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tabby(countable) A brindled cat.taber(music) Obsolete spelling of tabor.tabes(medicine) A kind of slow bodily wasting or emaciating disease, often accompanying a chronic disease.tabia(chess) Alternative form of tabiya.tabicOf or pertaining to tabes.tabid(medicine) Pertaining to tabes.tabisplural of tabitabla(music) A pair of tuned hand drums, used in various musical genres of the Indian subcontinent, that are similar to bongos.table(countable) Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.tabogSwinglea glutinosa, a tree of the Philippines.tabonThe bird Megapodius cumingii, the Philippine megapode.tabooAn inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.tabor(music) A small drum.tabun(organic chemistry, military) An extremely toxic nerve gas; a clear, tasteless liquid, with the molecular formula C₅H₁₁N₂O₂P.tabusplural of tabutabutAlternative form of taboot.tacet(music) An instruction indicating silence on the part of the performers of a piece.tache(informal) Moustache, mustache.tachiA pre-katana style Japanese sword, characterized by a longer blade with more curvature.tachoClipping of tachograph.tachsplural of tachtachy(medicine, colloquial) Tachycardia.tacitImplied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.tacksplural of tacktackyOf a substance, slightly sticky.tacosplural of tacotactsplural of tacttaddy(informal) A tadpole.taderAlternative spelling of tater.tadge(informal) A small amount; a bit.tadig(cooking) In Iranian cuisine, crisp rice taken from the bottom of the pot.tadkaAlternative spelling of tarka.taelsplural of taeltaffsplural of tafftaffy(US) A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter.tafia(Caribbean) A variety of rum.taftsthird-person singular simple present indicative of tafttagetAn essential oil obtained from marigolds, used in perfumery etc.taggyOf sheep: having tags, or dangling locks of wool.taginplural of tag (decoration drawn over some Hebrew letters in Jewish scrolls)tagma(biology) A specialized, structured, grouping of functionally related segments, or analogous subunits, into units such as the head, the thorax, and the abdomen, particularly in various Arthropoda and Vertebrata.taguaThe fruit of the tagua palm. When dried, it can be carved like ivory, and is used for beads, buttons, etc.tahan(colloquial, Malaysia, Singapore) To endure; to bear.tahilAlternative form of tael.tahli(Hinduism) A gold ornament worn by the wives of Brahmins.tahriA spiced yellow rice dish in Awadhi cuisine.tahuaA pile of food presented as a gift.taifa(historical) A Muslim principality on the Iberian Peninsula during the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries.taigaA subarctic zone of evergreen coniferous forests situated south of the tundras and north of the steppes in the Northern Hemisphere.taiji(Singlish) Alternative form of tai ji.taiko(sumo) A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each daytailsplural of tailtaintA contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food.taipo(New Zealand) An evil spirit.tairaAlternative form of tayra.tairn(Northern England) Alternative form of tarn.taishAlternative form of taisch.tajinA Mexican spice blend consisting chiefly of lime, chili, and salt.takasplural of takataked(nonstandard, colloquial) simple past of taketakenInfatuated; fond of or attracted to.takerOne who takes something.takesthird-person singular simple present indicative of taketakhiSynonym of Przewalski's horse.takiaA kind of outrigger canoe used in Fiji.takid(India, historical) An official reminder.takinA goat-antelope, of species Budorcas taxicolor.takirA type of relief, a dry fissured crust primarily formed by filamentous cyanobacteria, occurring in the deserts of Central Asia, and similar to a salt flat.takisplural of takitakkyAlternative form of takkie.taklu(India) A bald man.takyaA gathering place for Sufis, especially in the Ottoman Empire and South Asia.takyrAlternative form of takir.talab(Middle East, India, Pakistan) A pond for harvesting rainwater.talakAlternative spelling of talaq.talaq(Islam) An Islamic divorce, sanctioned by the Qur'an.talar(anatomy) Relating to the talus.talasplural of talatalav(India) lake, pondtalcsplural of talctalcy(mineralogy) Of or relating to talc; composed of, or resembling, talc.talea(music) A repeated rhythmic pattern used in isorhythm implying a piece cut off.taledDated form of tallit.taleeAlternative form of tali (“marriage string”).taler(archaic) A talker; a tellertalesplural of taletalikAn area of permanently unfrozen waterlogged soil surrounded by permafrosttalin(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytoskeletal proteinstalisplural of talitalkeObsolete spelling of talk.talksplural of talktalky(of a person) Talkative or loquacioustallaAlternative form of tella (“African beer”).tally(radio, aviation) Target sighted.talma(dated) A kind of large cape, or short, full cloak.talonA sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.talpa(medicine, obsolete) An encysted tumour on the head; a wen.taludAn inward-sloping surface or panel, in talud-tablero architecture.talukA hereditary estate in parts of India; subsequently, an administrative subdivision of a district.taluqAlternative form of taluk.talus(anatomy) The bone of the ankle.tamalAlternative form of tamale (Mexican food dish).tamasOne of the three gunas in Hindu philosophy, representing things that are inert, resistant, or dark and destructive.tambuAlternative form of taboo (“culturally forbidden”).tameddomesticated; made tametamerOne who tames or subdues.tamesthird-person singular simple present indicative of tametamgaA seal or stamp used by Eurasian nomads and the cultures they influenced; typically the emblem of a particular tribe, clan, or family.tamid(biblical) The twice-daily sacrifice of two male lambs by the priesthood.taminAlternative form of tammy (“type of woollen cloth”).tamis(cooking) A culinary strainer, originally made from worsted cloth.tammyA kind of woolen, or woolen and cotton, cloth, often highly glazed, used for curtains, sieves, strainers, etc.tampoInk designs or lettering printed using tampography, also known as pad printing.tampsthird-person singular simple present indicative of tamptanahAlternative form of thana.tandaA turn of dancing in a milonga or tango; a music set or broadcast corresponding to such a turn.tangaA pair of tanga briefs.tangi(New Zealand) A Maori dirge, or song for the dead.tango(dance) A standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.tangsplural of tangtangyHaving a sharp, pungent flavor.tanha(Buddhism) Cravings; desires.tania(rare) New cocoyam, yautia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium).tankaA form of Japanese verse in five lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 morae.tanksplural of tanktanky(wine) Having a dank quality resulting from excessive ageing in a tank.tannaAlternative form of thana.tanoaA bowl for serving kava.tanod(Philippines) A low-level law enforcement officer.tansuA traditional portable chest from Japan.tansyA herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.tante(usually in forms of address) A Jewish aunt.tanto(weaponry) A traditional Japanese small sword or knife; often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.tanty(Australia, slang) A