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All 2,313 6-Letter Words Starting With C
cabalaAlternative spelling of Kabbalah.cabalsplural of cabalcabanaA cabin or hut for relaxing.cabane(aviation) The tripod, pylon, or struts usually at the centre-section of a biplane or high-winged monoplane.cabasaA percussion instrument constructed with loops of steel ball chain wrapped around a wooden cylinder, fixed to a long handle, and producing a metallic rattling sound when shaken or twisted.cabaya(historical) A long Muslim cotton over-gown.cabberA horse that draws a cab.cabbie(colloquial) A cabdriver; someone who drives a taxi.cabbinObsolete spelling of cabin.cabbitA fictional hybrid of a cat and a rabbit.cabersplural of cabercabezaBeef cheek or similar meat, especially in Mexican cookingcabiaiObsolete spelling of capybara.cabinsplural of cabincabledContaining cabledcablerSomeone who cables, who puts together or fixes cables.cablesplural of cablecabletA slender or small cable.cabmanThe driver of a hackney cab.cabmenplural of cabmancabook(obsolete) Laterite.caboshThe entirety of something. (usually in the phrase "the whole cabosh").cabreeArchaic form of cabri (“pronghorn”).cabrieObsolete form of cabri (“pronghorn”).cabritDated form of cabrée (“pronghorn antelope”).cabron(in Hispanic contexts, slang, vulgar, derogatory) A term of abuse for a man; bastard, prick, asshole.cachedsimple past and past participle of cachecacherOne who caches.cachesplural of cachecachet(figurative) A special characteristic or quality; prestige, especially via association.cachuaA Latin-American baroque dance form found mainly in Peru.cackleThe cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.cacklyResembling or characterised by cackling.cacoonA bean-like seed of a tropical vine (Entada rheedei), used as a hallucinogen and in traditional medicine, and made into jewelry.cactus(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.caddid(zoology) Any arachnid in the family Caddidae.caddieSynonym of cadet (“a gentleman (often a younger son from a noble family) who joined the military without a commission as a career”).caddisThe larva of a caddis fly. They generally live in cylindrical cases, open at each end, and covered externally with debris.caddow(UK, obsolete) A jackdaw.cadeneA type of low-quality carpet imported from the Levant.cadetsplural of cadetcadgedsimple past and past participle of cadgecadger(sometimes Geordie) A beggar.cadgesplural of cadgecadismAlternative form of caddism (“caddish behaviour”).cadjanA form of parchment made from leaves of the coconut palm, formerly used in Asia.cadmia(mineralogy, obsolete) Synonym of calamine, a pink form of zinc oxide.cadmic(chemistry, archaic) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing cadmium.cadresplural of cadrecaduke(obsolete) perishable; frail; transitorycaecalOf or pertaining to the caecum.caecid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Caecidae.caecum(anatomy) A cavity open at one end (such as the blind end of a duct), especially a blind pouch connected to the large intestine between the ileum and the colon.caenid(entomology) Any mayfly in the family Caenidae.caeoma(mycology) An aecium of some rust fungi that has no peridium or outer membrane.caesarAn emperor of Ancient Rome.caetra(historical) A short Spanish shield.cafardDepression; melancholy.cafferObsolete spelling of kaffir.caffle(dialectal, Northern England, Ireland) To wrangle, to argue, to quarrel.caffreObsolete form of kaffir.cafilaA caravan of travellers or supplies.cafisoAlternative form of qafiz (particularly in Italian contexts)cafone(US, slang) A boorish, uneducated Italian-American.caftanAlternative spelling of kaftan.cagersplural of cagercagiercomparative form of cagey: more cageycagilyIn a cagy manner.cagingpresent participle and gerund of cagecagmag(UK, dialect) A tough old goose.cagotsplural of cagotcagoulAlternative form of cagoule.cahierA roll of sheets of paper put loosely together, especially one of the successive portions of a work printed in numbers.cahootA company or partnership.cahounAlternative form of cohune.cahowsplural of cahowcaiccoAlternative spelling of caique.caiguaAny of species Cyclanthera pedata of South American vines cultivated for its fruit.caimacArchaic form of kaymak.caiman(strictly) Any of the relatively small crocodilians of the genus Caiman, within the family Alligatoridae.caique(nautical) A small wooden trading vessel, brightly painted and rigged for sail, traditionally used for fishing and trawling.cairnsplural of cairncairnyOf a landscape, having many cairns or rocky outcrops.cajansplural of cajancajole(ambitransitive) To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.cakageAlternative form of cakeage.cakingpresent participle and gerund of cakecaladeA slope or declivity in a manège ground down which a horse is made to gallop, to give suppleness to its haunches.calaluAlternative spelling of callaloo.calamiplural of calamuscalash(now historical) A silk and whalebone hood worn by ladies to shade the face.calcarA small oven or furnace, used for the calcination of sand and potash, and converting them into frit.calced(rare) Synonym of shod, wearing shoes, particularly (Christianity) religious orders that do not eschew normal footwear.calcesplural of calxcalcia(obsolete) Lime.calcicOf, pertaining to, or derived from calcium or lime.calcin(biochemistry) Any of a group of polypeptides that have an affinity for calciumcaleanA Persian oriental tobacco pipe with a flexible tube.caleefObsolete form of caliph.calefy(intransitive, obsolete) To become warm or hot.calend(obsolete, rare) Synonym of calends.calesaAlternative spelling of kalesa.caliceObsolete form of chalice.calico(textiles) A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.caliga(Catholicism) A pontifical vestment in the form of a silk stocking, sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold thread, reaching to the base of the knee and worn over one’s regular socks but under episcopal sandals.caligo(medicine, obsolete) dimness or obscurity of sight, caused by a speck on the corneacaliphThe holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.calkedsimple past and past participle of calkcalkinA calk (on a horseshoe).callasplural of callacallatObsolete form of callet.calledsimple past and past participle of callcallee(telephony) The person who is called by the caller (on the telephone).caller(telephony) The person who makes a telephone call.calletA disc-shaped piece of chocolate, the size of a chocolate chip, designed for melting when cooking.callid(archaic) cunning or shrewd; crafty.calloo(chiefly Scotland) The long-tailed duck, Clangula hyemalis, an Arctic sea duck.callopan Australian freshwater fish, Macquaria ambigua; the golden perch or yellowbellycallotObsolete spelling of calotte (“skullcap”).callowOf a person: having no hair; bald, bare, hairless.callupAlternative spelling of call-up.callusA hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.calmarA squid (the mollusk).calmedHaving been made calmer.calmen(rare, ambitransitive) To make or become calm or calmer.calmerA person or thing that calms.calmlyIn a calm manner; coolly.calmth(rare, perhaps nonstandard) The state or condition of being calm; calmness.caloryDated spelling of calorie.calpacAlternative spelling of calpack.calpoxA variety of the cowpox virus found in some New World monkeyscalque(linguistics, translation studies) A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.caltha(botany) A plant of the genus Caltha; a marsh marigold.calungAn Indonesian xylophone of bamboo tubes.calvedsimple past and past participle of calvecalverA cow that produces young.calvesplural of calfcalyonflint or pebble stone, used in building walls, etc.camacaA fine silk fabric.camail(historical) A piece of chainmail worn to protect the neck and shoulders, replacing the whole-head coif.camassAlternative form of camas.camberA slight convexity, arching or curvature of a surface of a road, beam, roof, ship's deck etc., so that liquids will flow off the sides.cambiaplural of cambiumcambic(geology, of a soil) Relating to gypsiorthids or podzols that do not have an upper calcic horizoncambio(Guyana) bureau de change; currency exchangecambox(mechanical engineering) A metal "box" that houses cams, in the same manner that a gearbox houses gears.camboyA boy or man who publishes webcam photographs or videos of himself.cambreObsolete form of camber.cambroAn insulated container for keeping food or drink hot.camelsplural of camelcameosplural of cameocamera(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.cameseAlternative form of camis (“a dress or robe”).camingGrooved metal strips holding pieces of glass in place in decorative or stained glass windows.caminoThe route followed on a pilgrimage through Spain.camionA truck or wagon, especially one used to transport ordnance.camisaAlternative form of camisia.camiseAlternative form of camis (“a dress or robe”).camletA fine fabric made from wool (originally camel, but later goat) and silk.cammerOne who uses a webcam; a webcammer.camotesweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)camous(said of the nose, obsolete after the 19ᵗʰ century) flat; depressed; crookedcamoysAlternative form of camous.campedsimple past and past participle of campcamperA person who camps, especially in a tent etc.cample(intransitive, obsolete) To contend; argue; talk noisily.camplyIn a camp manner.campoo(India, military, historical) A kind of infantry brigade.camposplural of campocampoy(dated) A kind of Chinese black tea.campusAn institution of higher education and its ambiance.camripA pirated video created by illicitly recording a movie with a camcorder.camsalA mixture of camphor and salol.canadaAlternative form of cañada (“a ravine, a gully”).canailAlternative form of canaille (people of the lowest classes)canalsplural of canalcanapeAlternative spelling of canapé.canardA false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.canaryA small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.cancan(dance) A high-kicking chorus line dance originating in France.cancel(transitive) To cross out something with lines etc.cancer(medicine, oncology, pathology) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.canchaA toasted grain or grains of corn, a traditional snack in Peru.canche(mining) Alternative form of canch.candeeAlternative form of candy (“Indian unit of mass”).candidImpartial and free from prejudice.candieAlternative form of candy (“Indian unit of mass”).candilAlternative form of candy (“Indian unit of mass”).candleA light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.candorThe state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression.canfulAs much as a can will hold.cangueA heavy wooden collar or yoke borne on the shoulders and enclosing the neck and arms, formerly used in East Asia to punish thieves and other criminals.canidsplural of canidcanineOf, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.caningpresent participle and gerund of canecanionObsolete form of canyon.caniteA lightweight fiberboard made from sugar cane fibers.canker(phytopathology) A plant disease marked by gradual decay.cankin(dialectal or obsolete) A small tin cannister.cankle(originally slang, usually derogatory) An obese or otherwise swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation.cannedPreserved in cans.cannelA bituminous coal that burns brightly with much smoke.cannerSomeone or something which cans.cannonAny similar device for shooting material out of a tube.cannotCan not; be unable to (whether due to physical inability, logical impossibility, etc).canoedsimple past and past participle of canoecanoerOne who travels by canoe.canoesplural of canoecanolaAny of a number of cultivars of rapeseed (Brassica napus) and closely related field mustard (Brassica rapa), which have a lower erucic acid and glucosinolate content than traditional rapeseed.canonsplural of canoncanopyA high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.cantalAlternative letter-case form of Cantal.cantarAlternative spelling of kantar.cantedsimple past and past participle of cantcantelAlternative form of cantle.canterA ride on a horse at such speed.canthiplural of canthuscanticoblique, slantingcantilAny of various snakes of the species Agkistrodon bilineatus.cantleThe raised back of a saddle.cantly(archaic) With the use of cant (slang, jargon).cantonA division of a political unit.cantorsinger, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremonycantosplural of cantocantus(music) Synonym of superius.canulaAlternative form of cannula (tube)canvas(painting) A piece of such cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint an artwork.canyonA valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.canzon(obsolete) A song.caoshugrass script (a style of cursive script used in Chinese calligraphy).capade(usually in combination, in proper nouns) An exhibition or event, usually for entertainment.capapeAlternative form of cap-a-pie.capcomAlternative letter-case form of CAPCOM.capersplural of capercapfulThe amount that will fit into a cap.caphar(historical) A toll or duty imposed by the Turks on Christian merchants.capias(law) An arrest warrant; a writ commanding officers to take a specified person or persons into custody.capiat(medicine, obsolete) An instrument for removing foreign bodies from a cavity, such as placental remnants from the uterus.capitaplural of caputcapite(historical) An ancient English tenure, abolished in 1660, by which either person or land was held immediately of the king, or of his crown, by either knight service or socage.capiviAlternative form of copaiba.capletA smooth-coated tablet (pill, as in medicine) shaped like a capsule, used as a tamper-resistant alternative to a capsule, or an easy-to-swallow alternative to regular tablets.caplinThe cap or coupling of a flail, through which the thongs pass that connect the handle and swingel.capochA hood, especially one attached to the gown of a monk.capomoSynonym of breadnut (“when used as a coffee substitute”).caponsplural of caponcapoteA long coat or cloak with a hood.capotsplural of capotcappasplural of cappacapped(often in combinations) Having a cap (various senses).capperA device or person that applies caps, as to bullets or bottles.cappie(Scotland) a small, usually wooden drinking vesselcapricOf, pertaining to, or derived from capric acidcaprid(zoology) Any member of the subfamily Caprinae.caprin(organic chemistry) The triglyceride of capric acid; a constituent of butterfatcapryl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Synonym of octyl.capsidThe outer protein shell of a virus.captanA particular phthalimide fungicide.capteeOne who has been captured; one who is held in captivity.captorOne who is holding a captive or captives.carackAlternative form of carrack.caract(obsolete) A mark or sign.carafeA bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.caranaAlternative spelling of caranna.carane(organic chemistry) The bicyclic hydrocarbon 3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]heptanecaranxAny member of the fish genus Caranx; jacks, trevallies, or kingfishes.carapoThe banded knifefish, a Brazilian fish, Gymnotus carapo.carateThe skin disease pinta.caratsplural of caratcarbic(geology) Relating to rudosols or podzols that contains organic materialcarbolSynonym of carbolic acid.carbon(countable) An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.carboy(transitive) To bottle in a carboy.carbro(photography, historical) A print made from carbon tissue coated in pigmented gelatin, which is then selectively hardened by contact with a silver bromide paper print rather than exposure to light.carbyl(organic chemistry) A divalent carbon radical R₂C=carcel(historical) A former unit to measure the intensity of light, approximately 9.74 candelas.carcusMisspelling of carcass.cardedInvolving the disentangling of fibers with a carding device.cardelA hogshead (large barrel) once used by whalerscardenA garden grown inside of a car, usually in the dashboard.carderA person employed to card wool.cardexAlternative form of Kardex.cardia(anatomy) The area of the stomach which directly receives contents from the esophagus.cardie(informal) A cardigan.cardioCardiovascular; pertaining to the health of