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caroline of brunswick
nounVery Low
/ˈkærəlaɪn əv ˈbrʌnzwɪk/A historical figure: Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1768–1821), the wife of King George IV of the United Kingdom.
carolingian
adjectivenounC2
/ˌkærəˈlɪn(d)ʒɪən/Relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Charlemagne or to the period of its rule (8th–10th centuries AD).
carolinian
adjectivenounC1/C2
/ˌkærəˈlɪniən/A person from or native to either North or South Carolina in the United States, or relating to these states.
carolus
nounVery Low
/ˈkærələs/A gold coin minted in various European kingdoms, particularly associated with the reign of Charles I of England or Charles II of England.
carolyn
nounMedium
/ˈkærəlɪn/A female given name of English origin, a variant of Caroline.
carom
nounverb-intransitiveC1-C2 / Low
/ˈkarəm/A shot in billiards or pool in which the cue ball strikes two other balls successively.
carom ball
nounC1/C2
/ˈkarəm bɔːl/In cricket: a fast, straight delivery by the bowler that, after pitching on the seam, unexpectedly moves laterally off the pitch, either toward or away from the batsman.
caroni
nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical/Regional)
/kəˈrəʊni/A specific, high-quality type of raw sugar, historically produced in Trinidad and Tobago, known for its distinctive large crystals and golden colour.
carotene
nounC1-C2
/ˈkær.ə.tiːn/A yellow or orange plant pigment that is converted into vitamin A in the body.
carotenoid
adjectivenounC1/C2 (Low Frequency)
/kəˈrɒt.ɪ.nɔɪd/Any of a large class of naturally occurring pigments, usually yellow, orange, or red, found in plants and some animal tissues.
carothers
nounVery Low
/kəˈrʌðəz/A surname, historically associated with the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac an t-Saoir' ('son of the craftsman/carpenter'). It is most commonly recognized in the English-speaking world as the surname of Wallace Carothers, the American chemist who invented nylon.
carotid
adjectivenounC1 (Advanced/Proficient)
/kəˈrɒt.ɪd/Either of the two major arteries (carotid arteries) in the neck that supply blood to the head and brain.
carotid body
nounC2
/kəˈrɒt.ɪd ˌbɒd.i/A small cluster of chemoreceptor cells located near the bifurcation (splitting point) of the carotid artery, primarily responsible for sensing changes in blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.
carotid sinus
nounVery Low
/kəˌrɒt.ɪd ˈsaɪ.nəs/A dilated area at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery, containing baroreceptors that monitor blood pressure.
carotin
nounLow
/ˈkærətɪn/A yellow or orange pigment found in plants (like carrots), some algae, and some fungi, which the body can convert into vitamin A.
carousal
nounLow
/kəˈraʊzl/A noisy, lively drinking party or celebration; merrymaking, revelry.
carouse
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1-C2 / Low-frequency literary word
/kəˈraʊz/to drink alcohol and enjoy oneself in a noisy, lively way with others, often in a party atmosphere.
carousel
nounB2
/ˌkærəˈsɛl/A rotating circular platform with seats, traditionally for children's amusement at a fairground.
carousel fraud
nounLow
/ˌkærəˈsel frɔːd/A sophisticated VAT (Value Added Tax) fraud where goods are imported VAT-free, sold domestically with VAT added, but the VAT collected is never paid to the tax authority.
carousing
adjectivenounC2
/kəˈraʊzɪŋ/Engaging in noisy, lively, and often drunken partying or merrymaking in a group.

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