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sun letter
nounVery Low
/ˈsʌn ˌlet.ə/A term from Arabic grammar referring to a consonant that triggers assimilation of the definite article 'al-'.
sun lounge
nounmedium
/ˈsʌn laʊndʒ/A long chair or recliner designed for relaxing outdoors, often used for sunbathing.
sun moss
nounLow (specialist/technical)
/ˈsʌn ˌmɒs/A lichen or algae that grows in sun-exposed areas, often on rocks, trees, or roofs, forming a crusty or mat-like layer.
sun pan
nounA2
/ˈsʌn ˌpæn/A flat, shallow container, typically made of metal, used for cooking food by dry heat in an oven or over a fire.
sun parlor
nounLow
/ˈsʌn ˌpɑːlə/A room in a house, typically with large windows or glass walls, designed to receive abundant sunlight.
sun pillar
nounLow
/ˈsʌn ˌpɪl.ə/A vertical column of light, typically extending above or below the sun, caused by the reflection of sunlight from flat ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.
sun porch
nounIntermediate
/ˈsʌn ˌpɔːtʃ/A room with large windows or glass walls that let in abundant sunlight, typically attached to a house and used for relaxation.
sun prairie
nounVery Low (primarily geographical/proper noun)
/ˌsʌn ˈpreə.ri/A city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, with origins linked to Indigenous naming referencing the prairie landscape.
sun protection factor
nounB2
/ˌsʌn prəˈtek.ʃən ˌfæk.tə/A numerical rating on sunscreens indicating the degree of protection against UVB radiation.
sun sign
nounMedium
/ˈsʌn ˌsaɪn/One of the twelve divisions of the zodiac, based on the position of the sun at the time of a person's birth.
sun spider
nounLow
/ˈsʌn ˌspaɪ.dər/A type of arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae, characterized by its large, powerful jaws, rapid movement, and tendency to be active in hot, sunny conditions.
sun star
nounC2
/ˈsʌn ˌstɑː(r)/A specific marine echinoderm of the genus Solaster or Crossaster, characterized by a central disc with many arms (typically 7–13), resembling a sunburst or star.
sun tea
nounLow
/ˈsʌn ˌtiː/A beverage made by steeping tea leaves in a container of water placed in direct sunlight for several hours.
sun valley
nounB1/B2 (Proper noun for the resort); C1 (Generic descriptive term)
/ˌsʌn ˈvæl.i/A specific geographic place name referring to a popular ski resort city and surrounding valley in Idaho, USA, or a generic term for a valley receiving abundant sunshine.
sun visor
nounB2
/ˈsʌn ˌvaɪ.zə(r)/A shield attached inside a vehicle or on a cap to protect the eyes from bright sunlight.
sun wheel
nounVery Low
/ˈsʌn ˌwiːl/A circular symbol depicting the sun with rays extending outward, representing the sun, its light, power, and cyclical nature.
sun yat-sen
nounLow in general English, but medium in historical, academic, or East Asian contexts.
/ˌsʌn jæt ˈsɛn/The founding father of modern China, a revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in overthrowing the Qing dynasty and establishing the Republic of China.
sun-and-planet gear
nounLow
/ˈsʌn ən(d) ˈplænɪt ɡɪə/A gear system where one or more planet gears revolve around a central sun gear, typically held within an outer ring gear.
sunbake
nounverblow
/ˈsʌn.beɪk/To lie or sit in the sun, typically to get a tan or for warmth.
sunbath
nounB2
/ˈsʌn.bɑːθ/The act of basking in the sun, typically to tan or relax.

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