English Words Starting With T

• tarnopol

  nounVery Low
  /tɑːˈnəʊpɒl/A proper noun referring to a city in western Ukraine, historically part of various empires and now known as Ternopil.
• tarnow

  nounLow
  /ˈtɑː.naʊ/Tarnow is a city in southeastern Poland, known for its historic market square and well-preserved Renaissance architecture.
• taro

  nounB2
  /ˈtɑː.rəʊ/A tropical plant (Colocasia esculenta) cultivated primarily for its edible starchy corm (underground stem), a staple food in many tropical regions.
• tarok

  nounLow (Specialized)
  /ˈtærɒk/A strategic trick-taking card game of Central European origin, typically played with a distinctive 54-card deck containing 22 permanent trump cards (the 'taroks').
• tarot

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈtærəʊ/A set of 78 illustrated cards, used primarily for fortune-telling, psychological reflection, and symbolic exploration.
• tarp

  acronymnounMedium
  /tɑːp/A large sheet of strong, flexible, waterproof material, typically made of nylon, canvas, or polyethylene, used to cover and protect objects from the weather.
• tarpan

  nounVery Low
  /ˈtɑːpæn/A small, wild horse that was native to Europe and Asia, now extinct.
• tarpaper

  nounC1
  /ˈtɑːˌpeɪpə/A heavy, waterproof building paper impregnated with tar, used primarily in construction for moisture protection under roofs and siding.
• tarpaulin

  nounB1
  /tɑːˈpɔːlɪn/A heavy-duty, waterproof cloth made of canvas or synthetic material, often used to cover or protect objects from the weather.
• tarpeia

  nounVery Low
  /tɑːˈpiːə/In Roman mythology, a Vestal Virgin who betrayed Rome to the Sabines.
• tarpeian rock

  nounC2 / Very Rare / Literary/Historical
  /tɑːˈpiːən ˈrɒk/A steep cliff on the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome from which traitors, murderers, and other condemned criminals were thrown to their deaths; metaphorically, a symbolic place of punishment or political downfall.
• tarpit

  nounC1
  /ˈtɑːpɪt/A pit, pool, or surface area of natural asphalt or heavy oil where animals can become trapped and preserved.
• tarpon

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈtɑː.pən/A large, silvery, migratory game fish (Megalops atlanticus) found in warm coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
• tarpon springs

  nounLow (Proper noun, geographically specific)
  /ˈtɑː.pən sprɪŋz/A city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States, known for its historic Greek community and sponge diving industry.
• tarquin

  nounVery Low
  ˈtɑːkwɪnA proper noun referring to a male given name or surname; historically, a name of Etruscan origin, famously borne by two semi-legendary kings of early Rome.
• tarquinii

  nounLow
  /tɑːˈkwɪniːaɪ/An ancient Etruscan city located in central Italy, historically significant as one of the principal cities of the Etruscan civilization.
• tarquinius

  nounVery Low
  /tɑːˈkwɪnɪəs/A proper name referring to members of the ancient Roman gens Tarquinia, most notably two legendary kings of Rome.
• tarradiddle

  nounVery low frequency (archaic/rare literary)
  /ˈtær.əˌdɪd.əl/A trivial or petty lie; a fib.
• tarragon

  nounB2
  /ˈtær.ə.ɡən/A perennial herb (Artemisia dracunculus) with narrow, aromatic leaves used as a culinary flavouring, especially in French cuisine.
• tarragona

  nounLow
  /ˌtærəˈɡəʊnə/A fortified wine from the Spanish city of Tarragona, often used as a culinary ingredient or dessert wine.

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