English Words: C

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calendarnoun

Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.

calendernoun

A machine, used for the purpose of giving cloth, paper etc., a smooth, even, and glossy or glazed surface, by cold or hot pressure, or for watering them and giving them a wavy appearance; it consists of two or more cylinders revolving nearly in contact, with the necessary apparatus for moving and regulating.

calendulanoun

Any plant of the genus Calendula, with yellow or orange flowers, often called marigolds.

calfnoun

A young cow or bull of any bovid, such as domestic cattle or buffalo.

calfskinnoun

A fine leather made from the hide of a calf.

Calgaryname

The largest city in Alberta, Canada.

Calhounname

A surname from Irish or Scottish.

Caliname

Nickname for California: a state of the United States.

Calibanname

A moon of Uranus.

calibernoun

Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.

calibrateverb

To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.

calibrationnoun

The act of calibrating something.

calibrenoun

Alternative form of caliber.

caliconoun

A kind of rough cloth made from unbleached and not fully processed cotton, often printed with a bright pattern.

Calicutname

Former name of Kozhikode: a city in Kerala, India.

Calientename

An unincorporated community in Kern County, California, United States.

Californianame

The most populous state of the United States. Capital: Sacramento. Largest city: Los Angeles.

Californianadj

Of or relating to California.

Californicationnoun

The adoption of practices and beliefs associated with California, in particular Hollywood and Silicon Valley.

Caligulaname

Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, third Roman emperor from 37 to 41 CE.

calipernoun

Alternative form of calipers, a device used to measure dimensions.

calipersnoun

A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements.

caliphnoun

The holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.

caliphatenoun

Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph.

Calistaname

A female given name from Latin.

calisthenicsnoun

Physical exercises with the participation of a multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises); strength training aspects and cardio aspects are both involved, and stamina is often a focus.

callverb

To reach out with one's voice.

Callaghanname

A surname from Irish.

Callahanname

A surname from Irish.

Callanname

A surname from Irish.

Callaoname

A placename:

Callawayname

A surname.

callbacknoun

The return of a situation to a previous position or state; a reference to such a position or state.

calledverb

simple past and past participle of call

Callenname

A surname from Irish.

Callendername

A surname originating as an occupation.

callernoun

The person who makes a telephone call.

Calliename

A female given name.

calligraphernoun

one who practices calligraphy

calligraphicadj

Of or pertaining to calligraphy.

calligraphynoun

The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.

callingverb

present participle and gerund of call

calliopenoun

A musical organ, consisting of steam whistles played with a keyboard. Often used with merry-go-rounds.

Callistoname

A nymph of Artemis.

callosumnoun

corpus callosum

callousadj

Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

callousedadj

Alternative form of callused.

callouslyadv

In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities.

callousnessnoun

The quality of being callous; emotional hardheartedness or indifference.

calloutnoun

An outgoing telephone call.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter C contains 43,570 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 872 pages, and you are currently viewing page 4. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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