| Cetus |
an autumn constellation in the northern sky, located below Pisces and Aries and containing the variable star Mira. |
| cevitamic acid |
ascorbic acid. |
| Ceylon |
see "Sri Lanka." |
| Cf |
symbol of the chemical element californium. |
| cf. |
abbreviation of "confer" (Latin); compare, to note the likenesses and differences of (pronounced as individual letters or as word "compare"). |
| cg |
abbreviation of "centigram," or "centigrams," a unit of weight equal to one hundredth of a gram or 0.154 grain. |
| ch. |
abbreviation of "chapter," one of the main sections of a book, usu. marked with a number or title. |
| Chablis |
a very dry white Burgundy table wine. |
| cha-cha |
a modern ballroom dance that originated in Latin America, characterized by its triple beat. [2 definitions] |
| chaconne |
a slow, formal dance of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries having its origins in Spain or Latin America, or the music composed for such a dance. [2 definitions] |
| Chad |
a central African country bordered by Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, and Niger. |
| chador |
an outer garment worn by Muslim women, esp. in Iran, made of a long, dark-colored cloth that is wrapped loosely around the head and body and covers all or part of the face. |
| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. [6 definitions] |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. [2 definitions] |
| chaffer |
haggling or bargaining over an exchange. [4 definitions] |
| chaffinch |
a reddish brown European finch. |
| chafing dish |
a lidded dish or pot, supported on a metal frame with a candle or other heating device beneath it, and used to cook food at the table or keep it hot. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. [2 definitions] |
| chain |
a series of connected links, usu. made of metal, used for attaching, pulling, binding, or ornamentation. [9 definitions] |
| chain gang |
a group of convicts chained together to prevent their escape from an outdoor work site. |
| chain letter |
a letter with a message or money-making proposal that instructs the recipient to copy the letter and send it to others. |