the circulatory and respiratory systems.cardol(organic chemistry) An oily yellow phenolic compound C₂₁H₃₀O₃ extracted from the shell of the cashew nut and one of the primary components of CNSL.cardonAny of several large columnar cacti mostly of the genus Cereus.careen(nautical, intransitive) To tilt on one side.careerOne’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously or over a long period of time.carenaAminophylline.carene(Catholicism, historical, rare) A 40-day fast or period of similar abstinence.carersplural of carercaressAn act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness.carfaxA junction of four roads.carfie(informal, India) A smartphone-taken picture of oneself in a car.carfulAs much as a car will hold. (Usually with reference to an automobile; sometimes with reference to a railroad car, especially in 19th-century texts.)cargoeObsolete spelling of cargo.cargon(New Zealand, transport) A type of wheeled pallet used for movement of goods without the need of a forklift.cargosplural of cargocarhop(US) A waiter or waitress who serves customers, especially in their vehicles, at a drive-in restaurant, sometimes on rollerskates.cariad(Wales) Darling.caried(dentistry) Of a tooth: affected by caries; decayed.cariesThe progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay.carinaA longitudinal ridge or projection like the keel of a boat.carine(obsolete) A keel.caring(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.cariso(music, Trinidad and Tobago) A genre of folk music from Trinidad and Tobago, an ancestor to modern calypso, performed by mainly female singers called chantwells.cariteCero (a type of fish).cariyeAlternative form of jariya (“slave-girl, concubine”).carkeeObsolete spelling of khaki.carkeyNonstandard spelling of car key.carlesplural of carlecarlinAlternative form of carline (“old woman”).carman(obsolete) A person who transported goods, usually with a horse and cart.carmel(US, uncommon, nonstandard) Alternative form of caramel.carmenplural of carmancarmotA mythical element of which the philosopher's stone was believed to be composed.carnalRelating to the physical and especially sexual appetites or activities.carnap(Philippines, originally US) To steal a motor vehicle.carnetA ticket book, a collection of tickets in the form of a booklet often sold at a discount to single tickets.carneyAlternative spelling of carny.carnid(zoology) Any member of the family Carnidae of flies.carnie(derogatory, slang) Synonym of carnist.carnin(organic chemistry) A white crystalline nitrogenous substance, found in extract of meat, and related to xanthine.carnixAlternative spelling of carnyx.carnyx(music, historical) A bronze wind instrument used by Iron Age Celts (c. 200 B.C.E. – 200 C.E.) as a type of battle trumpet; held vertically when played, it was shaped like an elongated S with a mouthpiece at the lower end and a bell (often resembling an animal with an open mouth) at the upper end.carobsplural of carobcarochObsolete form of caroche.carolsplural of carolcaromsplural of caromcaroon(UK, obsolete slang) A crown (coin); its value, 5 shillings.carossAlternative form of kaross.carous(obsolete, nautical) A form of gallery or bridge, pivoted in the middle, fitted to ancient ships as a means of boarding an enemy vessel.carpal(anatomy) Any of the eight bones of the wrist (carpus).carpedsimple past and past participle of carpcarpel(botany) A constituent part of a flower pistil: the female reproductive organs in a flower. A carpel is composed of an ovary, a style, and a stigma, although some flowers have carpels without a distinct style. In origin, carpels are leaves (megasporophylls) that have evolved to enclose the ovules. A pistil may be composed of a single carpel or of several carpels fused together.carperA person who habitually carps, who talks too much and regularly finds fault.carpetA fabric used as a complete floor covering.carpus(anatomy) The group of bones that make up the wrist.carraoThe limpkin, a bird.carratObsolete form of carat.carrel(by extension) A partitioned space for reading or studying, often in a library.carrieObsolete spelling of carry.carrol(architecture) Archaic form of carrel.carromAlternative spelling of carom.carrotA shade of orange similar to the flesh of most carrots (also called carrot orange).carrow(obsolete) A gambler in Ireland.carrus(uncommon, historical) A load: various English units of weight or volume based upon standardized cartloads of certain commodities.carsafA large sheet-like wrapper worn over other garments in several Muslim cultures.carsey(Polari) A house.cartedsimple past and past participle of cartcartel(economics) A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.carterA person who transports a load on a cart that is drawn by a beast of burden.cartes(Polari) A penis.cartonA pack of cigarettes, usually ten, wrapped in cellophane or packed in a light cardboard box.cartop(transitive) To attach (a boat) to the roof of an automobile for transportation.carucaAlternative form of carruca.carvedsimple past and past participle of carvecarvel(nautical, historical) Synonym of caravel (“a light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship”).carvenMade by carving, especially when intricately or artistically done.carverSomeone who carves; an artist who produces carvings.carvesthird-person singular simple present indicative of carvecarvol(organic chemistry) One of a species of aromatic oils resembling carvacrol, C₁₀H₁₄O, consisting of a cyclohexene ring and a hydroxyl group.casabaA cultivar of the muskmelon (Cucumis melo), with bright yellow, wrinkled skin.casavaAlternative form of cassava.casbahThe fortress in a city in North Africa or the Middle East.casefyTo make or become cheeselike.caseicOf, pertaining to, or resembling cheese.caseid(zoology) Any extinct synapsid in the family †Caseidae.casein(biochemistry) A protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants.casernA lodging for soldiers in a garrison town (formerly usually near the rampart); a barracks.caseum(archaic) Casein.cashawAlternative form of cushaw.cashedsimple past and past participle of cashcashel(historical) In early Ireland, a ringfort or a circular stone structure used for defense.casherOne who cashes (a cheque, etc.).cashesplural of cashcashewA tree, Anacardium occidentale, native to northeastern Brazil, now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.cashooMisspelling of cashew.casingThat which encloses or encases.casini(chiefly historical) plural of casinocasinoA public building or room for gambling.casiriAlternative form of caxiri (“an alcoholic drink made from manioc or cassava”).casita(US) A small, attached but self-contained house or apartment.casketA little box, e.g. for jewellery.casoneA type of peasant's house in the Veneto.caspidMisspelling of capsid.cassia(countable) Such trees themselves, particularly the Chinese cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia.cassid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Cassidae.cassie(US) A thorny shrub with fragrant yellow flowers, Vachellia farnesiana; the needle bush.cassisThe blackcurrant plant, Ribes nigrum; the flavor of its berries.casted(medicine) Set in a cast.casterSomeone or something that casts.castesplural of castecastle(chess) An instance of castling.castorA hat made from the fur of the beaver.casualHappening by chance.catalo(dated) Alternative form of cattelo.catboxAlternative spelling of cat box.catboy(Japanese fiction) A male fictional character who has a cat's ears, tail, or other feline characteristics on an otherwise humanoid body.catchy(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable.catcon(rare) Syllabic abbreviation of catalytic converter.catdomThe state or essence of being a cat.catenaA series of related items.catersthird-person singular simple present indicative of catercatery(obsolete) The place where provisions are deposited, i.e. a pantry or the like.catessSynonym of she-cat.catfit(dialectal) A conniption fitcatfurAlternative form of cat fur.catgut(uncountable) The material from which such cords are made.cation(physical chemistry) A positively charged ion: one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.cativoPrioria copaifera, a flowering tree of Central and South America.catkin(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.catlap(slang, derogatory) A watery or thin drink (especially tea or milk); a non-alcoholic drink.catlet(Africa) A catfish.catlinAlternative form of catling (surgical knife)catman(fantasy) A man having physical characteristics of a cat.catnapA brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.catnepAlternative form of catnip.catnip(figurative) Something that causes excitement or interest.catsitTo babysit for (take care of) a cat.catsupAlternative form of ketchup.cattedsimple past and past participle of catcatteeObsolete form of catty (“Chinese unit of weight”).cattelObsolete form of cattle.cattieArchaic form of catty (“Chinese unit of weight”).cattleDomesticated animal of the species Bos taurus (cows, bulls, steers, oxen etc), and other hoofed mammals of the genus Bos.catwalAlternative form of cutwal.cauchoThe latex of Castilla species.caucusA grouping of all the members of a legislature from the same party.caudad(zoology) backwards; toward the tail or posterior partcaudal(zoology) Pertaining to the tail or posterior or hind part of a body.caudex(botany) An enlargement of the stem, branch or root of a woody plant, usually serving to store water.caudleA drink given to the sick, consisting of ale or wine, bread, and eggs.caught(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.cauker(informal) Archaic form of corker (“something large or remarkable, a whopper”).caulesplural of cauliscaulieAlternative form of cauli (“cauliflower”).caulis(architecture) Each of the main stalks which support the volutes and helices of a Corinthian capital.caulksthird-person singular simple present indicative of caulkcaulkyOf or pertaining to caulk.caunch(mining) Alternative form of canch.causalOf, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing.causedsimple past and past participle of causecausee(linguistics) The agent of the caused event in a causative construction.causersomeone or something that causes or produces an effect.causesplural of causecauset(mathematics) causal setcausey(now dialectal) A causeway across marshy ground, an area of sea etc.cautel(Christianity) A traditional caution or written direction about the proper manner of administering the sacraments.cauterA hot iron for searing or cauterizing.cauzee(India, historical) A judge, a qazicavassAlternative form of kavass.cavate(archaeology) A cliffside dwelling made in the living rock by humans.caversplural of cavercaviarRoe of the sturgeon or of certain other large fish, considered a delicacy.caviesplural of cavycaviid(zoology) Any member of the family Caviidae of guinea pigs and similar rodents.cavilsthird-person singular simple present indicative of cavilcavingThe recreational sport of exploring caves.cavinsplural of cavincavityA hole or hollow depression in a solid object.cavort(originally intransitive, of horses) To prance, frolic, gambol.cawingpresent participle and gerund of cawcawkerAlternative form of calker.cawneyAlternative form of cawnie.cawnie(historical) A measure of land equal to 57,600 square feet or 1.3225 acres, formerly used in India.caxiriAn intoxicating alcoholic drink prepared from manioc (cassava), consumed in some South American Indian cultures, especially in Suriname and Guyana.caxixi(music) A small, indirectly struck idiophone filled with seeds, commonly used in Brazil.caycay(Philippines) A layered biscuit rolled in toasted peanuts and honey or sugar syrup.caymanAlternative spelling of caiman.cayotaObsolete spelling of coyote.cayoteObsolete spelling of coyote.cayucaA type of dugout canoe of South America.cayucoA sort of canoe or kayak.cayuse(US) A small Indian horse or pony.cazernAlternative form of casern.cazimi(astrology) The position of the center of the sun in the sky.ceasedsimple past and past participle of ceaseceaserOne who ceases; one who stops.ceasesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ceasecebellAlternative form of cibell.cebineOf or pertaining to capuchin monkeys.ceboidAny member of this superfamily.cecinaSalted, dried meat.cecity(uncommon, literary) blindnesscedantAlternative spelling of cedent.cedarn(archaic, literary) Constituted of or covered with cedar trees; made of cedar wood.cedarsplural of cedarcedaryResembling or characteristic of cedar.cedentThe person who cedes a personal obligation to another.cedingpresent participle and gerund of cedecedrat(archaic) The citron tree.cedrin(biochemistry) A flavonol from Cedrus deodara with IUPAC name (2R,3R)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-6-methyl-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one.cedrol(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene alcohol found in the essential oil of conifers (cedar oil), especially in the cypress and juniper.cedryl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from cedrolcedula(Philippines) A community tax certificate, often used as a form of identification in the Philippines.cedule(obsolete) A scroll, written document, or schedule.ceibasplural of ceibaceiledsimple past and past participle of ceilceinid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Ceinidae.celebsplural of celebceleryA European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.celest(obsolete) Synonym of celestial.celiac(US, anatomy) Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.cellaeplural of cellacellarAn enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.cellco(informal) A cellular telecommunications company.celledContaining cells; cellular.cellie(slang) Alternative spelling of celly.cellosplural of celloceloma(anatomy) A cavity in the mesoderm of a vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavitiescelure(now rare, historical) A canopy, especially one over a bed or altar.cembraThe Swiss pine, Pinus cembra.cement(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.cemeviAn Alevi place of worship or cultural center.cendolA traditional Balinese and Javanese sweet made with rice flour or sago noodles and coconut milkceneme(linguistics) A phonological unit of expression that has no inherent meaningcenome(genetics) All the control genes of an organismcenoteA deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Mexico and Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath, and sometimes used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings.censalRelating to a census.censedsimple past and past participle of censecenserAn ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.censesplural of censecensor(Ancient China, historical) A high-ranking official who was responsible for the supervision of subordinate government officials.centalRelating to a hundred.centerThe point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.centosplural of centocentraplural of centrumcentreAustralia, British, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of center.centryObsolete form of sentry.centum(Sanskrit and other Indian philology) Satakam, set of one hundred verses connected by the same metre or topic.ceolinA particular steroid glycoside.cepham(organic chemistry) one of a class of antibiotics, including the cephalosporins, that contain a bicyclic heterocyclic structure - 5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]octan-8-onecephemAny of several antibiotics including the cephalosporins and cephamycins (cephams)cephid(zoology) Any in the family Cephidae of sawflies.cerate(inorganic chemistry) The anion CeO₃²⁻ of cerium.cercal(zoology) Of or pertaining to the tail.cercleObsolete form of circle.cercus(entomology) A structure on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.cereal(countable) A type of grass (such as wheat, rice or oats) cultivated for its edible grains.cereinAny of a group of bacteriocins produced by various strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus.cereusAny of the genus Cereus, either as currently or formerly defined, of plants of the cactus family, natives to the Americas, from California to Chile.cerian(mineralogy) Containing tetravalent cerium.ceriphArchaic form of serif.ceriseA