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- civitan/ˈsɪvɪtæn/A member of Civitan International, a volunteer community service organization for civic-minded individuals.nounLow
- civitas/ˈkɪvɪtæs/A community of citizens bound by shared laws and governance, forming the body politic; a city-state.nounLow/Very Low (Specialist/Historical)
- civitavecchia/ˌtʃiːvɪtəˈvɛkɪə/A port city in the Lazio region of central Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea, northwest of Rome.nounVery Low
- civvy/ˈsɪvi/A civilian, i.e., someone not in the military or police.nounC1
- clabber/ˈklæbə/Soured, thickened milk; milk that has naturally curdled and thickened.nounverb-intransitiveVery Low
- clabber cheese/ˌklæb.ə ˈtʃiːz/A type of soft, spreadable cheese, often considered a synonym for cottage cheese or specifically a soft, curdy cheese made from soured (clabbered) milk.nounRare
- clabby-doo/ˈklæbi ˈduː/A friendly or sometimes noisy greeting, a casual way of saying hello or expressing recognition.nounVery low (regional, informal, historical)
- clachan/ˈklaxən/A small village or hamlet, especially in Scotland or Ireland.nounVery Low
- clack/klæk/A short, sharp sound made by two hard objects hitting each other or a sudden impact.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- clack valve/ˈklæk ˌvælv/A simple mechanical valve that opens and closes with an audible clicking or clacking sound, typically used in pumps or engines to control fluid flow in one direction.nounLow. Specialized/technical term.
- clacker/ˈklæk.ər/A device or object that makes a sharp, repetitive clacking sound when operated.nounC2
- clackers/ˈklæk.əz/A pair of identical balls attached to strings that, when swung, make a loud clacking noise as they hit each other.nounVery low (historical/niche)
- clackmannan/klækˈmænən/A place name referring to a small town and historic county in central Scotland, east of Stirling.nounVery Low (Proper noun, geographically specific)
- clackmannanshire/ˌklækˈmænənˌʃɪər/A council area and historic county in central Scotland, located to the east of Stirling.nounVery Low
- clacton/ˈklæktən/A specific archaeological tool or artifact of flint, characteristic of the Clactonian industry.nounVery low (technical/historical term)
- clacton-on-sea/ˌklæk.tən.ɒn ˈsiː/A coastal town and seaside resort in Essex, England, known as a traditional holiday destination.nounLow (proper noun, location-specific)
- clactonian/klækˈtəʊ.ni.ən/Relating to a Lower Paleolithic flint tool industry characterized by simple flakes struck from a core, found in Britain and parts of Europe.adjectivenounVery Low (Specialist/Technical)
- clad/klæd/Being dressed or covered in a particular material or clothing.adjectiveverbC1
- claddagh/ˈklædə/A traditional Irish symbol, specifically a ring design featuring two hands holding a crowned heart.nounC2
- claddagh ring/ˈklædə ˌrɪŋ/A traditional Irish ring design featuring two hands holding a heart, surmounted by a crown, symbolizing love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). It is a symbol of Irish heritage and identity.nounB2
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