English Words Starting With V

• valentino

  nounC1
  /ˌvæl.ənˈtiː.nəʊ/A proper noun, originally a masculine Italian given name meaning "strong, healthy, brave". It commonly refers to the late Italian-born fashion designer Valentino Garavani and the luxury fashion house he founded.
• valentinus

  nounVery Low
  /ˌvalənˈtʌɪnəs/A name; specifically that of a prominent 2nd-century Christian Gnostic theologian and saint, Saint Valentine.
• valera

  nounZero / Not Applicable
  This word is not a standard English vocabulary item. It is not found in major dictionaries such as the Oxford English Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, or Cambridge Dictionary.
• valera y alcala galiano

  nounC2
  /vəˈleərə iː ˌælkəˈlɑː ˌɡælɪˈɑːnəʊ/A compound Spanish surname referring to a person, most notably the 19th-century Spanish politician and writer Juan Valera y Alcalá Galiano.
• valerian

  nounC1
  /vəˈlɪə.ri.ən/A perennial herb (Valeriana officinalis) with clusters of small, fragrant pink or white flowers, whose root is used to make a sedative medicine.
• valerian family

  nounRare
  /vəˈlɪə.ri.ən ˈfæm.əl.i/The taxonomic plant family (Valerianaceae) characterized by small flowers, opposite leaves, and often a strong scent from the root, which includes the genus Valeriana (true valerians).
• valeric acid

  nounC2+ / Very Low (Highly Technical)
  /vəˌlɪər.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/A carboxylic acid with a strong, unpleasant odour, with the chemical formula C₅H₁₀O₂.
• valerie

  nounLow (as a common noun); Medium-High (as a proper noun/name).
  /ˈvæl.ər.i/A female given name of Latin origin meaning 'strong, healthy'.
• valery

  nounVery low
  /ˈvæləri/The word 'valery' is not a standard English lexical item. It is most commonly recognized as a proper noun (given name) derived from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, healthy'.
• valet

  nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
  /ˈvæl.eɪ/A personal male attendant responsible for a person's clothes, appearance, and personal needs; a hotel employee who parks guests' cars.
• valet de chambre

  nounLow
  /ˌvæleɪ də ˈʃɒ̃brə/A male attendant or manservant responsible for a gentleman's wardrobe and personal care.
• valet parking

  nounB2
  /ˈvæl.eɪ ˈpɑː.kɪŋ/A service where an attendant parks and retrieves a customer's vehicle, typically at a hotel, restaurant, or event.
• valeta

  nounVery Low (Rare/Obsolete)
  /vəˈliːtə/A dance of Portuguese origin, similar to a waltz.
• valetta

  nounC2
  /vəˈlɛtə/The capital city of Malta, a historic fortified port on the island's northeastern coast.
• valetudinarian

  adjectivenounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˌvæl.ɪˌtjuː.dɪˈneə.ri.ən/A person who is excessively concerned about their own health and ailments.
• valetudinarianism

  nounExtremely rare (literary/archaic).
  /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈneəriənɪzəm/Excessive concern about one's own health and ailments; a state of being a valetudinarian.
• valetudinary

  nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
  /ˌvalɪˈtjuːdɪn(ə)ri/Of, relating to, or marked by ill health or poor physical condition; sickly.
• valgus

  adjectivenounVery low (specialist)
  /ˈvælɡəs/A medical term for an outward angulation or deviation of a bone or joint from the midline of the body, commonly seen in the knee or foot.
• valhalla

  nounC1
  /vælˈhælə/In Norse mythology, the great hall in Asgard where Odin welcomes the souls of heroes killed in battle.
• valiancy

  nounRare / Literary
  /ˈvæl.i.ən.si/The quality of being valiant; courageous, resolute, or heroic behaviour, especially in the face of danger or adversity.

Showing 161–180 of 2200 words.