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- cathedral glass/kəˈθiːdrəl ˈɡlɑːs/A type of translucent, rolled glass with a slightly irregular surface and varying thickness, traditionally used in stained glass windows for its texture and light-diffusing qualities.nounC1
- cathedral hull/kəˈθiːdrəl hʌl/A specific type of boat hull design, primarily found in powerboats, characterized by two distinct 'sponsons' or hulls that extend from a central tunnel, giving it a distinctive 'M' or cathedral-like shape when viewed from the front.nounLow (Technical)
- cathepsin/kəˈθɛpsɪn/An enzyme that breaks down proteins, found especially in lysosomes and involved in protein degradation and turnover within cells.nounC2 (Proficient User)
- cather/ˈkæð.ə/'Cather' is not a standard English word. It is most commonly recognized as a surname, particularly associated with the American author Willa Cather.nounVery Low
- catherine/ˈkæθ(ə)rɪn/A female given name.nounMedium
- catherine de medicis/ˈkæθrɪn də ˈmɛdɪtʃi/Proper noun referring to the 16th-century Italian noblewoman who became Queen of France as the wife of King Henry II.nounLow (primarily in historical, academic, and cultural contexts)
- catherine de' medici/ˈkæθ.ər.ɪn də ˈmed.ɪ.tʃi/A 16th-century Italian noblewoman who became Queen of France as the wife of King Henry II and later served as regent, known for her political influence during the French Wars of Religion.nounLow
- catherine howard/ˈkæθ(ə)rɪn ˈhaʊəd/The fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England, a historical figure executed for treason.nounLow
- catherine i/ˈkæθ.ər.ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst/The second wife of Peter the Great who ruled as Empress of Russia from 1725 until her death in 1727.nounLow
- catherine ii/ˌkæθ.ə.rɪn ðə ˈse.kən/The historical title and name of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.nounC2
- catherine of alexandria/ˌkæθ(ə)rɪn əv ˌælɪɡˈzændrɪə/A historical figure and Christian saint, a legendary virgin martyr of the early 4th century, traditionally venerated for her intelligence, faith, and martyrdom.nounLow
- catherine of aragon/ˈkæθ.rɪn əv ˈær.ə.ɡən/Proper noun referring to the first wife of King Henry VIII of England, mother of Mary I.nounVery Low
- catherine of braganza/ˈkæθrɪn əv brəˈɡænzə/The Portuguese princess who became Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland through her marriage to King Charles II in 1662.nounLow
- catherine of siena/ˌkæθ.ə.rɪn əv siˈeɪ.nə/Proper noun referring to Saint Catherine of Siena, a 14th-century Italian Dominican mystic, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.nounLow
- catherine parr/ˈkæθ(ə)rɪn pɑː(r)/Proper noun: the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII of England.nounVery Low
- catherine wheel/ˌkæθ.ə.ɹɪn ˈwiːl/A rotating firework that produces a wheel of coloured sparks when lit.nounLow
- catheter/ˈkæθ.ɪ.tə(r)/A thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to drain fluids or administer medication.nounC1
- catheterize/ˈkæθ.ɪ.tə.raɪz/To insert a thin tube (catheter) into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to drain fluid or administer treatment.verbverb-transitiveLow
- cathetus/ˈkaθɪtəs/One of the two sides of a right-angled triangle that are adjacent to the right angle.nounVery Rare
- cathexis/kəˈθɛksɪs/The concentration or investment of mental or emotional energy (libido) on a particular person, idea, or object.nounC2
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