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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
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sp.
abbreviation
special.
species.
specific.
specimen.
spelling.
spirit.
Other definitions for SP (3 of 5)
s.p.
abbreviation
without issue; childless.
Origin of s.p.
From Latin sine prōle
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S.P.
abbreviation
Shore Patrol.
Socialist party.
Submarine Patrol.
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How to use SP in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for SP (1 of 4)
sp
abbreviation for
without issue
Word Origin for sp
from Latin sine prole
British Dictionary definitions for SP (2 of 4)
SP
abbreviation for
standard play: the standard recording speed on a VCR
starting price
noun
British slang latest information
British Dictionary definitions for SP (3 of 4)
sp.
abbreviation for
special
plural spp species
specific
British Dictionary definitions for SP (4 of 4)
Sp.
abbreviation for
Spain
Spaniard
Spanish
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