deep, bright red colour tinted with pink.cerite(mineralogy) A hydrous silicate of cerium (and other metals).ceriumA chemical element (symbol Ce) with an atomic number of 58, a very soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.cermetA composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades.ceroan(mineralogy) Containing trivalent cerium.ceroidA polymeric pigmented material composed of oxidized lipids and protein.ceromaA mixture of oil and wax.ceroon(archaic) A bale or package, covered or bound with hide, formerly used in Central America.ceroteObsolete form of cerate.cerous(inorganic chemistry) Containing cerium with valence threecerricMisspelling of ceric.certes(archaic) Certainly, indeed.certie(obsolete) Certainly, indeed.cerule(poetic) Cerulean.ceruseSynonym of white lead, a hydrate of lead mixed with carbonate, particularly as used to whiten skin or in early medicine.cervid(zoology) Synonym of true deer.cervix(anatomy) The neck.cesian(mineralogy) Containing cesium.ceside(chemistry) An alkalide with cesium as the anion.cesium(American spelling) Alternative form of caesium.cessedsimple past and past participle of cesscesser(law) A termination or cessation.cessesplural of cesscessor(law) In English law, one who is dilatory, negligent, and delinquent in his duty or service, and who thereby incurred the danger of the law, and was liable to have the writ of cessavit brought against him.cestid(zoology) Any comb jelly in the family Cestidae.cestui(law, obsolete) That person; the person in question.cestusA leather fighting glove, frequently weighted with metal.cesuraAlternative spelling of caesura.cetane(organic chemistry) The aliphatic hydrocarbon C₁₆H₃₄ (hexadecane) used as a standard for diesel fuel.cetene(organic chemistry) An oily hydrocarbon of the ethylene series, obtained from spermaceti.cevapiA Balkan food dish of minced meat.cevian(geometry) A line from the vertex of a triangle to a point on the opposite sidechaabi(music) A kind of Moroccan popular music.chabot(heraldry, rare) A kind of fish, mainly found on the coat of arms of the Chabot family ("or, three chabots gules").chabuk(now historical) A long whip formerly used as an instrument of punishment in India and parts of the Middle East.chaccoAlternative form of gecko.chachaA traditional Georgian clear strong liquor distilled from pomace.chacid(zoology) Any catfish in the family Chacidae.chacmaA species of baboon from Southern Africa, Papio ursinus.chadarAlternative spelling of chador.chaddi(India) Underwear, shorts, especially knickers.chadorA loose robe made from a single cloth, worn as a combination head covering, veil and shawl by chiefly Muslim women (and occasionally by those of other faiths) in Iran and South Asia.chadriA chador or a burka.chadurAlternative spelling of chador.chaetaA chitinous bristle of an annelid worm.chafedsimple past and past participle of chafechafen(transitive) To make chafedchaferOne who chafes.chafesplural of chafechaffsthird-person singular simple present indicative of chaffchaffyLike or containing chaff.chagalAlternative spelling of chagulchaganArchaic form of khan.chaineObsolete spelling of chain.chainsplural of chainchaireObsolete spelling of chair.chairsplural of chairchaiseAn open, horse-drawn carriage for one or two people, usually with one horse and two wheels.chakla(India) A flat circular board used for rolling out dough.chakli(India) A type of murukku that uses chickpea flour as well.chakra(Hinduism, Ayurveda) Any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.chalahAlternative spelling of challah.chalanAlternative form of challan.chalehAlternative form of challah.chaletAn alpine style of wooden building with a sloping roof and overhanging eaves.chalksplural of chalkchalkyConsisting of or containing chalk.challaAlternative form of challah.chalon(obsolete) A bed blanket.chalta(India) The elephant apple (Dillenia indica) (tree or fruit).chamalThe Angora goat.chamanKashmiri paneer.chamarA member of a tribe who works in leather and agriculture; a tanner or leather-worker.chamasplural of chamachamid(zoology) Any bivalve mollusk in the family Chamidae.chammaAlternative form of shamma.chammyAlternative form of shammy.chamoeany melon of species Cucumis melo, primarily grown in Korea, Japan, and northern China.chamoy(cooking) A type of sauce from Mexico made from pickled fruit, chili and other ingredientschampe(architecture) Alternative form of champ.champsthird-person singular simple present indicative of champchamsaAlternative form of hamsa.chance(countable) An opportunity or possibility.chancyUncertain; risky; hazardous.chanduOpium prepared for smoking.changa(slang) A smokable blend of dimethyltryptamine and an MAOI to extend the drug experience in duration and intensity.change(intransitive) To become something different.changsplural of changchanid(zoology) Any fish in the family Chanidae, which has only one living species, the milkfish.channaAlternative form of chana.chanop(Internet) An IRC channel operator.chanstPronunciation spelling of chance.chantsplural of chantchantyAlternative spelling of shanty (“song”).chanziAlternative form of chanzy.chanzyA three-stringed plucked lute of Tuvan origin, like a long-necked banjo with a skin head over a heart or kidney-shaped body.chaouxObsolete spelling of chiaus .chapedArchaic spelling of chapped.chapel(especially Christianity) A place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.chapkaA type of hat worn by 19th-century Polish cavalry (and later some Napoleonic troops), consisting of a high, four-pointed cap with regimental insignia on the front, and now associated with Polish independence and nationalism.chapliAn Indian kind of sandal or slipper.chappa(pathology, obsolete, rare) A painful disease characterised by subcutaneous noduleschappeA piece, typically of leather, fitted to the crossguard of European swords of the later medieval period, attested mainly in art, of uncertain purpose.chappy(British, informal) A chap; a fellow.charasCannabis resin, used as an intoxicant in India.chardsplural of chardcharesplural of charecharetObsolete form of charette (“chariot”).chargeThe amount of money levied for a service.charkaAlternative form of charkha (Indian spinning-wheel)charmeObsolete spelling of charm.charmsplural of charmcharra(South Africa, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) An Indian.charreAlternative form of charge (measure of 36 pigs of lead)charroA type of Mexican horseman.charryRelating to charcoal, or partaking of its qualities.chartsplural of chartcharty(informal) Characteristic of chart music.charva(Geordie, derogatory) Unruly youth; disobedient child or teenager.chaseeOne who is chased.chasenSynonym of tea whiskchaserSomething or someone who chases.chasesplural of chasechasey(Australia) tag (the children's game).chasil(obsolete) The caterpillar form of a locustchasma(astronomy, obsolete, rare) An aurora.chasmsplural of chasmchasmyOf, pertaining to, or resembling a chasm.chasseEllipsis of chasse-café.chasteSynonym of pure and virtuous, particularlychatakan Indian form of measurement, equal to 45 feetchatnaArchaic form of chutney (Indian condiment).chatonCollet, bezel (around a jewel, on a ring).chatra(India) Synonym of umbrella or parasol, particularly ritual or ceremonial forms.chatta(India) Synonym of umbrella or parasol, particularly an Indian parasol.chattiAlternative form of chattee (“Indian clay pot”).chatty(informal) Of a person, chatting a lot or fond of chatting.chauff(dated, informal) Alternative form of chauf (“a chauffeur”).chauki(India) Alternative form of chowki.chaulk(obsolete, now only nonstandard, rare) Alternative spelling of chalk.chaunk(cooking) A garnish made by frying mustard seed, asafoetida, and other whole spices in oil or ghee to release the flavours. Can be added to soups, curries, etc., at the end of cooking.chauntObsolete spelling of chant.chauriAlternative form of chowry.chaushAlternative form of chiaus.chavel(transitive, UK, dialectal) To chew.chaver(Jewish) A friend or comrade; a chavrusa.chavvyOf or pertaining to a chav or something that a chav might do or use.chawanAn East Asian tea bowl, in which tea may be prepared and then consumed.chawedsimple past and past participle of chawchawerOne who chaws; a chewer.chawki(India) Alternative form of chowki.chayah(Judaism) Alternative form of chaya.chayreObsolete spelling of chair.chazanAlternative form of hazzan.cheapo(chess) A primitive trap, often set in the hope of swindling a win or draw from a losing position.cheapyAlternative form of cheapie.cheareObsolete spelling of cheer.cheatsplural of cheatcheaty(informal, of a person) prone to cheating.chebecA small American bird (Empidonax minimus); the least flycatcher.checheA piece of clothing used commonly in hot deserts to protect oneself from the sun or sandstorms.checksplural of checkcheckyAlternative form of chequy.chedda(slang) Alternative spelling of cheddar (“cash; money”).cheder(education, Judaism) An elementary school for Jewish children, teaching basic Judaism and Hebrew.chedisplural of chedicheeba(slang) Marijuana.cheekeObsolete spelling of cheek.cheeko(Singlish, derogatory) A lecher, a pervert.cheeksplural of cheekcheeky(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.cheepsplural of cheepcheepyResembling or characteristic of a cheeping sound.cheereObsolete spelling of cheer.cheersthird-person singular simple present indicative of cheercheeryIn a good mood, happy, cheerful.cheese(uncountable) A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.cheesyOf or relating to cheese.cheetaArchaic form of cheetah.cheezeA vegan substitute for cheese.cheflyPertaining to, similar to, or about chefs or cooks.chegoeDated form of chigoe.chegreDated form of chigoe.cheikhAlternative form of sheik.chelaeplural of chelachelamAlternative form of chillum (“pipe”).chelasplural of chelachelemSynonym of slam.chelev(Judaism) Certain animal fats that the Torah prohibits Jews and Israelites from eating.chelexA resin used in ion exchange chromatographychelid(zoology) Any turtle in the family Chelidae.chemic(now rare) Chemical.chemmy(UK, slang, card games) The card game called chemin de fer.chenarAlternative form of chinar.chencoAlternative form of chunkey.chendaA type of percussion instrument used in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.chenetfire dog, andironchenixAlternative form of choenix.chennaAlternative spelling of chhena.cheongAny of various Korean sweet syrups and fruit preserves.cheque(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.chequi(historical units of measurement, obsolete) Alternative form of cheki.chequy(heraldry) Chequered; divided into small squares (chequers) by transverse vertical and horizontal lines.cherem(Judaism) Alternative form of herem.cherryA small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.chertsplural of chertcherty(geology, mineralogy) Containing chert.cherubIn later texts changed to a winged baby; in artistic depictions sometimes a baby's head with wings but no body.cherupArchaic form of chirrup.chesedThe Jewish attribute of grace, kindness or love; one of the sephirothchesilAlternative form of chessil.chesseObsolete spelling of chess.chestsplural of chestchesty(of a woman) Having large breasts; busty.chetahArchaic form of cheetah.chetakAlternative form of chittack.chettiAlternative form of chetty.cheugy(Internet slang, neologism, chiefly US) Uncool; tryhard.cheupsAlternative form of steups.chevalEllipsis of cheval glass.chevda(India) A kind of snack mix generally consisting of spicy ingredients.chevenTo do the work of a chevener, embroidering hosiery.chevet(architecture) Synonym of apse chapel.chevonThe meat of a goat.chevreAlternative spelling of chèvre.chewedsimple past and past participle of chewchewie(Australia, informal) Chewing gum.chewit(UK, Lancashire) the lapwing.chewreObsolete spelling of char.cheyneObsolete form of chain.chhanaAlternative spelling of chhena.chhenaA fresh, unripened curd cheese widely used in India and Bangladesh.chhingAlternative form of ching (“Thai cymbals”).chholeSynonym of chana.chhonkAlternative form of chaunk.chiack(Australia, New Zealand, British, transitive) To taunt or tease.chiasmAlternative form of chiasma.chiausObsolete spelling of chouse (“a swindler”).chiauxObsolete spelling of chiaus .chibby(UK, colloquial, rare) A chestnut (nut of the chestnut tree).chibol(obsolete) Alternative form of cibol (“spring onion; Welsh onion”).chicasplural of chicachicercomparative form of chic: more chicchichaA fermented beverage from South and Central America, most commonly made from maize, grapes or apples.chichi(mildly derogatory) Affectedly trendy; chic and stylish in a pretentious way.chicksplural of chickchicky(childish) Chicken.chicleThe milky latex of the sapodilla tree, used after coagulation as the principal ingredient of chewing gum.chiclyIn a chic or fashionable way.chicon(cooking) An edible chicory bud.chicosplural of chicochicotSynonym of Kentucky coffeetree.chidedsimple past and past participle of chidechiderOne who chides.chidesthird-person singular simple present indicative of chidechiefeObsolete form of chief.chiefsplural of chiefchield(Scotland) A man; a fellow, chap.chigga(Tasmania, informal, sometimes derogatory) A young working-class person from Hobart, TasmaniachigoeA small tropical flea, Tunga penetrans, whose females burrow under the skin of animals, including humans, and lay their eggs, causing strong irritation and sores.chigreDated form of chigoe.chikan(in Japan) Any act of public molestation or offense, usually of a sexual nature, against unsuspecting victims.chikeeAlternative form of chickee.chikoo(India) Synonym of sapodilla (“the tree and its fruit”)chikorAlternative form of chukar.chilamAlternative form of chillum (“marijuana pipe”).childeA child of noble birth.childs(nonstandard, rare) plural of childchilesplural of chilechilip(Bhutan, colloquial) A foreigner, especially a Westerner; someone from outside Bhutan or the broader Tibetan cultural sphere.chilisplural of chilichillaThe South American gray fox.chilli(British spelling) Alternative spelling of chilichillsplural of chillchillu(grammar) A type of letter used in Malayalam which does not have an inherent vowel, used to represent a pure consonant without the use of a virama.chillyCold enough to cause discomfort.chilteA Mexican spurge (Jatropha tepiquensis)chilthAlternative form of chillth.chimanA shaman of the Mam indianschimbsplural of chimbchimedsimple past and past participle of chimechimerA bell that chimes.chimesplural of chimechimicAlternative form of chemic.chimpsplural of chimpchimpy(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a chimpanzee.chinarThe tree Platanus orientalis, the oriental plane.chinasplural of chinachince(obsolete) Alternative form of chinch.chinchThe bedbug (Cimex lectularius).chincy(rare) Alternative form of chintzy.chindi(Navajo mythology) A harmful ghost believed to leave the body upon death and linger near the deceased's possessions.chinedPertaining to, or having, a (particular type of) chine or backbone.chinesplural of chinechinicSynonym of quinic.chinksplural of chinkchinkyFull of chinks, laden with small cracks or openings.chinnyHaving a prominent chin.chinosTrousers made from chino.chinse(obsolete, nautical) To thrust oakum into (seams or chinks) with a chisel, the point of a knife, or a chinsing iron; to calk slightly.chintsObsolete form of chintz (“fabric”).chintzA painted or stained calico fabric, originally produced in India, and known for its brightly colored designs.chinzeAlternative spelling of chinthe.chiong(intransitive) To rush or charge, usually to do, complete or obtain something, or to get to a particular place.chippy(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) A carpenter.chipreAlternative form of chypre.chiral(geometry, physical chemistry) that exhibits chirality; as in the left-handed and right-handed versions of a helix, or a molecule with L- and D- stereoisomers.chirkySynonym of chirk.chirpsplural of chirpchirpyIn a good mood; happy and energetic.chirreObsolete spelling of chirrchisel(intransitive) To use a chisel.chisom(archaic) Alternative form of chism.chitala large spotted deer, of genus Axis, native to India and Sri Lankachithi(India, informal) Alternative form of chitthi.chitin(biochemistry) A