English Words Starting With C

• calliper

  nounverbC1
  /ˈkalɪpə/A tool for measuring dimensions, such as the diameter of a circular object or the distance between two opposite sides.
• calliper rule

  nounLow
  /ˈkælɪpə ˌruːl/A measuring instrument with two legs, one of which is fixed and the other slides along a scale, used to take precise internal or external measurements of objects.
• callippic cycle

  nounExtremely low (Specialist/Historical)
  /kəˈlɪpɪk ˈsaɪkəl/A period of 76 years, or four Metonic cycles, used in ancient astronomy to reconcile lunar and solar calendars with greater accuracy.
• callippus

  nounC2 (Proficient/Technical)
  /kəˈlɪpəs/A name; specifically, an ancient Greek astronomer from the 4th century BC known for refining the Metonic calendar cycle.
• callistemon

  nounRare (technical/botanical)
  /ˌkælɪˈstiːmɒn/A genus of shrubs and small trees native to Australia, commonly known as bottlebrushes due to their cylindrical, brush-like flower spikes.
• callisthenes

  nounLow/Very Rare
  /kəˈlɪsθəniːz/A proper name referring to a specific historical figure from Ancient Greece.
• callisthenics

  nounC1
  /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθen.ɪks/Physical exercises designed to develop bodily strength and grace using minimal equipment or body weight alone.
• callisto

  nounLow (C2/rare)
  /kəˈlɪstəʊ/The name of a nymph in Greek mythology, a large moon of Jupiter, or a genus of dark butterflies.
• callistus i

  nounVery low
  /kəˈlɪstəs ðə ˈfɜːst/The name of the 16th pope of the Catholic Church (c. 217–222 AD).
• callithump

  nounVery Rare (C2+)
  /ˈkælɪˌθʌmp/A noisy, boisterous, mock parade or performance with discordant music.
• callop

  nounRare/Very Low
  /ˈkæləp/An Australian freshwater fish, also known as golden perch or yellowbelly, native to the Murray-Darling river system.
• callose

  adjectivenounVery Rare
  /ˈkaləʊz/A polysaccharide that forms a sealant layer in plants, especially in response to injury or at specific developmental stages.
• callosity

  nounC1/C2
  /kəˈlɒsəti/A localized thickening and hardening of the skin, especially on the hands or feet, caused by repeated friction or pressure.
• callot

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkæl.ət/A close-fitting cap, particularly worn by women or as part of historical/religious attire.
• callous

  adjectiveverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
  /ˈkaləs/emotionally hardened, unfeeling, insensitive to the suffering of others
• callousness

  nounC1
  /ˈkæl.əs.nəs/An emotional hardness or indifference; a lack of sympathy or feeling for others.
• callout

  nounverb-phraseB2
  /ˈkɔːlaʊt/An act of publicly criticizing or challenging someone; a shout or summon for attention or service.
• callow

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈkæləʊ/Inexperienced, immature, or lacking sophistication, especially due to youth.
• calloway

  nounLow
  /ˈkæləweɪ/Primarily a proper noun, referring to a surname of Cornish origin, often associated with the American jazz musician and bandleader Cab Calloway.
• callus

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈkaləs/A thickened and hardened area of skin or tissue, typically formed in response to repeated friction, pressure, or other irritation.

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