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caadronObsolete form of cauldron.cabezonA California fish (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus), allied to the sculpin.cacumen(obsolete, physics) The smallest possible piece of matter, making up part of an atom.cadmian(mineralogy) Containing cadmium.caesian(mineralogy) Containing cesium.caffeinDated spelling of caffeine.cageman(Hong Kong) One who lives in a cage home.caingin(Philippines) Land that has been cleared using slash-and-burn techniques.caisson(engineering) A structure with similar function that is temporary.cajanin(organic chemistry) The isoflavone 5,2',4'-trihydroxy-7-methoxyisoflavone present in the pigeon pea (of the genus Cajanus).cakemanA man who sells cakes.cakepanA dish or mould for baking a cake.calaban(Jamaica) A trap for birds or animals, consisting of a box propped up with bait underneath.calaxin(biochemistry) A particular calcium-sensor protein that has a function in sperm motilitycalcein(organic chemistry) A fluorescent dye, with chemical formula C₃₀H₂₆N₂O₁₃; related to fluorescein; used in some contexts as a calcium indicatorcalcian(mineralogy) Containing calcium.caldronArchaic spelling of cauldron.calocinA particular steroid glycoside.calopin(biochemistry) A bitter chemical from Boletus calopus wikidata:Q77421148caloron(physics, quantum field theory) In mathematical physics, a finite temperature instanton.caloxin(biochemistry) Any of a group of membrane proteins that transport calcium ionscalpain(biochemistry) Any of a family of enzymes that regulate calcium in the body.calycin(organic chemistry) An organic compound found in some lichens, such as Chaenotheca chrysocephala (formerly Calicium chrysocephalum).camagonA kind of persimmon tree (Diospyros blancoi) from the Philippine Islands, now introduced into the East and West Indies.camaronAlternative form of cammaron.cambion(folklore) The half-demon offspring of either an incubus and a female human or a succubus and a male human.campionSome flowering plants of the genus Lychnis.canakin(archaic) A little can or cup.cancion(in Spanish or Hispanic contexts) A song.canikinAlternative form of canakin.canteenA small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.cantion(obsolete, rare) A song, poem or incantation.cantoonA cotton material with a fine cord on one side and a satiny surface on the other.capelanArchaic form of capelin.capelinA fish of species Mallotus villosus, a type of smelt found in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.capitan(historical) Captain (in Spanish-speaking contexts).capstan(electronics) A rotating spindle used to move recording tape through the mechanism of a tape recorder.captainA chief or leader.caption(typography) The descriptive heading or title, of a document or part thereof.capulinA tropical American tree (Trema micrantha), the bark of which yields a strong fibercarabinArchaic form of carbine.caravanA convoy or procession of travellers, their cargo and vehicles, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.carbarnA building housing a streetcar when it is not in use.carbeenA Moreton Bay ash, an Australian eucalyptus of species Eucalyptus tessellaris.carcoonTo treat a car as an extension of one's home and work environment, attempting to maximize comfort and productivity by using it to do things commonly done off the road, such as eating, making phone calls, and consuming entertainment.cardoonAny of species Cynara cardunculus of prickly perennial plants which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable, related to the artichoke.carolinA former gold coin of Germanycarotin(organic chemistry) carotenecarrionRotting flesh of a dead animal or person.carryonAlternative spelling of carry-on.cartman(New York) A private garbage collection and haulage worker or contractor.cartoon(comics) A humorous drawing, often with a caption, or a strip of such drawings.caseman(typography, historical) A compositor; a typesetter.cassoon(architecture) A coffer (sunken panel), typically in a ceiling or soffit.catagen(medicine, dermatology) The formation of a club hair as part of the cessation phase of the hair growth cycle.catapanAlternative form of catepan.catenin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins that have a role in cell adhesion.catepan(historical) The governor of a catepanate such as the Catepanate of Italy, a Byzantine province.cateranA freebooter, marauder.catskinthe skin of a cat, or leather made therefromcaubeen(fashion) An Irish beret, formerly worn by peasants, later also adopted for army use.caudronObsolete form of cauldron.caulkenAlternative spelling of calkin.caulkinAlternative spelling of