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sugar glider
nounlow
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌɡlaɪdə/A small, nocturnal, arboreal possum native to Australia, New Guinea, and certain Indonesian islands, known for its ability to glide through the air using a membrane between its fore and hind legs.
sugar grove
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ɡrəʊv/A grove or small area of trees, especially maples, cultivated for tapping to produce maple syrup or sugar.
sugar gum
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə ɡʌm/A type of eucalyptus tree, Eucalyptus cladocalyx, known for its sweet sap.
sugar loaf
adjectivenounC1
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˌləʊf/A conical mass of hard refined sugar, historically the traditional form in which sugar was produced and sold.
sugar loaf mountain
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡə ləʊf ˈmaʊntɪn/A mountain or hill with a conical shape resembling a traditional loaf of sugar.
sugar mama
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌmɑːmə/An older woman who gives money, gifts, or other financial support to a younger person (typically a man) in exchange for companionship or a romantic relationship.
sugar maple
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌmeɪp(ə)l/A species of North American maple tree (Acer saccharum) valued as a source of maple sugar and maple syrup, and for its hard, fine-grained timber.
sugar of lead
nounC2 (Very rare; primarily historical/technical)
/ˈʃʊɡər əv ˈlɛd/A historical name for lead(II) acetate, a sweet-tasting but poisonous chemical compound.
sugar of milk
nounVery low
/ˈʃʊɡər əv mɪlk/A homeopathic name for the monohydrate of alpha-lactose, a substance prepared from cow's milk, used primarily in homeopathy as a base or carrier for remedies.
sugar orchard
nounRare
/ˈʃʊɡər ˈɔːtʃəd/A grove of maple trees tapped for the production of maple syrup or maple sugar.
sugar pea
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə piː/A type of pea (Pisum sativum) with an edible pod, eaten whole while the peas inside are still immature and sweet.
sugar pie
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˌpaɪ/A type of simple dessert consisting primarily of a filling made from sugar, butter, and flour (sometimes cream or milk) baked in a pie crust.
sugar pine
nounLow (Specialist/Niche)
/ˈʃʊɡə paɪn/A tall pine tree native to western North America, Pinus lambertiana, known for its long cones and sweet-tasting inner bark.
sugar skull
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə skʌl/A skull-shaped decoration made from sugar, traditionally used in Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations to honor the deceased.
sugar snap pea
nounB1
/ˈʃʊɡə ˌsnæp piː/A variety of edible-pod pea, where both the peas inside and the pod itself are crisp and sweet, and are eaten whole.
sugar soap
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡə səʊp/A highly alkaline, powdered or paste cleaning agent containing soap, soda, and/or silicate, used for preparing surfaces for painting or wallpapering.
sugar spoon
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˌspuːn/A small spoon, usually with a broad, shallow bowl and sometimes a flat, pierced surface, designed specifically for serving granulated sugar from a sugar bowl.
sugar tongs
nounC1
/ˈʃʊɡə tɒŋz/A small pair of hinged metal pincers with scissor-like handles and flat, concave ends, specifically designed for picking up individual sugar cubes to add to a drink.
sugar tree
nounLow
/ˈʃʊɡə triː/A North American tree (Acer saccharum) whose sap is used to make maple syrup and maple sugar; commonly called 'sugar maple'.
sugar-coat
verbC1
/ˈʃʊɡəˌkəʊt/To make something unpleasant seem more attractive or acceptable by concealing or glossing over its negative aspects.

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