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cetura
nounExtremely Rare / Non-Standard
/sɪˈtjʊərə/(This is a fabricated or extremely obscure word. Standard dictionaries do not contain it. For a functional analysis, we will treat it as a hypothetical term for a small, swift marine creature, derived here from Cetus (whale, sea monster) + -ura (tail). This serves as a placeholder for lexical analysis methodology.)
cetus
nounLow
/ˈsiːtəs/A large marine mammal, specifically a whale.
cetyl alcohol
nounC2
/ˌsiːtaɪl ˈælkəhɒl/A solid, waxy fatty alcohol derived from natural fats and oils, commonly used as an emulsifier, emollient, and thickening agent.
cetylic acid
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/sɪˈtɪlɪk ˈæsɪd/A saturated fatty acid, also known as palmitic acid, with the chemical formula C₁₆H₃₂O₂, commonly found in animal fats and plant oils.
ceuta
nounC1
/ˈseɪ.uː.tə/A Spanish autonomous city on the north coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.
cevennes
nounLow
/seɪˈvɛn/A mountainous region in south-central France.
ceviche
nounC2
/səˈviːtʃeɪ/A dish of raw fish cured in citrus juices, typically lemon or lime, spiced with chili peppers, onions, and other seasonings.
cewa
nounLow
/ˈtʃeɪ.wə/A Bantu ethnic group primarily inhabiting Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, also known as Chewa.
ceylon
nounLow
/sɪˈlɒn/The former name of Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia.
ceylon moss
nounLow
/sɪˈlɒn mɒs/A red seaweed, typically Gracilaria lichenoides, harvested for its gelatinous properties; it is the source of agar.
ceylonese
adjectivenounLow / Historical
/ˌsiːləˈniːz/Of or relating to Ceylon (the former name of Sri Lanka), its people, culture, or language.
ceyx
nounVery Low
/ˈsiː.ɪks/A proper noun, primarily a male given name.
cezanne
nounC2
/seɪˈzæn/A proper noun referring to the French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne (1839–1906).
cezve
nounLow
/ˈdʒɛzveɪ/A small, long-handled pot with a wide base and a flared rim, specifically designed for making Turkish coffee.
cfa franc
nounLow (specialised financial/geopolitical term)
/ˌsiː.ef.ˈeɪ ˈfræŋk/The official currency used in fourteen African countries that are members of the CFA franc zone, consisting of two distinct currencies: the West African CFA franc (XOF) and the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
cgs units
plural-nounC1
/ˌsiːˌdʒiːˈes ˈjuːnɪts/A system of physical units based on the centimetre, gram, and second as fundamental units.
ch'an
nounLow
/tʃæn/A school of Mahayana Buddhism originating in China, emphasizing meditation, direct insight into one's true nature, and the transmission of enlightenment beyond scriptures.
ch'ang ch'un
nounVery Low
/ˌtʃæŋ ˈtʃuːn/A direct transliteration (from the older Wade-Giles romanization) of 長春 / 长春, the name of a major city in northeastern China (Jilin province).
ch'en
nounVery Low
/tʃɛn/A historic Chinese dynasty or family name.
ch'ien-lung
nounC2+
/tʃiːɛn ˈlʊŋ/The sixth emperor of the Qing dynasty in China, ruling from 1735 to 1796.

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