English Words Starting With C

• curly palm

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈkɜː.li ˈpɑːm/A palm tree with leaves that are characteristically curled or wavy, rather than straight or feather-like.
• curly top

  nounLow (specialized in agriculture; informal for hair)
  /ˌkɜːli ˈtɒp/A viral plant disease causing leaves to curl and plants to become stunted.
• curly-coated retriever

  nounLow
  /ˌkɜː.li ˌkəʊ.tɪd rɪˈtriː.və/A breed of gundog characterized by its dense covering of small, tight curls, originally bred to retrieve game from water.
• curlyhead

  nounRare / Low Frequency
  /ˈkɜː.liˌhɛd/A person, often a child, with curly hair.
• curmudgeon

  nounC1/C2
  /kɜːˈmʌdʒ.ən/A bad-tempered, difficult, or surly person, typically an old man.
• curn

  nounRare
  /kəːn/A small amount or portion; a particle or grain.
• curnow

  nounObscure / Dialectal
  /ˈkɜːnəʊ/A small amount or a little bit; a scattering of something.
• curr

  verb-intransitiveVery Low (archaic/poetic)
  /kɜː/to make a low, murmuring or cooing sound, like that of a dove or pigeon.
• currach

  nounVery low
  /ˈkʌrəx/A small, traditional Irish boat made of a wooden frame covered with animal hides or tarred canvas.
• currajong

  nounC2
  /ˈkʌrədʒɒŋ/A type of Australian tree or shrub, specifically referring to the kurrajong tree (Brachychiton populneus).
• currant

  nounB2
  /ˈkʌrənt/A small, dried, seedless grape of a specific variety, or a small, sour, berry-like fruit from certain shrubs.
• currant borer

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Term of Art)
  /ˈkʌr.ənt ˈbɔː.rər/The larva of a specific moth (Synanthedon tipuliformis) that tunnels into and feeds on the stems of currant and gooseberry bushes.
• currant bun

  nounLow
  /ˈkʌr.ənt bʌn/A small, sweet bread roll containing currants.
• currant tomato

  nounLow
  /ˈkʌr.ənt təˈmɑː.təʊ/A very small, round variety of tomato that grows in clusters, resembling currants.
• currantworm

  nounVery Rare (C2+)
  /ˈkʌrəntwɜːm/The larva of certain sawflies that feeds on the leaves and fruit of currant and gooseberry plants.
• currawong

  nounC2
  /ˈkʌrəwɒŋ/A large, black and white songbird native to Australia, known for its loud, ringing call.
• currency

  nounB1
  /ˈkʌr.ən.si/The money that is officially used in a particular country.
• currency bar

  nounC2
  /ˈkʌr.ən.si bɑː/A physical metal object, typically cast iron or copper, historically used as a form of early money or trading unit in specific cultures.
• currency bond

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈkʌrənsi bɒnd/A debt security issued by a government or corporation in a currency different from that of the investor's home country.
• currency note

  nounB1
  /ˈkʌr.ən.si ˌnəʊt/A piece of paper issued by a central bank or government that serves as legal tender and represents a specific monetary value.

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