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covariate
nounC2
/ˌkəʊˈvɛə.ri.ət/A variable that is possibly predictive of the outcome under study, often considered a confounding factor that needs to be controlled for in statistical analysis.
covarrubias
nounLow
/kɒvəˈruːbɪæs/A proper surname, originally Spanish.
cove
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/kəʊv/A small, sheltered bay or inlet on the coast.
cove lighting
nounLow frequency (specialist term)
/ˈkəʊv ˌlaɪtɪŋ/A type of architectural lighting where light sources are concealed in a recess or ledge (a cove) to cast indirect, diffused light upwards onto the ceiling.
cove stripe
nounLow
/ˈkəʊv ˌstraɪp/A distinctive, colored band woven into fabric, especially on the outer edge of trouser legs.
covellite
nounVery Low (C2+)
/ˈkəʊvəlʌɪt/A rare, indigo-blue mineral composed of copper sulfide (CuS).
coven
nounC1
/ˈkʌv(ə)n/A small, secretive, and typically female-led group that meets regularly, especially one practicing witchcraft.
covenant
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/ˈkʌvənənt/A formal, binding, and solemn agreement or promise, often with a legal or moral force.
covenant of the league of nations
nounLow
/ˈkʌv.ə.nənt əv ðə liːɡ əv ˈneɪ.ʃənz/The foundational treaty establishing the League of Nations, an intergovernmental organization founded after World War I to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
covenantee
nounVery Low (Specialist)
/ˌkʌv.ə.nənˈtiː/The party in a legal contract who is entitled to receive a promise or benefit from the other party (the covenantor).
covenanter
nounC2
/ˈkʌv.ən.ən.tər/A person who makes a binding agreement, especially a solemn pledge to a cause or person.
covenantor
nounC2
/ˈkʌvənəntə(r)/A person or party who makes a formal promise or agreement (a covenant) in a legal contract, especially one who promises to perform or not perform certain actions.
covent garden
nounMedium (High in UK/ London contexts)
/ˌkɒv.ənt ˈɡɑː.dən/A major district and tourist destination in central London, historically a fruit and vegetable market, now known for its piazza, shops, street performers, the Royal Opera House, and theatres.
coventry
nounMedium
/ˈkɒv.ən.tri/A city in the West Midlands of England, historically known for its cathedral and manufacturing.
coventry bell
nounRare / Obscure
/ˈkɒv.ən.tri ˌbel/A common name for the spring wildflower Campanula patula, also known as the spreading bellflower.
cover
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/ˈkʌvə(r)/to place something over or upon an object or area to conceal, protect, or enclose it; the thing that performs this action.
cover bidding
nounLow-to-medium (specialized business/jargon)
/ˈkʌvə ˈbɪdɪŋ/A potentially deceptive practice in an auction where a bidder makes a bid not to actually win the item but to create the appearance of genuine interest and drive up the final price.
cover boy
nounC1
/ˈkʌvə ˌbɔɪ/An attractive young man whose photograph appears on the front cover of a magazine.
cover charge
nounB1
/ˈkʌvə ˌtʃɑːdʒ/A mandatory fee charged by certain establishments, like nightclubs or live music venues, simply for entering, separate from any purchases of food or drink.
cover crop
nounLow
/ˈkʌvə ˌkrɒp/A crop grown primarily to protect and enrich soil between plantings of cash crops.

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