English Words Starting With C

• currier

  nounRare
  /ˈkʌrɪə/A person who dresses, colours, and treats leather after it is tanned.
• currier and ives

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌkʌr.i.ər ənd ˈaɪvz/A renowned 19th-century American printmaking firm, Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives, famous for mass-producing inexpensive, hand-colored lithographs depicting American life, historical events, and landscapes.
• curriery

  nounExtremely rare / Archaic
  /ˈkʌrɪəri/The trade or business of a currier (a person who dresses, colours, and finishes leather after it is tanned).
• curry

  nounverbverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈkʌr.i/A dish of meat, vegetables, or legumes cooked in a spiced sauce, typically served with rice, originating from the Indian subcontinent.
• curry leaf

  nounC1
  /ˈkʌri liːf/A pungent, aromatic leaf from the curry tree (Murraya koenigii) used as a flavouring, primarily in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine.
• curry powder

  nounB1
  /ˈkʌri ˌpaʊdə/A blend of ground spices, typically including turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili, used to flavour and colour food, especially in dishes of South Asian origin or inspiration.
• curry puff

  nounLow (internationally); High (in specific regional contexts like SE Asia).
  /ˈkʌri ˌpʌf/A small, baked or deep-fried pastry turnover filled with a spicy curry mixture, typically containing potato, meat, or vegetables.
• currycomb

  nounverb-transitiveC2
  /ˈkʌr.iˌkəʊm/A comb with rows of teeth or serrated ridges, used for grooming horses and other animals by removing dirt, loose hair, and tangles from their coat.
• curse

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /kɜːs/To call upon supernatural powers to cause harm or misfortune to someone or something.
• curse word

  nounMedium
  /ˈkɜːs ˌwɜːd/A word considered socially offensive, taboo, or profane, often related to religion, body functions, or strong negative emotion.
• cursive

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈkəːsɪv/Writing in which the letters of a word are joined together, typically for speed.
• cursor

  nounB1
  /ˈkɜːsə(r)/A movable indicator on a computer screen that shows the position where the next input will appear or the point where a user's action will take effect.
• curst

  adjectiveverbLow
  /kɜːst/The archaic, poetic, or dialectal past tense and past participle of 'curse', meaning to call upon supernatural power to cause harm or misfortune to someone or something. Also, an archaic adjective meaning ill-tempered or under a curse.
• curtail

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /kɜːˈteɪl/To cut short or reduce something (often in duration, extent, or amount).
• curtail step

  nounLow (C2)
  /kɜːˈteɪl stɛp/A preparatory or cautious action taken before the main action or commitment begins.
• curtailment

  nounC1
  /kɜːˈteɪl.mənt/the act of making something shorter, smaller, or less than originally planned or expected; a reduction or restriction.
• curtain

  nounverbverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈkɜː.tən/A piece of fabric or other material that hangs, typically at a window, to block light, provide privacy, or decorate.
• curtain call

  nounB2
  /ˈkɜːtn̩ kɔːl/The appearance of performers on stage at the end of a performance to receive applause from the audience.
• curtain lecture

  nounLow (Archaic/Humorous)
  /ˌkɜːtn ˈlektʃə/A severe reprimand or scolding given by a wife to her husband in private, typically in the bedroom.
• curtain line

  nounC1
  /ˈkɜːtn̩ laɪn/The final line spoken by an actor in a play, especially the last line before the curtain falls or a scene ends.

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