tantrum.tanyaAlternative form of tania (“new cocoyam or taro”).taoke(Philippines, Chinese Filipino) term of address for a business owner boss (especially a Chinese Filipino boss)taosi(Philippines, China) A fermented black soybean sauce.tapaiA traditional Asian food made from fermented carbohydrate, such as rice or cassava.tapanAlternative form of tupan (“kind of drum”).tapas(Hinduism, Jainism) (The practice of) asceticism and self-discipline.tapauAlternative spelling of tapao.tapedsimple past and past participle of tapetaperA slender wax candle.tapesplural of tapetapet(obsolete) A decorative wall-hanging; a hanging cloth or piece of tapestry.tapirAn odd-toed ungulate of the genus Tapirus with a long prehensile upper lip.tappaAlternative form of tapa (“cloth made from mulberry bark”).tappyResembling a tapping sound.tapulA pronounced vertical ridge down the center of a breastplate, or rarely by extension a ridge on another item of armor.taqwa(Islam) The care taken by a person to obey the commands of Allah.tarafA division of land in India, usually a (small) subdivision of a pargana.taraiAlternative form of terai.taranA tactic of aerial ramming.tarasplural of taratardo(archaic) A sloth (animal).tardyLate; overdue or delayed.taredWeighed; determined; reduced to equal or standard weight.tarekSynonym of pearl mullet.taresthird-person singular simple present indicative of taretarge(archaic) A small shield.tarin(archaic) A bird, the siskin.tarka(South Asia, cooking) Heated oil or ghee in which spices and onion, etc. are well-stirred and browned.tarnsplural of tarntarocDated form of tarot.tarofAlternative form of taarof.tarokDated form of tarot.tarosplural of tarotarot(singular or plural) A card game played in various different variations.tarpsplural of tarptarreObsolete form of tar.tarry(intransitive) To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.tarseThe tarsus (seven bones in the ankle).tarsiplural of tarsustartsplural of tarttarty(British, slang) Like a tart (promiscuous woman); slutty, whorish.tarufAlternative form of taraf (“Indian land division”).taserA Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.tasis(prosody) Extending the sound of an utterance for the pleasure of saying or hearing it.tasksplural of tasktasky(informal) Resembling a task, arduous; (by extension) time-consuming, tiresome, stressful.tassaA large Indian drum, traditionally played at weddings.tasse(chiefly in the plural) A piece of armor for the hips and thighs: one of a set of plates (each being of one piece or segmented) hanging from the bottom of the breastplate or from faulds.tasso(Louisiana) A Cajun-seasoned, cured pork.tasteOne of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.tasto(music) A key or similar part of a musical instrument that is touched to produce a soundtastyHaving a pleasant or satisfying flavor.tatacA bird called Pinto's spinetail, with scientific name (Synallaxis infuscata), found in northeastern Braziltatasplural of tatatatch(obsolete) A spot or stain.tatee(Southern US) aunt; auntie.tater(informal) A potato.tatie(Scotland, Cumbria, dialect) potatotatisplural of tatitatooMisspelling of tattoo.tatorPronunciation spelling of potato.tatouThe giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus)tatta(India) A bamboo frame or trellis hung at a door or window of a house, over which water is allowed to trickle, in order to moisten and cool the air as it enters.tatty(Scotland, Northern England, Geordie) A potato.taturAlternative form of tater (“potato”).taulaA kind of T-shaped stone monument, built by the Talaiotic culture, found on the Balearic island of Minorca.taunt(transitive) To make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.tauonAn unstable elementary particle which is a type of lepton, having a mass almost twice that of a proton, a negative charge, and a spin of ½; it decays into hadrons (usually pions) or other leptons, and neutrinos.taupeA dark brownish-grey colour, the colour of moleskin.taupoIn Samoan culture, a ceremonial virgin, the daughter of a village chief.tavla(backgammon) A version of the board game backgammon played widely in Turkey and other countries of the region.tawaf(Islam) The ritual of circumambulating the Kaaba seven times as part of the hajj in Mecca.tawasplural of tawatawie(Scotland, of an animal) Docile or tractable to the extent of allowing itself to be handled without complaint.tawizAn amulet or locket containing verses from the Qur'an or other Islamic prayers and symbols.tawnyOf a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.tawse(transitive, chiefly Scotland) To beat with a tawse.taxedsimple past and past participle of taxtaxeeOne who is taxed; a taxpayer.taxel(computing, electronics) A tactile element in robotics etc.taxid(taxonomy) Abbreviation of taxonomic identifier.taxis(biology) The directional movement of an organism in response to a stimulus.taxol(chemistry, pharmacology) A taxane, C₄₇H₅₁NO₁₄, used to treat cancer; Taxol.taxon(taxonomy) A group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms treated as a unit by taxonomists.taxorArchaic form of taxer.tayraA South American omnivore, Eira barbara, allied to the grison, with a long thick tail.tazelObsolete form of teasel.tazerMisspelling of taser.tazia(countable) A representation of the tombs of Hasan and Husayn (the grandsons of Muhammad), carried in the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean Shiite processions of Muharram.tazir(Islamic law) Punishment for offenses at the discretion of the judge or ruler of the state; one of three major types of punishments or sanctions under sharia law.tazzaA shallow saucer-like dish, mounted either on a stem and foot or on a foot alone.tbspsplural of tbsp; tablespoons.tbyte(programming) An 80-bit (10-byte) integer.tchaiArchaic form of chai (“tea-based beverage”).teach(ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.teade(obsolete) Misspelling of tede (“torch”).teaksplural of teakteakyResembling or characteristic of teak.tealsplural of tealteamsplural of teamteareObsolete spelling of tear.tearsplural of tear (“liquid from the eyes”)tearyOf a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.tease(transitive) To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).teasyInclined to tease; teasing.teatsplural of teatteazeArchaic spelling of tease.tebam(Judaism, architecture) A dais or rostrum for the reader in a synagogue.techsplural of techtechy(informal) Technical, of or related to technology.tectsplural of tecttecumAlternative form of tucum.teddyAbbreviation of teddy bear.tedgeThe gate of a mold, through which the melted metal is poured.teekaAlternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”).teemsthird-person singular simple present indicative of teemteend(obsolete) To kindle; to burn.teensplural of teenteeny(informal) Very small; tiny.teersthird-person singular simple present indicative of teerteestA tinsmith's stake.teethplural of toothteetsplural of teetteevy(colloquial) televisiontefahAlternative form of tefach.tegusplural of teguteheeAlternative spelling of tee hee.tehriAlternative form of tahri (“rice dish”).teiidOf or belonging to the Teiidae family of tropical American lizards.teind(Scotland) A tithe.teinsplural of teinteint(obsolete) Colour, tinge; tint.teizeObsolete