Words Starting with S

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Sabbath

A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, observed by Jews on Saturday and by most Christians on Sunday.

Saber

A type of sword with a curved, single-edged blade, typically used in cavalry.

Sable

A term for a black color or black fur, especially in heraldry and fashion.

Saccadic

Relating to or denoting a rapid movement of the eye between fixation points.

Saccharin

A sweet-tasting synthetic compound used as a sugar substitute.

Saccharine

A sweet-tasting substance, typically used as a sugar substitute.

Saccharomycetes

A class of fungi that includes yeasts, particularly those involved in fermentation and sugar metabolism.

Saccule

A small sac or pouch, especially in biological contexts.

Sacer

An ancient Roman term meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'.

Sacerdotal

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Sack

A flexible container typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, used for carrying or storing goods.

Sacrament

A religious ceremony or act regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace.

Sacred

Regarded with reverence and respect; holy.

Sacrifice

The act of offering something valuable to a deity as a form of worship or atonement.

Sacrilege

The violation or profanation of sacred things.

Sacro

An adjective referring to something sacred or holy.

Sacrosanct

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

Sacrum

The triangular bony structure at the base of the spine, forming the back of the pelvis.

Sad

Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

Saddle

A seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding.