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choreography the art of performing or composing and arranging dances. [2 definitions]
choric of, concerning, or in the manner of a chorus, esp. that of an ancient Greek play.
chorion the outer membrane that protects the embryo in reptiles, birds, and mammals. In mammals, it is part of the amnion.
chorionic of, related to, or secreted by the chorion or related tissue.
chorister a choral singer, esp. a choirboy.
C horizon in a profile of soil, the third level, just above bedrock, consisting of rock that is only somewhat broken or weathered.
choroid the vascular membrane on the eye that contains pigment and lies between the sclera and the retina. [2 definitions]
chortle to give or express with, a snorting chuckle. [2 definitions]
chorus an ensemble of singers. [6 definitions]
chorus girl a young woman who dances and sometimes sings in the chorus of a musical comedy, variety show, or the like.
chose past tense of choose.
chosen past participle of choose. [3 definitions]
Chou the third dynasty in China, about 1122 to 256 B.C.
chow1 (informal) food.
chow2 a stocky, medium-sized dog of Chinese origin that has a thick red or black coat, a blackish tongue, and a tail that curls over the back.
chowchow a relish of pickled vegetables, often in a hot mustard sauce.
chow chow see "chow2."
chowder a thick soup typically containing clams, fish, or corn, with potatoes and onions in a milk or tomato base.
chow mein a Chinese-American dish of stewed bean sprouts, other vegetables, and bits of chicken, seafood, or meat, poured over fried noodles.
chrism a consecrated oil mixed with balsam and used by some churches in certain rites, such as baptism. [2 definitions]
Christ in the New Testament, the designation of the Old Testament "Messiah". [2 definitions]