form of tease.tejonSynonym of coati.tekan(Singapore, colloquial, slang) To bully or treat harshly, to punish (especially in military contexts).tekkaA miso condiment made from stir-fried, boiled and powdered root vegetables.tekkeIn Turkey, a dervish or Sufi lodge or place of worship; alternative form of takya.telaeplural of telatelarRelating to a tela, a web or membrane.telco(informal) A telephone company (historically); a telecommunications company, a telecom.telegAbbreviation of telegram.telexA network of teletypes.teliaplural of teliumtelicTending or directed towards a goal or specific end.tellaA traditional beer from Ethiopia and Eritrea, brewed from various grains.tellsthird-person singular simple present indicative of telltelop(television) A text or image superimposed on a television screen.telos(metaphysics) The aim, purpose, or end goal.telynA type of Celtic harp.temak(Singapore) A tree, Shorea siamensistempeAlternative form of tempeh.tempiplural of tempotempoA frequency or rate.tempsplural of temptempt(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.temse(UK, obsolete or dialectal) A sieve.tenchA species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.tendeObsolete form of tend.tendsthird-person singular simple present indicative of tendtendu(ballet) A move in which the leg and foot stretch to point in a particular direction, but the foot does not leave the floor.tenetAn opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.tenga(historical) The currency of Bukhara before 1920, divided into 10 falus.tengeThe basic monetary unit of Kazakhstan; subdivided into tiyin.tengu(Japanese mythology, Shinto, mythology) A mythical Japanese creature, typically birdlike and having a long nose.teniaAlternative spelling of taenia.tenneObsolete spelling of ten.tennoThe emperor of Japan as head of state and the head of the Japanese imperial family.tennysingular of tenniestenon(transitive) To make into a tenon.tenor(music) A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.tense(linguistics, uncountable) The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.tenthThe ordinal numeral form of ten; next in order after that which is ninth.tentsplural of tenttenuebearing, carriage, deportmenttepal(botany) Any component of the perianth (outermost whorls of flower parts, not involved in reproduction), especially when the components are not distinguished into sepals and petals.tepeeAlternative form of teepee.tepesplural of tepetepidLukewarm; neither warm nor cool.tepor(archaic) Lukewarmness, tepidness, moderate warmth.tepoyAlternative form of teapoy.tepuyAlternative form of tepui.teraiA belt of marshy land, which lies between the foothills of the Himalayas and the plains.teras(medicine) a grossly malformed fetusterce(Scots law) A widow's right, where she has no conventional provision, to a liferent of a third of the husband's heritable property.teres(anatomy) A terete muscle.teretObsolete spelling of terete (“round”).terfyAlternative letter-case form of TERFy.tergaplural of tergumterin(archaic) Alternative form of tarin (the bird)termaHidden teachings in various Buddhist traditions.terneColourless, drab, dull.ternsplural of ternterpsplural of terpterra(literary) Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.terryA type of coarse cotton fabric covered in many small raised loops that is used to make towels, bathrobes and some types of nappy/diaper.terse(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.terufAlternative form of taraf (“Indian land division”).tesiaA bird of the genus TesiateslaIn the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux density or magnetic inductivity.testa(botany) A seed coat.testotestosterone, especially pharmaceutical testosteronetestsplural of testtestyEasily annoyed, irritable.tetchPronunciation spelling of touch.tetelA large African antelope (Alcelaphus buselaphus tora) with widely divergent, strongly ringed horns.tetraAny of numerous species of small freshwater fish of the South American family Characidae and West African family Alestidae, popular in home aquariums.tetriA unit of currency in Georgia, one hundredth of a lari.tettyPronunciation spelling of tatty (“potato”).teuch(Scotland) Alternative form of teugh.teugh(Northumbria, Scotland) tough, stubborntewedsimple past and past participle of tewtewel(now rare) A vent or chimney or pipe, especially one leading into a furnace or bellows.tewit(Northern England, Scotland) A northern lapwing, Vanellus vanellus.texasThe topmost cabin deck on a steamboat.texel(computer graphics) An image representing the smallest unit of a texture that may be repeated to tile a region of the display.texta(Australia) A coloured felt-tip pen, usually wide-tipped for use by children.textsplural of texttgirlAlternative form of t-girl.thaat(India, music) One of the basic musical scales or modes used by classical Hindustani ragas, characterized by seven notes (swaras).thack(transitive, obsolete except British, dialectal) To strike or thump (someone or something); to thwack.thagiAlternative spelling of thuggee.thairArchaic spelling of there.thaliA round metal platter used to serve food in India.thall(neologism) A style of progressive metal music related to djent, with particular emphasis on manipulation of pitch, especially via bends and digital processing.thame(Scotland, obsolete) Them.thanaAn Indian military outpost.thane(historical) A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron.thangPronunciation spelling of thing, usually used to denote a known fad or popular activity.thankTo express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).thanx(slang, intentional) Alternative spelling of thanks.thareObsolete spelling of there.tharf(obsolete, regional British) Stiff, unsocial, rough in manner.tharm(now chiefly dialectal) An intestine; an entrail; gut.thart(obsolete) Contraction of the art.thass(dialect or representing slurred or drunken speech) Pronunciation spelling of that's.thatsplural of thatthaubAlternative spelling of thobe.thave(UK, dialect) Alternative form of theave.thawbAlternative spelling of thobe.thawsplural of thawthawtEye dialect spelling of thought.thawyBecoming liquid; thawing; inclined to or tending to thaw.theah(US, historical, colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of there, representing African-American Vernacular English.theatAbbreviation of theatre.thebeA subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Botswanan pula.theca(biology) Any of several external cases or sheaths.thedeAlternative form of theed.theedsimple past and past participle of thee.theefObsolete spelling of thief.theer(obsolete or pronunciation spelling) theretheesthird-person singular simple present indicative of theetheftThe act of stealing property.thegnAlternative spelling of thane.theifMisspelling of thief.theinAlternative spelling of theine.theirBelonging to, from, of, or relating to, them (plural).themaA subject or theme.themeA subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.theow(historical) A bondman or bondwoman; a slave.there(location) To or into a place or location; thither.thermA unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units, often used in the context of natural gas.therp(slang) psychotherapisttheseplural of thisthesp(informal) An actor.thetaThe eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.thewsplural of thewthewyMuscular; brawny.thial(organic chemistry) A thioaldehydethicc(humorous) Alternative spelling of thick (“wide”).thickRelatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.thiefOne who carries out a theft.thierMisspelling of their.thighThe upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee.thilk(now archaic, regional) That same; this; that.thillOne of the two long pieces of wood, extending before a vehicle, between which a horse is hitched; a shaft.thine(archaic, Early Modern) Second-person singular prevocalic possessive determiner (preconsonantal form: thy).thingThat which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.thinkto use the mind to consider or form an opinionthinsthird-person singular simple present indicative of thinthiol(organic chemistry) A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.thirdThe ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.thirl(mining, obsolete) A short communication between adits in a mine.thish(dated, fandom slang) A self-reference to the current issue of a periodical.thiylSynonym of sulfenyl.thizz(US, California, slang, African-American Vernacular) MDMA; Ecstasy.thoanAlternative form of thone ("damp, moist").thobeAn ankle-length robe with long sleeves, worn by some Arab men and traditionally by Palestinian women.thockA clear, echoing thud, as of an axe chopping wood.thoft(UK, dialect) A rowing-bench.thoghObsolete spelling of though.thoil(Yorkshire, transitive) To be able to justify the expense of.thole(intransitive, dated) To suffer.tholiplural of tholusthone(dialectal) damp; moist; wet; soft from dampness.thongA narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.thonk(Internet slang) To think deeply; to ponder.thons(archaic, nonstandard) Belonging to thon, their (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular possessive adjective, coordinate with his and her.thorn(botany) A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.thoroInformal spelling of thorough.thorp(archaic, now chiefly in placenames) A group of houses standing together in the country; a hamlet; a village.thortEye dialect spelling of thought.thoseplural of thatthost(dialectal or obsolete) dungthoubAlternative spelling of thobe.thousthird-person singular simple present indicative of thouthowlAlternative form of thowel.thowtArchaic spelling of thought.thran(Northern Ireland, colloquial) Stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded.thrap(transitive) To fasten about.thredObsolete form of thread.threeA numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).threwsimple past of throwthreyObsolete spelling of three.thrid(archaic) simple past of threadthripOptional singular for thrips, an insect of the order Thysanoptera.throb(intransitive) To pound or beat rapidly or violently.throeA severe pang or spasm of pain, especially one experienced when the uterus contracts during childbirth, or when a person is about to die.throw(transitive) To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.thrumA thrumming sound; a hum or vibration.thudsplural of thudthugiAlternative spelling of thuggee.thugsplural of thugthujaA tree of the genus Thuja.thulrAlternative form of thyle.thumb(graphical user interface) The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.thumpA blow that produces a muffled sound.thunk(humorous, nonstandard) past participle of thinkthurl(agriculture, chiefly in the plural) Either of the rear hip joints where the hip connects to the upper leg in certain animals, particularly cattle; often used as a reference point for measurement.thuyaAny member of the genus Thuya.thwapThe sound of a heavy smack.thwipA sound like a light flexible object striking something.thwopAlternative form of thock.thyle(historical) A member of an early medieval Scandinavian or Anglo-Saxon court whose exact function is now unclear, but appears to roughly have been that of an authority on the fields of history and legend, especially their recital and interpretation.thymeAny plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.thymyAlternative spelling of thymey.tiangSynonym of korrigum.tiaraThe three-tiered papal crown.tiatr(India) A kind of drama genre of Goa, usually in the Konkani language.tibby(UK, slang, obsolete) A person's head.tibet(archaic) A woolen fabric generally printed in colours; a heavy fabric used for the same purposes as furs, made of goat hair, black and finely curled.tibia(anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone.ticalAn old Thai measurement of weight, the baht, of about 15 grams.ticat(Canadian football) A team member for the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. (Rendered as Ti-Cat.)ticcyExhibiting tics.tichyAlternative form of titchy (“very small”).ticksplural of ticktickyinfested with ticks (the tiny woodland arthropod of the order Acarina).tidalRelating to tides.tiddy(UK, dialect) The European wren.tidedAffected by the tide; having a tide.tiderOne who drives with the tidetidesplural of tidetidge(informal) A very small amount.tidgy(UK, dialect) Very small; teensy.tiendAlternative form of teind.tiersplural of tiertiezeObsolete form of tease.tiffsplural of tifftiffy(informal) Easily offended; apt to be annoyed.tigerPanthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.tiggy(Australia, North Island New Zealand) The children′s game tag.tightFirmly held together; compact; not loose or open.tigonA cross between a male tiger and a lioness.tigreObsolete form of tiger.tikalAlternative form of tical.tikisplural of tikitikkaA marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.tikkiA small croquette in Indian cuisine.tikorA starch or arrowroot made from the tubers of an East Indian zinziberaceous plant related to turmeric, (Curcuma angustifolia).tilakA mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status.tildaMisspelling of tilde.tildeA diacritical mark ⟨˜⟩ placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation.tiledConstructed from, or decorated with tiles.tilerA person who sets tiles.tilesplural of tiletiliaAny tree of the linden genus Tilia.tilkaAlternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”).tillsplural of tilltilly(Ireland) An extra product given to a customer at no additional charge; a lagniappe.tilma(historical) An indigenous Mexican outer garment for men, worn on the front like a long apron, or fastened over the shoulders as a cloak.tilthAgricultural labour; husbandry.tiltsplural of tilttiltyTilted or tending to tilttimar(historical) A fiefdom in the Ottoman Empire granted by the Sultan to a spahi in exchange for his cavalryman service and cultivated by villeins who leased it from him.timbaA Cuban salsa-derived style of music.timbo(possibly obsolete) The pacara tree, Enterolobium contortisiliquum.timbs(slang, footwear) A pair of Timberland boots.timedsimple past and past participle of timetimerAgent noun of time: someone or something that times.timesplural of timetimidLacking in courage or confidence.timps(music, informal) timpanitimur(Nepal) rattan peppertinctto tint, tinge or colourtindaA squash-like cucurbit grown for its immature fruit.tinea(pathology) A fungal infection of the skin, known generally as ringworm.tinedFurnished with tines.tinesplural of tinetinet(UK, obsolete) Brushwood and thorns for making and repairing hedges.tingaA Mexican dish made with shredded beef or chicken in a red chili sauce.tingeA small added amount of colour; (by extension) a small added amount of some other thing.tingiA Brazilian tree, Magonia pubescens, whose seeds yield soap.tingsplural of tingtinnyOf or pertaining to or resembling tin.tintaTinta roriz; tempranillo.tintsplural of tinttinty(art) inharmoniously tinted; making poor use of colourtipisplural of tipitiple(music) Any of several kinds of small, plucked stringed-instrument of the guitar family, used in the traditional musics of Spain and various Latin American nations.tippy(colloquial or slang) Clever, neat, smart.tipsy(informal, slang) Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.tirazAn ancient Arabic silk fabric.tiredsimple past and past participle of tiretiresplural of tire.tirma(obsolete, Scotland, dialect, Hebrides) A bird, the oystercatcher.tirosplural of tirotisanAlternative spelling of tisane.tisarThe fireplace at the side of an annealing oven in glassmaking.tisic(dated) Alternative form of phthisic (“consumptive; phthisical”).tissyAlternative form of tizzy (“state of excitement or distress”).titanSomething or someone of very large stature, greatness, or godliness.titch(British, colloquial) A very small person; a small child.titer(analytical chemistry) The concentration of a substance as determined by titration.titheA contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship (notably to the LDS church).tithiThe lunar date based on the Hindu calendar. There are 30 tithis in each lunar month. Tithis begin at varying times of a solar day and vary in duration from approximately 19 to 26 hours.titin(biochemistry) A protein important in the contraction of striated muscle tissues.titisplural of titititleThe name of a film, musical piece, painting, or other work of art.titloThe character ◌҃, which serves as a diacritical mark in Old Cyrillic.titre(analytical chemistry) The strength or concentration of a solution that has been determined by titration.titsyVery small; teensy.titupAlternative form of tittup.tiverA kind of ochre used for marking sheep in some parts of England.tiwed(childish or African-American Vernacular, rare) Pronunciation spelling of tired.tiyinA currency unit of Uzbekistan, one hundredth of a som.tizzy(colloquial) A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.tjalk(historical) An old Dutch sailing barge with a round bow, leeboards and a gaff-rigged mast.tjatyA vizier in Ancient Egypt.tjiki(Australian Aboriginal) Alternative spelling of cheeky.tlaco(historical) one-eighth of a Mexican real (issued until 1897)tnaimAlternative form of tna'im.toadsplural of toadtoady(derogatory) A sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.toast(countable) A proposed salutation (e.g. saying "cheers") while drinking alcohol.toaty(Scotland) Alternative form of totty.tober(slang) The site where a fairground is set up.tobra(India) A horse's nosebag.tocksplural of tocktocut(transitive, obsolete) To cut to pieces; hew asunder.todayOn the current day or date.toddeObsolete form of tod (“old unit of weight”).toddsplural of toddtoddy(South India) The drink itself.todid(zoology) Any member of the Todidae.todosplural of todotoegoA short jacket-like garment with long sleeves, worn by women in Bhutan.toesa(historical) Synonym of estado, Spanish toise or fathom, a traditional unit of length, equivalent to about 1.67 m.toffsplural of tofftoffy(UK, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) Posh, upper-class; snooty.toftsplural of tofttofusplural of tofutogaeplural of togatogasplural of togatoged(obsolete) togated; dressed in a togatogueLake trout, Salvelinus namaycush, a freshwater char of northern North America.tohew(obsolete) To cut or hack heavily; cut to pieces, chop up.toileplain or simple twilled fabrictoilsplural of toiltoingThe sound of a metallic vibration; twang.toise(historical) A former French unit of length, corresponding to about 1.949 metres.tokayA variety of grape grown in eastern Hungary and in eastern Slovakia.tokenSomething serving as an expression of something else.tokerOne who tokes, especially marijuana.tokesplural of toketokin(shogi) A promoted pawn.tokusAlternative spelling of tuchus.tolah(uncommon) tola (unit of mass)tolar(historical) A state currency formerly used by the Republic of Slovenia between 1991 and 2006, divided into 100 stotins.tolasplural of tolatoldeObsolete spelling of told.tolesplural of toletollsplural of tolltolug(obsolete) To pull about.tolusplural of tolutolyl(organic chemistry) Any of the three isomeric univalent aromatic radicals derived from toluenetoman(informal, numismatics) An Iranian coin or value of 10 rials.tomax(obsolete) Synonym of tomahawk.tombeObsolete spelling of tomb.tombo(Namibia) A traditional sweet beer made from the bamboo palm.tombsplural of tombtomesplural of tometomin(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of mass, equivalent to about 0.6 g.tommy(UK, slang) A British infantryman, especially one from World War I. Ellipsis of Tommy Atkins.tomoeA circular design of swirling water, commonly used in Japanese family crests and corporation logos.tomolA planked boat used by the Chumash and Tongva peoples of California since pre-Columbian times, propelled by crouching occupants using paddles.tomos(Orthodox Christianity) An ecclesiastical document, usually promulgated by a synod which communicates or announces important information.tonalOf or relating to tones or tonality.tondoA round picture or other work of art.tonedsimple past and past participle of tonetonerPowder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper.tonesplural of tonetoneyAlternative spelling of tony.tonfaA traditional hand-held Okinawan weapon, a wooden stick with a perpendicular handle, traditionally wielded in pairs.tonga(India) A light, two-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage used for transportation in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.tongeObsolete spelling of tongue.tongsplural of tong (“instrument”)tonic(physics, pathology) Pertaining to tension, especially of the muscles.tonirAn Armenian tandoor.tonksplural of tonktonne(chiefly outside US) A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms.tonnoTuna in solid (unflaked) form, packed in olive oil.tonos(orthography and typography) The Modern Greek stress-marking diacritic: ⟨ ΄ ⟩, written atop a vowel in a given word’s stressed syllable.tontoa traditional Ugandan fermented beverage made from bananastonus(biology) tonicity; tonetonya(historical) A trade broker in Japan, usually a wholesaler, warehouse manager, or shipment manager.tookeObsolete spelling of took.toolsplural of tooltoonaA plant of the genus Toona; red cedar.toongObsolete form of tongue.toonsplural of toontoony(informal) cartoonytoosha light Tibetan shawl; a shahtooshtoothA hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.tootsplural of toottopas(East India, now historical) A person of mixed black and Portuguese descent.topazA silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine, usually tinted by impurities.topekAlternative spelling of tupik.toper(now literary) Someone who drinks alcoholic beverages a lot; a drunkard.topesplural of topetophiplural of tophustopia(postmodern