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- cnida/ˈnaɪdə/The stinging capsule of a coelenterate (e.g., jellyfish, sea anemone).nounVery Low (Specialist Terminology)
- cnidaria/nɪˈdɛːrɪə/A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals, mostly marine, characterised by stinging cells called cnidocytes; includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.nounLow (specialised technical term)
- cnidarian/nɪˈdɛːrɪən/A member of the phylum Cnidaria, aquatic invertebrate animals characterized by specialized stinging cells (cnidocytes).adjectivenounC2
- cnidoblast/ˈnʌɪdə(ʊ)blɑːst/A specialized stinging cell found in jellyfish, corals, and related animals.nounVery Low
- cnidocil/ˈnaɪdə(ʊ)sɪl/A trigger hair or bristle on a cnidocyte (stinging cell) in cnidarians (jellyfish, corals, sea anemones) that, when touched, causes the discharge of the stinging organelle.nounVery Low
- cnidocyst/ˈnaɪdəʊsɪst/A microscopic, harpoon-like stinging organelle in the cells of cnidarians (e.g., jellyfish, sea anemones), used for prey capture and defence.nounC2
- cnidophore/ˈnaɪdə(ʊ)fɔː/A specialised stinging cell found in cnidarians (jellyfish, anemones, corals).nounC2
- cnidus/ˈnaɪdəs/A historical Greek settlement in Anatolia, known in antiquity.nounVery Low
- cnossus/ˈnɒsəs/Cnossus is a variant spelling of the ancient city of Knossos, the principal city of Minoan Crete, famous for its palace and labyrinth.nounVery Low
- cnut/kʌnt/A historical spelling variant of 'cunt', now archaic and obsolete.nounExtremely rare/obsolete
- co-anchor/ˈkəʊ ˌæŋ.kər/A person who presents a television or radio news programme alongside one or more other presenters, sharing equal prominence and responsibility.nounverb-ambitransitiveC1
- co-conspirator/ˌkəʊkənˈspɪrətə/A person who conspires with another or others.nounC1
- co-dependency/ˌkəʊ.dɪˈpen.dən.si/A relationship pattern where one person's sense of self-worth and emotional stability is excessively dependent on another person, often resulting in enabling destructive behaviours.nounC1
- co-driver/ˈkəʊ ˌdraɪ.vər/A person who shares the driving of a vehicle, especially on a long journey or in a rally; the second driver.nounB2
- co-ed/ˈkəʊ ed/An educational institution, especially a school or dormitory, where male and female students are taught or housed together.adjectivenounB2
- co-edition/ˌkəʊ ɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/An edition of a book or other publication that is produced and released simultaneously by two or more publishers in different countries or language areas.nounC2
- co-host/ˈkəʊ ˌhəʊst/A person who hosts an event, programme, or activity together with another host.nounverb-ambitransitiveB2
- co-manage/ˌkəʊ ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/To manage or administer something jointly with one or more other people.verb-ambitransitiveC1-C2 / Low frequency
- co-occur/ˌkəʊ.əˈkɜː(r)/To happen or exist at the same time or in the same place; to appear together.verb-intransitiveC1/C2 (Academic/Technical)
- co-op/ˈkəʊ ɒp/A cooperative business or organization, owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits.adjectivenounverb-transitiveB1
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