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- carleton/ˈkɑːl.tən/A surname, most commonly associated with educational institutions (Carleton College, Carleton University), historical figures, or place names.nounLow
- carlin/ˈkɑːlɪn/An archaic or dialectal term for an old woman, a hag, or a witch, often implying shrewdness or age.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- carline/ˈkɑːlɪn/A contemptible, shrewish, or fierce-tempered old woman.nounVery Low
- carling/ˈkɑːlɪŋ/A transverse structural member in a wooden ship, placed between deck beams to support deck planking.nounLow
- carlisle/kɑːˈlaɪl/A place name referring to a city in northwestern England, the county town of Cumbria, historically a significant border settlement.nounC1
- carlist/ˈkɑːlɪst/A supporter of Don Carlos or his descendants in their claim to the Spanish throne.nounRare / Historical
- carlita/kɑːˈliːtə/A diminutive given name, typically a feminine variant of the name Carla or Carlo, often used as a term of endearment.nounRare
- carload/ˈkɑː.ləʊd/An amount that fills a railway freight car; a quantity transported or sold as a unit of that size.nounC1/C2
- carlos/ˈkɑː.lɒs/A masculine given name of Spanish/Portuguese origin, meaning 'free man' or 'man'.nounLow (as a common noun: not applicable; as a proper noun: depends on region/demographics)
- carlos de austria/ˈkɑː.lɒs də ˈɒs.tri.ə/A proper name referring to a historical figure, specifically Charles of Austria, a member of the Habsburg dynasty.nounVery Low
- carlota/kɑːˈləʊtə/A cold dessert consisting of layers of fruit or fruit puree and ladyfingers or sponge cake, often set with gelatin. Also a proper noun (given name).nounLow
- carlotta/kɑːˈlɒtə/A female given name of Italian origin.nounLow
- carlow/ˈkɑːləʊ/A proper noun referring to a county and town in Ireland.nounC2 (Proper Noun - Regional)
- carlsbad/ˈkɑːlzbæd/A proper noun referring to a city in California, USA, or a spa town in the Czech Republic (formerly Karlsbad).nounLow
- carlsbad caverns/ˈkɑːlz.bæd ˈkæv.ənz/A famous national park and system of limestone caves located in New Mexico, USA, known for its large underground chambers and spectacular formations.plural-nounB2
- carlsbad caverns national park/ˈkɑːlz.bæd ˈkæv.ənz ˈnæʃ.ən.əl pɑːk/A specific U.S. National Park in New Mexico known for its extensive limestone cave system.nounLow (Proper noun, specific location)
- carlsbad decrees/ˈkɑːlzbæd dɪˈkriːz/A series of restrictive resolutions passed in 1819 by the German Confederation, aimed at suppressing liberal and nationalist movements.plural-nounC1/C2 (Low-Frequency Academic/Historical)
- carlson/ˈkɑːls(ə)n/A surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'son of Carl'.nounLow (as a surname); Extremely Low (in non-proper noun contexts)
- carlsson/ˈkɑːl.sən/A Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Carl/Charles', often used to refer to a specific individual bearing that name.nounLow
- carlton/ˈkɑːl.tən/A proper noun most commonly used as a surname or a given name, often associated with places, institutions, or businesses.nounLow (as a common noun); Medium-High as a proper noun in specific contexts (e.g., place names, brands).
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