| caddisworm |
the wormlike larva of a caddisfly that lives in fresh water in an elongated case made of sand, plant debris, and the silk secreted by the larva after hatching. |
| caddy1 |
a small box or similar container, as for tea or pencils. |
| caddy2 |
variant of caddie. [2 definitions] |
| -cade |
a procession. |
| cadence |
a rhythmic pattern of movement, as in music or poetry. [3 definitions] |
| cadenza |
in music, an elaborate section near the end of a composition, usu. allowing a soloist to display virtuosity. |
| cadet |
a student in a military academy; person training to be a military officer. |
| cadge |
to obtain by begging or otherwise imposing on others. [2 definitions] |
| cadi |
a Muslim judge whose decisions are based on Islamic religious law. |
| Cadmean victory |
a battle won, but at enormous cost to the victor. |
| cadmium |
a chemical element that has forty-eight protons in each nucleus and occurs in various compounds or in pure form as a soft bluish white metal. (symbol: Cd) |
| cadre |
in the military, a core group of experienced personnel who can set up and train a new unit. [2 definitions] |
| caduceus |
in mythology, the staff carried by Mercury, which was entwined by two snakes and had two wings at the top. [2 definitions] |
| caecum |
a variant of cecum. |
| Caesar |
the title of the emperors of Rome from Augustus to Hadrian and the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire. [3 definitions] |
| Caesarean |
relating to Julius Caesar or the Caesars. [2 definitions] |
| Caesarean section |
(sometimes l.c.) a method of delivering an endangered fetus, in which an incision is made through the walls of the mother's abdomen and uterus. |
| Caesar salad |
a green salad topped with grated cheese, croutons, and anchovies and a dressing of olive oil, egg, lemon juice, and garlic. |
| caesium |
variant of cesium. |
| caesura |
a break or hesitation in a line of verse, usu. necessitated by the sense of the words. |
| café |
an informal restaurant, coffee shop, or barroom that usually specializes in simple meals, coffees, and desserts. |