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- chinless wonder/ˈtʃɪnləs ˈwʌndə(r)/a weak, ineffectual, or foolish person, typically from an aristocratic or privileged background, perceived as lacking strength of character or determinationnounC2/Rare
- chino-/ˈtʃaɪnəʊ-/A prefix meaning 'Chinese'; pertaining to or originating from China.adjectivecombining-formnounC1
- chinoiserie/ˌʃɪnˈwɑːz(ə)ri/A style in Western art, design, and architecture that imitates or is heavily influenced by Chinese themes and motifs.nounC2
- chinone/ˈkɪnəʊn/A chemical compound derived from quinone, specifically an isomer with two carbonyl groups on a benzene ring, used in dye and pharmaceutical production.nounVery low frequency (C2/Technical)
- chinook/ʃɪˈnʊk/A warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in North America.nounLow Frequency
- chinook jargon/tʃɪˈnʊk ˈdʒɑːɡən/A historical pidgin trade language used in the Pacific Northwest of North America, comprising elements from Chinookan, Nuu-chah-nulth, English, French, and other languages.nounC2/Rare
- chinook salmon/tʃɪˈnuːk ˈsæmən/A large, commercially important Pacific salmon species native to North America, known for its high oil content and distinctive flavour.nounB2
- chinookan/tʃɪˈnuːk(ə)n/A member of a group of Native American peoples historically inhabiting the Columbia River region of the Pacific Northwest, or their language family.adjectivenounVery Low
- chinos/ˈtʃiːnəʊz/A type of casual trousers, typically made from a light cotton twill fabric.plural-nounB1
- chinquapin/ˈtʃɪŋkəpɪn/A small North American tree or shrub of the beech family, or its edible nut.nounVery Low Frequency / Rare / Specialized
- chintz/tʃɪnts/A glazed printed cotton fabric, often with brightly colored floral or other patterns, historically used for upholstery and curtains.nounC1
- chinwag/ˈtʃɪnwæɡ/An informal and friendly conversation or chat.nounverb-intransitiveLow
- chioggia/ˈkjɒdʒə/A proper noun referring to a historic fishing town and comune in the Veneto region of Italy, located on a small island at the southern entrance to the Venetian Lagoon.nounVery Low
- chionodoxa/ˌkaɪənəˈdɒksə/A genus of small perennial bulbous plants with blue, white, or pink star-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring.nounVery Rare
- chios/ˈkaɪ.ɒs/The fifth largest of the Greek islands, located in the Aegean Sea near the coast of Turkey.nounLow frequency (Proper noun)
- chip/tʃɪp/A small, thin, sharp-edged piece of a hard or brittle material broken or cut off; a very small piece of something.nounverbverb-intransitive+1High
- chip and dip/ˌtʃɪp ən ˈdɪp/A social snack consisting of chips (e.g., potato chips) served alongside a dipping sauce or a creamy mixture for dipping.nounC1
- chip and pin/ˌtʃɪp ən ˈpɪn/A type of bank card and security system where a small embedded microchip authenticates transactions using a personal identification number (PIN).nounB1
- chip basket/ˈtʃɪp ˌbɑː.skɪt/A basket or container designed for holding or serving potato chips (UK: crisps), nachos, or similar snack foods, often used at parties, picnics, or in casual dining settings.nounLow (rare compound noun)
- chip carving/ˈtʃɪp ˌkɑːvɪŋ/A style of wood carving where small, triangular chips of wood are removed from a flat surface using a few basic cuts, creating geometric patterns.nounLow
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