complex polysaccharide, a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and in the cell walls of fungi; thought to be responsible for some forms of asthma in humans.chitonAny of various rock-clinging marine molluscs of the class Polyplacophora, including the genus Chiton.chitti(India, informal) Alternative form of chitthi.chittyFull of chits or sprouts.chiuraA kind of beaten rice commonly eaten in Nepal.chivedsimple past and past participle of chivechivesplural of chivechiveyArchaic form of chivvy.chivvyTo coerce or hurry along, as by persistent request.chiwogAn administrative division in Bhutan, formerly comprising municipalities below the level of gewog.choakeObsolete spelling of choke.choanaA funnel; a funnel-shaped opening.choateComplete, fully formed.chobwaAlternative form of sawbwa.choccy(informal, childish) chocolatechocha(US, slang) pussy; vulvachocho(Caribbean) A chayote.chocka(informal) Filled to capacity.chocko(Australia, obsolete) Alternative form of choco (“militiaman or conscript; chocolate soldier”).chocksplural of chockchocky(informal, childish) Alternative form of choccy (“chocolate”).choghaAlternative form of choga (“Afghan garment”).choiceAn option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.choicyFastidious; choosy; discriminating.choirsplural of choirchoiseObsolete spelling of choice.chokedsimple past and past participle of chokechoker(fashion) A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.chokesplural of chokechokeyReminiscent of choking.chokhaA national garment of several countries in the Caucasus. It has long sleeves and comes with cartridge cases on the breast.chokka(informal) Crowded or full; at or near capacity.chokra(India) Boy; young male servant, boy dancer, bondsmanchokri(India) A young maidservant.cholai(India) illicit alcoholic drink; moonshine, usually made from rice, sometimes mixed with industrial alcoholcholamAlternative form of holam.cholasplural of cholacholerAnger or irritability.cholesplural of cholecholicOf or pertaining to bile.cholixA toxic ADP-ribosyltransferase isolated from the bacterium Vibrio choleraechollaAny of several species of cactus in the genus Cylindropuntia, having very spiny, cylindrical stem segments.cholosplural of cholocholyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical 3α,7α,12α-trihydroxy-24-oxo-5β-cholan-24-yl derived from cholic acidchomer(historical units of measure) Alternative form of homer: a former Hebrew unit of volume.chommaAlternative form of chommie.chompsplural of chompchompy(informal, rare) Inclined to chomp; bitey.chongaThe stems of Caralluma adscendens, used as a vegetable.chonky(Internet slang, of an animal) Alternative form of chonk (“adorably chunky or large”).chontaAny of various palm trees, such as Juania australis and Astrocaryum species.chooch(US, Italian American, slang) A stupid person; a meathead.choofa(Australia) Synonym of smudge pot (“oil-burning device used to prevent frost on fruit trees”).chooksplural of chookchoolaAlternative form of chula.choong(MLE, slang) exciting, attractivechooraA set of bangles traditionally worn by a bride on her wedding day and for some time after, especially in Punjab.chooseTo pick; to make the choice of; to select.choosyTaking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements.chopin(obsolete) A liquid unit of measure of almost half a pint.choppy(of the surface of water) Having many small, rough waves.chopse(Midlands, Wales, Bermuda) To loudly insult and subject to verbal abuse; to berate.chopsy(Midlands, Wales) Inclined to chopse; excessively talkative in an irritating or disrespectful manner.choqueObsolete form of shock.choralOf, relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or a chorus.chorbastews or rich soups found in national cuisines across the Middle East, Maghreb, Iran, Turkey, Southeast Europe, Central Asia, East Africa and South Asiachordsplural of chordchoreaAn Ancient Greek circular dance accompanied by a chorus.choredsimple past and past participle of chorechoreea choreus, trochee (a foot of two syllables, the first long and the second short)choreo(informal) choreographychoresplural of chorechoricIncluding or involving a Greek choruschorio(medicine, colloquial) Clipping of chorioamnionitis.chorosAlternative form of choro.chorusA group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.chosenpast participle of choosechosesplural of chosechossy(climbing, of rock) Unsuitable for rock climbing, e.g. because it is too soft, unstable, or overgrown.chotkiSynonym of komboskini.choughThe white-winged chough, of genus Corcorax in the Australian mud-nest builders family, Corcoracidae, that inhabits dry woodlands.choukaSynonym of chousingha.chounkAlternative form of chaunk.chouse(US, of cattle) To handle roughly, as by chasing or scaring.choush(obsolete) Pronunciation spelling of chiaus.chovah(Judaism) A ritual that is not commanded in the Torah but that is still considered mandatory.chowedsimple past and past participle of chowchowkiThe post of a watchman or policeman (chaukidar).chowriAlternative form of chowry.chowryA flyflap or whisk originally made from the bushy tail of a yak.chowse(transitive) Obsolete spelling of chouse (“to cheat, to swindle”).choyceObsolete spelling of choice.choyseObsolete spelling of choice.chrainA relish in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, consisting of grated horseradish, vinegar, sugar, salt, and optionally beetroot.chrismA mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.chromaThe colorfulness relative to the brightness of a similarly illuminated areachromeChromium, when used to plate other metals.chromo(genetics) Of or relating to the chromodomain, a protein structural domain associated with chromatin productionchronsplural of chronchronyObsolete form of crony.chubbsplural of chubbchubbyOf a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.chubesPronunciation spelling of tubes.chucksplural of chuckchucky(Scotland) A pebble, stone chip or piece of gravel.chudahArchaic form of chador.chuddy(UK, New Zealand, youth slang) chewing gumchuffsplural of chuffchuffyFat or puffed out in the cheeks.chuggy(informal) Having a chugging sound or action.chuhraA member of the Chuhra caste in IndiachukarA bird of species of partridge native to central Asia (Alectoris chukar).chukerAlternative form of chukar.chuklaAlternative form of chakla (“territorial subdivision”).chukorAlternative form of chukar.chulanThe plant Chloranthus spicatus (formerly Chloranthus inconspicuus).chulhaAlternative form of chula.chulloA type of hat from Peru or Bolivia, usually made from wool or a similar fabric, and often having ear flaps that tie under the chin for warmth.chumanA hypothetical hybrid of a male chimpanzee and a female human.chumarAlternative spelling of chamar.chummo(UK, informal, mostly as a term of address) chum; friendchummy(informal) Friendly:chumpsplural of chumpchumpyShort and fat, particularly in comparison with something of more favourable dimensions.chumra(Judaism) Observance of a law to an extent beyond that required by the laxest interpretation.chunam(India, Hong Kong) A type of plaster made from lime and sand, used for indoor finishing and slope protection.chunarAlternative form of chinar.chunksplural of chunkchunkyHaving chunks.chunniSynonym of dupatta – a long scarf worn by South Asian women.chunriAlternative form of chunni.chupahAlternative form of chuppah.chuponAny of several South American trees (Bumelia obtusifolia or Gustavia yaracuyensis)chuppaAlternative form of chuppah.chupse(Barbados) The sound produced by sucking air between the teeth, expressing displeasure, incredulity, etc.church(countable, Christianity) A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.churelIn Hindu folklore, the ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, pregnancy; or a witch.churlsplural of churlchurly(archaic) rude; churlish; violentchurmeObsolete form of chirm.churnsplural of churnchurnyCharacteristic of churning; (by extension) queasychurraAn Iberian sheep breed.churroA fried pastry from Spain, typically eaten as a dessert and with chocolate beverage.chuserObsolete spelling of chooser.chusesthird-person singular simple present indicative of chusechutesplural of chutechutnyArchaic form of chutney.chutty(Australia, slang) chewing gumchuuniClipping of chuunibyou.chyackAlternative form of chiack.chyldeObsolete form of child.chylicOf or relating to chyle.chylusObsolete spelling of chyle.chymesplural of chymechymic(obsolete) chemicchypreAny of a family of fragrances built on a base consisting of bergamot, oakmoss and labdanum.chyron(US, television) A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content.chytraAn Ancient Greek earthenware cooking potciboulAlternative form of cibol.cicadaAny of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings.cicaleAlternative form of cicala (“a cicada”).cicelyMyrrhis odorata, a plant in the genus Myrrhis, in the family Apiaceae.cicero(typography, Continental printing) The Continental equivalent of the English pica: a measure of 12 Didot points (4.51368 mm or about 0.178 in.) or a body of type in this size.cicuta(archaic) Hemlock.cidersplural of cidercideryResembling cider.cidiot(colloquial, derogatory) An idiot from the city.ciergeA wax candle used in religious rites.cigarsplural of cigarcilery(architecture) The ornament carved at the capital of a columncilialRelating to ciliaciliceA garment or undergarment made of coarse cloth or animal hair worn close to the skin used by members of various Christian traditions as a self-imposed means of penance (repentance) and mortification of the flesh.cilium(entomology) One of the fine hairs along an insect's wing.cimbalObsolete spelling of cymbal.cimbia(architecture) A fillet or band placed around the shaft of a column as if to strengthen it.cimierThe crest of a helmet.cinchy(informal) Very easy; presenting no challenge.cinema(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house.cineol(organic chemistry) Eucalyptol.cingleA kind of belt or other girdle.cinque(dice games, card games, dominoes) A card, die, or domino with five spots or pips.cinter(architecture) Alternative form of center.cionid(zoology) Any sea squirt in the family Cionidae.cipherA numeric character.cippusA small, low pillar, square or round, commonly having an inscription, used by the ancients for various purposes, as for indicating the distances of places, for a landmark, for sepulchral inscriptions, etc.circarAlternative spelling of sarkar.circed(informal, rare, Internet) Circumcised.circleAny shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.circusA round open space in a town or city where multiple streets meet.cirque(geology) A curved depression or natural amphitheatre, especially one in a mountainside at the end of a valley.cirral(anatomy, zoology) Of or pertaining to a cirrus.cirrid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Cirridae.cirrusSynonym of tendril (“a thin, spirally coiling stem that attaches a plant to its support”).cisboy(informal) A cisgender man or boy.cisgay(LGBTQ, informal) Cisgender and gay.cisguy(informal) A cisgender man.cishet(informal) Cisgender and heterosexual.cishon(derogatory, 4chan /lgbt/ slang) A cis woman who looks like a non-passing trans woman due to having masculine features.cismanAlternative spelling of cis man.cisoid(signal processing) Complex sinusoid or complex exponential.cissid(zoology) Any beetle in the former family Cissidae, a synonym for the Ciidae.cissieAlternative form of cissy.cissusAny of the genus Cissus of woody vines.cistem(LGBTQ, social sciences, neologism) A system or societal structure that privileges cisgender people and marginalizes transgender people.cister(LGBTQ, neologism) A cisgender woman, especially one that is part of a community that includes trans women.cisticArchaic spelling of cystic.cistusA rockrose; a plant of the genus Cistus.citaye(African-American Vernacular, slang, uncommon) A city.citess(obsolete) A city woman; a female citizen.citherAlternative form of cittern.citiedContaining, or covered with, cities.citiesplural of citycitify(intransitive, informal) To become more like or more in the character of a city.citingpresent participle and gerund of citecitoleAn archaic musical instrument whose exact form is uncertain, generally shown with four stringscitralEither of a pair of terpenoids, geranial and neral, that have the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₆O and are used in perfumery and flavourings.citren(organic chemistry) A fragrant essential oil found in lemon peel.citricOf, pertaining to, or derived from, citrus fruit.citrilAny of various yellow or green finches of the genera Carduelis or Crithagra; especially Carduelis citrinella (Alpine citril).citrinA protein associated with type II citrullinemia.citronA greenish yellow colour.citrusAny of several shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae.cittieObsolete spelling of city.cityfyAlternative form of citify.civetsplural of civetcivicsThe study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.civiesplural of civiecivillArchaic spelling of civil.civils(chiefly informal) civil engineeringcivismGood citizenship, civic-mindedness.civnat(politics, informal) A civic nationalist.civvieAlternative spelling of civvy.cixiid(entomology) Any planthopper in the family Cixiidae.cizarsObsolete form of scissors.cizersObsolete form of scissors.clackaAlternative form of clacker (“testicle; anus”).clacksplural of clackclacky(informal) Being or making a clack sound.cladalPertaining to a clade or cladescladesplural of cladecladicOf, relating to, or being part of a clade.cladid(zoology) Any member of the Cladida parvclass of crinoids.cladus(botany) A branch of a ramose spicule, which collectively form the cladome.claggy(of mud, tar, glue or the like) Sticky or tacky.claimeObsolete spelling of claim.claimsplural of claimclaireA small enclosed pond used for gathering and greening oysters.clairtAlternative form of clart.clammyCold and damp, usually referring to hands or palms.clamorA great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.clampsplural of clampclampyResembling a clamp; clamp-like.clancyAn overflow or spillage.clangsplural of clangclangyHaving a clanging sound.clanksplural of clankclankyMaking a clanking metallic sound.clannyClannish; socially exclusive.clappy(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a clap of the hands.claque(collective) A group of people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo.claree(archaic) A drink made of wine, honey, and spices.claretA deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine; Bordeaux.clarksplural of clarkclarosplural of claroclartsplural of clartclarty(British, Northern England and Scotland dialect) Sticky and foul; dirty, filthy, muddy.clashy(informal) That clash(es), that do(es) not match or fit stylistically.claspsplural of claspclassyElegant, highly stylish or fashionable.clastsplural of clastclatty(Ireland, Scotland) shabby, dirty, greasy.clause(grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.clavalRelating to the clavaclavam(organic chemistry) A molecule similar to a penam, but with an oxygen atom substituted for sulfur, such as clavulanic acid.claver(UK, Scotland, dialect) Frivolous or nonsensical talk; prattle; chatter.claves(music) A percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound.clavieA cask split in two and ceremonially burned as part of an ancient Scottish custom still observed at Burghead, a fishing village on the Moray Firth.clavis(archaeology) A Roman key.clavusA callous growth, especially on the foot; a corn.clawedhaving claws (of animals)clawerOne who, or that which, claws things.claxonAlternative spelling of klaxon.clayedContaining clay.clayenOf clay; made of clay.clayes(obsolete) wattles or hurdles made with stakes interwoven with osiers, to cover lodgmentsclayeyComposed of clay or containing (much) clay; clayish.cleaneObsolete spelling of clean.cleansplural of cleancleareObsolete spelling of clear.clearo(informal) Short for clearomizerclearsthird-person singular simple present indicative of clearclearyA clear marble (sphere used in games), usually colored, but without decoration or design.cleatsplural of cleatcleave(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.clechyAlternative form of