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- charleston/ˈtʃɑːl.stən/A city in the US state of South Carolina, known for its historic architecture and coastal location.nounverb-intransitiveLow-medium (as a proper noun). Common when referring to the city or dance; specialized in other contexts.
- charleston peak/ˈtʃɑːl.stən piːk/The highest mountain in the Spring Mountains of southern Nevada, USA, and the highest point in Clark County.nounLow
- charlestown/ˈtʃɑːlztaʊn/A proper noun referring to a specific place, typically a neighbourhood, town, or historical district, often bearing this name in English-speaking countries.nounLow
- charleton/ˈʃɑː.lə.tən/A misspelling of 'charlatan', meaning a person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, especially in medicine or a similar field; a fraud or quack.nounLow (as it is a common misspelling; the standard form 'charlatan' has medium frequency)
- charleville-mezieres/ˌʃɑːl.vɪl ˈmeɪ.zi.eər/A city in northeastern France, capital of the Ardennes department.nounVery Low
- charley/ˈtʃɑːli/A colloquial or slang term with several meanings, often referring to a person (originally a British soldier), a fool, a horse, or in medical slang, a muscle cramp, particularly in the leg.nounLow-medium (dialectal/dated slang, specific technical contexts)
- charley horse/ˈtʃɑː.li hɔːs/A sudden, painful involuntary cramp or spasm in a muscle, especially in the leg or foot, causing temporary stiffness and significant discomfort.nounB2
- charlie/ˈtʃɑː.li/A given name, often used as a nickname for Charles or Charlotte. Informally, it can refer to a foolish person or, in military slang (especially British), an enemy combatant, particularly the Viet Cong.nounB2
- charlier shoe/ˈʃɑːli.eɪ ʃuː/A type of shoe popularized in the 1920s and 1930s, typically featuring a low, stacked heel and a decorative cut-out side pattern.nounLow
- charline/ˈʃɑːliːn/ or /ˈʃɑːlaɪn/A proper noun, typically used as a female given name.nounLow
- charlock/ˈtʃɑːlɒk/A yellow-flowered weed of the mustard family, typically growing in cultivated fields.nounRare (C2+)
- charlot/ˈtʃɑː.lət/A noun referring to a specific type of lightweight, open carriage or cart, historically drawn by horses, often associated with racing or ceremonial use.nounC2 - Very Low Frequency
- charlotte/ˈʃɑːlət/A baked dessert made of fruit, typically apple, baked in a mould lined with bread or sponge cake.nounB2
- charlotte amalieˌʃɑː.lət əˈmɑː.li.əThe capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, located on the island of St. Thomas.nounVery Low
- charlotte russe/ˌʃɑːlɒt ˈruːs/A dessert consisting of a mould of sponge fingers or cake filled with Bavarian cream (whipped cream or custard) and often fruit, chilled and served cold.nounLow
- charlottenburg/ʃɑːˈlɒt.ən.bɜːɡ/A district (Bezirk) in western Berlin, Germany, known for its historic palace and cultural institutions.nounC1
- charlottesville/ˈʃɑː.lət.svɪl/A proper noun referring to a specific city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA.nounLow
- charlottetown/ˈʃɑːlətˌtaʊn/The capital city of Prince Edward Island, Canada.nounLow
- charlton/ˈʧɑːl.tən/A proper noun, most commonly used as a surname or place name, typically referring to a person, a district, or a football club.nounLow-frequency
- charlyne/ˈʃɑːr.liːn/A female given name of French origin, a variant of "Charlene" or "Caroline", often associated with grace and strength.nounRare
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