English Words Starting With T

• tautomerism

  nounC2 (Specialist Technical Term)
  /tɔːˈtɒmərɪzəm/A form of isomerism where compounds exist as a mixture of two interconvertible structures (tautomers) that differ by the position of a proton and a double bond.
• tautomerize

  verb-intransitiveverb-transitivelow
  /tɔːˈtɒməraɪz/To undergo tautomerism; to convert from one tautomeric form to another.
• tautonym

  nounC1-C2 / Professional / Academic
  /ˈtɔː.tə.nɪm/A scientific name where the genus and species name are identical (e.g., Gorilla gorilla).
• tav

  nounLow
  /tɑːv/The twenty-second and final letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ת).
• tavel

  nounObsolete/Rare/Dialectal
  /ˈtævəl/A small, low mound or hillock; a knoll.
• tavener

  nounVery Low (Obsolete/Historical)
  /ˈteɪvənə/A person who collects, or arranges for the collection of, money; especially one employed to collect taxes, rents, or other dues.
• tavern

  nounB2
  /ˈtævən/An establishment that serves alcoholic drinks and often simple food; historically, an inn or public house.
• tavern nuts

  plural-nounLow
  /ˈtævən nʌts/Snacks, typically peanuts or similar salted nuts, served in a tavern or pub to accompany drinks.
• tavern table

  nounC1
  /ˈtævən ˈteɪbəl/A long, sturdy table, historically found in taverns (pubs), often characterized by benches or stools and used for communal eating and drinking.
• taverna

  nounC1
  /tæˈvɜː.nə/A small, informal restaurant or eating establishment, typically serving local cuisine and drinks, often with a rustic or traditional character.
• taverner

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈtævənə/A person who owns or runs a tavern; an innkeeper.
• taw

  nounverb-intransitiveLow
  /tɔː/A large, high-quality marble, typically used as the shooter in a game.
• tawa

  nounVery low
  /ˈtɑːwə/A large evergreen tree native to New Zealand, species Beilschmiedia tawa.
• tawai

  nounvery low
  /təˈwaɪ/to laugh or mock softly
• tawdry

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈtɔː.dri/Showy but cheap and of poor quality.
• tawheowheo

  nounRare/Regional
  /tɑːˈwiːoʊwiːoʊ/A small forest bird native to New Zealand, known for its melodious song
• tawhiri

  nounVery low (highly culture-specific term)
  /ˈtɑːfɪri/to welcome or greet guests ceremonially, especially in Māori contexts
• tawney

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈtɔːni/A brownish-orange or yellowish-brown color, like that of tanned leather.
• tawny

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈtɔː.ni/A warm, sandy brown colour, like that of a lion's fur or dried grass.
• tawny owl

  nounC1
  /ˌtɔːni ˈaʊl/A medium-sized, brownish owl (Strix aluco) native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for its distinctive 'tu-whit, tu-whoo' call.

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