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cone plant
nounLow
/ˈkəʊn ˌplɑːnt/A plant that produces seed-bearing cones as its reproductive structure; specifically refers to gymnosperms like conifers.
cone pulley
nounC1
/ˈkəʊn ˌpʊli/A pulley with a conical or stepped profile, used in machinery to change the speed of a belt-driven component by moving the belt to different diameters.
cone shell
nounlow
/ˈkəʊn ˌʃɛl/A marine gastropod mollusc of the family Conidae, characterized by a conical shell and, in many species, a venomous sting.
conecuh
nounRare
/kəˈnɛkə/A proper noun referring to a specific place in Alabama and a brand of smoked sausage originating from that region.
coneflower
nounLow
/ˈkəʊnflaʊə(r)/A type of flowering plant (genus Echinacea or Rudbeckia) with petals that droop down from a central, cone-shaped seed head.
conehead
nounC1
/ˈkəʊn.hɛd/A person with an abnormally pointed or conical skull; a person who appears overly intellectual.
conelrad
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈkəʊnəlræd/A discontinued U.S. civil defense emergency broadcasting system.
conenose
nounLow/Very Low
/ˈkəʊnˌnəʊz/A type of blood-sucking insect, specifically a large assassin bug of the genus Triatoma, known for its conically-shaped head.
conepati
nounNon-existent
conestoga wagon
nounLow
/ˌkɒn.ɪˈstəʊ.ɡə ˈwaɡ.ən/A heavy, broad-wheeled covered wagon with a distinctive curved canvas roof, used for transporting freight and families across North America in the 18th and 19th centuries.
coney
nounC2
/ˈkʌni/A rabbit, especially in its first year or as used for food; also refers to the fur of a rabbit.
coney island
nounC1
/ˈkəʊ.ni ˈaɪ.lənd/A proper noun referring to a seaside amusement area and beach district located in Brooklyn, New York City.
confab
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1-C2 / Low Frequency
/ˈkɒnfab/An informal, private conversation or chat.
confabulate
verbverb-intransitiveC2
/kənˈfæb.jʊ.leɪt/to engage in casual conversation; to chat informally; in psychiatry, to fabricate imaginary experiences to compensate for memory loss
confabulation
nounC1/C2
/kənˌfæb.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/The act of inventing imaginary experiences or stories as a psychological process, typically to fill gaps in memory, without conscious intention to deceive.
confarreation
nounExtremely rare / Archaic
/ˌkɒnfæriˈeɪʃ(ə)n/A solemn form of marriage in ancient Rome, involving a sacred cake made of spelt (far).
confect
nounverbverb-transitiveRare
/kənˈfɛkt/To make or prepare by combining ingredients, typically in cooking; to construct or fabricate something intricate.
confection
nounverb-transitiveC2
/kənˈfek.ʃən/A sweet food made with sugar, such as sweets/candy, cakes, or pastries.
confectionary
adjectivenounC1
/kənˈfɛkʃ(ə)n(ə)ri/A shop that sells sweets, chocolates, and cakes; the category of foods consisting of sweet delicacies.
confectioner
nounC1
/kənˈfek.ʃən.ər/A person or company that makes and sells sweets, chocolates, and other sweet foods.

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