cleché.cledge(archaic, mining) The upper layer of fuller's earth.cledgystiff, stubborn, clayey, tenaciouscleeksplural of cleekcleeveA large wickerwork basket for carrying produce or turf.cleftsplural of cleftclemmy(Northumbria, Geordie, Teesside, plural "clemmies") A stone (rock), particularly one that is thrown.clenchTo grip or hold fast.cleome(botany) Any flowering plant in the genus Cleome.clepedsimple past of clepeclergyA body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.clericA member of a clergy.cleridA beetle in the family Cleridae.clerkeObsolete spelling of clerk.clerksplural of clerkclerkyclerklike; clerkishcleuch(Scotland) Alternative form of clough (“a ravine or gorge”).cleugh(Scotland, Northumbria) Alternative form of clough (“a ravine or gorge”).cleverNimble with hands or body; dexterous; skillful; adept.clevesplural of cleveclevisA U-shaped coupling having holes at each end, through which a bolt is run; used especially to fit attachments to a tractor or other vehicle as it allows a degree of rotation about the bolt.clewedsimple past and past participle of clewclicheAlternative form of cliché.clicko(Internet, computing, slang) The inadvertent depressing of a computer mouse button on a wrong selection.clicksplural of clickclickyEasily or frequently clicking or being clicked.clidal(anatomy) Relating to the clavicleclientA customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.cliffsplural of cliffcliffyAbounding in cliffs.cliftsplural of cliftclifty(obsolete) Characterised by cliffs; cliffy, craggy.climatObsolete spelling of climate.climax(originally rhetoric) A rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in ascending order.climbsthird-person singular simple present indicative of climbclimby(informal) Characterized by climbing.climesplural of climeclinalPertaining to beds or rest.clinchTo bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.clinda(medicine, colloquial) Clipping of clindamycin.clinesplural of clineclingsplural of clingclingyHaving a tendency to cling.clinicA medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.clinid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Clinidae.clinksplural of clinkclinkyClinking; making a clinking sound, like glass on glass.clippy(British, slang) Alternative form of clippie (“bus conductor”).cliqueA small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.cliquyAlternative spelling of cliquey.clitar(uncommon, humorous, slang) The clitoris.clitchAlternative form of clutch.clitic(linguistics) A morpheme that functions like a word, but never appears as an independent word, instead being always attached to a following or preceding word (or, in some cases, within a surrounding word).clitty(UK dialectal, obsolete) Poorly or imperfectly set (of bread, cement, soil after rain, etc)clival(anatomy) Relating to the clivus.cliver(obsolete or dialectal) cleverclivia(botany) Any plant of the genus Clivia, native to southern Africa.clivis(music) A neume representing two notes descending.clivus(anatomy) Part of the cranium at the skull base, a shallow depression behind the dorsum sellae that slopes obliquely backward.cloaca(sometimes figurative) A sewer.cloaksplural of cloakcloathObsolete form of clothe.clocheA glass covering, originally bell-shaped, for garden plants to prevent frost damage and promote early growth.clockeObsolete spelling of clock.clocksplural of clockclocky(transgender slang) Clearly identifiable as transgender; capable of being easily clocked; not passing.cloddy(of soil or earth) Characterized by the presence of clodscloggyTending to cause clogging due to its texture; lumpy; sticky.clombe(obsolete) simple past of climbclompy(informal) That makes clomps or clomping sounds.clonalRelating to, or created by asexual reproduction (cloning)clonedsimple past and past participle of cloneclonerSomeone who clones something.clonesplural of cloneclonicPertaining to clonus; having irregular, convulsive spasms.clonus(medicine) A muscular spasm with regular contractions.clopen(topology, of a set in a topological space) Both open and closed.cloppyMaking or resembling a clopping sound.cloqueA fabric with an embossed designclortyAlternative form of clarty.closedPhysically obstructed, sealed, etc.closen(ambitransitive) To make or become close.closercomparative form of close: more closeclosesthird-person singular simple present indicative of closeclosetA small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies.clothe(transitive) To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.clothsplural of clothclothyResembling cloth.clottyFull of clots, or clods.cloudsplural of cloudcloudyCovered with or characterised by clouds.clough(Northern England, US) A narrow valley; a cleft in a hillside; a ravine, glen, or gorge.cloutsplural of cloutclouty(obsolete) cottoncloved(cooking) Flavoured with cloves.clovenpast participle of cleavecloverA plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.clovesplural of cloveclowneObsolete form of clown.clownsplural of clownclowny(informal) Someone who acts in a clownlike manner.cloyedsimple past and past participle of cloyclubbyResembling or suggestive of a social club or clubhouse.clucksthird-person singular simple present indicative of cluckcluckyProne to cluck.cludgeAlternative spelling of kludge.clumpsthird-person singular simple present indicative of clumpclumpyForming or tending to form clumps.clumse(transitive) To numb; benumb; stiffen or paralyse with cold or fearclumsyAwkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.clunch(UK) A traditional building material mostly made of chalk or clay.clunge(UK, vulgar, slang, chiefly Internet) Vulva or vagina.clunksplural of clunkclunky(informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.clusia(botany) Any member of the genus Clusia of flowering plants in the family Clusiaceae.clussy(slang, humorous, vulgar) The vagina or vulva of a clown; by extension, sex with a clown.clutch(transitive) To seize, as though with claws.clyack(Scotland, dated) Completion of the harvest season, harvesting the last sheaf of grain.clyersplural of clyerclysis(medicine) The infusion of a fluid, either as therapy or to cleanse.cmdlet(computing, Microsoft Windows) A specialized .NET class implementing a particular operation in Windows PowerShell.cnemidA greave: a bronze shin protector worn in combat by Ancient Greek warriors.cnemisThe section of the leg from the knee to the ankle; shin.cnicin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone found in Cnicus benedictus.coachy(informal) Of or related to coaches (trainers or instructors).coagela gel formed by coagulation of a sol (colloid)coaita(dated) spider monkeycoaitiArchaic form of coati.coakumSynonym of pokeweed.coalerA vehicle, especially a ship, used for carrying or supplying coal.coalesplural of coalecoaley(slang, obsolete) A coalman.coarea(mathematics) The Hausdorff measure of a level set.coarseWith a rough texture; not smooth.coarsy(rare) somewhat coarsecoastsplural of coastcoatedsimple past and past participle of coatcoateeA coat with short flaps.coaterA person who coats material with a fluid.coatesplural of coatecoatisplural of coaticoatom(mathematics) In a partially ordered set, a non-unit element that has no element above it other than the unit (assuming that the poset has a top element, its "unit").coaxal(geometry) Alternative form of coaxial.coaxedsimple past and past participle of coaxcoaxerA person who coaxescoaxesthird-person singular simple present indicative of coaxcoaxis(mathematics) One of the directional motion vectors perpendicular to a cocone.cobaeaAny of the genus Cobaea of climbing plants, native to Mexico and South America.cobaltA chemical element (symbol Co) with an atomic number of 27: a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.cobang(historical Japanese numismatics) Alternative form of koban.cobbedBroken, cut or trimmed into pieces of a convenient size, or formed into small blocks; cobbled.cobber(Australia, slang, dated) A pal, buddy, mate, friend; often used in direct address by one male to another.cobbleA cobblestone.cobblyHaving a consistency similar to cobbles.cobbra(Australia) head, skullcobegoThe colugo, or flying lemur.cobfulEnough to fill a cob.cobiasplural of cobiacoblerObsolete spelling of cobbler.cobnutA nut of a common hazel (Corylus avellana); hazelnut.coboldAlternative form of kobold.cobrasplural of cobracobricOf or pertaining to the venomous chemicals in cobra venom.cobwebA spiderweb, or the remains of one, especially an asymmetrical one that is woven with an irregular pattern of threads.cocainArchaic spelling of cocaine.cocash(now rare) Symphyotrichum puniceum, red-stemmed aster, the roots of which were formerly used medicinally.coccalSynonym of coccic.coccic(botany) Of or relating to a coccuscoccidAny of very many scale insects (including mealybugs) of the superfamily Coccoidea; especially an insect of the family Coccidae.coccusAny approximately spherical bacterium.coccyx(medicine, formal) The final (bottom-most) fused vertebrae at the base of the spine, the tailbone.cochalThe cactus Myrtillocactus cochalcochoaAny member of the genus Cochoa of medium-sized frugivorous, insectivorous and molluscivorous birds.cockal(obsolete, uncountable, games) A game played with sheep bones instead of dice.cocked(informal) Drunk.cockerOne who breeds gamecocks or engages in the sport of cockfighting.cocket(UK, obsolete) A document issued by the bond office stating that duty has been paid and goods may be sold.cockeyAlternative spelling of cocky.cockieAlternative spelling of cocky (“term of endearment”).cockleAny of various edible European bivalve mollusks, of the family Cardiidae, having heart-shaped shells.cocklyMarked with, abounding in, or infested with cocklescocksyAlternative form of coxy.cockupA large edible fish of India (Lates calcarifer).cocoasplural of cocoacoconaA tropical shrub, Solanum sessiliflorum, grown for its edible fruit.cocone(category theory) The dual of a cone; an object V together with an arrow going from each object of a diagram to V such that for any arrow A in the diagram, the pair of arrows to V which form a triangle with A also commute with it.cocoonThe silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.coddam(obsolete) An old game, usually with three players on each side, based around guessing which of the players' hands is hiding a coin or button.codder(UK, dialect, obsolete) A gatherer of cods or peas.coddle(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.codecsplural of codeccodeia(medicine) Synonym of codeine.codeinAlternative form of codeine.codendAlternative form of cod end.codersplural of codercodger(informal) An amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man.codifyTo reduce to a code, to arrange into a code.codingThe process of encoding or decoding.codistAn expert in the codes of civil law.codletAny fish from the family Bregmacerotidae, which resemble small cod.codlinAlternative form of codling (“apple”).codman(nautical) A fishing boat that fishes for cod; a fisherman on such a boatcodonsplural of codoncodrugTwo synergistic drugs chemically linked together, in order to improve the drug delivery properties (possibly by different mechanisms) of one or both drugs.codual(mathematics, of a relation) complement dual.coecumAlternative form of caecum.coedit(transitive) To edit together.coeliaAlternative form of cœlia.coelinSynonym of cerulean blue.coelom(zoology) A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum.coelumAlternative form of coelom (“body cavity”).coerce(transitive) To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb.coetusRare spelling of coitus.coevalOf the same age or era; contemporary.cofeedTo feed along with another food or medication etccoffanAlternative form of coffin (“exploratory trench; deep ditch”).coffee(uncountable) A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.coffenAlternative form of coffin (“exploratory trench; deep ditch”).cofferA strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.coffinA closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.coffleA line of people or animals fastened together, especially a chain of prisoners or slaves.coffynArchaic form of coffin.cofireAlternative spelling of co-fire.coflow(graph theory) Any of a series of flows that have a common source and destinationcofree(category theory, of a functor F) Right adjoint to a forgetful functor G; such that any map f:G(A)→X induces a universal map ̄f:A→F(X).cogentReasonable and convincing; based on evidence.coggedcontaining cogscoggerSomeone who cheats at dice.coggleTo move or walk unsteadilycogglyshaky; unsteadycogito(philosophy, often preceded by the, sometimes capitalized) The argument "cogito, ergo sum" ("I think therefore I am") from the philosophy of René Descartes; the mental act of thinking this thought; a conscious being which performs this mental act.cognacA brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France.cognitA cortical network.cogsetIn a bicycle, the set of multiple sprockets that attaches to the hub on the rear wheel.coheadOne of the joint heads of an organization or department.coheirOne of several who are heirs to an estatecohensplural of cohencohere(intransitive) To stick together physically, by adhesion.cohobaA traditional Taino ceremony in which the ground seeds of the cojóbana tree were inhaled in a special pipe, producing a psychedelic effect.cohong(historical) A guild of Chinese merchants or hongs who operated the import-export monopoly in Canton (present-day Guangzhou) during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).cohornArchaic form of coehorn.cohortA group of people supporting the same thing or person.cohoshA perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the rough rootstock of which is used in medicine.cohostA joint host alongside another (compare costar).cohuneA palm tree of species Attalea cohune, native to South America, that produces large nuts.coifedsimple past and past participle of coifcoiffeAlternative spelling of coif.coigneAlternative form of coign: a keystone; a wedge; (obsolete) a corner or angle, especially of a building.coignsplural of coigncoigueDombey's beechcoihueAlternative form of coigue.coiledsimple past and past participle of coilcoilerA person who, or device which, coils.coilin(biochemistry) A protein that is one of the main molecular components of Cajal bodies, connecting them to the nucleolus.coinedsimple past and past participle of coincoinerA person who makes coins (often counterfeit coins).coinopAlternative form of coin-op.coitalOf or relating to coitus (sexual intercourse).coitus(formal, now also humorous) Sexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration.cojobaAlternative form of cohoba.cojoin(rare) To join together; to conjoin.cokersplural of cokercokeryAn industrial plant for processing coke.cokingpresent participle and gerund of cokecolada(informal) piña coladacolden(Scotland, ambitransitive, sometimes figurative) To grow or make cold.coldercomparative form of cold: more coldcoldie(Australia) A cold bottle or can of beer.coldlyIn a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently.coleadA joint lead; one of a group of actors who jointly take lead roles.coleenAlternative form of colleen.coleta(bullfighting) A pigtail, a symbol of the matador.coletoA starling of species Sarcops calvus, endemic to the Philippines.coleusAny of certain plants in the mint family, many used as ornamentals for their colorful, variegated leaves, sometime included in genus Plectranthus (spurflowers), sometimes in their own genus Coleus,coleysplural of coleycolickArchaic spelling of colic.colicsplural of coliccoliesplural of colycoliid(zoology) Any mousebird in the family Coliidae.coline(mathematics) The dual of a line.colinsplural of colincolita(informal) The fag-end of a cannabis jointcollab(informal) A collaboration, especially a work produced by several musicians who do not usually work together.collarClothes that encircle the neck.collat(video games) Clipping of collateral.collesplural of collecollet(jewelry) The rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set.colleyDated form of collie (“dog breed”).collieAny of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogscollop(Northern England) A slice of meat.colloq(informal) Clipping of