English words starting with C

a small dome, especially one crowning a roof or turret.

a cup of tea.

Shaped like a cup; hollow and curved.

A mongrel or inferior dog.

(of a disease or condition) able to be cured or treated successfully.

a traditional native healer or shaman in latin america, especially among mexican and southwestern u.s. communities, who uses folk remedies and spiritual practices.

a member of the clergy who assists a parish priest

The selection, organization, and presentation of information or items, especially for an audience or for a particular purpose.

having the ability to cure or heal disease

a person in charge of a museum, library, or art gallery, who is responsible for selecting, caring for, and displaying the items

Relating to the work of a curator, especially in selecting and organizing items for a museum or art gallery.

a stone or concrete edging to a street or path.

The material forming a curb, especially along the edge of a street.

the side of a pavement or street that is next to the road, especially where vehicles can stop

the thick white substance that forms in milk when it becomes sour, used to make cheese

(of a liquid, especially milk) to separate into solid and liquid parts, forming lumps.

(of a liquid, especially milk) separated into solid lumps and liquid, often because it is old or sour.

to make someone with an illness healthy again

(of food, especially meat, fish, or tobacco) preserved by salting, drying, or smoking.

a surgical procedure involving the scraping of tissue from a body cavity, such as the uterus, with a curette.

A rule or law that requires people to stay indoors between specific times, usually at night.

the papal court; the group of officials and departments that assist the pope in governing the roman catholic church.

a unit of radioactivity, equal to 3.7 × 10¹⁰ disintegrations per second.

An object that is interesting because it is rare, unusual, or connected with a past time.

a strong desire to know or learn something.

eager to know or learn something

in a way that shows eagerness to know or learn something

To form or cause something to form into a curved or spiral shape.

Having a curved or spiral shape.

Bent or formed into a curved or spiral shape, often describing the position of a person or animal resting comfortably.

a small tube or device that hair is rolled around to make it curl.

A large, long-legged wading bird with a long, slender, down-curved bill, noted for its haunting, bubbling call.

A decorative curl or twist in a line or pattern.

A game played on ice, in which large, round, flat stones are slid across the surface towards a target circle.

Having curls or a curved, spiral shape

having hair that grows in tight curls or waves

having hair that forms curls or ringlets

A bad-tempered, difficult, and often old person.

bad-tempered and unfriendly, especially in a way that seems old-fashioned

A small dried seedless grape used in cooking.

The system of money used in a particular country.

happening or existing now

A bank account from which money can be taken out without giving notice, used for everyday expenses and payments.

Belonging to or characteristic of the present time; modern.

at the present time; now

Relating to the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

Relating to or derived from a curriculum; designed according to the content of a specific course of study.

Prepared or flavoured with a mixture of hot-tasting spices, especially curry powder.

(of a person or their behavior) bad-tempered, mean-spirited, or resembling a cur (a mongrel or aggressive dog)

a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a spicy sauce, often served with rice, and originally from south asia.

To use a word or phrase that is considered offensive or profane, especially as an expression of anger.

suffering from a curse; under a spell.

The action of saying a swear word or wishing that something bad will happen to someone or something.

(of handwriting) written with the letters joined together in a flowing manner.

A movable indicator on a computer screen that shows the position where typed text will appear or where a user can interact.

In a quick and not thorough way; done with insufficient attention to detail.

Done quickly and without paying enough attention to details

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

to reduce or limit something, especially something good or useful

to reduce or limit something, especially by removing a part of it

the action of making something shorter or smaller; the fact of being made shorter or smaller.

a piece of cloth, often decorative, that is hung to cover a window or divide a room

Covered or provided with a curtain or curtains

having no curtains

in a rudely brief and abrupt way

A formal gesture of respect or greeting made by a woman or girl, bending the knees with one foot in front of the other and lowering the body slightly.

a formal sign of respect made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees with one foot in front of the other.

having an attractively curved shape, especially referring to a woman's body.

the state of being curved or the degree to which something is curved.

a line that bends smoothly without angles

A pitch in baseball that is thrown with spin so that it curves or breaks in its path to the batter.

Having a rounded, bent, or arched shape; not straight.

consisting of, bounded by, or characterized by a curved line or lines.

The action or fact of bending or moving in a smooth, continuous line that is not straight.

Having many curves or a curved shape

(comparative of cushy) more comfortable, easy, and pleasant, especially of a job or situation

a soft bag filled with air or a soft material such as feathers, used to make a seat more comfortable.

Made softer or protected by a soft pad or layer.

the soft material inside something that makes it comfortable to sit on, lie on, etc.

soft and comfortable like a cushion.

(of a job or situation) requiring little effort while providing comfortable or secure benefits.

a pointed end where two curves meet, such as the point of a crescent moon or a tooth.

To use swear words; to curse.

The act of using swear words; swearing.

A sweet, soft, cooked mixture made from milk, eggs, and sugar, often flavored with vanilla and eaten as a dessert.

Having the thick, smooth consistency or pale yellow color of custard.

Relating to the legal responsibility of protecting someone or something, especially a child.

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something

the position, duties, or period of office of a custodian.

The legal right or duty to care for someone or something, especially a child after its parents have separated or died.

A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.

Made to a particular customer's order or specifications; not mass-produced.

Made or built to a customer's individual specifications or requirements.

Made or altered to fit the specific measurements or requirements of a particular person or thing.

Made or altered to fit a particular person or thing exactly.

Made to fit a particular person or purpose; specially designed or produced.

Made to fit a particular person or purpose; specially designed or adapted.

according to custom or usual practice; habitually.

according to or based on what is generally done or believed

A person or organization that buys goods or services from a shop or business.

Determined or guided by the needs and preferences of customers.

Designed to be helpful, convenient, or pleasant for customers.

The assistance and advice provided by a company to people who buy or use its products or services.

Able to be modified or tailored to individual requirements or preferences.

To make or change something according to a customer's or user's particular needs or preferences.

Made or changed to suit a particular individual or task.

the place at a port, airport, or border where officials check the goods, luggage, or other items that people are bringing into a country

to make an opening, incision, or wound in something with a sharp-edged tool or object.

decided in a way that cannot be changed or argued about

(of text, data, or an image) copied from one source and inserted into another.

A flower that has been cut from the plant that grew it, typically for decorative use in a vase or bouquet.

(of an object) made of glass that has been cut and polished to create a decorative pattern with many reflecting surfaces.

A point or limit beyond which something is no longer possible or allowed.

A shape or piece that has been cut out from something, especially paper or card.

(of goods) sold at a price lower than the usual one

involving ruthless competition

A route or passage that provides a quicker or more direct way to get from one place to another.

Relating to or affecting the skin.

having a part cut out of the outer layer to reveal what is inside or underneath.