English Words Starting With Z

• zibo

  nounVery Low
  /ˈziːbəʊ/A city in Shandong province, China, known for its industrial and historical significance, including ceramics production.
• zidane

  nounLow
  /ˈziːdæn/A proper noun referring to Zinedine Zidane, the famous French former professional footballer and manager.
• zidovudine

  nounVery low
  /zɪˈdɒvjədiːn/, /zaɪˈdəʊvjʊdiːn/An antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
• ziegfeld

  nounC2
  /ˈziːɡfɛld/A surname, most famously belonging to Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (1867–1932), the American theatrical producer known for the elaborate Ziegfeld Follies revues.
• ziegler

  nounLow
  /ˈziːɡlə/A surname of German origin, originally an occupational name for a brickmaker or tilemaker.
• ziegler catalyst

  nounC2
  /ˈziːɡlər ˈkætəlɪst/A type of organometallic catalyst, typically based on titanium compounds with aluminium alkyls, used primarily for the polymerization of α-olefins like ethylene and propylene.
• zielona gora

  nounC2
  /ʒeˈlɒnə ˈɡɔːrə/A city in western Poland, literally meaning 'green mountain/hill'.
• ziff

  nounVery Low
  /zɪf/A beard, especially a full or thick one.
• zig

  verb-intransitiveLow
  /zɪɡ/a sharp change of direction in a zigzag pattern.
• ziggurat

  nounLow
  /ˈzɪɡ.ə.ræt/A massive stepped pyramidal tower of ancient Mesopotamian origin, built as a temple or shrine.
• zigong

  nounSpecialized
  /ˌzɪˈɡɒŋ/The uterus; the main female reproductive organ where offspring are conceived and gestated.
• ziguinchor

  nounRare (Proper Noun)
  /ˌziːɡɪnˈʃɔː/A port city and regional capital in southwestern Senegal, located on the Casamance River.
• zigzag

  adjectiveadverbnounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/A line or path consisting of a series of short, sharp turns in alternating directions.
• zigzag rule

  nounlow
  /ˈzɪɡzæɡ ruːl/A type of folding rule, typically made of wood with brass hinges, that folds into sections in a zigzag pattern for compact storage.
• zigzagger

  nounLow
  /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ.ə(r)/A person or thing that moves or proceeds in sharp alternate turns to left and right.
• zika

  nounLow in general discourse; medium-high in medical, public health, and travel contexts during outbreaks.
  /ˈziː.kə/A mosquito-borne viral disease, also known as Zika fever, that can cause mild illness but is particularly dangerous for pregnant women due to risk of birth defects.
• zika virus

  nounC1-C2 (Specialized/Academic)
  /ˈziːkə ˌvaɪrəs/A mosquito-borne viral infection primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, known for causing mild fever, rash, and conjunctivitis, but posing serious risks to fetal development during pregnancy.
• zikr

  nounLow
  /ˈzɪkr/A form of Islamic devotional practice involving the repetitive recitation or remembrance of the names of God, or of specific prayers, often used as a form of meditation or spiritual focus.
• zila

  nounVery Low
  /ˈziːlə/A rural administrative district in some parts of the Indian subcontinent, such as India and Bangladesh, roughly equivalent to a county.
• zila parishad

  nounVery Low
  /ˌziːlə pəˈrɪʃəd/A local government body at the district level in India, primarily in rural areas.

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