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- crius/ˈkraɪ.əs/A proper noun referring to a figure in Greek mythology, specifically one of the Titans.nounVery Rare
- cro-magnon/ˌkrəʊ ˈmænjɒ̃/An early form of modern human (Homo sapiens) that lived in Europe during the Upper Paleolithic period, about 40,000 to 10,000 years ago.nounC2
- cro-magnon man/ˌkrəʊ ˈmænjɒ̃ mæn/The name for the early form of modern human (Homo sapiens) that lived in Europe and the Near East during the Upper Paleolithic period, approximately 40,000 to 10,000 years ago, and is associated with cave art and advanced tool use.nounC2
- croagh patrick/ˌkrəʊk ˈpætrɪk/A mountain in County Mayo, Ireland, and an important site of pilgrimage in Irish Christianity.nounLow
- croak/krəʊk/To make the deep, hoarse sound characteristic of a frog or raven.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- croaker/ˈkrəʊkə(r)/A person who complains in a negative, pessimistic manner; one who predicts failure or bad outcomes.nounC1
- croat/ˈkrəʊæt/A historical unit of money used in the 17th century in some German states, and later a coin used in various parts of Europe.nounVery Low / Obsolete / Historical
- croatia/krəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/A country in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.nounB1
- croatian/krəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/Relating to Croatia, its people, or the language spoken there.adjectivenounB2
- croato-serb/krəʊˌeɪtəʊ ˈsɜːb/A term relating to or combining both Croatian and Serbian elements, cultures, or languages; pertaining to a unified or combined Croatian-Serbian identity or language.nounVery Low
- croc/krɒk/A short, informal term for a crocodile (a large aquatic reptile with a long snout, powerful jaws, and a thick hide).nounB1
- croce/ˈkrəʊtʃeɪ/This is a proper noun, specifically a surname or a placename. It is not a common English word.nounVery Low
- crocein/ˈkrəʊsiːɪn/A synthetic red or orange dye derived from coal tar, used primarily in biological staining and textiles.nounC2 (Technical/Specialist)
- crochet/ˈkrəʊʃeɪ/A handicraft technique of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or other material using a hooked needle.nounverbverb-ambitransitiveB1
- crochet hook/ˈkrəʊʃeɪ ˌhʊk/A needle-like tool with a hook at one end, used to pull thread or yarn through loops to create crochet fabric.nounC1
- crochetwork/ˈkrəʊʃeɪ wɜːk/The result or craft of making fabric using a crochet hook and yarn or thread.nounC2
- crocidolite/krəʊˈsɪdəlʌɪt/A blue, fibrous form of the mineral riebeckite, also known as blue asbestos.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency/Very Specialized)
- crock/krɒk/An old or worn-out vehicle, especially a car.nounverblow
- crock of shit/ˌkrɒk əv ˈʃɪt/A statement, story, or object that is complete nonsense or blatant lies.nounMedium
- crockery/ˈkrɒkəri/Plates, cups, bowls, and other dishes made of baked clay, porcelain, or similar materials, collectively.nounC1
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