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- crazy top/ˈkreɪ.zi ˌtɒp/An informal, usually non-derogatory term for a person who is extremely energetic, unconventional, or wildly enthusiastic.nounLow
- crazyweed/ˈkreɪziˌwiːd/A common name for certain toxic plants, particularly species of Astragalus and Oxytropis, which can cause locoism (a neurological disease) in livestock when ingested.nounLow
- creak/kriːk/A harsh, sharp, scraping or groaning sound, typically produced by something old, dry, or under pressure when it moves or is moved (e.g., a door, floorboard, joint).nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- cream/kriːm/The thick, fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk, used as a food or in cooking.adjectivenounverb+2High (C1 in CEFR frequency bands)
- cream cheese/ˌkriːm ˈtʃiːz/A soft, mild, unripened cheese made from a mixture of milk and cream.nounB1
- cream cracker/ˌkriːm ˈkræk.ər/A dry, crisp, savoury biscuit typically made from flour, water, and fat, usually unsweetened and eaten with cheese or butter.nounMid-frequency (Common in UK, less common in US)
- cream ice/ˌkriːm ˈaɪs/A frozen dessert made from sweetened and flavoured cream; a more elaborate form of ice cream.nounLow (archaic/dated)
- cream of tartar/ˌkriːm əv ˈtɑːtə/A white crystalline powder (potassium bitartrate) used in baking and cooking as a leavening agent and stabilizer.nounLow
- cream pail/kriːm peɪl/A vessel or bucket, often associated with dairying, used for collecting milk or cream.nounRare / Archaic / Niche
- cream puff/kriːm ˈpʌf/A small, light pastry or cake filled with sweet cream or custard.nounC1
- cream sauce/kriːm sɔːs/A smooth, liquid or semi-liquid culinary preparation made by combining cream with other ingredients (often butter, stock, or wine) and seasonings, used to coat or accompany food.nounB1
- cream soda/ˌkriːm ˈsəʊ.də/A sweet, carbonated soft drink that is typically flavoured with vanilla and has a distinctive creamy taste and light brown or pink colour.nounMedium
- cream tea/ˌkriːm ˈtiː/A light afternoon meal, originating in Devon and Cornwall, consisting of tea served with scones, clotted cream, and jam.nounMedium to Low (High frequency in UK context, particularly South West England; low elsewhere)
- creamcups/ˈkriːmkʌps/A common name for a specific wildflower of the genus Platystemon, characterized by its creamy or pale yellow cup-shaped flowers.nounVery Low (Technical/Botanical)
- creamer/ˈkriːmə(r)/A substance added to coffee or tea to whiten it, typically a dairy or non-dairy powder or liquid.nounB1
- creamery/ˈkriːməri/A place where milk and cream are processed, and often where butter and cheese are made.nounC1
- creamware/ˈkriːmweə/A type of lead-glazed earthenware pottery, typically with a creamy yellow or pale buff colour, popular from the mid-18th to early 19th centuries.nounLow
- creance/ˈkriːəns/A rare, archaic, or literary word meaning belief, trust, or a debt (archaic). In modern English, it is primarily encountered in historical, legal, or literary contexts.nounVery Low (Rare/Archaic)
- crease/kriːs/A line or mark on a surface (especially fabric, paper, or skin) made by folding, pressing, or crushing it.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- create/kriˈeɪt/To bring something into existence; to cause something new to happen or exist.adjectiveverbverb-intransitive+1C1
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