Words Starting with Letter 'C'

A type of dry, shrubby forest found in northeastern Brazil that is filled with thorny plants and cacti.

A car with a driver that you pay to take you directly to a specific place, also called a taxi.

A small group of people who secretly work together to make plans behind other people's backs.

An ancient Jewish system of mystical ideas and religious teachings.

The secret plotting of a small group of people to cause trouble or take power.

A person who studies ancient and secret traditions of Jewish mysticism.

A horseman, knight, or gentleman, especially in Spanish-speaking regions.

A restaurant or club where people eat while watching a show with singing and dancing.

A light, woven shopping basket or bag, usually made out of straw or reeds.

A large South American armadillo with a tough bony shell and giant claws used for digging.

A crunchy round vegetable made of thick green or purple leaves that wrap tightly around each other like a ball.

A clumsy, unskilled worker, especially someone who does a very poor job of repairing shoes.

A very heavy, tall wooden pole that strong athletes try to flip end-over-end during traditional Scottish Highland games.

A large-headed marine fish found along the Pacific coast of North America.

A small, cozy house usually built out of wooden logs, often found nestled quietly in the forest.

A wooden piece of furniture with doors and shelves used to store dishes, toys, or clothes.

Relating to the Cabeiri, which were mysterious ancient gods worshipped in Greek mythology.

Powerful and mysterious ancient gods from Greek myths who were worshiped in secret ceremonies on special islands.

Relating to ancient mystery gods from Greek and Roman mythology.

Relating to mysterious ancient gods from old mythology known as the Cabiri.

A strong rope made of twisted metal wire or thick fibers, used to hold up heavy things like bridges.

Sent an urgent message across the ocean by a special underwater telegraph wire before the internet existed.

A small cable or thick rope used on boats to tie them securely to a dock.

A system of thick wires or ropes used for support or to carry electricity.

A person whose daily job is driving a taxi cab to take people places.

Small chunks of tasty meat and colorful vegetables cooked on a wooden or metal stick over a fire.

A gemstone that has been shaped and polished smooth instead of having flat sparkling cuts.

The whole collection or group of things, like when you bring your entire box of toys and all your art supplies together.

The very last car on a freight train, where the crew used to rest.

The transport of goods or passengers between two places in the same country.

Another name for the pronghorn, a deer-like animal that lives in North America.

A type of small sea bass that lives in warm ocean waters and often has colorful spots.

A curved furniture leg that bends outward and then inward like an animal's leg.

A type of small South American monkey with a very short tail and a bald red face.

A tropical tree that grows large pods filled with seeds, which are roasted to make chocolate.

Another name for a sperm whale, which is a giant marine mammal with a very big square head.

A secret hiding place used by animals or people to store food, treasures, or supplies.

An unhealthy condition of the blood caused by disease or poor health.

A special quality of high status, respect, or approval that makes something seem very cool.

A medical word for when someone's body becomes very weak and thin due to a serious illness.

An unhealthy, very thin physical condition caused by a serious illness.

A tiny, flavored pill or candy that people chew to make their breath smell fresh and sweet.

A lively and energetic Spanish dance that is performed with quick, cheerful steps.

A sweet-smelling paste made in India from a mixture of various fragrant and aromatic ingredients.

A native chief or leader in certain Spanish-speaking or Indigenous American cultures.

A tiny, soft shoe or boot made specially for a baby who is not walking yet.

A young mackerel fish, which swims in the ocean with many other fish.

To laugh in a loud, high-pitched, and slightly silly or spooky way, just like a witch in a storybook.

A person or animal that makes a loud, broken laughing sound, like a hen laying an egg.

Bad or wrong beliefs or opinions.

A poisonous chemical compound made of arsenic and carbon that has a terrible garlic-like smell.

Bad grammar or speaking in a way that uses incorrect words and poor pronunciation.

A small, cute animal that is related to the raccoon, comes out at night, and has a long tail with rings on it.

A common misspelling of cocoon, which is the cozy silky shell a caterpillar wraps itself in.

A rare yellow or brownish-yellow mineral that is often found inside other stones like quartz.

A clever desert plant that stores water in its thick green stems and has sharp prickles instead of leaves.

An old-fashioned word for an impolite or dishonest man who treats people badly.

An official register that shows the boundaries and value of pieces of land.

A dead human body, especially one that doctors and scientists study to learn how bodies work.

An aquatic insect larva, also known as a caddisworm, that fishermen use as bait on a hook to catch fish.