English Words Starting With Z
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- zamenhof/ˈzɑːmənhɒf/The surname of L. L. Zamenhof, the creator of the constructed international auxiliary language Esperanto. It is used metonymically to refer to the language, its creator, or the ideals associated with it.nounVery Low
- zamfara/zæmˈfɑːrə/A proper noun referring to a state in northwestern Nigeria.nounVery Low
- zamia/ˈzeɪmɪə/A genus of cycad plants native to the Americas, characterized by palm-like appearance and often producing cones.nounLow
- zamindari/ˌzæmɪnˈdɑːri/A system of land revenue collection and land tenure under British colonial rule in India, where a zamindar (landlord) was responsible for collecting taxes from peasants and paying a fixed amount to the government.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- zamora/zəˈmɔːrə/A proper noun, typically a Spanish toponymic surname or placename; the name of a province and city in Spain.nounVery low
- zamyatin/ˌzæm.jəˈtiːn/The surname of a Russian writer, Yevgeny Ivanovich Zamyatin (1884–1937).nounC1
- zande/ˈzændeɪ/A member of a people of central Africa.nounVery Low
- zander/ˈzændə/A large, predatory freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, closely related to the perch, with a greenish-gray body and sharp teeth. It is prized as a game fish and for its white, firm flesh.nounC1/C2 - Specialised (Low frequency in general English, common in specific domains like angling, ecology, and gastronomy).
- zane/zeɪn/A proper noun, typically a masculine given name; also an archaic or dialectal verb meaning to wither or become emaciated.nounC1 – Very Low (Proper noun: occasionally encountered; archaic verb: obsolete/regional)
- zanesville/ˈzeɪnz.vɪl/A city in the state of Ohio, USA, serving as the county seat of Muskingum County.nounLow (Proper Noun, Geographic)
- zangwill/ˈzæŋɡwɪl/A proper noun referring to Israel Zangwill (1864–1926), a British author, playwright, and political activist known for his works on Jewish themes and social issues, particularly his novel 'Children of the Ghetto'.nounLow
- zante/ˈzænti/Proper noun referring to the Greek island Zakynthos (also known as Zante), or to the currant variety named after it.nounLow (geographical/culinary specialist term)
- zanthoxylum/zænˈθɒksɪləm/A genus of plants in the citrus family (Rutaceae), often characterized by aromatic bark, prickly stems, and small fruits.nounVery Rare/Low
- zanuck/ˈzænək/A surname, specifically associated with the influential American film producer and studio executive Darryl F. Zanuck.nounVery Low
- zany/ˈzeɪni/Amusingly unconventional, eccentric, or clownish in a ridiculous way.adjectivenounC1
- zanzibar/ˌzæn.zɪˈbɑː/A semi-autonomous archipelago and region of Tanzania in East Africa, historically famous for spice trade and as a centre for Swahili culture.nounLow
- zap/zæp/To destroy, hit, or kill something suddenly and with force, often using energy or technology. Also used to mean moving quickly.interjectionnounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
- zapata/səˈpɑːtə/A surname of Spanish origin, famously associated with Emiliano Zapata, a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution. In modern contexts, it can refer to something connected to his legacy, revolutionary ideals, or specific cultural/historical references.nounLow frequency in general English; medium frequency in historical, political, or cultural studies related to Latin America.
- zapata mustache/zəˌpɑːtə ˈmʌstæʃ/A thick, wide, handlebar mustache with ends that curve upward or outward dramatically.nounLow
- zapateado/ˌθapəˈteɪdəʊ/ or /ˌzapəˈteɪdəʊ/A fast, rhythmic Spanish or Latin American folk dance emphasizing footwork, with percussive heel and toe taps.nounLow
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