colloquium.collorObsolete form of color.collow(transitive) To make foul or dirty; begrime as with the smut of coal; blacken.collum(anatomy) A neck, cervix, or neckline part or process.coloneAlternative form of colon (“husbandman”).coloniplural of colonuscolonsplural of coloncolonyA geographical area under the remote control of a country; especially to extract resources or exploit labor from that area.coloop(combinatorics) An element in a matroid that belongs to no circuit or (equivalently) belongs to every basis.colorsplural of colorcoloryAlternative form of coloury.colourCommonwealth and Ireland standard spelling of color.colpeoAlternative form of culpeo.colpus(botany, palynology) A groove sometimes occurring on grains of pollencoltan(mineralogy) A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)₂O₆, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.colterUS standard spelling of coulter.colugoAn arboreal gliding mammal of the family Cynocephalidae of the order Dermoptera, native to Southeast Asia.columnA vertical line of entries in a table, usually read from top to bottom.colure(astronomy) Either of two great circles (meridians) that intersect at the poles and either the equinoxes or solstices.comarbAlternative form of coarb.comass(mathematics) The dual of a mass.comastA reveler, usually drunken or riotous.comate(archaic, botany) comose (having a coma, or bushy, hairy appearance).combatA battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).combedArranged or groomed with a comb.comberA person who combs wool, etc.combesplural of combecomble(heraldry) A band along the top part of the shield, half the height of the chief.combosplural of combocomboy(obsolete) A kind of skirt or kilt of white calico, worn by the Sinhalese in the manner of a sarong.comdag(graph theory) A directed acyclic combined graph.comedo(medicine) A clogged hair follicle in the skin, formed when keratin combines with oil to block the follicle.comedy(countable, historical) a choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient GreececomelyAttractive; visually pleasing; good-looking.comersplural of comercomess(Caribbean) Noise and confusion.cometh(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative of comecometsplural of cometcomfitA confection consisting of a nut, seed or fruit coated with sugar.comiceA cultivated variety of pear with yellowish-green and reddish skin, and having juicy flesh.comicsthe medium of comic books, comic strips, and other sequential artcomingpresent participle and gerund of comecomityCourtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony.commag(television, dated) Being a combined sound and picture recording, with the soundtrack magnetically recorded.commasplural of commacommie(derogatory, slang) A communist; a person with communist sympathies; a supposed communist infiltrator.commis(chiefly in combination) An assistant to a chef.commit(transitive) To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.commix(transitive) To mix separate things together.commonMutual; shared by more than one.commotAlternative form of commote (“division of land in mediaeval Wales”).comodo(music) Comfortably, that is, at moderate speed.comopt(television, dated) Being a combined sound and picture recording, with the soundtrack optically recorded.comose(botany) Bearing a tuft of soft hairs or down.comove(sciences) To move in a correlated fashioncompas(music) A form of string music from Haiticompedsimple past and past participle of compcompel(transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up.comperA person who enters many competitions in order to win as many prizes as possible.complyTo yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent; to adapt oneself, to conform.composplural of compocompotDated form of compote (“the spreadable food”).comptsplural of comptcomradMisspelling of comrade.comsatA communications satellite.comsec(Philippines, Internet slang, colloquial) Abbreviation of comment section.comtalPertaining to a count.comunaThe smallest administrative subdivision in Chile.comunethe smallest civil administrative unit in Italy, a municipality in ItalyconameTo give (something) a secondary name.concat(programming, informal) To concatenate.conchaAny shell-shaped structure:concheSynonym of concher (“machine used to refine the flavour and texture of chocolate”).concho(US) A silver ornament either stamped with a design or inlaid with a stone.conchsplural of conchconchy(slang) A conscientious objector.concom(fandom slang) The group of volunteers who organise and run a convention.concurTo agree (in action or opinion); to have a common opinion; to coincide; to correspond.conderOne who conns (conds) a ship; a conning officer.condie(slang) A condom.condomA flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.condopA condominium with at least one unit being controlled by a residential/housing co-op board.condorA gold coin of some South American countries bearing the figure of one of these vultures.condosplural of condocondumObsolete spelling of condom.coneysplural of coneyconfab(informal) Clipping of confabulation (“a casual chat or talk”).confan(dated, fandom slang, sometimes derogatory) A science fiction fan primarily interested in conventions.confer(transitive) To grant as a possession; to bestow.config(computing, informal) Configuration.confitAny of various kinds of food that have been immersed in a substance for both flavor and preservation.confix(linguistics) An affix consisting of a prefix and suffix attached simultaneously to the root.congasplural of congacongeeLeave, formal permission for some action, (originally and particularly):congerAny of several scaleless marine eels, of the genus Conger, found in coastal waterscongesplural of congecongou(dated) A kind of Chinese black tea.congriA dish of red beans or black beans and rice, cooked together, which is common in Latin American / Caribbean cuisine.conics(geometry) The branch of geometry which treats of the cone and the curves which arise from its sections.coniesplural of conyconimaThe fragrant resin of the hyawa tree.conine(organic chemistry) Alternative spelling of coniine.coningpresent participle and gerund of coneconite(mineralogy) A magnesian variety of dolomite.coniumAny of the species in the genus Conium of poisonous perennial herbaceous flowering plants.conjeeAlternative spelling of congee (“the food”).conjeyAlternative spelling of congee (“rice gruel”).conkedsimple past and past participle of conkconker(British) A horse chestnut, used in the game of conkers.conkieA Caribbean dumpling somewhat resembling the African dish of kenkey.conmanA confidence trickster.conmenplural of conmanconnedsimple past and past participle of conconneg(Internet) Abbreviation of content negotiation.connerA corkwing wrasse (Symphodus melops)connex(algebra) A correspondence between a projective space and its dual.connieObsolete form of cony (“rabbit”).conoidShaped like a cone; conical.conorm(mathematics) The dual of a norm.conpoyA dried seafood product made from scallops, used in Chinese cuisine.conqueAlternative spelling of conch.conrod(automotive) Abbreviation of connecting rod.consawa concrete sawconsol(business, marketing) Clipping of consolidation, only used in names of corporations.constrAbbreviation of construction.consul(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of their country.contesplural of contecontex(obsolete, transitive) To weave together; to form by interweaving.contig(genetics) A set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.contosplural of contocontraAgainst; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to.conule(dentistry) A small cuspconull(mathematics) Having a null complementconureAny of many New World parakeets of the former genus Conurus, now reassigned to other genera in subfamily Arinae, principally Psittacara and Eupsittula.convel(obsolete, medicine) To tear (tissue, a nerve, etc.), to convulse.convexCurved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.conveyTo move (something) from one place to another.convoy(nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.coochy(slang) Vagina or vulva.coocooAlternative spelling of coo-coo (“the foodstuff”).cooeedsimple past and past participle of cooeecooingpresent participle and gerund of coocoojahAlternative form of cooja.cooked(of food) Prepared by cooking.cookeeA cook's helper, especially in a logging camp.cookeyDated form of cookie.cookie(Canada, US, Philippines) A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.cookryObsolete form of cookery.cooledBrought to a lower temperature.coolen(ambitransitive, rare, nonstandard) To make or become cool.coolerAnything which cools.cooleyAlternative spelling of coulee.coolieAn unskilled Asian worker, usually of Chinese or Indian descent; a labourer; a porter. Coolies were frequently transported to other countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries as indentured labourers.coolio(slang) Cool; awesome; all right.coollyAt a moderately low temperature.coolthThe state of being cool, temperature-wise; coolness.coombeAlternative form of combe.coombsplural of coombcoomer(Internet slang, vulgar, derogatory or humorous) A man who indulges in masturbation; by extension, anyone who is excessively horny.coontyAlternative form of coontie.coooldElongated form of cold.coooolElongated form of cool.coopedsimple past and past participle of coopcooperA craftsman who makes and repairs barrels and similar wooden vessels such as casks, buckets and tubs.cooptsthird-person singular simple present indicative of cooptcoordsplural of coordcoorie(Scotland) To crouch, stoop down.coorseArchaic spelling of coarse.coosenObsolete form of cozen (“to cheat or defraud”).coosinObsolete form of cozen (“to cheat or defraud”).cootchAlternative spelling of cooch.cooterA freshwater turtle of the eastern United States of the genus Pseudemys.cootie(Canada, US, Australia, colloquial, childish, usually in the plural) Any germ or contaminant, real or imagined, especially from the opposite gender (for pre-pubescent children).coownsthird-person singular simple present indicative of coowncoozieAlternative form of koozie.copack(transitive) To pack (products) together, in the same container.copalmArchaic form of copal.copangArchaic form of koban (“Japanese coin”).copcam(slang) A body camera worn by a police officer.copeckAlternative spelling of kopek.copherObsolete form of coffer.cophinArchaic spelling of coffin.copiedsimple past and past participle of copycopierA machine that copies graphical material; a duplicator.copiesplural of copycopineAny of a group of highly conserved, calcium-dependent membrane proteins found in a variety of eukaryotes.coping(architecture) The top layer of a brick wall, especially one that slopes in order to throw off water.copino(historical) Synonym of medio, a traditional unit of dry measure equivalent to about 2.3 LcopistMisspelling of copyist.copitaA sherry glass with a tapering bowl.copiumMaterial used as a naive coping mechanism for facts one knows are not true.coplot(transitive) To plot (curves, points, etc.) together.copoutAlternative spelling of cop-out.coppedsimple past and past participle of copcoppelObsolete spelling of cupel.copperThe reddish-brown colour of copper (etymology 1, noun sense 1).coppieObsolete form of copy.coppin(obbsolete, textiles) A cop of thread.coppisObsolete spelling of coppice.copple(obsolete) A crest on a bird's head.coppraArchaic form of copra.coprahArchaic form of copra.copridAny of the genus Copris of dung beetles.copsesplural of copsecopter(informal) A helicopter.copulaThe bond or relationship by which two things are combined into a unity.copwebObsolete form of cobweb.copyerArchaic form of copier.coquelA narrative about events occurring simultaneously with events of another narrative on which it is based.coquetA flirtatious female; a coquette.coralsplural of coralcorank(mathematics) The dimension of the left nullspace of a matrix.corantAlternative form of coranto (“kind of dance”).corbanAn offering to God, especially in fulfilment of a vow.corbel(architecture) A structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.corbie(Scotland) A raven or crow (typically Corvus corax).corcleAlternative form of corcule.corcurA particular reddish-purple dye.cordalAlternative form of cordelle.cordax(historical) A lascivious dance featuring in Ancient Greek comedy.cordedFitted with a cord.cordel(historical) Spanish chain, a traditional Spanish and Mexican unit of distance equivalent to about 41.9 m.corderOne who prepares wood as cordwood.cordonA line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it. [from 16th c.]corear(transitive) To rear or bring up (children) together.coreid(zoology) Any bug in the family Coreidae.corersplural of corercorflu(dated, fandom slang) Opaque fluid used to mask textual errors, especially on mimeograph stencils or typewritten pages of fanzines.corgisplural of corgicoringpresent participle and gerund of corecorinoOnly used in hot corinocorium(anatomy) The layer of skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues; the dermis.corkedsimple past and past participle of corkcorkerOne who puts corks into bottles.corkieAlternative form of corky.corkirAlternative form of corcair.cormelA small corm that develops at the base of an existing corm.cornea(anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.cornedConsisting of grains; granulated.cornelThe cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.cornerThe point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.cornetA musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.cornicDerived from the dogwood (Cornus florida).cornin(organic chemistry) A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; cornic acid.cornuaplural of cornucornus(botany) Any of the genus Cornus of dogwoods.corodyAlternative form of corrody.coronaA large, round, pendent chandelier, with spikes around its upper rim to hold candles or lamps, usually hung from the roof of a church.coroneplural of coronacorozoAny of several Central American palms.corper(Nigeria, informal) A member of Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps.corpesObsolete spelling of corpse.corpseA dead body, especially that of a human as opposed to an animal.corpsyResembling a corpse; resembling that of a corpse.corpusA collection of written or spoken texts.corralAn enclosure for livestock, especially a circular one.correiplural of correuscorrelAbbreviation of correlation.corrie(Scotland) A bowl-shaped geographical feature formed by glaciation.corrin(organic chemistry) A molecular species that contains four reduced pyrrole rings joined in a macrocycle by three -CH= groups and one direct bond; central to the cobalt-containing vitamin cobalamin.corsetA woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.cortenAny type of weathering steel, a steel alloy which does not require painting and acquires a stable, rust-like appearance over timecortex(countable, anatomy) The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.cortincorticosteroidcortonSynonym of creton.coruroA species of rodent, Spalacopus cyanus, found in Chile.corveeUnpaid labor required by a feudal lord.corver(mining, historical) A person who makes corves, or coal baskets.corvesplural of corfcorvet(US) Uncommon spelling of corvette.corvidPertaining to or resembling the Corvidae.corvus(historical) A hooked ram for destroying walls.corymb(botany) A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top.coryza(medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell.coshedsimple past and past participle of coshcosherTo levy certain exactions or tribute upon; to lodge and eat at the expense of.coshesplural of coshcosiercomparative form of cosy: more cosycosiesplural of cosycosignTo sign a document jointly with another person, sometimes as an endorsement.cosilyIn a cosy manner.cosine(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Symbol: coscosmicOf or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.cosmid(genetics) A type of plasmid (often used as a cloning vector) constructed by the insertion of cos sequences, which are DNA sequences of the lambda phage.cosmos(countable) The universe regarded as a system with harmony and order.cospan(mathematics) The dual of a span.cossae(obsolete) A kind of cotton cloth from