English Words Starting With U

• umbilical

  adjectivenounLow Frequency
  /ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəl/relating to the navel; specifically, pertaining to the umbilical cord connecting a fetus to the placenta.
• umbilical cord

  nounC1
  /ʌmˌbɪl.ɪ.kəl ˈkɔːd/The flexible, tube-like structure connecting a fetus to the placenta during pregnancy, through which oxygen and nutrients are supplied and waste products are removed.
• umbilical hernia

  nounlow
  /ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəl ˈhɜː.ni.ə/A medical condition where part of the intestine or fatty tissue protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal wall near the navel.
• umbilication

  nounVery low (C2+)
  /ˌʌmbɪlɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/The state or condition of being umbilicated, i.e., having a small, central depression or pit resembling a navel.
• umbilicus

  nounC2
  /ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəs/The navel; the small, central scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
• umble pie

  nounLow (the dish). Very High (the idiom 'eat humble pie').
  /ˈʌmb(ə)l ˌpʌɪ/A historical British dish made from the chopped or ground innards (offal) of a deer, particularly the heart, liver, and lungs, baked in a pie crust. It is associated with humble origins or a fall in status.
• umbles

  plural-nounVery Rare
  /ˈʌmb(ə)lz/The entrails or offal of a deer, especially the heart, liver, and lungs, used as food, typically by hunters or servants.
• umbo

  nounVery Rare / Technical
  /ˈʌmbəʊ/The raised central boss or knob on a shield; the protuberance at the centre.
• umbra

  nounC2
  /ˈʌm.brə/The fully shadowed, central region of a shadow, especially during an eclipse.
• umbrage

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/offense or annoyance caused by a perceived slight or insult
• umbrella

  adjectivenounA2
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə/A portable device for protection against rain or sun, consisting of a folding canopy supported on a central rod.
• umbrella bird

  nounLow
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə ˌbɜːd/A tropical bird found in Central and South America, notable for the male's distinctive umbrella-like crest of feathers and long, inflatable throat wattle.
• umbrella leaf

  nounVery Low
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə liːf/A very large, usually circular leaf, often found in certain aquatic or marsh plants, which floats on the water's surface or stands erect on a long stalk.
• umbrella palm

  nounC1
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə pɑːm/A type of palm tree (Schefflera actinophylla or Hedyscepe canterburyana) with large, umbrella-like leaves arranged in a circular cluster at the top of a slender trunk.
• umbrella pine

  nounLow
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə paɪn/A distinctive, slow-growing coniferous tree (Sciadopitys verticillata), native to Japan, named for its long, whorled needles that resemble the spokes of an umbrella.
• umbrella plant

  nounC1
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə plɑːnt/A common name for several species of indoor plants, typically Cyperus alternifolius or Schefflera, characterized by long stems with leaves radiating from the top like an umbrella.
• umbrella skirt

  nounC1
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə skəːt/A skirt designed with a wide, flared silhouette that resembles the shape of an open umbrella, typically featuring triangular gores or panels that create a circular drape.
• umbrella stand

  nounC1 (Low-frequency concrete noun, familiar in specific domestic/commercial contexts)
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə stænd/A tall, sturdy container or rack designed to hold wet or dry umbrellas upright, typically placed near an entrance to keep floors dry and organized.
• umbrella step

  nounC2/Rare
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə step/A defensive or preparatory movement, especially in dance or combat, where the performer uses a broad, sweeping, or covering action.
• umbrella tent

  nounLow
  /ʌmˈbrɛlə tɛnt/A portable shelter consisting of a fabric canopy supported by a collapsible frame that opens like an umbrella.

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