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caecaplural of caecumcaffaAlternative form of caffoy.cakraAlternative form of chakra.callaA marsh plant native to cooler areas throughout the northern hemisphere, Calla palustris, having pale green flowers in a white spathe.calpaAlternative form of kalpa.calva(anatomy) The calvaria; the dome or roof of the skull.camiaHedychium coronarium; a perennial flowering plant from the ginger family Zingiberaceae.cannaAny member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.caobaSynonym of mahogany (“wood”).capea(bullfighting) An event in which small bulls or heifers are released into the arena and members of the audience can interact with them.cappa(palynology) The thick wall on the proximal side of the corpus of a pollen grain.carga(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 222 liters.caroaA Brazilian plant (Neoglaziovia variegata)casta(historical) A hierarchical system of race classification created by Spanish elites in Hispanic America during the eighteenth century.catmaA tenet of belief for adherents of Discordianism.cauda(anatomy) Ellipsis of cauda equina.caumaGreat heat, as of the body in fever.caveaThe seating section of a Greek or Roman theatre or amphitheatre.ccoyaAlternative form of coya (“wife of the Sapa Inca”).ceibaAny tree of the genus Ceiba, the best-known of which is Ceiba pentandra.cella(architecture) The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.ceria(inorganic chemistry) The compound cerium(IV) oxide.cestaA hook-shaped basket used to catch and throw the ball in jai alai.chagaA parasitic fungus of trees, usually birch, found on the circumboreal region of the Northern hemisphere, Inonotus obliquus.chajaA South American bird, the crested screamer (Chauna torquata), which can be used as guard animals.chalaCroton scouleri, a tree native to the Galapagos.chama(East Africa, chiefly Kenya) Any of several types of informal cooperative society.chana(India, cooking) A dish principally made from chickpeas or chickpea paste.charaA green alga of the genus Chara.chayaA teahouse in Japan.chelaA pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid. [from 17th c.]chiba(slang) Alternative form of cheeba (“marijuana”).chica(Canada, US, informal) A Latin-American girl; a Latina.china(uncountable) Chinaware: porcelain tableware.chipaA kind of baked cheese-flavoured roll eaten in Paraguay.chiva(US, slang) heroinchoda(vulgar, slang) Bastard, son of a bitch.chogaA long-sleeved Afghan garment generally made of soft woollen material and embroidered on the sleeves and shoulders.chokaA Japanese poem, a form of waka that consists of 5 to 7 on phrases repeated at least twice, and concludes with a 5-7-7 ending.cholaA female cholo (Mexican or Hispanic gang member, or somebody with similar characteristics).chota(India, obsolete) Small; younger.chubaA long sheepskin coat made of thick wool, worn by Tibetans.chufaCyperus esculentus, a species of sedge native to warm temperate to subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere having small edible tubers (tiger nuts).chula(Bangladesh, India) A hearth, stove, or other traditional cooking-place.chupa(Philippines, historical) A unit of volume equivalent to around 375 mL.churaAlternative spelling of chiura.chutaAlternative form of chota.ciboaA type of palm tree with large fronds, Borassus aethiopicum, growing in West Africa.ciliaplural of ciliumcircaApproximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)cissaAny magpie of the genus Cissa.clavaSynonym of gracile tubercle.coalaObsolete form of koala.cobiaA perciform marine fish of species Rachycentron canadum.cobraAny of the genus Naja of venomous snakes that can spread their neck ribs into a broad hood when threatened; a true cobra.cobzaA lute-like stringed instrument (chordophone), with four strings in double courses, played with a plectrum, and most associated with the traditional music of Romania.cocoaThe dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.coffaObsolete form of coffee.collaplural of collumcolzaOilseed rape (Brassica napus), cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil, valued for illuminating and lubricating purposes.comma(typography) The punctuation mark ⟨,⟩ used to indicate a set of parts of a sentence or between elements of a list.conga(music) A tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban hand drum of African origin.conia(organic chemistry) Synonym of coniine.cooja(India) A wide-mouthed earthenware vessel for water.cophaA vegetable shortening made of coconut oil, used in cooking.copraThe dried kernel of the coconut, from which coconut oil is extruded.copsa(Biblical studies, abbreviation) Manuscripts of the Bible in the Coptic Sahidic dialect.coriaplural of coriumcosta(anatomy) Synonym of rib.cotia(India, historical) A fast-sailing vessel, with two masts and lateen sails, employed on the Malabar coast.cottaA surplice, in England and America usually one shorter and less full than the ordinary surplice and with short sleeves, or sometimes none.coutaClipping of barracouta.cowhaObsolete form of coffee. [17th century]cremaThe light-colored, orangish head of foam on a cup of espresso.crena(sciences) A furrow or notch.croma(music) A quaver.cruraplural of cruscuecaA family of musical styles from parts of South America.cuicaA Brazilian friction drum often used in samba music.culpa(Ancient Rome, law) Negligence or fault, as distinguishable from dolus (deceit, fraud), which implies intent, culpa being imputable to defect of intellect, dolus to defect of heart.cunca(historical) A traditional Galician unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 1–1.5 L depending on the substance measured.cuppa(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) A cup of tea (or sometimes any hot drink).curia(historical) Any of the subdivisions of a tribe in ancient RomecurvaThe bank of seats behind the goal, especially in continental European stadia, where the most dedicated fans sit.cutiaAny of the birds in the genus Cutia, found in the Himalayas and Vietnam.cuzza(UK, slang) A meal of curry.