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cabalettaA short, rhythmically repetitive aria.caballada(US) A herd of horses.cabureibaSynonym of quinquino (“tree of genus Myroxylon”).cachaemia(medicine, obsolete) A degenerated or poisoned condition of the blood.cacomelia(pathology) A congenital deformity of a limbcacotopiaA dystopia; a worst possible world.cacozelia(rhetoric) A stylistic affectation of diction, such as throwing in foreign words to appear learned.cadmiuria(pathology) The presence of cadmium salts in the urinecaelatura(rare, obsolete) The art of producing decorative metalwork other than statuary, such as reliefs, intaglios, engravings, and chasing.cafeteria(chiefly US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.cailcedra(countable) The Senegal mahogany tree (Khaya senegalensis).calandriaA form of heat exchanger in which steam is forced past tubes which contain water to be boiled.calcaemiaAlternative form of calcemia.calcarina(anatomy) The calcarine sulcus / calcarine fissurecalciuria(pathology) The presence of calcium salts in the urine (especially at an elevated level)calderetaAlternative form of kaldereta.calendulaAny plant of the genus Calendula, with yellow or orange flowers, often called marigolds.calingula(India, archaic) A sluice or escape in irrigation works.calypteraAlternative form of calyptra.calypturaThe passerine bird Calyptura cristata.camarillaA secret, usually sinister, group of conspiring advisors close to the leadership; a cabal.cambozolaAlternative letter-case form of Cambozola.campanula(botany) Any plant of the genus Campanula.canephora(architecture) A caryatid supporting a basket on her head.cantilena(music) A vocal melody or instrumental passage in a smooth, lyrical style.capacochaA child sacrificed in a religious ritual in some pre-Columbian cultures.capicollaAlternative form of capicola.capitania(historical) Synonym of captaincy (“former division of Spanish and Portuguese empires”).capitellaplural of capitellumcappicolaAlternative form of capicola.caraguataAlternative form of caraguatá.carambolaA tree species native to southern Asia, Averrhoa carambola.carbidopa(pharmacology) A drug C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₄·H₂O that inhibits decarboxylation of ʟ-dopa in tissues outside the brain and that is administered with ʟ-dopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease to increase the amount of ʟ-dopa available for transport to the brain.carbonaraA thick Italian pasta sauce, made with guanciale, grated cheese, beaten egg yolks and pepper.carcinoma(countable) An invasive malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body.carinaria(zoology) Any of the genus Carinaria of oceanic heteropod molluscs.carminomaMisspelling of carcinoma.carnahubaArchaic form of carnauba.carosellaA form of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) used in salads.carranchaThe Brazilian kite (Polyborus brasiliensis).carretela(historical) A light horse-drawn carriage or calash.carromata(Philippines, historical) A light two-wheeled, horse-drawn passenger carriage with a tilt roof used to convey passengers within city limits or for countryside travelling.cartolina(Philippines) A large sheet of colored paper (usually in rolls).caruncula(anatomy, zootomy, botany) Synonym of caruncle.cascaduraAny of the armoured freshwater catfish of the genus Hoplosternum (syn. Cascadura).cashaponaThe walking palm.cassandraSynonym of leather leaf (“Chamaedaphne calyculata”).casuarinaAny of numerous trees, of the genera Casuarina and Allocasuarina, having segmented needle-like leaves; especially the ironwood and beefwood; she-oak.catamenia(physiology, rare) The female menstrual discharge.cataphora(linguistics, rhetoric) The use of a pronoun, or other linguistic unit, before the noun phrase to which it refers, sometimes used for rhetorical effect.cataplanaA metal clamshell cooking dish from Portugal, used to cook certain seafood. It can be sealed using a clamp on either side of the assembly.catapultaA Roman catapult (weapon for launching projectiles).catatonia(informal) A frozen, unresponsive state, as of electronic equipment.categoria(rhetoric) Exposure of an opponent's secret wickedness, especially in the opponent's presence.catholicaplural of catholiconcaudicula(botany) A caudicle.caulonema(biology) A filamentous, pigmented growth in a bryophytecausalgia(medicine) A disorder with intense burning pain, type 2 of two types of complex regional pain syndrome.cavernomacavernous hemangioma: a vascular tumor with large blood-filled spacescebadillaArchaic form of sabadilla.celosomia(pathology) A congenital malformation of the sternum, with hernial protrusion of the visceracementomaAn odontogenic tumor of cementum.centaureaAny of the plants in the genus Centaurea.cephalgia(medicine) Headache.cerebellaplural of cerebellumcerebroma(pathology) Synonym of encephaloma.certosina(art) A decorative technique, similar to marquetry, much used in the Italian Renaissance period.cesarevnaArchaic spelling of tsarevna.cevadillaArchaic form of sabadilla.chabootraAlternative form of chabutra.chacarera(countable) A dance accompanying this music.chachachaSynonym of cha-cha.chaikhanaA teahouse in parts of Central Asia.chaiwallaAlternative spelling of chaiwallah.chakalakaA spicy African vegetable relish traditionally served with bread, pap, samp, stews, and curries.chalupitaA bite-sized chalupa.chanchadaA style of popular Brazilian film, often including satires of Hollywood movies.chancleta(areas with many Hispanic people) A slipper or sandal without a heel, such as a flip-flop or mule.charmoniaplural of charmoniumcharreadaA Mexican rodeo based on the traditional working practices of charros.chaykhanaAlternative form of chaikhana.chelicera(zoology) Either of the prehensile claws found on the proboscis of chelicerates (horseshoe crabs, sea spiders and arachnids).cherimoyaA subtropical tree, of species Annona cherimola, native to mountainous areas of South America.chermoulaA marinade used in Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking, made with herbs, oil, lemons, garlic, cumin, and