Words Starting with C

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C

The third letter of the English alphabet.

Ca

The symbol for the chemical element Calcium.

Cab

A cab is a vehicle for hire, typically a taxi.

Cabal

A secret political faction or conspiratorial group.

Cabala

A mystical Jewish tradition that interprets the scriptures through esoteric means.

Cabalah

A mystical Jewish tradition centered on the interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures.

Caballero

A Spanish term for a gentleman or horseman, often implying nobility.

Cabalism

A mystical and esoteric belief system associated with the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.

Cabalist

A person who practices or is an expert in the mystical interpretation of the Hebrew scriptures, known as Kabbalah.

Cabalistic

Relating to or associated with the mystical interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures or the Kabbalah.

Caballero

A Spanish word meaning 'knight' or 'gentleman'.

Caballine

Relating to horses.

Cabbage

A leafy green vegetable often used in salads and cooking.

Cabbagehead

A derogatory term for a foolish person.

Cacao

The dried and fully fermented seeds of Theobroma cacao, used to make chocolate.

Cacao Bean

The dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, used to make chocolate.

Cacao Bean

The dried and fully fermented fatty seed of Theobroma cacao, used to produce chocolate.

Cacao Bean

The dried and fully fermented fatty seed of Theobroma cacao, used to make chocolate.

Cacao Bean

The dried and fully fermented seeds of Theobroma cacao, used to make chocolate.

Cacciavite

A tool used for driving screws, typically featuring a flat or Phillips head.