India.cosset(transitive) To treat like a pet; to overly indulge.cossic(obsolete) Of or relating to algebra.cossid(Anglo-Indian) A courier or messenger.cossie(UK, Australia) A swimming costume.costaeplural of costacostalPertaining to a rib.costar(acting) A person who shares star billing with another.costasplural of costacostedsimple past and past participle of costcostee(dated or historical) A quadroon.costen(transitive, obsolete) To try; tempt.costerClipping of costermonger.costlyOf high cost; expensive.costusA perennial tropical herbaceous plant of the genus Costus (family Costaceae).coteau(US, Canada) A hilly upland including the divide between two valleys.cotest(transitive) To test (a drug, etc.) together with something else.cotext(linguistics) Words that surround a node or another word; the linguistic environment of a word.cothonAn artificial, protected harbor in a Phoenician city, especially and originally the one in Carthage.cotijaA hard, dry cheese from Mexico.cotiseAlternative form of cottise.cotree(mathematics) A tree that defines a cograph, its leaves corresponding to the nodes of the cograph.cottahAlternative form of katha (“unit of area”).cottar(Scotland) Alternative form of cotter (“peasant inhabiting a cottage”).cottasplural of cottacottedmatted; tangledcotter(mechanical engineering) A pin or wedge inserted through a slot to hold machine parts together.cottid(zoology) Any fish in the family Cottidae, the sculpins.cottonfibrous substancecotwalAlternative form of cutwal.cotylaAlternative form of cotyle (“in all senses”).cotyle(zootomy) Synonym of acetabulum (“any of various cup-shaped joints, organs, or skin features in various animals”).cotype(taxonomy, dated) A syntype or paratype.couatl(fantasy, mythology) A feathered flying serpent with psionic abilities.coucalAny bird of the genus Centropus in the cuckoo family Cuculidae.coucouAlternative form of coo-coo (“Barbadian food”).coudee(obsolete) a cubit (distance from the elbow to the end of the middle finger)cougarA wild feline, of species Puma concolor, native to the Americas.coughsplural of coughcoughtMisspelling of caught.coughyCharacterized by coughing.coulda(colloquial) Contraction of could + have.coulee(Mississippi Delta region) A reach of water in a bayou that is like a slough but deeper.coulisA thick sauce made with pureed vegetable or fruit and often used as a garnish.counit(mathematics) In an adjunction, a natural transformation from the composition of the left adjoint functor with the right adjoint functor to the identity functor of the domain of the right adjoint functor.counteObsolete spelling of count.countsplural of countcountyA definitive geographic region, without direct administrative functions.couped(heraldry) Cut off smoothly, as distinguished from erased (used especially for the head or limb of an animal).coupeeA motion in dancing, when one leg is a little bent and raised from the floor, and with the other a forward motion is made.couper(UK, obsolete) A dealer in horses or other livestock.coupesplural of coupecoupla(colloquial) Contraction of couple + of.coupleTwo of the same kind connected or considered together.couplyAlternative form of coupley.couponA voucher issued by a manufacturer or retailer which offers a discount on a particular product.courap(archaic) An itching skin disease, common in India, with eruptions on the face, breast, groin, etc.courceMisspelling of course.couricAlternative letter-case form of Couric.courolA cuckoo-roller (Leptosomus discolor).courseA sequence of events.courtsplural of courtcousin(figurative, also attributive) Something kindred or related to something else; a relative.couter(historical) A piece of armor which covers the elbow.couthyAlternative form of couthie.coutilA woven cloth created specifically for making corsets.covary(statistics) To vary together with another variable, particularly in a way that may be predictivecovensplural of covencovent(obsolete) Convent.coverb(grammar) Any of a class of words in various languages including Chinese and Hungarian whose function is analogous to the cases, prepositions, and postpositions of other languages.coversplural of covercovert(figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.covery(rare) A dispelling of false or misleading notions.covess(archaic, British) A woman.covetsthird-person singular simple present indicative of covetcovidy(informal) Of, relating to, or affected by the COVID-19 virus or pandemic.covingA concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall.cowageA leguminous climbing plant, Mucuna pruriens, the spiculae of which are sometimes used as a mechanical vermifuge.cowansplural of cowancowardA person who lacks courage.cowashTo wash the hair with conditioner only, without the use of shampoo — supposed to aid hydration.cowboyA man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.cowcodA fish of species Sebastes levis, found off the coasts of California and northern Mexico.cowdieThe kauri tree.cowdomThe state or essence of being a cow.cowensplural of cowencowersthird-person singular simple present indicative of cowercowgal(informal) cowgirlcowifeAlternative spelling of co-wife.cowingpresent participle and gerund of cowcowishAn umbelliferous plant (Lomatium cous) with edible tuberous roots, found in Oregon, USA.cowkid(informal) A child who is a cowboy or cowgirl.cowledWearing a cowl; hooded.cowletA young or little cow; a female calf.cowlotA plot of land for keeping and grazing cows.cowmanA man involved in a free-range cattle business, in either ownership or hired hand roles.cowmenplural of cowmancowpadAlternative form of cowpat.cowpatA dropping of cow dung.cowpeaAny of the plants in the species Vigna unguiculata, including the black-eyed pea.cowpenAn enclosed area used to hold cows.cowper(obsolete) A cooper.cowpieA single pile of cowshit.cowpoxA pustular, eruptive skin disease of cattle caused by a virus of species Orthopoxvirus cowpox, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur from touching cows, and gives immunity to smallpox.cowreyArchaic form of cowrie.cowrieA small gastropod (Monetaria moneta, syn. Cypraea moneta) common in the Indian Ocean; its shell.cowson(slang, chiefly South London, archaic) Used for emphasis; bloody; fucking.cowterAlternative form of couter.cowtowMisspelling of kowtow.coxibsplural of coxibcoxiteEither of a pair of lamellate structures on the underside of each abdominal segment in certain insects.coyangAlternative form of kojang (“former unit of weight”).coydogAny hybrid of a coyote (Canis latrans) and a (usually feral) dog (Canis lupus familiaris).coyestsuperlative form of coy: most coycoynte(archaic) the female genitalia; cuntcoyote(zoology) Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.coyotoObsolete spelling of coyote.coypouArchaic form of coypu.cozensthird-person singular simple present indicative of cozencoziedsimple past and past participle of cozycoziercomparative form of cozy: more cozycoziesplural of coziecozilyUS standard spelling of cosily.cozzer(UK, slang, dated) A policeman, especially a detective; a rozzer.cozzie(chiefly New South Wales, Canberra, UK) A swimming costume (especially a female swimming costume).crabbyRelating to or resembling crabs; crablike.craber(archaic) The water rat.cracidOf or pertaining to birds of the taxonomic family Cracidae.cracka(US, derogatory, ethnic slur, slang) Alternative spelling of cracker (impoverished white person)crackeObsolete form of crack.cracksplural of crackcrackyHaving lots of cracks.cracowAlternative form of crackow (“kind of shoe”).cradleA bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.crafteObsolete spelling of craft.craftsplural of craftcraftySkillful at deceiving others.cragelA combination of a croissant and a bagel.craggeObsolete form of crag (“rocky outcrop etc.”).craggyCharacterized by rugged, sharp, or coarse features.craker(obsolete) A boaster; a braggart.crakowAlternative form of crackow (“kind of shoe”).crambo(uncountable) A guessing game in which players guess words that rhyme with a clue word, seeking a word that is kept secret or concealed.cramesthird-person singular simple present indicative of cramecrampsplural of crampcramptObsolete form of cramped.crampyCharacterised by cramp.crance(nautical) An iron band, at the end of a bowsprit, fitted with eyes to take the bowsprit shrouds and the bobstaycranchAlternative form of craunch.cranedsimple past and past participle of cranecranerOne who cranes.cranesplural of cranecranetObsolete form of crinet.craniaplural of cranium.cranicSynonym of cranial.cranksplural of crankcranky(of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; defective, faulty.crannyA small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.cranse(nautical) Synonym of cranse iron.crants(obsolete) A garland carried before the bier of a maiden and subsequently hung over the grave.cranze(nautical) Synonym of cranse iron.crapesplural of crapecrapeyAlternative form of crapy.crapleObsolete form of grapple.crappo(Caribbean, chiefly Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago) A toad (chiefly from the family Bufonidae).crappy(chiefly Canada, US, colloquial, mildly vulgar) Of very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.crashy(computing, informal) Tending to crash.crasisA mixture or combination.cratchA swelling on a horse's pastern, under the fetlock.cratedcontained in a cratecrater(astronomy) A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object.cratesplural of cratecraticRelating to counterions.cratonA part of the Earth’s crust that has survived the splitting and merging of continents.cratur(Scotland, Ireland) Alternative form of creature.cravatA wide fabric band worn as a necktie by men having long ends hanging in front.cravedsimple past and past participle of cravecravenUnwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.craverSomeone who craves something.cravesthird-person singular simple present indicative of cravecrawlsplural of crawlcrawlyCrawling around.crayer(nautical) A two- or three-masted sailing vessel formerly used for transporting cargo in the Baltic Sea.crayonA stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.crazedMaddened; driven insane.crazen(ambitransitive, rare) To make or become crazed or crazycrazesthird-person singular simple present indicative of crazecreach(Ireland, Scotland) an incursion for plunder, raid, forraycreaghAlternative form of creach.creaksplural of creakcreakyTending to creak.creamsplural of creamcreamyContaining cream.creant(archaic) creative; formativecreaseA line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.creasyFull of creases.create(transitive) To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)crecheAlternative spelling of crèche.credal(mathematics) Describes a probability based on belief.credit(transitive) To believe; to put credence in.credosplural of credocreedsplural of creedcreeksplural of creekcreekyContaining, or abounding in, creeks.creelsplural of creelcreepo(slang, derogatory) A creepy person.creepsplural of creepcreepyMoving by creeping along.creeseArchaic form of kris.creesh(Scotland, transitive) To grease.creezeObsolete form of kris.cremesplural of cremecremeyContaining or resembling creme.cremor(archaic) cream, a creamy substance, yeast, or scumcrenelThe space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.creole(linguistics) A language formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.creperA machine for making rubber into crepes (rubber sheets).crepesplural of crepecrepey(of skin) Saggy and crinkly, like crepe paper.crepis(botany) A plant of the genus Crepis in the family Compositae.creponA thin fabric made from silk or fine woolcresol(organic chemistry) Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol.cressyAbounding in cresses.crestsplural of crestcresyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any of three isomeric univalent radical derived from a cresol; tolylcreticA verse of this kind.cretin(by extension, derogatory) An idiot.creton(Canada, New England) A spreadable paste made from pork fat, ground pork trimmings, onions.crevetA cruet (small container for holding a condiment, or for holding water or wine for the Eucharist).crevis(UK, dialect) The crayfish.crewedHaving a crew; manned; piloted.crewelWorsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.crewer(informal) A member of a crew, as on a ship or spacecraftcrewetObsolete form of cruet.creymeObsolete spelling of cream.crickyResembling or characteristic of a crick.criersplural of criercrikey(UK, Ireland, Australia, Commonwealth) An exclamation of astonishment.crimen(law, ecclesiastical law) An impediment to Catholic marriage due to a conspiracy to murder or a death of a previous spouse.crimesplural of crimecrimie(slang) A member of a Latino criminal gang.crimpsplural of crimpcrimpyHaving a crimped appearance; frizzly.crinalPertaining to the hair.crinchTo grind the teeth, crunchcrined(heraldry) Having hair or a mane of a specified tincture, different from that of the body.crinel(obsolete, falconry) Alternative form of crinet.crinet(obsolete, falconry) Each of the small hair-like feathers growing around a hawk's cere.cringe(intransitive) To cower, flinch, recoil, shrink, or tense, as in disgust, embarrassment, or fear.cringyAlternative spelling of cringey.crinum(taxonomy) Any of the genus Crinum of perennial plants with large showy flowers on leafless stems, which develop from bulbs.cripes(euphemistic) A mild curse or expression of surprise.crisesplural of crisiscrisisA crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.crispsplural of crispcrispyHaving a crisp texture; brittle yet tender.crissaplural of crissumcrista(cytology) Any of the internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a mitochondrion, where many chemical reactions take place.critic(countable) A person who appraises the works of others.croaghA hill or mountain in Ireland.croaky(of a sound) Like that of a frog.croche(obsolete) A little bud or knob at the top of a deer's antler, or as the predevelopmental stage of the antler.crocin(organic chemistry) A natural carotenoid that is found in the flowers crocus and gardenia.crocksplural of crockcrocusA perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.crodie(MTE, originally Crip slang) Synonym of brodie (“a close friend; a man deserving of admiration”).croftsplural of croftcroggy(UK, chiefly Northumbria, East Midlands) A ride on the handlebars or crossbar of a bicycle.croiseA pilgrim bearing or wearing a cross, i.e. a Christian crusader.crojikA triangular sail on old sailing ships.cronch(now slang) Alternative form of crunch.cronelThe metal head of a tilting spear or lance, which could be blunt or consist of many small points (to grip armor), designed not to penetrate or wound.cronesplural of cronecronet(obsolete) The coronet of a horse.cronutA pastry which combines characteristics of a croissant and a doughnut. A croissant-based donut. A breadstuff shaped like a donut and made from croissant dough.crooksplural of crookcroonsthird-person singular simple present indicative of crooncroonyCharacterized by crooning.croppy(historical, slang, derogatory) An Irish republican rebel.croresplural of crorecrosneA vegetable, of species Stachys affinis; a Chinese artichoke.crosseA lacrosse stick.crotalA crotalum, a type of clapper used in Ancient Greece.crotchThe ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.crotonAny of various plants, of the genus Croton, that yield croton oil.crotyl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical (cis- or trans-) CH₃-CH=CH-CH₂-crouch(intransitive) To bend servilely; to bow in reverence or humility.croupeAlternative form of croup.croupyOf, pertaining to, suggestive of, or caused by croup.crouse(Scotland) brisk; lively; boldcrouthAlternative form of crwth.crowdsplural of crowdcrowdy(Scotland) A thick gruel of oatmeal and milk or water.crowedsimple past and past participle of crowcrowerA bird which, or person who, crows.crowlyOf, relating to, or resembling a crow or crows; crowlike; corvid.crowneObsolete spelling of crown.crownsplural of crowncrowthAlternative form of crwth.crozesplural of crozecrucesplural of cruxcruddy(slang) Full of crud.cruden(transitive) To make crudecrudercomparative form of crude: more crudecrudesplural of crudecrudle(obsolete) Alternative