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- chimneynoun
A vertical structure that allows smoke and gases to escape from a fireplace or furnace.
- chimpnoun
(informal) A chimpanzee.
- chinnoun
The protruding part of the face below the mouth.
- chinanoun
High-quality ceramic material, also known as porcelain, typically white and translucent.
- chinatownnoun
A district of a city with a large concentration of Chinese residents and businesses.
- chineseadjective
Relating to China, its people, language, or culture.
- chingnoun
A Chinese surname (romanization of various Chinese characters).
- chipnoun
A small piece broken off from something larger.
- chipsnoun
Thin slices of potato fried until crisp (American English).
- chirpingverb
Making short, sharp high-pitched sounds, as a bird or insect does.
- chirpsverb
Third person singular present tense of "chirp."
- chiunoun
A Chinese and Vietnamese surname.
- chloenoun
A female given name of Greek origin.
- chonoun
A Korean and Chinese surname.
- chocolatenoun
A food made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, typically sweetened.
- chocolatesnoun
Individual pieces of chocolate candy, often with fillings.
- choinoun
A Korean surname, one of the most common in Korea.
- choicenoun
An act of selecting among alternatives.
- choicesnoun
Plural of choice; acts or instances of choosing.
- choirnoun
An organized group of singers, especially one that performs in a church or concert hall.
- chokeverb
To have difficulty breathing because the throat is blocked.
- chokedverb
Had difficulty breathing due to blocked throat.
- chokingverb
Having difficulty breathing due to obstruction.
- cholesterolnoun
A fatty substance found in blood and body tissues, essential for normal cell function but harmful in excess.
- chooseverb
To pick out from a number of alternatives.
- choosesverb
Third person singular present tense of "choose"; selects from alternatives.
- choosingverb
Selecting from a number of alternatives.
- chopverb
To cut something into pieces with repeated sharp blows.
- choppedverb
Cut into pieces with a sharp implement.
- choppernoun
(informal) A helicopter.
- choppingverb
Cutting something into pieces with repeated blows.
- chopsnoun
Thick slices of meat, typically including a bone.
- chordnoun
A group of notes played together in harmony.
- choresnoun
Routine tasks, especially household ones.
- chorusnoun
The part of a song that is repeated after each verse.
- choseverb
Past tense of "choose"; selected from alternatives.
- chosenverb
Past participle of "choose"; having been selected.
- chownoun
(informal) Food.
- chrisnoun
A given name, used as a short form of Christopher or Christine.
- chrissynoun
A female given name, a diminutive of Christine or Christina.
- christnoun
The title given to Jesus, meaning "the anointed one."
- christianadjective
Relating to Christianity or its teachings.
- christianitynoun
The religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- christiansnoun
Plural of Christian; people who believe in Christianity.
- christienoun
A given name, used for both males and females.
- christinanoun
A female given name of Latin origin.
- christinenoun
A female given name of French origin.
- christmasnoun
The annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25.
- christophernoun
A male given name of Greek origin.
- christynoun
A given name, used for both males and females.