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- crotonic acid/krəʊˈtɒnɪk ˈasɪd/An unsaturated organic carboxylic acid with the formula CH3CH=CHCOOH, used in the manufacture of resins and pharmaceuticals.nounVery Rare (Scientific/Technical)
- crotonism/ˈkrəʊtənɪz(ə)m/Poisoning or toxic condition caused by the ingestion of croton oil or seeds from plants of the genus Croton.nounExtremely Low
- crotoxin/ˈkrəʊtɒksɪn/A neurotoxic phospholipase A2 complex derived from the venom of the South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus terrificus, which blocks neuromuscular transmission.nounVery Low
- crottin/ˈkrɒtæ̃/A small, round, dry cheese from France, traditionally made from goat's milk.nounC2
- crottle/ˈkrɒt(ə)l/A type of lichen, especially of the genus Parmelia, used traditionally in Scotland and Ireland for dyeing wool.nounVery Low
- crouch/kraʊtʃ/To bend your knees and lower your body so that you are close to the ground, often to avoid being seen or to get ready to move quickly.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- croup/kruːp/An inflammatory respiratory illness, mainly affecting children, characterized by a harsh cough and breathing difficulty.nounLow
- croupade/kruːˈpeɪd/A classical dressage leap in which the horse jumps with its forelegs and hind legs tucked under its body, without kicking out behind.nounExtremely Rare
- croupier/ˈkruː.pi.eɪ/A person employed by a casino to run a gaming table, handling bets and paying out winnings.nounC1
- croustade/kruːˈstɑːd/a crisp, edible container or shell made of pastry, fried bread, or rice, typically filled with savory ingredients.nounRare
- croute/kruːt/A small piece of toasted or fried bread that serves as a base for canapés or other small food items.nounC1/C2
- crouton/ˈkruː.tɒn/A small piece of crisp, toasted or fried bread, typically used to add texture and flavour to salads and soups.nounIntermediate
- crow/krəʊ/A large, intelligent, black bird with a loud, harsh call, belonging to the genus Corvus.nounB1
- crow blackbird/ˌkrəʊ ˈblakbəːd/A North American bird of the Icteridae family, also known as the common grackle (Quiscalus quiscula), characterized by iridescent black plumage and a long, keel-shaped tail.nounLow to Mid-Rare
- crow step/ˈkrəʊ ˌstep/A series of short, horizontal steps forming a pattern on a gable, characteristic of Dutch and Flemish architecture.nounC1 (Very Low Frequency)
- crow's-foot/ˈkrəʊz fʊt/A wrinkle at the outer corner of a person's eye.nounC1
- crow's-nest/ˈkrəʊz nɛst/A small enclosed or partly enclosed platform or barrel, fixed at or near the top of a sailing ship's mast, used as a lookout point.nounC1
- crow-bill/ˈkrəʊ ˌbɪl/A type of forceps or surgical instrument with a curved, pointed tip resembling a crow's beak, used historically for extracting bullets or foreign objects from wounds.nounVery Low
- crow-pheasant/ˌkrəʊ ˈfɛz(ə)nt/A large, ground-dwelling bird of the cuckoo family, found in South and Southeast Asia, with dark plumage and a long tail.nounC2
- crowbait/ˈkrəʊ.beɪt/A horse (or other animal) that is old, weak, and in poor condition, often considered only fit to be dead and serve as food for crows.nounRare/Literary
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