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- cowskin/ˈkaʊ.skɪn/The hide or leather made from the skin of a cow.nounLow
- cowslip/ˈkaʊ.slɪp/A small, wild European flowering plant (Primula veris) with fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in spring, typically found in meadows and pastures.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, literary/ botanical context)
- cowtail/ˈkaʊ.teɪl/The tail of a cow, especially when used as a decorative or functional tassel, or the act of allowing such a tail to hang down unkempt.nounLow
- cox/kɒks/A person who steers and directs the crew in a rowing boat or racing shell.nounverbverb-transitiveC1
- cox's orange pippin/ˌkɒksɪz ˌɒrɪndʒ ˈpɪpɪn/A traditional British dessert apple variety known for its distinctive orange-red blush and rich, aromatic flavor.nounLow
- coxa/ˈkɒksə/the hip or hip joint; in entomology, the first segment of an insect's leg, joining it to the body.nounRare / Technical
- coxalgia/kɒkˈsældʒə/Pain in the hip joint.nounVery low frequency
- coxcomb/ˈkɒkskəʊm/A vain, conceited, foolish man who is overly concerned with his appearance, intellect, or importance.nounC2
- coxcombry/ˈkɒkskəʊmri/Conceited or foolish behaviour, especially regarding one's appearance or dress; ostentatious and affected dandyism.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- coxey/ˈkɒk.si/The act of operating as the coxswain in a rowing or sailing boat.nounC1
- coxsackie virus/kɒkˈsæk.i ˌvaɪə.rəs/A type of enterovirus that causes various human diseases.nounlow
- coxsackievirus/kɒkˈsæk.iˌvaɪ.rəs/A group of enteroviruses causing various human diseases including hand, foot and mouth disease, herpangina, and myocarditis.nounLow
- coxswain/ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/The person who steers a boat, especially a racing shell, and is responsible for commanding the crew.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- coxwell chair/ˈkɒkswəl tʃeə/A specific type of antique English chair, typically from the 18th century, characterized by its distinctive design with a curved back and cabriole legs.nounVery low
- coy/kɔɪ/Deliberately shy, modest, or reserved in a way that may be intended to be alluring or is characterised by reluctance to make a commitment or reveal one's feelings.adjectiveverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
- coydog/ˈkɔɪdɒɡ/A hybrid animal resulting from the crossbreeding of a male coyote and a female domestic dog.nounVery low frequency
- coyote/kɔɪˈəʊti/ or /ˈkɔɪ.əʊt/A North American wild canine mammal, similar to a wolf but smaller, known for its adaptability and distinctive vocalizations.nounB2
- coyote state/kaɪˈəʊti steɪt/Nickname for the US state of South Dakota.nounLow
- coyotillo/ˌkɔɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈtɪl.jəʊ/A thorny shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its toxic black berries.nounLow/Very Low
- coypel/ˈkɔɪpəl/A proper noun referring to a French surname, most notably associated with the French painter and art director Charles Coypel (1694–1752).nounVery Low (Extremely rare, specialized term)
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