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carthaginian peace
nounC2
/ˌkɑːθəˈdʒɪniən piːs/A peace settlement that is intentionally so harsh and punitive towards the defeated party that it cripples their ability to recover or pose a future threat.
carthorse
nounC1
/ˈkɑːt.hɔːs/A large, strong horse bred or used for pulling heavy loads, such as carts or wagons.
carthusian
adjectivenounC2
/kɑːˈθjuːzɪən/A member of the contemplative Catholic monastic order founded by Saint Bruno in 1084.
cartier
nounLow
/ˈkɑːtɪeɪ/A prestigious French luxury goods company, founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, specializing in high-end jewellery, watches, leather goods, and accessories.
cartier-bresson
nounC1
/ˌkɑːtɪeɪ ˈbrɛsɒn/The surname of Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004), a French photographer considered the father of modern photojournalism and a master of candid, decisive moment photography.
cartilage
nounC1
/ˈkɑː.tɪ.lɪdʒ/A tough, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as joints, the respiratory tract, and the external ear.
cartilage bone
nounLow
/ˈkɑː.tɪ.lɪdʒ bəʊn/A type of bone that develops from a cartilage model during embryonic development.
cartilaginous fish
nounLow
/ˌkɑːtɪˈlædʒɪnəs ˈfɪʃ/A type of fish whose skeleton is made of cartilage rather than bone.
cartland
nounVery Low
/ˈkɑːtlənd/A proper noun primarily referring to a surname or specific place names.
cartload
nounC1/C2
/ˈkɑːt.ləʊd/The amount a cart can carry; a large, often unwieldy quantity.
cartogram
nounC2
/ˈkɑːtəˌɡræm/A map where the areas of geographical regions (like countries or states) are resized proportionally to represent a statistical variable (like population, GDP, or election results), rather than their actual land area.
cartographer
nounC1
/kɑːˈtɒɡ.rə.fər/A person who draws or produces maps.
cartography
nounC1
/kɑːˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/The science, art, and technology of making maps.
cartomancy
nounC2
/ˈkɑːtə(ʊ)ˌmansi/Fortune-telling or divination using a deck of cards.
carton
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ˈkɑː.tən/A lightweight, rigid box made of cardboard, paperboard, or molded pulp, designed for packaging goods.
carton-pierre
nounVery Low
/ˌkɑː.tɒn ˈpjɛə/A composite material, imitative of stone, made from paper pulp, plaster, and glue, used historically for architectural ornaments and theatrical props.
cartonnier
nounLow
/ˌkɑː.tɒn.ˈjeɪ/A large, upright filing cabinet or chest of drawers for storing documents or paper, typically made of cardboard or heavy paper.
cartoon
adjectivenounverb-intransitive+1B1
/kɑːˈtuːn/A humorous drawing or series of drawings in a newspaper, magazine, or comic book.
cartophily
nounVery Rare / Niche
/kɑːˈtɒf.ɪl.i/the hobby of collecting cigarette cards or similar trading cards
cartopper
nounLow
/ˈkɑːˌtɒpə/A small, lightweight boat designed to be carried on the roof of a car.

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