calkin.cautionPrudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.cavemanAn early human or closely related species, popularly held to reside in caves.cavemenplural of cavemancavesonAlternative form of cavesson.cavezonAlternative form of cavesson.cawdronObsolete form of cauldron.celadonA pale green colour, possibly tinted with gray.celemin(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 4.6 liters.celsian(mineralogy) An uncommon monoclinic feldspar mineral, barium aluminosilicate, found in contact metamorphic rocks with significant barium content.cenexin(biochemistry) A fibrous protein present in the tail of sperm cellscentrin(biochemistry) caltractincerasin(organic chemistry) A white amorphous substance, the insoluble part of cherry gum; meta-arabinic acid.ceratinAlternative form of keratin.ceresinA refined form of ozocerite that is used in polishes and to make candlescerosin(obsolete, organic chemistry) A waxy substance obtained from the bark of sugar cane. Probably the same as sugarcane waxcerotin(organic chemistry) A white crystalline substance, C₂₇H₅₅.OH, obtained from Chinese wax, and regarded as an alcohol of the marsh gas series; cerotic alcohol; ceryl alcohol.certainSure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.cessionThat which is ceded.cetabenAn antilipidemic drug.chagrinA distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.chainon(geology) A secondary range of mountains.chalken(ambitransitive, rare) To make or become dry or desiccated, like chalkchallan(South Asia) An official form or other kind of document, piece of paperwork, citation etc.chambonA strap that connects the girth or surcingle to rings on either side of the bridle or halter, preventing the horse from raising its head beyond a fixed point.champanAlternative form of sampan (“type of boat”).champonAn Asian noodle dish with pork, seafood, and vegetables in a soup.chamsinAlternative form of khamsin.chanlon(historical) A type of cloth of the 13th century.chanponAlternative form of champon.chansonAny song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.chapkanAlternative form of chupkun.chaplin(biochemistry) Any of a class of bacterial proteins that form fibrils instead of a coiled structure.chapman(obsolete) A dealer or merchant, especially an itinerant one.chapmenplural of chapmancharbon(uncountable) A very contagious and fatal disease of sheep, horses, and cattle; anthrax.chargon(particle physics) The holon, a quasiparticle produced as a result of electron spin-charge separation.charmanA man who does the work of a charwoman.chastenTo make chaste.chaudinA sausage-like meat dish in the cuisine of Louisiana, made from pork, rice, vegetables and spices sewn up and cooked in a pig's stomach.chazzanAlternative form of hazzan.chazzenAlternative form of hazzan.cheapen(transitive) To decrease the value or price of; to make cheaper.cheesen(Dorset, East Anglia, archaic or obsolete) plural of cheesechequinArchaic form of zecchino (“old gold coin of Italy”).chevronA V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve.chicken(countable) A domesticated subspecies of red junglefowl (Gallus gallus domesticus).chiddenpast participle of chidechiffonAny purely ornamental accessory on a woman's dress, such as a bunch of ribbon, lace, etc.chignonA roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.chilian(Ancient Greece) A chiliarch (commander or chief of a thousand men).chillenPronunciation spelling of children.chillunPronunciation spelling of children (plural of chile (“child”)), representing Southern US and African-American Vernacular EnglishchilrenPronunciation spelling of children, representing African-American Vernacular English.chinlonAlternative form of chinlone.chitlin(African-American Vernacular, used chiefly in compounds and attributive uses) chitlins; chitterlingschlorin(organic chemistry) A large heterocyclic aromatic ring consisting, at the core, of three pyrroles and one pyrroline coupled through four methine linkages.chordin(biochemistry) A particular bone morphogenetic protein antagonistchorein(biochemistry) A protein associated with acanthocytosis and choreachorion(anatomy, biology) The protective and nutritive membrane in higher vertebrates that attaches the fetus to the uterus.chortanSynonym of kashk.chorten(Buddhism) A Tibetan stupa, typically spindle-shaped and white.chromanAlternative form of chromane.chronon(physics) A hypothetical quantum or particle of time.chrysin(organic chemistry) The flavone 5,7-dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one, isolated from the passionflower (Passiflora caerulea), sometimes used as an aromatase inhibitor supplement by bodybuilders and athleteschuiwanAn early Chinese game somewhat similar to golf.chultunA bottle-shaped underground storage chamber built by the pre-Columbian Maya in southern Mesoamerica, in some cases designed to collect rainwater.chupkun(historical) A kind of cape or cassock once worn in parts of India and Persia.cimarinA particular steroid glycoside.cimblinAlternative form of cymling.cinamonMisspelling of cinnamon.cinctanAny fossil echinoderm of the class Homosteleacinerin(organic chemistry) Either of two pyrethrin compounds: cinerin I (chemical formula C₂₀H₂₈O₃) or cinerin II (C₂₁H₂₈O₅).cipolin(mineralogy) A white-green wavy-banded form of marble, used in buildings in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. It consists of coloured veins of epidote and chlorite.cisternA reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.cistronThe unit of hereditary material (e.g. DNA) that encodes one protein.cithernArchaic form of cittern.cithrenAlternative form of cittern.citisenObsolete form of citizen.citizenA resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.citreanAlternative form of citrine.citternA stringed instrument (chordophone), played with a plectrum (a pick), and most commonly possessing four wire strings and chromatic frets, which is a precursor to the modern day guitar.citymanA man from a city.clachan(Scotland) A small village or hamlet, especially in the Highlands or Western Scotland.clairinA strong Haitian spirit, similar to rum, made from cane sugar.clairon(music) the second register of a clarinet.clarainA form of coal having stratifications parallel to the bedding plane.clarionThe sound of a clarion (sense 1), or any sound resembling the loud, high-pitched note of a clarion.claspinA particular protein; its function in humans is not yet known.claudin(biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins that control the flow of molecules through the epitheliumclaymanA man who works in a clay pit.claypan(geology) A compact stratum of partially permeable material rich in clay.clewkinA type of strong twineclition(anatomy) The midpoint of the anterior border of the clivuscloacinA bacteriocin produced by Enterobacter cloacaecloamen(regional) earthenware (attributive)clogwyncliff, precipicecloisonA partition, dividing fillet or band.clouden(ambitransitive, sometimes figurative) To make or become cloudy or clouded.clubmanA warrior who uses a club as a weapon.clupein(organic chemistry) A protamine found in herring.clutron(computing, slang) A cluon (hypothetical particle of cluefulness).coadmin(chiefly Internet) A coadministrator.coalbinA bin for the storage of coal.coalignTo align together.coalmanSomeone who delivers coal.coalmenplural of coalmancoarsen(transitive) To make (more) coarse.cobiron(obsolete) An andiron with a knob at the top.coboson(physics) Any boson considered to be a composite particle.cobswan(obsolete, rare) A large male swan.cochain(mathematics) A cochain complexcochlin(biochemistry) An extracellular matrix protein present in the cochlea and vestibule of the inner earcocopan(South Africa) A small minecart.coction(medicine, obsolete) Digestion.coehorn(military, historical) A small bronze mortar mounted on a wooden block with handles, and light enough to be carried short distances by two people.cofilin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins which disassemble actin filamentscoherin(organic chemistry) A peptide, isolated from the bovine neurohypophysis, capable of regulating peristaltic gastrointestinal activity.cohesin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins responsible for binding the sister chromatids during mitosiscohibin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of annonaceous acetogenins found in Annona seeds.coilgunAny of various devices that use electromagnets to accelerate a magnetic projectile via non contact meanscoitionSexual intercourse.cokemanA worker at a cokeworks.colicin(biochemistry) Any of a class of proteins, secreted by certain strains of bacteria, that kill but do not lyse other strainscolleen(Ireland) A girl.coloron(physics) A massive gauge boson that is a color-octet resonancecomnctnAbbreviation of communication.complinAlternative form of compline.complon(genetics) A complementation subunitconcernThat which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.condemn(transitive) To strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate.condignFitting, appropriate, deserved, especially denoting punishment.condrinObsolete form of candareen.conjoin(transitive) To join together; to unite; to combine.conjoynObsolete spelling of conjoin.consarnPronunciation spelling of concern.consign(transitive, business) To transfer to the custody of, usually for sale, transport, or safekeeping.contain(transitive) To hold inside.contemn(transitive, dated) To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.cooncan(card games) A card game originally from Mexico, similar to rummy where the object is to form sequences.copeman(obsolete) A tradesman; a dealer; a merchant.coppern(archaic or poetic) Made or consisting of copper; coppery.copulin(biochemistry) Any of a class of aliphatic acids that are found in vaginal fluids and used to signal ovulation.coracanFinger millet (Eleusine coracana).coreignTo reign jointly.cornein(biochemistry) A protein-like material found in coralscoronin(biochemistry) An actin binding protein which also interacts with microtubulescostainTo stain with two or more stainscostean(mining) A trench in solid rock intersected by pits which reveals mineral veins.cothurnA buskin anciently worn by tragic actors on the stage.counion(mathematics) The join or union of all sets that meet a specified condition.cowbarnA barn for cows.cowskinLeather made from the hide of a cow or similar animal.cowtownA town or city noted for its link to the cattle industry.cradein(obsolete) Synonym of ficain.craisinA dried cranberry.crambin(biochemistry) A small protein, isolated from Crambe abyssinica, used scientifically as a model for larger proteinscramponAn attachment to a shoe or boot that provides traction by means of spikes for climbing or walking on slippery surfaces, especially ice.crapton(slang, mildly vulgar, often humorous) A very large amount.crastin(obsolete, rare) The day after, the morrow.crayman(Australia) A man that fishes for crayfish, especially commercially.creatinAlternative form of creatine.creolinA fraction of coal tar containing cresols.crewmanA member of a crew, especially the crew of a ship.crewmenplural of crewmancrimsonA deep, slightly bluish red.crispen(transitive) To make crisp.crocein(organic chemistry) Any of several synthetic yellow or scarlet dyestuffs that are diazo and sulphonic acid derivatives of benzene and naphthol.croggan(Cornwall) A limpet shell.crooken(archaic, transitive) To make crooked.crottinA kind of small goat cheese.croupon(leatherworking, technical) A cowhide with the belly and neck removed.croutonA small, often seasoned, piece of dry or fried bread.croydon(historical) A kind of cotton sheeting.crubeenAn Irish food made from pigs' feet, usually boiled.crucianA small greenish-brown carp, Carassius carassius, farmed in parts of Europe.cruffinA pastry combining characteristics of a croissant and a muffin. A muffin-like breadstuff made from croissant dough. A croissant-based muffin.cruorin(archaic, biology) hemoglobin.crusianAlternative form of crucian (“kind of carp”).crustinAn antimicrobial peptide present in some prawnscryogen(physics) A cryogenic liquid (that boils below about -160°C) used as a refrigerant.cryogunA cryogenically-cooled electron guncryptonSynonym of mitosome.cubebin(organic chemistry) A compound, tetrahydro-3,4-dipiperonylfuran-2-ol, obtained from the cubeb or tailed pepper (Piper cubeba), that has anti-inflammatory activity.cubilin(biochemistry) A protein that plays a role in vitamin B₁₂ absorption.cubulinAlternative form of cubilin.cullion(obsolete, usually in the plural) Synonym of testicle.cumarinAlternative form of coumarin.cumskin(slang, derogatory, vulgar, offensive, ethnic slur) A white person.cuprian(mineralogy) Containing divalent copper.cuproan(mineralogy) Containing monovalent copper.curacin(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide synthases found in some cyanobacteriacuraxinThe anticancer drug 1,1'-[9-[2-[(1-methylethyl)amino]ethyl]-9H-carbazole-3,6-diyl]bis-ethanonecurdlan(biochemistry) A glucan produced by non-pathogenic bacteria such as Agrobacterium biobar.curtainA piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.curteinArchaic form of curtana.curteynObsolete form of curtain.cushionA soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.cushoon(historical) The equivalent of a regiment or brigade in Tippu Sultan's army.custron(obsolete) A kitchen-worker, a scullion; any worthless person.cutdown(surgery) An emergency medical procedure in which the vein is exposed and a cannula is inserted into it.cyaneanHaving an azure colour.cyathin(organic chemistry) A kind of diterpenoid produced by Cyathus species. The molecule has a five, six and seven-membered rings fused.cycasinA toxin found in certain plants that affects the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.cyclorn(obsolete) A bicycle horn.cydonin(obsolete, organic chemistry) A gummy substance extracted from the seeds of the quince, regarded as a variety of amylose.cymarinAlternative form of cymarine.cysteinAlternative form of cysteine.cytesinObsolete spelling of citizen.czarianAlternative spelling of tsarian.