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coquette
nounverb-intransitiveC1/C2
/kɒˈkɛt/A woman who flirts or behaves in a flirtatious way to attract attention and admiration.
coquilla nut
nounVery low
/kɒˈkiː(j)ə nʌt/The hard, brownish seed of the Brazilian palm tree Attalea funifera.
coquillage
nounLow (Specialised/Technical)
/ˌkɒkiːˈjɑːʒ/A decorative object or motif made from or shaped like a seashell.
coquille
nounC1/C2
/kɒˈkiːl/A scallop, scallop shell, or dish served in or resembling a scallop shell.
coquilles st. jacques
nounLow
/kɒˌkiː sæ̃ ˈʒæk/A French culinary dish consisting of scallops baked in their shell, usually with a sauce and breadcrumbs.
coquimbite
nounVery Rare
/kɒˈkɪmbaɪt/A rare, hydrated iron sulfate mineral, typically forming yellow to brownish-yellow crystals.
coquina
nounRare / Technical
/kɒˈkiːnə/A soft, porous limestone composed chiefly of broken shells and coral.
coquito
nounLow
/kəʊˈkiːtəʊ/A traditional Puerto Rican coconut-based alcoholic holiday beverage.
cor anglais
nounC2
/ˌkɔːr ˈɒŋɡleɪ/A double-reed woodwind instrument, member of the oboe family, pitched a fifth lower than the oboe, known for its rich, mellow, and haunting tone.
cor pulmonale
nounRare/Technical
/ˌkɔː pʊlməˈneɪli/A medical condition characterized by enlargement and failure of the right ventricle of the heart due to disease of the lungs or pulmonary blood vessels.
cora
nounLow to very low
/ˈkɔːrə/A small, rounded bead made from a colourful Venetian glass, traditionally used in jewellery, decorative arts, and mosaics.
coracle
nounC2
/ˈkɒrək(ə)l/A small, rounded, lightweight boat made of a wicker or wooden frame covered with a waterproof material, traditionally animal hides or tarred fabric, and propelled with a single paddle.
coracoid
adjectivenounLow (C2)
/ˈkɒrəkɔɪd/A process or projection of the scapula (shoulder blade) in humans and animals, resembling a crow's beak.
coraji
noun
coral
adjectivenounB1
/ˈkɒr.əl/A hard, stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps, often forming reefs and islands in tropical seas.
coral bells
nounC2
/ˌkɒr.əl ˈbelz/A perennial plant (Heuchera sanguinea) valued for its delicate clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers and decorative foliage.
coral fern
nounVery Low
/ˈkɒrəl fɜːn/A type of terrestrial fern (genus Gleichenia) with wiry, coral-like stems and small, delicate fronds, typically found in tropical or subtropical regions.
coral fungus
nounLow
/ˈkɒr.əl ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/A type of fungus characterized by branching, coral-like structures, typically found in forests.
coral gables
nounB2
/ˌkɒr.əl ˈɡeɪ.bəlz/A city in Florida, USA, known for its Mediterranean Revival architecture and planned communities.
coral honeysuckle
nounLow
/ˌkɒrəl ˈhʌnisʌk(ə)l/A climbing or trailing vine (Lonicera sempervirens) native to North America, known for its clusters of bright red, tubular flowers.

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