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Words starting with A

Words that start with A

Angry anteaters arguing against albino antelopes.

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Ais forAsh

Ashes are the black and grey residue that is left after a fire. Ash is also thrown out in large quantities from volcanoes. Some ash, called charcoal, can be used to draw with.
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Ais forAshtray

An ashtray is a shallow bowl, usually with indentations on the edges, that is used to put cigarette butts into.

Ais forAsia

Asia is the world's largest continent both by area and population. It holds around 60% of the world's population.

Ais forAskew

Askew means that something is crooked or uneven. The house in the picture is askew.
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Ais forAsleep

You are asleep if you are sleeping. The cat in the picture is asleep.

Ais forAsp

Asp is another word for snake, particularly a venomous snake. The historically named asp was probably an Egyptian cobra.
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Scientific name: asparagus officinalis
The asparagus spears that you buy in the shops are the new shoots of a type of plant. They are eaten as a vegetable, and can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are usually eaten alone as a side dish rather than mixed into something else like a stew.
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Ais forAsphalt

Asphalt is the residue left from making gasoline from crude oil. It is very thick and sticky, and when it is mixed with gravel it is a good substance for making roads out of. In some countries, asphalt is known as bitumen.

Ais forAspic

Aspic is a savory dish of meat, fish, eggs or other food set in gelatin.
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Ais forAspirin

Scientific name: acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirin is a drug that was originally made from willow bark. It is a commonly used painkiller for mild pain. It also thins the blood slightly and can be used to help people who get blood clots, but conversely might cause excessive bleeding and it is not recommended to take aspirin before you have surgery.