container, often with a lid and spoon, used for holding granulated sugar at the dining table.
sugar beet
nounlow
/ˈʃʊɡə biːt/A plant of the beet family cultivated for its white root from which sugar is extracted.
sugar bird
nounlow
/ˈʃʊɡə bɜːd/A common name for various species of small birds that feed on nectar or have a sweet disposition.
sugar bowl
nounB1 (for the literal object); C1/C2 (for sports/extended senses)
/ˈʃʊɡə bəʊl/A small bowl, often with a lid, used for serving granulated or cubed sugar at the table.
sugar bush
nounLow (Specialist/Regional)
/ˈʃʊɡə bʊʃ/A grove or stand of sugar maple trees (Acer saccharum) cultivated or tapped for the production of maple syrup and maple sugar.
sugar camp
nounLow / Very Low
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌkæmp/A seasonal or temporary camp or settlement where maple sap is collected and boiled down to make maple sugar or syrup.
sugar candy
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌkændi/A hard confection made from boiled and crystallised sugar, often in the form of clear sticks or large crystals.
sugar cane
nounB2
/ˈʃʊɡə keɪn/A tall tropical grass from which sugar is produced.
sugar corn
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə kɔːn/The common name for sweet corn, a variety of maize with high sugar content in its kernels.
sugar daddy
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌdadi/An older, wealthy man who gives money or expensive gifts to a younger person (typically a woman) in exchange for companionship or sexual favours.
sugar date
nounverb-intransitiveLow
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˌdeɪt/A date between two people where one person (typically older, wealthier) provides financial support or gifts to the other (typically younger) in exchange for companionship or a romantic relationship.
sugar diabetes
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin utilization.

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