adj · name · noun · 16 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/sɛ/
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noun
Meaning 13
Initialism of STM European.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Qualifier: train control
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14
noun
Meaning 14
A type of ancient Chinese plucked zither.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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15
noun
Meaning 15
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: southeast, sou'-east, southeastward
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: compass point, point
16
noun
Meaning 16
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: selenium, atomic number 34
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chemical element, element, antioxidant
History
Etymology
From Mandarin 瑟 (sè).
Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Portuguese:
SE
— compass point
Chinese Mandarin:
瑟
(sè)
— ancient Chinese plucked zither
Finnish:
se
— ancient Chinese plucked zither
Japanese:
瑟
(shitsu)
— ancient Chinese plucked zither