English Words Starting With T

• tchernosem

  nounLow
  /ˈtʃɜːnəʊzɛm/A type of fertile black soil rich in humus, characteristic of steppe regions in Eastern Europe.
• tchervonetz

  nounVery Low
  /tʃɜːˈvɒnɪts/A gold coin formerly used in Russia and the Soviet Union.
• tchotchke

  nounLow
  /ˈtʃɒtʃkə/A small decorative object, typically cheap or kitschy.
• tcp

  nounLow in general discourse; High in technical/IT/telecommunications fields; Specialized in medical/engineering contexts.
  /ˌtiː.siːˈpiː/An initialism primarily referring to the Transmission Control Protocol, a fundamental communication protocol that ensures reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications over a network.
• te

  nounsymbolC1
  /tiː/A syllable used in solfège to represent the seventh note of a musical scale (ti in fixed-do systems, si in some traditions).
• te deum

  nounC1
  /teɪ ˈdeɪ.əm/A Latin Christian hymn of praise, beginning with the words 'Te Deum laudamus' ('We praise thee, O God').
• te igitur

  nounVery Low
  /teɪ ˈɪɡɪtʊə/The opening Latin phrase 'Te igitur' from the Canon of the Mass, literally meaning 'You, therefore', invoking God the Father.
• te kanawa

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
  /ˌkɪri teɪ ˈkɑːnəwə/A proper noun referring to the New Zealand opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
• te rauparaha

  nounLow (Proper noun, specific to New Zealand history and Māori culture)
  /tɛ ˌraʊ.pəˈrɑː.hɑː/A prominent Māori rangatira (chief) and military leader of the Ngāti Toa iwi (tribe) in the early 19th century, known for his strategic prowess, leadership during the Musket Wars, and composition of the haka 'Ka Mate'.
• te reo

  nounC1
  /teɪ ˈreɪəʊ/The Māori language (literally 'the language')
• te waipounamu

  nounLow-frequency in international English; high-frequency in New Zealand English, especially in bicultural, geographical, and historical contexts.
  /teɪ ˌwaɪpəʊˈnɑːmuː/Te Waipounamu is the Māori name for the South Island of New Zealand. It translates literally to 'the waters of greenstone' or 'the greenstone waters', referencing the pounamu (greenstone or New Zealand jade) found there.
• tea

  nounA1
  /tiː/A hot drink made by infusing dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water.
• tea act

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ækt/The proper noun referring to the 1773 British legislation imposing duties on tea imported to the American colonies.
• tea bag

  nounB1
  /ˈtiː bæɡ/A small, porous, sealed pouch, typically made of paper or cloth, containing dried tea leaves for steeping in hot water.
• tea ball

  nounlow
  /ˈtiː bɔːl/A small, perforated container, often spherical, used to hold loose tea leaves for brewing in hot water.
• tea basket

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ˌbɑːskɪt/A basket, often a gift basket, containing items for making and enjoying tea, such as tea bags/loose leaf tea, biscuits, jams, and related accessories.
• tea biscuit

  nounC1
  /ˈtiː ˌbɪs.kɪt/A small, sweet or plain baked product, typically crisp and dry, often served with tea.
• tea break

  nounCommon
  /ˈtiː ˌbreɪk/A short pause in work, often mid-morning or mid-afternoon, for drinking tea and light refreshment.
• tea caddy

  nounC1
  /ˈtiː ˌkæd.i/A small box, tin, or jar for storing tea leaves.
• tea cloth

  nounLow/Medium
  /ˈtiː ˌklɒθ/A small, square piece of absorbent fabric, typically linen or cotton, used for drying dishes, glassware, or cutlery after washing.

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