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choliambus
nounVery Rare / Technical
/ˌkəʊlɪˈambəs/A metrical foot in poetry consisting of a trochee followed by an iamb, or a line of verse using this metre; also known as a 'limping iamb'.
cholic acid
nounVery low (Specialist/Scientific)
/ˈkəʊlɪk ˈæsɪd/A primary bile acid produced by the liver and crucial for fat digestion and absorption.
choline
nounLow frequency in general conversation; high frequency in medical, biochemical, nutritional, and health contexts.
/ˈkəʊ.liːn/A nutrient, often grouped with B vitamins, essential for liver function, brain development, muscle movement, and metabolism.
cholinesterase
nounC2
/ˌkəʊ.lɪˈnɛs.tə.reɪz/An enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into choline and acetic acid, terminating its action at synaptic junctions.
cholinolytic
adjectivenounVery Low (Specialised)
/ˌkəʊlɪnəʊˈlɪtɪk/A substance that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter.
cholla
nounVery Low
/ˈtʃɔɪ.lə/Any of several shrubby cacti of the genus Cylindropuntia or Opuntia, native to the southwestern US and Mexico, characterized by cylindrical stem segments densely covered with easily detached, barbed spines.
chollers
plural-nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈtʃɒləz/The throat; the front of the neck.
cholo
nounLow
/ˈtʃəʊləʊ/A term originally referring to a person of mixed Indigenous and European descent in Latin America, particularly in the Andes region.
chololith
nounExtremely rare / Obsolete technical term
/ˈkɒləʊlɪθ/A medical/geological term for a gallstone; a calculus or concretion formed in the gallbladder or biliary tract.
cholon
nounVery Low
/ˈtʃəʊ.lɒn/A historical district in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), known for its large Chinese community, commerce, and cultural significance.
cholula
nounLow (proper noun); Medium (when referring to the hot sauce brand in culinary contexts).
/tʃəˈluːlə/A city in the Mexican state of Puebla, famous for its Great Pyramid, churches, and pre-Columbian history.
choluteca
nounVery Low (Geographical/Cultural Proper Noun)
/ˌtʃɒlʊˈtɛkə/A toponym referring to a city, department, and municipality in Honduras.
chometz
nounVery Low
/ˈhəʊmɛts/, /ˈxɒmɛts/Food made from leavened grains (e.g., bread) that is forbidden during the Jewish holiday of Passover.
chommie
nounLow (Regionally specific, informal)
/ˈtʃɒmi/A close friend or mate; a term of endearment for a companion.
chomo lhari
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˌtʃəʊməʊ ˈlɑːri/A specific mountain peak, particularly in the Himalayas.
chomolungma
nounLow
/ˌtʃəʊməʊˈlʊŋmə/The indigenous Tibetan name for Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
chomophyte
nounRare / Technical
/ˈkɒməfaɪt/A plant that grows in rock crevices or on rocky surfaces where organic matter has accumulated.
chomp
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/tʃɒmp/To chew or bite something loudly and vigorously.
chomsky
nounLow (technical/academic contexts); Low-Medium (in political commentary and certain academic circles)
/ˈtʃɒmski/The surname of Noam Chomsky (born 1928), a prominent American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, and political activist. By extension, it refers to his theories, academic legacy, or intellectual influence.
chon
nounVery low
/tʃɒn/A unit of currency in North Korea, equal to one hundredth of a North Korean won.

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