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- crownoun
A large black bird of the genus Corvus, known for its intelligence and distinctive cawing call.
- crowdnoun
A large number of people gathered together in a disorganized way.
- crowdedadjective
Filled with many people or things, leaving little space.
- crowdsnoun
Large numbers of people gathered together.
- crowleynoun
A surname of Irish origin.
- crownnoun
A circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority.
- crownedverb
Past tense and past participle of "crown": placed a crown on someone's head ceremonially.
- crownsnoun
Circular ornamental headdresses worn by monarchs.
- crowsnoun
Large black birds of the genus Corvus, known for their intelligence and distinctive cawing calls.
- crucialadjective
Of great importance; decisive or critical.
- crucifiedverb
Past tense and past participle of "crucify": executed by nailing or binding to a cross.
- crudeadjective
In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
- crueladjective
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others; having no compassion.
- crueltynoun
The quality of being cruel; behavior that causes pain or suffering to others.
- cruisenoun
A voyage on a ship or boat taken for pleasure, typically calling at several ports.
- cruisernoun
A relatively fast warship larger than a destroyer but smaller than a battleship.
- cruisingverb
Present participle of "cruise": sailing about for pleasure or traveling at a steady speed.
- crumbleverb
To break or fall apart into small pieces.
- crumbsnoun
Small fragments of bread, cake, or other baked goods.
- crunchnoun
A crushing or grinding sound.
- crunchingverb
Present participle of "crunch": making a crushing or grinding sound.
- crusadenoun
(historical) Any of the medieval military expeditions made by European Christians to recover the Holy Land from Muslims.
- crushnoun
A brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- crushedverb
Past tense and past participle of "crush": compressed or squeezed forcefully.
- crushingverb
Present participle of "crush": compressing or squeezing forcefully.
- crustnoun
The hard outer layer of bread or a pie.
- cruznoun
A common Spanish and Portuguese surname meaning "cross."
- cryverb
To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
- cryingverb
(present participle of "cry") Shedding tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
- crystalnoun
A solid whose atoms are arranged in a highly ordered, repeating pattern.
- crystalsnoun
Solids whose atoms are arranged in highly ordered, repeating patterns.
- csinoun
Crime Scene Investigation; the scientific methods and techniques used to investigate crimes.
- ctnoun
Computed Tomography (or CAT scan); a medical imaging technique.
- ctunoun
Counter Terrorist Unit; a fictional government agency in the television series "24."
- cubnoun
A young animal, especially of a bear, lion, fox, or wolf.
- cubaproper noun
An island country in the Caribbean Sea, officially the Republic of Cuba.
- cubanadjective
Relating to Cuba, its people, or culture.
- cubenoun
A three-dimensional solid with six equal square faces.
- cubesnoun
Plural of cube; multiple three-dimensional solids with six equal square faces.
- cubsnoun
Plural of cub; young animals, especially of bears, lions, foxes, or wolves.
- cuckoonoun
A bird known for its distinctive two-note call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests.
- cucumbernoun
A long, green-skinned vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw or pickled.
- cuddleverb
To hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
- cuenoun
A signal for someone to do something, especially in a performance.
- cuffnoun
The end part of a sleeve, where the material is turned back or a band is sewn on.
- cuffsnoun
Plural of cuff; the end parts of sleeves.
- cuisinenoun
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
- culinaryadjective
Relating to cooking or the kitchen.
- culpritnoun
A person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.
- cultnoun
A religious group with unusual beliefs or practices, often centered on a charismatic leader.