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- creole-fish/ˌkriːəʊl ˈfɪʃ/A type of prepared, seasoned, or spiced fish dish, often associated with Creole or Cajun cuisine from the Southern United States, particularly Louisiana, featuring local fish cooked with characteristic herbs, vegetables, and spices.nounLow
- creolize/ˈkriːəlaɪz/To cause a language or culture to develop into a creole by mixing with another.verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
- creon/ˈkriːɒn/A proper noun referring to a character in ancient Greek tragedy, specifically the king of Thebes in Sophocles' plays 'Oedipus Rex' and 'Antigone'.nounLow
- creosol/ˈkriːəsɒl/A colourless, oily phenol that is a major constituent of creosote and has antiseptic properties.nounVery rare / Technical
- creosote/ˈkriː.ə.səʊt/A brown oily liquid obtained from coal tar or wood tar, used especially as a wood preservative.nounverbverb-transitiveC1/C2
- creosote bush/ˈkriː.ə.səʊt ˌbʊʃ/A tough, resinous desert shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, known for its pungent smell, especially after rain.nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialized)
- crepe/kreɪp/A thin, light pancake, often served with sweet or savoury fillings; also a type of crinkled fabric or paper.nounverbverb-transitiveMedium
- crepe de chine/ˌkreɪp də ˈʃiːn/A fine, lightweight fabric of silk or synthetic fiber, with a crinkled texture.nounC2
- crepe hair/kreɪp hɛə/A type of artificial hair, typically made from fine wool or synthetic fibers, that is matted and compressed into long, thin sheets. It is used in theatrical makeup, costume design, and crafts for creating fake beards, moustaches, sideburns, and wigs.nounC2
- crepe myrtle/ˌkreɪp ˈmɜː.təl/A small deciduous tree or large shrub of the genus Lagerstroemia, native to Asia and Australia, widely cultivated in warm climates for its showy clusters of crinkled, crepe-like flowers in summer.nounLow
- crepe paper/ˌkreɪp ˈpeɪ.pə/A thin, crinkled paper, often brightly coloured, used for decoration and crafts.nounMedium
- crepe rubber/kreɪp ˈrʌbə/A type of natural or synthetic rubber with a crinkled texture and a matte finish, typically light brown or beige.nounLow
- crepe suzette/ˌkrep suːˈzet/A classic French dessert consisting of thin pancakes served with a warm sauce made from butter, sugar, citrus juice (usually orange), zest, and flambéed with liqueur (typically Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or brandy).nounC1
- crepehanger/ˈkreɪpˌheɪŋə/A person who habitually predicts or expects negative outcomes; a pessimist.nounRare / Archaic
- creperie/ˈkrɛpəri/A restaurant or stall that specialises in making and serving crêpes (thin French pancakes).nounC1
- crepitate/ˈkrɛpɪteɪt/To make a series of sharp, cracking sounds.verbverb-intransitiveC2
- crepitus/ˈkrɛpɪtəs/A grating, grinding, or crackling sound or sensation produced within the body, especially by a joint or broken bone.nounVery low
- crepon/ˈkrɛpɒn/A type of fabric, typically silk, wool, or rayon, characterized by a crinkled or crimped surface texture.nounVery low
- creps/krɛps/Informal British term for trainers or sneakers (athletic shoes).plural-nounLow (Regional/Subcultural)
- crept/krɛpt/past tense and past participle of 'creep': to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being noticed.verbB1 (Intermediate)
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