philosophy) The lived physical place, in opposition to the ideal of a utopia.topicA subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.topilA constable, minor official, or altar server in certain Native American communities.topisplural of topitopoiplural of topostoposA literary theme or motif; a rhetorical convention or formula.toppeObsolete spelling of top.toppo(British, colloquial, dated, used by the upper classes) top, great, the besttopup(nonstandard) Alternative form of top-up.toput(obsolete, rare) To split apart.toqueA type of hat with no brim.toquiA Mapuche war chief.toralOf or pertaining to a torustoran(architecture) A gateway consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels, often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture, and serving as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple.torat(transitive, obsolete) To tear apart, tear asunder.torceObsolete spelling of torse.torchA flower which is red or red-orange in colour like a flame.toricPertaining to or shaped like a torus, or a section of a torus; toroidal.torii(Shinto) A traditional Japanese gate at Shinto shrines, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred.torilA bullpen, especially one attached to a bullfighting arena where the bull is held prior to the fight.torit(transitive, obsolete) To cleave or tear in pieces; rip apart.tormaA figure, made mostly of flour and butter, used in tantric rituals or as an offering in Tibetan Buddhism.torneObsolete form of torn.torob(transitive, obsolete) To steal completely; take away entirely.torosplural of torotorse(heraldry) A twist of cloth or wreath, typically placed underneath and forming part of a crest (as an orle or wreath) and customarily shown with six twists, the first tincture being the tincture of the field, the second the tincture of the metal, and so on; rarely, it occurs as a charge.torsiplural of torsotorskAn edible fish, Brosme brosme.torsoThe main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.torta(US) A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.torteA rich, dense cake, typically made with many eggs and relatively little flour (as opposed to a sponge cake or gâteau).tortsplural of torttorus(anatomy) A rounded ridge of bone or muscle, especially one on the occipital bone.toshy(British, slang) rubbishy, trashy; worthlesstossy(dated) Tossing the head, as in scorn or pride; hence, proud, contemptuous, affectedly indifferent.tosyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) toluenesulfonyl, phenylmethylsulfonyltotalAn amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.totedsimple past and past participle of totetotemAny natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature.toterOne who totes or carries something.totesplural of totetotty(UK, Ireland, slang, uncountable) sexually attractive women considered collectively; usually connoting a connection with the upper class.touchPrimarily physical senses.tough(of a material) Strong and resilient; sturdy.touldArchaic spelling of told.touneObsolete spelling of town.toungObsolete form of tongue.toupeA hairpiece to cover partial baldness.tourn(historical) A circuit made by a medieval English sheriff to the courts of his shire.toursplural of tourtouse(transitive) To rumple, tousle.tousy(colloquial) tousled; tangled; rough; shaggytoutsplural of touttouze(UK, dialect, obsolete) Alternative form of touse.touzyAlternative form of tousy.tovel(Judaism) to immerse (something, especially kitchenware) into a mikvehtowaiThe tree Pterophylla sylvicola.towedsimple past and past participle of towtoweeA vehicle, vessel, etc. being towed.towelA cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.towerA tall, narrow structure (significantly taller than it is wide, either standing alone or forming part of a larger structure.towneObsolete form of town.townsplural of towntownyCharacteristic of a town.towreObsolete form of tower.towseAlternative form of touse.towsyAlternative form of towzy.towzeAlternative spelling of touse.towzy(Scotland) Shaggy and unkempt.toxic(figurative) Severely negative or harmful.toxin(strictly) A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.toyedsimple past and past participle of toytoyerOne who toys; one who is full of trifling tricks; a trifler.toyleObsolete form of toil.toyonA chiefly Californian ornamental evergreen shrub (Photinia arbutifolia, syn. Heteromeles arbutifolia) of the rose family having white flowers succeeded by red berries.traceAn act of tracing.trach(informal) A tracheotomy or tracheostomy.trackA mark left by something that has passed along.tractAn area or expanse.trade(uncountable) The buying and selling of goods and services on a market.tradsplural of tradtrafeAlternative spelling of treyf.traft(UK, dialect, Cornwall) A tray or trough for washing fish.tragiplural of tragustraifAlternative spelling of treyf.trail(transitive) To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).trainElongated or trailing portion.trait(biology, psychology) An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.trake(rare) Alternative spelling of trach.trama(mycology) The inner, fleshy portion of a mushroom's basidiocarp, distinct from the outer pileipellis or cuticle and from the spore-bearing hymenium.trampThe act of walking with heavy steps.tramsplural of tramtrankAn oblong piece of skin from which the pieces for a glove are cut.tranq(countable) Clipping of tranquilizer.trans(cytology) Of the side of the Golgi apparatus farther from the endoplasmic reticulum.trant(intransitive) To walk; go about.tranx(slang) Medicinal tranquilizers for human consumption, whether legal or illegal.trape(intransitive) To drag.trapo(Philippines, slang, derogatory) corrupt politiciantrapp(geology) Any dark-colored, fine-grained, non-granitic igneous rock: alternative form of trap.trapsplural of traptrapt(archaic) simple past and past participle of traptrashA dubious assertion, either for appearing untrue or for being excessively boastful.trass(geology) A white to grey volcanic tufa, formed of decomposed trachytic cinders, sometimes used as a cement.tratt(informal) A trattoria.trave(architecture) A crossbeam.trawlA net or dragnet used for trawling.trayfAlternative spelling of treyf.traysplural of traytread(intransitive) To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.treap(computer science) A type of randomized binary search tree where nodes are labelled with randomly chosen priority values and which is simultaneously a heap on those prioritiestreat(intransitive) To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).treckArchaic form of trek.treedsimple past and past participle of treetreen(Now chiefly dialectal) Pertaining to or derived from trees; wooden; made of wood.treesplural of treetreeyHaving many trees.trefaAlternative spelling of treyf.treff(espionage) A covert meeting.treifAlternative spelling of treyf.treksplural of trektremaA diacritic consisting of two dots ( ¨ ) placed over a letter, used among other things to indicate umlaut or diaeresis.tremp(intransitive, Israel) To hitchhike.trendAn inclination in a particular direction.tressA braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.tretsplural of trettrews(British) Trousers, especially if close-fitting and tartan.treyf(Judaism) Nonkosher.treysplural