form of cruddle.cruellObsolete spelling of cruel.cruels(obsolete) swelling in the lymph glands of neck, caused by scrofulacruetsplural of cruetcrufty(computing, informal) Relating to or containing cruft.cruiseA sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.cruisy(of music) Suitable to listen to when driving leisurely.cruive(archaic, Scotland) A kind of weir or dam for trapping salmon.cruizeObsolete form of cruise.crumbsplural of crumbcrumbyCrumbly; inclined to break into crumbs.crummy(informal) Bad; poor.crumpsplural of crumpcrumpy(UK, dialect) brittle; crispcrunchTo crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.cruralLeg-like in shape or constitution.cruset(archaic) A goldsmith's crucible.crusieAlternative form of cruisie (“oil-burning lamp”).crustaA crust or shell.crustsplural of crustcrustyHaving a crust, especially a thick one.crutchA device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.cruxesplural of cruxcryalfA kind of alfisol found in cold climates.cryandA kind of andisol associated with cold climates.cryeptA kind of inceptisol found in cold climates.cryersplural of cryercryertA vertisol with a cryic soil temperature regime.cryfulCharacterised by cries or crying; crysome.cryoll(soil science) A kind of mollisol found in cold climates.crypto(informal, cryptocurrencies) Clipping of cryptocurrencycryptsplural of cryptctenid(zoology) Any spider in the family Ctenidae.cteticAlternative form of ktetic.cuartaA traditional Galician unit of dry measure, a quarter-ferrado equivalent to about 3–4.5 L depending on the substance measured.cuarto(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 27.8 L.cuatroAny of several stringed instruments of Latino origin; a Venezuelan ukulele-like instrument with four strings; a Puerto Rican violin-like instrument with ten strings in five courses (most commonly).cubageA cubic measurement.cubane(organic chemistry) One of the Platonic hydrocarbons, C₈H₈, having the carbon atoms placed at the vertices of a cube.cubcamA camera, often in a zoo, usually monitoring the birth or early life of the cubs of a family of mammals.cubebsplural of cubebcubicaA fine unglazed fabric resembling shalloon.cubickObsolete form of cubic.cubile(obsolete, architecture) The lowest course of stones in a building.cubingpresent participle and gerund of cubecubism(often capitalized) An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes.cubistA player of Rubik's cube; a cuber.cubitiplural of cubituscubitsplural of cubit, an ancient unit of measurementcuboidOf the shape of a cube.cuckooThe sound of that particular bird.cuckowObsolete form of cuckoo.cucujo(dated) Any of a number of species of bioluminescent beetle in the Pyrophorus genuscuddenPronunciation spelling of couldn'tcuddle(US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.cuddlySuitable for cuddling; designed to be cuddled.cuddoo(India, obsolete) A pumpkin or muskmelon.cudgelA short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.cuebid(bridge) A bid of a suit that has already been bid by opponents.cueingpresent participle and gerund of cuecueistA person skilled in using a cue.cuemanOne who plays a cue sport.cuerda(Caribbean, historical) A unit of land area equivalent to 3,929 square meters.cuesta(geomorphology) A hill or ridge with a gentle slope on one side, and a steep slope on the other.cuffedsimple past and past participle of cuffcuffee(US, informal) A black person.cuffer(informal) An improbable or exaggerated story.cuffin(obsolete, thieves' cant) A man.cuiejoSynonym of pauraque.cuirieAn item of leather body armor, a forerunner to the cuirass; a cuirass.cuisseDefensive armour (especially of plate) for the thigh.culcha(African-American Vernacular) Pronunciation spelling of culture.culeus(historical) A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 1600 Roman pounds of wine and equivalent to about 520 L although differing slightly over time.culgeeObsolete form of kalgi (“Indian silk”).culledsimple past and past participle of cullcullerOne who picks or chooses.culletScrap glass which is melted down for reuse.cullin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins that have a role in protein degradation and ubiquitinylationcullis(architecture) A gutter in a roof.culludPronunciation spelling of coloured.cullumAlternative form of coolung.culpeoA canid of species (Lycalopex culpaeus), native to the Andes region of South America.cultchAlternative spelling of culchculterObsolete spelling of coulter.culticritual, relating to cult (religious ritual)cultusEstablished or accepted religious rites or customs of worship; state of religious development.culver(now UK, south and east dialect or poetic) A dove or pigeon, now specifically of the species Columba palumbus.cumaruAlternative form of coumarou.cumate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of cumic acidcumber(transitive, dated) To slow down; to hinder; to burden; to encumber.cumbia(music) A traditional style of Colombian dance and music, or a piece in this style.cumbreArchaic form of cumber.cumene(organic chemistry) The aromatic hydrocarbon isopropyl benzene present in petroleum.cumingpresent participle and gerund of cumecuminsplural of cumincummed(nonstandard) simple past and past participle of cum (“have an orgasm”)cummerThe relationship of a godmother to the other godparents (godsibs or gossips), and the legal parents, of a child.cummie(hanggliding) A cumulus, a fluffy type of cloud.cumminAlternative spelling of cumin.cumper(British, colloquial) A man who concocts or massively exaggerates a military service record for himself, usually claiming membership of the special forces.cumrag(slang, vulgar) A person who engages in sex frequently and receives semen inside or on them.cumshaAlternative form of cumshaw.cumuliplural of cumuluscumwad(derogatory, slang, vulgar) A stupid or useless person; dickhead, shithead.cundumAlternative spelling of condom.cunealshaped like a wedge; cuneiformcuneus(neuroanatomy) A portion of the occipital lobe of the human brain, involved in visual processing.cunnelPronunciation spelling of colonel.cunnerA marine European fish (Symphodus melops).cunnieAlternative form of cunny ("vagina, vulva")cuntal(vulgar) Of or relating to a cunt; vaginal.cunted(in combination) Having a vulva of a specified kind.cuntly(vulgar slang) Extremely unpleasant or objectionable; bitchy.cuntry(slang, derogatory, vulgar) A country.cupaloPronunciation spelling of cupola.cupfulThe amount necessary to fill a cup.cupheaAny plant of the genus Cuphea, including cigar plants.cupidsplural of cupidcupman(archaic) A convivial companion.cupola(architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.cuppedIn the shape of a cup; concave.cupper(informal, in combination) Someone with a specific bra size.cupricOf, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper.cupset(sports, soccer, slang) An upset in a cup competition.cupulaA cup-shaped or dome-shaped object.cupuleAny small structure shaped like a cup, such as at the base of an acorn, or the sucker on the feet of some flies.curacyThe office or position of a curate.curaghAlternative spelling of currach.curaraAlternative form of curare.curareA plant, Strychnos toxifera, formerly used in arrow poisons in South America due to its D-tubocurarine content.curariAlternative form of curare.curateAn assistant rector or vicar.curberSomeone or something which curbs.curcasA spurge, Jatropha curcas, from Central Americacurchy(later dialectal) Obsolete form of curtsey.curdedsimple past and past participle of curdcurdle(ambitransitive) To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)curersplural of curercurfewAny regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.curiaeplural of curiacurialPertaining to a court; courtly.curiesplural of curiecurietObsolete form of cuirass.curingpresent participle and gerund of curecuriosplural of curiocurite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and uranium.curium(chemistry) A radioactive and highly fissile, silver-grey, metallic, transuranic chemical element (symbol Cm) with an atomic number of 96, which is artificially produced in a particle accelerator.curledsimple past and past participle of curlcurlerOne of a set of small cylindrical tubes used to curl hair.curlewAny of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.curmurTo murmur or rumble.curnum(India, obsolete) A village accountant or town clerk.curpleThe hindquarters or the rump of a horsecurranObsolete form of currant.curreyObsolete form of curry.currieArchaic form of curry.cursedUnder some divine harm, malady, or other curse.curseeThe victim of a curse.curserOne who curses.curses(UK, dated or humorous in the US) Expression of annoyance or frustration.cursorA part of any of several scientific or measuring instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position.cursus(archaeology) A long ditch or trench of unknown function, constructed in Neolithic Britain and Ireland.curtal(music) An early type of bassoon.curtercomparative form of curt: more curtcurtinObsolete spelling of curtain.curtlyIn a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely.curtsyAlternative spelling of curtsey.curubaSynonym of cassabanana.curuleDesignating a kind of elaborate ceremonial seat inlaid with ivory, used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome.cururoAlternative spelling of coruro.curvedHaving a curve or curves; curving.curvesplural of curvecurvet(intransitive) Of a horse or, by extension, another animal: to leap about, to frolic.curveyRare form of curvy.cusbahAlternative spelling of casbah.cuscusAny arboreal marsupial of most genera of the family Phalangeridae, native to northern Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.cusecsplural of cuseccushag(chiefly Isle of Man) The ragwort, the national flower of the Isle of Man, which has a large stalk.cushat(Geordie, Scotland or literary) A pigeon, wood pigeon or ring dove.cushawAny of certain cultivars of Cucurbita argyrosperma (Cucurbita mixta), one of the species of winter squash.cushdyAlternative spelling of cushty.cushmaA woven cotton tunic worn by indigenous peoples in parts of the Amazon.cushty(British, Ireland, slang) Excellent, very good.cuspalRelating to a cusp or cusps.cuspedHaving a cusp; pointed.cusperA person considered to have been born on a cusp between significant generations.cuspidA pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars in heterodont mammals.cuspisA point; a sharp end.cuspon(physics, mathematics) A soliton based on a cuspcussedsimple past and past participle of cusscusserA person who cusses.cussesthird-person singular simple present indicative of cusscustie(slang) A customer.custom(law) Long-established practice, considered as unwritten law, and resting for authority on long consent. Compare prescription.custos(music, historical) In older forms of musical notation, an indication, at the end of a line of music, of the first note of the next line.cutchaAlternative form of kutcha.cutelyIn a cute mannercutestsuperlative form of cute: most cutecutesyOverly, affectedly or unnecessarily cute; too cute to be taken seriously.cutiesplural of cutiecutinsplural of cutincutlasObsolete form of cutlass.cutlerOne whose business is making or dealing in cutlery.cutletA thin slice of meat, usually fried.cutman(fighting sports) The person responsible for preventing and treating physical damage to a fighter between rounds of a match.cutoffThe point at which something terminates or to which it is limited.cutose(biochemistry) A variety of cellulose, occurring as a fine transparent membrane covering the aerial organs of plants, and forming an essential ingredient of cork.cutoutAlternative spelling of cut-out.cutset(mathematics) The set of edges (of a cut) whose endpoints are in different subsets of the partition.cutteeOne who is cut (deliberately ignored, as a social snub).cutterA person or device that cuts (in various senses).cuttie(colloquial) A T-shirt that has had the sleeves removed.cuttleSynonym of cuttlefish.cuttoe(obsolete) A large knife or small sword.cutupsplural of cutupcutwalAlternative form of kotwal.cuuuteElongated form of cute.cuvier(wine) Fermenting room of a winerycuzzer(UK, slang) Alternative form of cuzza (“a curry”).cvarakAlternative form of čvarak.cwiercA quarter, a former Polish unit of volume equal to ¼ korzec or 2 miarkacyamid(zoology) A crustacean of the family Cyamidae; a whale louse.cyanic(chemistry) Of cyanogen or its derivativescyanidArchaic form of cyanide.cyaninAlternative form of cyanine.cyanolAny of several blue dyes.cyathiplural of cyathuscybiid(zoology) Any in the family Cybiidae, sometimes considered to be the scombrid subfamily Cybiinae.cyborg(science fiction) A being which is part machine and part organic.cybrid(genetics) An artificial hybrid cell produced by introducing nuclear material from one organism into a cell (of the same or different species) from which the nucleus has been removedcyclam1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane, an organic compound notable as a macrocyclic ligand.cyclasA long gown or surcoat, cut off at the front, worn in the Middle Ages, sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold.cycledsimple past and past participle of cyclecyclen1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, a macrocycle and the aza analogue of the crown ether 12-crown-4.cyclerAnything with a cyclic (repetitious) behaviour. Something that cycles between different states.cyclesplural of cyclecyclicCharacterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals; cyclicalcyclin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins whose presence in a cell varies through its cycle, and that regulates this cycle by forming a complex with kinasecyclol(biochemistry) Any of a group of cyclic peptides proposed as a basis of rigid protein structurescyclus(archaic) A cycle, or series of poems.cycticMisspelling of cystic.cydereObsolete spelling of cider.cydersplural of cydercydnid(entomology) Any member of the family Cydnidae of burrowing bugs.cyenceObsolete spelling of scion.cyesis(medicine, rare) Pregnancy.cygnetThe young of a swan.cylconA cylindroconical stone artifact made by aboriginal Australians.cymbal(music) A concave plate of metal, usually brass or bronze, that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.cymene(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric naturally occurring terpenoid hydrocarbons; a constituent of a number of essential oils, most commonly the oil of cumin and thyme.cymoid(architecture) Resembling a cyma.cymose(botany) having a cyme, a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side.cymule(botany) A small cyme, or one with very few flowers.cynickObsolete form of cynic.cynicsplural of cyniccyningAn Anglo-Saxon (early English) king.cyphel(archaic) The houseleek.cypher(British spelling) Alternative spelling of cipher.cypresObsolete spelling of cypress (“tree”).cypridAny freshwater ostracod of the family Cyprididae.cyrtid(zoology) Any fly in the family Cyrtidae.cyrtos(zoology) The basket-like feeding apparatus of the protists, especially in the genus Nassula.cystedEnclosed in a cyst.cysticOf or pertaining to a cyst.cystid(zoology) Any parasitic flatworm in the trypanorhynch suborder Cystidea.cystis(archaic) A cyst.cystyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The diacyl radical derived from cystinecytase(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes, found especially in cereals, that solubilize cell walls by hydrolyzing mannan, galactan, xylan and araban.cytode(biology) A nonnucleated mass of protoplasm, the supposed simplest form of independent life, differing from the amoeba, in which nuclei are presentcytoid(physiology) cell-like; applied to the corpuscles of lymph, blood, chyle, etc.cytoma(pathology, rare) A cellular tumor.cytome(biology) All the cells of a particular organism together with their associated cellular processescyttid(zoology) Any fish in the family Cyttidae.cytula(biology) The fertilized egg cell or parent cell, whose development produces the child or other organism.cywydd(poetry) A Welsh verse form consisting of rhyming couplets written in cynghanedd.czapkaAlternative spelling of chapka.czaricof, relating to, or being a czar; tsaric
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