English Words Starting With C

• curiosa

  nounplural-nounLow
  /ˌkjʊə.riˈəʊ.zə/Pieces of literature or artwork dealing with unusual, rare, or bizarre subjects, often of a sexual or erotic nature.
• curiosity

  nounB1-B2 (Common)
  /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ə.ti/A strong desire to know or learn something.
• curite

  nounVery Low (Technical)
  /ˈkjʊərʌɪt/A highly specific term referring to a type of uranium-lead oxide mineral (Pb₃U₈O₂₇·nH₂O).
• curitiba

  nounLow
  /ˌkʊər.ɪˈtiː.bə/The capital city of the Brazilian state of Paraná.
• curium

  nounC2
  /ˈkjʊə.ri.əm/A radioactive, metallic chemical element, with atomic number 96, first produced artificially.
• curl

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /kɜːl/To form into a spiral or curved shape.
• curl up

  verbB1
  /kɜːl ʌp/To move or arrange one's body into a rounded, often comfortable or protective position, typically by bending the back, knees, and arms inward.
• curled paperwork

  nounLow
  /kɜːld ˈpeɪpəwɜːk/Documents or papers that have become rolled or bent into a curved or spiral shape, often due to moisture, heat, or poor storage.
• curler

  nounB1
  /ˈkɜːlə(r)/A small cylindrical device, typically heated or foam-covered, around which hair is wound to create curls or waves.
• curlew

  nounLow
  /ˈkɜː.ljuː/A large, long-legged wading bird of the sandpiper family, characterized by a long, slender, downcurved bill, mottled brown plumage, and a distinctive, haunting call.
• curlew sandpiper

  nounLow
  /ˈkɜːljuː ˈsændˌpaɪpə/A small, long-legged migratory wading bird (Calidris ferruginea) with a long, down-curved bill, resembling a miniature curlew.
• curley

  nounRare (primarily a proper noun or descriptive term, not a core vocabulary item).
  /ˈkɜː.li/Having or forming curls or a curly shape.
• curli

  plural-nounVery Low
  /ˈkɜːli/A surname or a phonetic spelling of the word 'curly', often used in brand names or playful contexts to describe something with a curved or spiral form.
• curlicue

  nounC2 (Less Common)
  /ˈkɜː.lɪ.kjuː/A decorative twist, curl, or spiral, especially in handwriting, art, or metalwork.
• curling

  nounB2
  /ˈkɜː.lɪŋ/A winter sport played on ice where players slide heavy stones towards a target area.
• curling iron

  nounMedium
  /ˈkɜː.lɪŋ ˌaɪən/A heated cylindrical device used to curl hair by wrapping sections of hair around it.
• curling stone

  nounC1-C2 / Low-Frequency Domain-Specific
  /ˈkɜː.lɪŋ ˌstəʊn/A heavy, polished granite stone with a handle, used in the sport of curling, slid across an ice sheet towards a target area.
• curling tongs

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈkɜː.lɪŋ ˌtɒŋz/A heated, hinged device with two metal rods, used for curling hair.
• curlpaper

  nounVery low / Archaic
  /ˈkɜːlˌpeɪpə/A thin piece of paper, often in a twist or strip, used historically for curling hair.
• curly bracket

  nounC1
  /ˌkɜːli ˈbrækɪt/The punctuation mark { or } used in pairs to enclose words or figures.

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