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wellington boots
plural-nounMedium frequency (high frequency in UK contexts during wet seasons)
/ˌwɛlɪŋtən ˈbuːts/A type of waterproof rubber or plastic boot that reaches the mid-calf or knee, originally designed as a protective footwear for wet conditions.
wellingtonia
nounVery Low
/ˌwelɪŋˈtəʊnɪə/A very tall evergreen coniferous tree with thick, reddish-brown bark and small, scale-like leaves, native to western North America.
wellness
nounHigh
/ˈwɛlnəs/The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
wells
nounB2
/wɛlz/The plural form of 'well', primarily meaning deep holes dug to obtain water, oil, or gas.
wellspring
nounC1
/ˈwelˌsprɪŋ/The source or spring of water from the ground.
welly
nounMedium-High (UK/CW), Very Low (US)
/ˈwɛli/A waterproof boot, typically reaching the knee or mid-calf.
wels
nounLow
/vɛls/A large freshwater catfish (Silurus glanis) native to Central and Eastern Europe.
welsbach burner
nounVery low
/ˈvɛlsbɑːx ˌbɜːnə/A type of gas lamp invented by Carl Auer von Welsbach, incorporating a special incandescent mantle made of thorium and cerium oxides that produces a bright, white light when heated.
welsh
adjectivenounverb-intransitiveLow
/welʃ/To fail to pay a debt or honour a bet; to renege on a promise or agreement.
welsh black
nounC2
/ˌwelʃ ˈblæk/A breed of medium-sized, horned, black beef cattle, native to Wales.
welsh corgi
nounB1
/ˌwelʃ ˈkɔː.ɡi/A small, sturdy breed of herding dog with short legs, originating in Wales, often with a fox-like head and erect ears.
welsh dresser
nounLow
/ˌwelʃ ˈdres.ər/A type of sideboard or cabinet used for storing and displaying china, glassware, and cutlery.
welsh harp
nounC2
/ˌwelʃ ˈhɑːp/A type of large, floor-standing harp with a distinctive curved forepillar and multiple rows of strings.
welsh mountain
nounLow
/ˌwelʃ ˈmaʊn.tɪn/A breed of small, hardy sheep originating from Wales, characterized by their ability to thrive on rugged, mountainous terrain.
welsh mountain pony
nounC1
/ˌwelʃ ˌmaʊn.tɪn ˈpəʊ.ni/A small, sturdy, native pony breed from Wales, known for its hardiness and often used for riding or driving.
welsh pony
nounC1
/ˌwelʃ ˈpəʊ.ni/A specific breed of pony originating from Wales, known for its small size, hardiness, and gentle temperament.
welsh poppy
nounLow
/ˌwelʃ ˈpɒp.i/A perennial flowering plant of the poppy family, native to Wales and southwestern England, with distinctive bright yellow flowers.
welsh rabbit
nounLow
/ˌwelʃ ˈræb.ɪt/A dish of melted cheese, often with ale or milk, served hot on toast.
welsh springer spaniel
nounLow
/ˌwelʃ ˌsprɪŋ.ər ˈspæn.i.əl/A breed of medium-sized gun dog originating from Wales, used for flushing and retrieving game.
welsh terrier
nounLow (specialist/breed-specific term)
/ˌwelʃ ˈter.i.ər/A breed of dog originating from Wales, originally bred for hunting badgers, foxes, and other burrowing animals.

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