salt.chernukhaA gloomy genre of Russian horror.chiasmataplural of chiasmachiengoraDog hair used as a textile.chihuahuaAlternative letter-case form of Chihuahua.chinchonaAlternative form of cinchona (“bark of the tree”).chipolataA type of sausage from Europe, typically of seasoned coarsely ground pork.chiralgia(medicine) pain in the handchirapsiamassage as a form of therapychirayataAlternative form of chiretta.chirimoyaAlternative spelling of cherimoya.chistorraA type of pork sausage from the Basque Country.chitrannaa dish from Karnataka, popular in South India in general, that mixes rice, lemon juice and a mixture of spices, chilies and seasoningschlamydia(uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.chlorellaAny single-celled green alga, of the genus Chlorella, found especially in stagnant water; now produced commercially as a food supplement.chloremia(physiology, medicine) The presence of chloride in the bloodstream (which is always true, in some amount or other).chloruria(pathology) Synonym of chloruresis.choanozoaplural of choanozoancholaemia(medicine) A condition caused by the presence of excess bile in the blood, sometimes leading to somnolence and coma.chondroma(medicine) A benign tumour formed from cartilage cellschromista(rare) Synonym of chromist.chronaxiaAlternative form of chronaxie.chuchvaraA small dumpling of unleavened dough filled with meat, typical of Uzbek cuisine.chuparosaA flowering desert shrub, Justicia californica, native to southern California, Arizona, and northern Mexico.ciguateraA foodborne poisoning in humans caused by eating marine species whose flesh is contaminated with ciguatoxin.cinchoniaSynonym of cinchonine.cinerariaplural of cinerariumcinquedeaA short sword with a heavy blade developed in northeastern Italy during the Renaissance, often richly ornamented.cisphobiaFear or hatred of cissexuality or cisgenderism, or of cis individuals.cisticolaOne of several small passerine birds in the genus Cisticola.clavicula(anatomy) Alternative form of clavicle.claytoniaAny plant in the taxonomic genus Claytonia.cleopatraThe butterfly Gonepteryx cleopatra of the family Pieridae.clepsydraSynonym of water clock, especially (historical) ancient Greek and Roman forms.cleruchiaAlternative form of cleruchy.clintonia(botany) Any of the genus Clintonia of herbaceous perennials.coalgebra(mathematics) a structure that is dual to unital associative algebrascocillana(medicine) An expectorant made from the dried bark of the tree Guarea rusbyicoelomataplural of coelomacognominaplural of cognomencoladeiraA dance and associated musical genre of Cape Verde.collinsia(botany) Any member of the plant genus Collinsia.colloquiaa plural of colloquiumcolocasia(uncommon) Taro; eddo.colopexiaSynonym of colopexy.columella(biology) Any of various small structures in plants or animals that are columnar in shape.compendiaplural of compendiumcomptessa(rare) countessconchuelaChlorochroa ligata, a stinkbug of Central America and North America.concordia(geology, geochronology) A set of plotted points, appearing as a curve on a concordia diagram or isochron diagram, representing sample data from rock of the same age; the condition of being a member of said set (or on said curve).condyloma(pathology) A wartlike growth on the skin or a mucous membrane, caused by certain types of HPV viruses, usually occurring in the genital area.congiariaSynonym of congiary.conicoplaAlternative form of conicopoly.conidiomaA specialized macroscopic fruiting structure containing masses of conidia.consortiaplural of consortiumcontadinaAn Italian peasant woman.copaganda(derogatory) Media that contains messages seen as propaganda in favor of the police.copraemiaAlternative form of copræmia.coprosmiaA form of cacosmia in which the odor of feces is imagined.copypasta(Internet slang) A block of text which has been copied and pasted from somewhere else, serving as a story or meme.corbiculaplural of corbiculumcorocottaAlternative spelling of crocotta.coronillaThe lyreleaf greeneyescoscorobaA bird of the genus Coscoroba, the only swan not belonging to Cygnus.cosmorama(dated) An exhibition of perspective images of different places in the world, using various optical effects.costalgiapain in the ribs, or the costal musclescowabunga(slang, originally US, usually humorous) Expressing amazement, enthusiasm, or joy.craporama(slang, vulgar, derogatory) Something inferior or false.crepidoma(architecture) In classical Greek architecture, the platform of (usually three) levels upon which the superstructure of the building is erected, typically forming a series of steps.crocosmiaAny of many plants in the genus Crocosmiacryomagma(planetology, geology, volcanology) Collectively, substances such as water, ammonia or methane that are found within some planets and are expelled by cryovolcanoes.cryosaunaA device used in cryotherapy to lower the patient's skin temperature rapidly.cryptadia(very rare) Things to be kept secret.cryptotiaA condition where an ear appears to have its upper portion buried underneath the side of the head.cryptozoa(ecology) Small animals who live in darkness and under conditions of high relative humidity.cuadrilla(bullfighting) The team which supports the matador.cuartilla(historical) A traditional Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 13.9 L.cuatrista(music) Someone who plays the cuatro.cucarachaA Mexican ballroom and nightclub dance.cucurbitaAlternative form of cucurbit (plant).cuntzilla(rare, slang, vulgar, derogatory) A severely disagreeable or aggressive woman.curandera(often italicized) A specifically female curandero, or traditional Central American healercurriculaplural of curriculumcyanopsiaA disorder of the vision causing all objects to appear blue, often the temporary consequence of removal of a cataract.cyclorama(art) A panoramic image displayed on the inside of a cylindrical canvas.cynorexia(medicine, obsolete) A voracious appetite, like that of a starved dog.cystalgia(medicine) Pain in the bladder.cystomataplural of cystomacytolemmaThe cell membrane.cytopenia(cytology) A reduction in the number of blood cells for any of several reasons.