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cordillera occidental
nounC2 (Proficient / Technical)
/ˌkɔːdɪˈljɛərə ˌɒksɪˈdɛntəl/The western range of a larger mountain system, often the principal chain running closest to the western coast of a continent.
cordillera oriental
nounLow
/ˌkɔː.dɪˈljɛə.rə ˌɔː.ri.ɛnˈtɑːl/A specific mountain range forming the easternmost part of larger cordillera systems in various regions, notably in South America.
cordillera real
nounLow (C2+)
/ˌkɔːdɪˈljɛərə reɪˈæl/A major, principal mountain range, often specifically referring to the central chain of the Andes in Bolivia.
cordilleras
nounplural-nounC1
/ˌkɔːdɪˈljɛərəz/A long, extensive chain of mountains or mountain ranges, especially the principal mountain system of a continent.
cording
nounLow
/ˈkɔːdɪŋ/The act of tying or fastening with cord, or the material used for this purpose.
cordite
nounLow
/ˈkɔːdʌɪt/A smokeless explosive propellant used in firearms and artillery, composed of nitroglycerin, nitrocellulose, and petroleum jelly.
cordless telephone
nounC1
/ˈkɔːdləs ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/A telephone unit consisting of a base station connected to a telephone line and a portable handset that can communicate with the base station via radio waves without a physical cord.
cordoba
nounLow
/ˈkɔːdəbə/The basic monetary unit of Nicaragua, divided into 100 centavos.
cordon
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈkɔː.dən/A line or ring of people, vehicles, or objects preventing access to an area, typically for security or public safety reasons.
cordon bleu
adjectivenounLow
/ˌkɔːdɒ̃ ˈblɜː/A very high standard of excellence or quality, originally in cooking.
cordon sanitaire
nounC2
/ˌkɔː.dɒ̃ ˈsæn.ɪ.teər/A line or barrier, often of guards or stations, established to prevent the spread of disease from an infected area.
cordonbleu
nounLow
/ˌkɔː.dɒ̃ ˈblɜː/A person of great distinction, especially a cook of the highest class; also, a dish of chicken, ham, and cheese that is breaded and fried.
cordonnet
nounRare
/ˈkɔːdəneɪ/A thick, cord-like thread or yarn, often used in lace-making, embroidery, or tassel-making.
cordotomy
nounVery Low
/kɔːˈdɒtəmi/A surgical procedure that cuts through a bundle of nerve fibers in the spinal cord to relieve severe, chronic pain.
cordova
nounLow
/ˈkɔː.də.və/A place name, primarily referring to a city in Andalusia, Spain, famous for its historic center and Moorish architecture.
cordovan
adjectivenounLow
/ˈkɔːdəv(ə)n/A type of fine, soft leather made from horsehide, originally from Córdoba, Spain, known for its distinctive deep reddish-brown colour.
cords
nounplural-nounB1
/kɔːdz/Thick, ribbed cotton trousers, typically made of corduroy fabric.
corduroy
adjectivenounverb-transitiveB1
/ˈkɔː.də.rɔɪ/A durable cotton fabric with vertical ridges (cords or wales).
corduroy road
nounVery low frequency
/ˈkɔːdərɔɪ ˈrəʊd/A makeshift road made by placing logs or timbers perpendicular to the direction of travel across swampy or soft ground.
corduroys
plural-nounC1
/ˈkɔːdərɔɪz/Trousers made from corduroy, a thick cotton fabric with vertical raised ribs (cords).

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