"Cachectic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Wasting away; having lost flesh and strength, often due to chronic disease or malnutrition."
Cachectic
Cacatuidae refers to a family of birds commonly known as cockatoos. It includes approximately 21 species of birds native to Australia, Indonesia, and nearby islands. Cacatuidae is characterized by their distinctive crests, long beaks, and vibrant plumage. They are known for their playful, social, and affectionate behavior, often being kept as pets by humans.
Cacciatore is an Italian noun that translates to "hunter" in English. In culinary contexts, cacciatore typically refers to a style of cooking where meat, usually poultry or rabbit, is cooked in a tomato-based sauce, often with onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, similar to a hunter's hearty and flavorsome meal after a long day in the woods.
Cachaca is a type of spirit made from sugarcane juice, particularly popular in Brazil. It is often referred to as Brazilian rum, although it is not made from molasses like traditional rum. Cachaca is usually clear or pale yellow in color and has a strong, sugary flavor. It is often consumed as a shot or mixed with other ingredients, such as lime juice and sugar, to make a refreshing cocktail.
Cachacos is a term of Spanish origin, particularly used in Colombia and other Latin American countries. It roughly translates to "nonsensical" or "unreasonable" people. However, its meaning is more nuanced and pejorative, implying someone who is stubborn, obstinate, or ridiculously persistent in their view or behavior, often in an annoying or infuriating way. In some cases, it can be used to describe someone who is obstinate, stubborn, or pigheaded.
Cachexia is a complex condition characterized by significant weight loss, weakness, and wasting of the body's muscles, adipose tissue, and other organs, which is often seen in individuals with advanced cancer, chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS, or inflammatory conditions like tuberculosis. It is not simply weight loss, but rather a devastating physiological decline that can significantly impair a person's quality of life and ability to respond to treatment.
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A cachalot is an old name for the sperm whale, specifically the North Atlantic sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus).