Words Starting With "C"

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Celadon

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Celadon is a noun that refers to a pale green color, often used to describe Chinese porcelain or glazes. It can also refer to a type of green glass, particularly a type of antique glassware. In literature and poetry, "celadon" is sometimes used as a proper noun to refer to a legendary lover, particularly the eternally faithful male lover in a 17th-century French novel, "L'Astrée" by Honoré d'Urfé.

Celaeno

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Celaeno is a noun that refers to one of the seven Pleiades, which are a group of seven daughters of the Titans Atlas and Pleione in Greek mythology.

Celandine

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Celandine refers to a type of perennial herb, often yellow or orange in color, that is native to Europe and Asia.

Celandines

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Celandines is a noun that refers to a type of perennial plant, also known as Ranunculus ficaria, which produces small, bright yellow flowers. The word "celandine" is typically used in British English, while "ransom" is used in American English to refer to the same plant.

Celastraceae

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The word "Celastraceae" refers to the family of flowering plants commonly known as the staff vine family. They are a group of flowering plants that are native to various parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The plants in this family are typically woody vines or shrubs, and have a distinctive feature of having a staff-like stem. The Celastraceae family is made up of around 1,000 species, with some examples including the Quarter and Infamy Tree, the Mountain Olive, and the Staff Vine.

Celastric

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Celastric refers to something that belongs to or is related to the genus Celastis, a group of deciduous trees and shrubs in the family Simaroubaceae.

Celastrus

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Celastrus is a type of flowering plant, also known as the "bittersweet" or "celestial seed", from the family Celastraceae. It is often used for ornamental purposes, particularly in garden design and landscaping. In some cultures, Celastrus is also believed to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine.

Celature

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Celaya

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Celeb

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"celeb" is a shortened form of the word "celebrity", which refers to a person who is well-known and famous, often in the entertainment industry, such as an actor, singer, or athlete. It is often used to describe someone who is in the public eye and has a significant amount of fame or recognition.

Celebes

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Celebes is an old name for the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, located in Southeast Asia. It is also the name of a genus of macaques, a species of Old World monkeys that are native to the island.

Celebrant

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A celebrant is a person who conducts a ceremony, typically a wedding, baptism, or other important life event, to mark and celebrate the occasion. The term often refers to a layperson or non-religious professional who officiates the ceremony, as opposed to a traditional clergy member or priest.

Celebrants

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The word "celebrants" refers to people who take part in celebrating a special occasion or event.

Celebrate

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To celebrate means to mark a special occasion or achievement with joy, excitement, and often formal ceremony, often accompanied by festive activities, gifts, or refreshments. It can also refer to the act of paying tribute or honoring something or someone with festivities, ceremonies, or other forms of recognition.

Celebrated

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Celebrated refers to something or someone that is highly praised, admired, or honored, often on a special occasion. It can also imply a high level of recognition or prestige.

Celebratedly

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In a way that is characteristic of a celebration, typically with joy, enthusiasm, and often with a sense of pomp or ceremony. For example: "The bride and groom celebratedly danced their first dance as a married couple at the wedding reception."

Celebrates

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to mark or honor the occasion of a special event or milestone with festivities, ceremony, or other forms of celebration

Celebrating

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The word "celebrating" means to mark or commemorate a special occasion or event, such as a birthday, anniversary, or holiday, with festivities, feasting, or other forms of joy and expression. It can also mean to acknowledge and honor a person, achievement, or triumph with praise, praise, or reward.

Celebration

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A celebration is an event or occasion that is done to show happiness, joy, or commemoration of something, such as a person's birthday, a wedding, a victory, or a special achievement. It can also refer to the act of enjoying or rejoicing over something, often with music, food, or other festivities.

Celebrations

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Celebrations refer to special events or occasions where people come together to mark a significant event, achievement, or milestone, often with food, drink, music, and other festivities.

Celebrative

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Relating to or characterized by celebration or celebration; enthusiastic and expressive, often in a manner that is loud or boisterous.

Celebratory

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Celebratory refers to something that is celebratory in nature, which means it is related to celebrating an event, occasion, or achievement. It can also describe something that is done in a joyful or festive way, often to mark a special occasion or milestone. Examples of celebratory words include "celebratory music", "celebratory speech", "celebratory cake", etc.

Celebrex

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Celebrex is a brand name of a prescription medication used to treat pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and related conditions. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces the production of prostaglandins, which are chemicals that cause pain and inflammation in the body. Celebrex is usually taken orally in the form of capsules or tablets.

Celebrious

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Distinguished or celebrated, especially because of a notable achievement or quality.

Celebrities

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Celebrities refer to well-known individuals who have a significant amount of fame, often in the world of entertainment, such as actors, musicians, or athletes. They are often recognized and followed by a large portion of the general public, and their lives, actions, and personal struggles are frequently covered in the media. The term "celebrity" can also refer to individuals who are famous for their achievements in fields other than entertainment, such as politics, business, or science. In general, celebrities are individuals who have achieved a level of recognition and admiration that sets them apart from the general public.

Celebrity

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A celebrity is a person who is famous, well-known, and highly respected in a particular field or industry, such as entertainment, sports, or politics. They often have a large following or fan base and are frequently recognized and celebrated by the public, media, and other celebrities.

Celebs

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A shortened form of "celebrities", referring to famous people who are well-known in the entertainment industry, such as actors, singers, musicians, athletes, or other public figures.

Celebutantes

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Celebutantes refers to young people, usually in their 20s to early 30s, who are celebrities or aspire to be celebrities, particularly in the entertainment industry. The term combines "celebrity" and "debutante," implying that these individuals are making their debut as stars. Celebutantes are often associated with a glamorous, high-profile lifestyle, and they may use their fame to gain attention, promote themselves, or endorse products. The term has been criticized for implying that being famous is the ultimate goal, rather than talent, hard work, or meaningful contributions to society.

Celecoxib

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Celecoxib is a brand name of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to treat pain, arthritis, and inflammatory conditions. It works by blocking the production of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that cause pain, inflammation, and swelling.

Celeriac

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Celeriac is a type of root vegetable that is a type of celery. It has a bulbous shape and a sweet, slightly bitter flavor. It is often used in soups, stews, and salads, and can be cooked by boiling, roasting, or stewing. It is also sometimes used as a substitute for potatoes or other root vegetables in recipes.

Celeritas

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The word "celeritas" is Latin for "swiftness" or "speed".

Celerity

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Celerity refers to swiftness or speed. It can also describe a quality or state of being quick or prompt in movement or action. In a more figurative sense, it can also imply a sense of urgency or haste.

Celeron

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Celeron is a brand of microprocessors produced by Intel Corporation. It is a budget-friendly line of chips, often compared to Intel's mid-range Pentium processors. Celeron processors are designed for mainstream desktop and laptop computers, and are known for their affordability and decent performance for everyday tasks.

Celery

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Celery is a type of vegetable, a stalky vegetable with a crunchy texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is often used as an ingredient in salads, soups, and stews.

Celeste

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Celeste refers to something or someone that is heavenly, divine, or heavenly in appearance. It can also specifically refer to the celestial sphere or the highest point in the sky. Additionally, the name Celeste is a feminine given name that means "heavenly" or "celestial".

Celestial

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Relating to the sky, heavens, or universe; beyond the Earth's atmosphere.