of treytriac(electronics) A three-terminal electronic component that conducts current in either direction when triggered; a bidirectional triode thyristor.triadA grouping of three.trialAn occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.trian(heraldry) Only used in in trian aspecttribe(synecdochic) A tribal nation or people.trica(lichenology, obsolete, rare) An apothecium in certain lichens, having a spherical surface marked with spiral or concentric ridges and furrows.trice(transitive, obsolete) To pull, to pull out or away, to pull sharply.trich(informal, uncountable) trichomoniasistrickSomething designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.tride(obsolete, of a horse) strong and swifttriedTested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.triel(inorganic chemistry) An element from group 13 of the periodic table which includes boron, aluminium, gallium, indium, and thallium.trierOne who tries; one who makes experiments or examines anything by a test or standard.trife(hip-hop, slang) A trivial matter or matters.triff(UK, slang) terrific; wonderfultriga(historical) A three-horse chariot used by the Ancient Romans.trigsplural of trigtrikeA tricycle, typically that of a child.trillA tremulous high-pitched vocal sound produced by cats.trimm(African-American Vernacular, colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of trippin'.trimsplural of trimtrineTriple; threefold.trink(obsolete) A kind of fishing net that is attached to a post or anchor; set net.triokA possum in the genus Dactylopsila native to New Guinea and northeastern Australia.triol(organic chemistry) Any trihydroxy alcoholtrion(physics) A singlet state formed from three atoms of different colourstrior(law) Alternative form of trier.triosplural of triotripeThe lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.tripsplural of triptristAlternative form of triste (“sad; sorrowful; gloomy”).trite(law) So well established as to be beyond debate: trite law.troadObsolete spelling of trode.troakTo barter or trade, especially outside a government monopoly.troatThe cry of a deer.trockA game similar to croquet but played on a table.trodeClipping of electrode.troid(fandom slang) Any of the video games in the Metroid franchise.trokeAlternative form of troak.trollAn ugly or unpleasant person.tromp(informal) To utterly defeat an opponent.trona(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, Na₃HCO₃CO₃·2H₂O.tronc(British) A monetary pool, in which tips are collected and later shared out between all staff, e.g. in a restaurant.trone(UK, dialect, Scotland, obsolete or historical) A type of steelyard (weighing machine) for heavy wares, such as wool, consisting of two horizontal bars crossing each other, beaked at the extremities, and supported by a wooden pillar.tronk(South Africa) A prison.tronsplural of trontroon(anti-LGBTQ slur, Internet slang, derogatory, offensive) A transgender person, especially a trans woman.troop(collective) A collection of people; a number; a multitude (in general).trooz(Scotland) short trousers, trewstrope(art, literature) Something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature; a motif.tropo(amateur radio) Tropospheric propagation.trosh(Norfolk) threshtroth(countable, archaic) An oath, pledge, plight, or promise.trotsplural of trottroulArchaic spelling of troll (“to entice fish with bait”).troutAny of several species of fish in Salmonidae, closely related to salmon, and distinguished by spawning more than once.troveA treasure trove; a collection of treasure.trowlObsolete spelling of troll (“entice fish with bait”).trowsplural of trowtrrnaAlternative form of tracrRNA.truarOne who always tells the truth.trubsplural of trubtruceA period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.truckA small wheel or roller, specifically the wheel of a gun carriage.truedsimple past and past participle of truetruel(game theory) A duel fought between three people.truercomparative form of true: more truetruff(England, Cornwall, dialectal, archaic) The sea trout (a fish of the species Salmo trutta morpha trutta, closely related to salmon).truggAn old English measure of corn, perhaps equal to ¹⁄₁₂ of a quarter.trull(card games) A set of three special trump cards used in some Tarock games, having a higher value than the other trumps.truly(manner) In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.trump(card games) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.trunk(heading, biology) Part of a body.trussA bandage and belt used to hold a hernia in place.trustConfidence in or reliance on some person or quality.truthTrue facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.truti(Hinduism) A unit of time equal to about 30 microseconds.tryalObsolete spelling of trial.tryedObsolete spelling of tried; simple past and past participle of try.tryerAlternative spelling of trier.tryke(slang) A lesbian trans woman.tryma(botany) A drupe with fleshy exocarp, dehiscent, such as the walnut.trystA prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.tryte(computing) The ternary equivalent of a byte.tsadeThe eighteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).tsadiAlternative form of tsade.tsamaAlternative form of tsamma.tsarsplural of tsartsebe(archaic) The springbok.tshegA syllable delimiter used in Tibetan script.tshwrAbbreviation of thundershower.tsienSynonym of mace (“old Chinese unit of weight”).tsineA Malayan wild ox, Bos javanicus.tskedsimple past and past participle of tsktsubaThe guard at the end of the grip of a sword.tsuboA pressure point in the traditions of shiatsu, acupressure, and acupuncture.tsugaAny tree of genus Tsuga of conifers in the family Pinaceae, of which there are eight, nine, or ten species (depending on the authority), with four species occurring in North America and four to six in eastern Asia.tsuna(sumo) the wide ceremonial belt, with hanging zigzag ribbons, worn by a yokozunatszujAlternative spelling of zhoosh.ttbar(physics) A top quark and top antiquark pair of particlestteokA type of sweet cake from Korea, made from rice flour.tuartEucalyptus gomphocephala, an Australian tree with heavy, durable wood.tuath(historical) A tribe or group of people in Ireland, having a loose voluntary system of governance entered into through contracts by all members.tubaeplural of tuba (“a tube or tubular organ; a type of Roman military trumpet”)tubalOf or pertaining to a tube, especially an anatomical one.tubar(biology) Of or relating to a tube.tubasplural of tubatubaxA kind of modified saxophone, made compact by having more folds in the tubing.tubbo(slang) An obese person.tubedPossessing a tube or tubes.tuberA fleshy, thickened underground stem of a plant, usually containing stored starch, for example a potato or arrowroot.tubesplural of tubetubeyTube-like; similar to a tube.tubog(Philippines) Ficus nota; a small tree endemic to the Philippines.tubus(biology) A tube.tucan(rare, possibly obsolete) The hispid pocket gopher (Heterogeomys hispidus).tucksthird-person singular simple present indicative of tucktucumA fine, strong fibre obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm (Astrocaryum vulgare), used for cordage, bowstrings, etc.tudunGovernor from the Western Turkic Khaganate.tufanObsolete spelling of typhoon.tuffsplural of tufftuftsplural