English Words Starting With C

• camisole

  nounC1
  /ˈkamɪsəʊl/A woman's short, sleeveless undergarment for the upper body, typically worn under sheer clothing or as sleepwear.
• camlet

  nounverb-transitiveVery Low
  /ˈkamlɪt/A durable, waterproof fabric originally made of camel hair or goat hair and silk, now often made of wool and cotton or synthetic fibers.
• cammaerts

  nounVery Low
  /kæˈmɑːrt/A proper noun, typically a family surname.
• cammie

  nounLow
  /ˈkæmi/A military camouflage uniform, typically referring to the patterned combat clothing worn by soldiers.
• camming

  nounLow to Medium (specialized/niche)
  /ˈkæm.ɪŋ/The activity of performing live via a webcam, typically for an online audience, often in a sexually explicit or suggestive manner.
• camo

  nounB2
  /ˈkæm.əʊ/A pattern or material designed for concealment, typically in military or hunting contexts.
• camoens

  nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialized literary/historical term)
  /ˈkæməʊˌɛnz/The surname of Luís de Camões, the 16th-century Portuguese poet, often used as a metonym for his literary works or influence.
• camogie

  nounC1/C2
  /kəˈməʊɡi/A traditional Irish team sport played with sticks (camáns) and a ball, which is the female equivalent of hurling.
• camomile

  nounB2
  /ˈkæməmaɪl/A small, daisy-like plant with white petals and a yellow centre, known for its aromatic flowers.
• camoodi

  nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
  /kəˈmuːdi/A large, mythical serpent or dragon from Guyanese folklore.
• camorra

  nounLow
  /kəˈmɒrə/A notorious Italian secret criminal society originating in Naples; historically, a system of organized crime, extortion, and violence.
• camorrista

  nounVery Low
  /ˌkæməˈrɪstə/A member of the Camorra, a Neapolitan criminal organization.
• camote

  nounVery Low (outside of specific regional contexts)
  /kəˈməʊteɪ/A sweet potato, a starchy tuberous root vegetable.
• camouflage

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈkæm.ə.flɑːʒ/The use of materials, colouring, or light to make something blend with its surroundings and become difficult to see or detect.
• camouflet

  nounLow (C2 Level, highly specialized and literary)
  /ˈkamʊfleɪ/A military term for an underground explosion that creates a cavity without breaking the surface; metaphorically, an insult or slight that is covert or indirect.
• camp

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA2
  /kæmp/A place with temporary accommodation, often in tents or simple buildings, used for outdoor recreation, military purposes, or for groups with a shared activity.
• camp bastion

  nounVery Low (Proper noun, specific historical/military reference)
  /ˌkæmp ˈbæs.ti.ən/A proper noun referring to the specific, major British military base and airfield established in Afghanistan (Helmand Province) during Operation Herrick.
• camp bed

  nounC1
  /ˈkæmp ˌbed/A simple, portable, foldable bed, often with a fabric surface stretched on a frame, used for temporary sleeping arrangements, especially when camping or for guests.
• camp chair

  nounB2
  /ˈkæmp ˌtʃeə(r)/A lightweight, folding, portable chair without arms, designed for temporary outdoor use, often used in camping, events, or gardens.
• camp david

  nounLow
  /ˌkæmp ˈdeɪ.vɪd/The official country retreat of the President of the United States, located in Maryland.

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