of tufttuftyHaving the form of or resembling a tuft (“a bunch of grass, hair, etc., held together at the base”).tuggy(informal) A game played by a person with a dog, in which they both take hold of a toy or other object and attempt to pull it away from the other.tugraAlternative form of tughra.tuhon(Filipino martial arts) A martial arts instructor.tuileA type of thin, papery cookie, often bent into fancy shapes and added as garnish to dishes or desserts.tuinaAlternative form of tui na.tuismThe theory that all thought is directed to a second person or to one's future self as such.tuite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing calcium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.tukul(often italicized) A cone-shaped mud hut, usually with a thatched roof, found in eastern and northeastern AfricatulipA type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.tulka(Buddhism) In Tibetan Mahayana, a particular high-ranking lama who can choose their own manner of rebirth.tulku(Tibetan Buddhism) A high-ranking lama who can choose the manner of his or her rebirth.tulleA kind of silk lace or light netting, used for clothing, veils, etc.tulouA fortified Chinese rural dwelling made from earth, unique to the Hakka in the mountainous areas in southeastern Fujian.tulpa(Buddhism, mysticism) A magical creature that attains corporeal reality, having been originally merely imaginary.tulsiHoly basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum.tumah(Judaism) A state of ritual impurity arising from contact with corpses, the corpses of certain non-kosher animals, certain bodily fluids, diseases, etc.tumbiA traditional North Indian musical instrument from Punjab with a single string.tumenAlternative form of toman (“army unit”).tumidSwollen, enlarged, bulging.tummoA Tibetan Buddhist discipline supposed to create heat in the body.tummy(colloquial, often childish) The stomach or belly.tumor(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.tunasplural of tunatunedsimple past and past participle of tunetunerA person who tunes a piano or organ.tunesplural of tunetunicA garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.tunkuA Malay prince.tunny(dated) Synonym of tuna.tupanA large double-headed drum, played with mallets.tupekAlternative spelling of tupik.tupikA tent or other building made from animal skins, used by the Inuit during the summer.tupiqAlternative spelling of tupik.tuple(set theory) A finite sequence of terms.tuque(Canada) a knit cap, often woollen but of varying shape, usually conical and topped by a pom-pom.turbo(informal) A turbine.turcaA moustached turca (Pteroptochos megapodius).turdsplural of turdturdy(informal) Resembling a piece of excrement.turfsplural of turfturfyOf, pertaining to, or constructed of turf.turio(botany) A shoot or sprout from the ground.turme(obsolete) Alternative form of turm.turnsthird-person singular simple present indicative of turnturnt(obsolete) simple past and past participle of turnturny(informal) Characterized by turns or a turning motion.turon(Philippines) A Philippine snack made of a fried and caramelized spring roll wrapping thinly sliced bananas.turps(informal) Turpentine or turpentine substitute.turra(India) A feather-like ornament projecting from a tied turban.turulA mythological bird of prey, mostly depicted as a falcon, in Hungarian and Turkic tradition.turuqplural of tariqatushyAlternative form of tushie.tusksplural of tusktuskyHaving tusks, especially prominent tusks.tuteeA student of a tutor.tutinA poisonous compound found in the New Zealand tutu plant, with powerful convulsant effects.tutorOne who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.tutti(music) All together; with all playing at once.tuttyA powdered form of impure zinc oxide used for polishing.tutusplural of tututuxed(colloquial) Wearing a tuxedo.tuxieAlternative form of tuxy.tuyerAlternative form of tuyere (part of a blast furnace)tuzlaA kind of central Anatolian rug.twangThe sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.twank(intransitive) To emit a sharp twanging sound.twatsplural of twattweagAlternative form of tweague.tweak(transitive) To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.tweeb(Morocco, obsolete) A physician.tweedA coarse woolen fabric used for clothing.tweekMisspelling of tweak.tweel(Scotland) Alternative form of twill.tween(animation) An action of tweening (inserting frames for continuity); a sequence of frames generated by tweening.tweepA chirp or beep.tweercomparative form of twee: more tweetweetThe sound of a bird; any short high-pitched sound or whistle.twerk(original sense, now dated) A fitful movement similar to a twitch or jerk.twerp(UK) A fool, a twit.twictAlternative form of twicet.twierAlternative spelling of tuyere.twiff(slang) A cigarette.twigsplural of twigtwile(obsolete) Pronunciation spelling of toil.twill(weaving) A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.twilt(UK, dialect) A quilt.twineA twist; a convolution.twinkTo twinkle; to sparkle.twinsplural of twintwinyTending to twine; twisting around.twire(intransitive) To glance shyly or slyly; look askance; make eyes; leer; peer; pry.twirkAlternative form of twerk (“a twitch”).twirlA movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.twirpAn imitation of the sound of a bird or a horn.twistA twisting force.twiteA small passerine bird, Linaria flavirostris (syn. Carduelis flavirostris), that breeds in northern Europe and across central Asia.twitsplural of twittwixt(literary) betwixt, betweentwoad(archaic, dialectal) Alternative form of toad.twock(uncommon) A twang; the sharp, quick sound an arrow being shot (and a bowstring vibrating) or hitting something hard.twoerA glass marble in children's games, slightly larger and more valuable than a oner.twomp(US, slang) 20 U.S. dollars' worth of marijuana.twonk(British, slang, countable) A stupid person.twoth(now dialectal or whimsical) Second.twttr(Internet, dated) Abbreviation of Twitter (“microblogging service”).twunk(gay slang) A muscular twink.twunt(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) A fool; an extremely objectionable person.twyerAlternative spelling of tuyere.tydieObsolete form of tidy.tyersplural of tyertyger(heraldry) Alternative form of tiger.tyingAction of the verb to tie; ligature.tyiynA unit of currency in Kyrgyzstan, one hundredth of a som.tykesplural of tyketylerArchaic form of tiler (“Masonic doorkeeper”).tylid(zoology) Any woodlouse in the family Tylidae.tymesplural of tymetympf(historical) A coin of silver and copper issued by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 17th and 18th century, worth 18 groszetynesthird-person singular simple present indicative of tynetypalof, relating to, or being a type; typicaltypanArchaic form of taipan (“foreign businessman in China”).typedsimple past and past participle of typetypesplural of typetypeyAlternative form of typy.typicRelating to a type.typosplural of typotyranObsolete form of tyrant.tyrbeAlternative form of turbeh.tyred(in combination) Having a certain number, or type, of tyre.tyresplural of tyretyrosplural of tyrotysteAlternative form of tystie (“black guillemot”).tytheObsolete spelling of tithe.tzadiAlternative form of tsade.tzarsplural of tzar
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