| copy |
a reproduction of an original. [8 definitions] |
| coral |
the hard skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps of tropical seas, deposited in masses that form reefs or atolls. [6 definitions] |
| coral reef |
a mound or ridge of coral skeletons and calcium deposits that forms in warm, shallow sea waters. |
| Coral Sea |
an arm of the southern Pacific Ocean located off the northwestern coast of Australia, extending to the north as far as New Guinea and the Soloman Islands and to the east by Vanuatu. The sea is the location of the Great Barrier Reef. It was also the scene of a fierce naval battle between Japan and the United States in World War II. |
| coral snake |
any of various small, poisonous snakes marked with bands of red, yellow, and black, found in subtropic regions and the southwestern United States. |
| cord |
a thin, strong rope or twine. [8 definitions] |
| cordial |
warm and gracious; courteous. [4 definitions] |
| corduroy |
a fabric, usu. cotton, with cords or cut pile woven in to form lengthwise ribs. [6 definitions] |
| core |
the center part of certain fruits, containing hard material and seeds. [4 definitions] |
| cork |
a species of oak native to the Mediterranean area, having thick, porous, water-resistant bark. [6 definitions] |
| corkscrew |
a spiral-shafted tool used to remove corks from bottles. [3 definitions] |
| corn1 |
a tall cereal plant that produces cylinder-shaped ears with rows of edible yellow or white seeds. [7 definitions] |
| corncob |
the woody core that bears the kernels in an ear of corn. [2 definitions] |
| cornea |
the portion of the eyeball's outer coating that is transparent and covers the iris and pupil. |
| corner |
the place where two lines or surfaces meet to form an angle. [10 definitions] |
| cornet |
a brass wind instrument resembling a compact trumpet. [2 definitions] |
| cornmeal |
a coarse meal ground from corn. |
| cornucopia |
a mythological goat's horn containing an endless supply of food, used as a symbol of abundance and prosperity; horn of plenty. [3 definitions] |
| coronation |
the ceremony at which a sovereign is crowned; crowning. |
| corporal2 |
a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps ranked below sergeant and above private first class. |
| corporation |
an association of persons recognized by law and authorized to carry out certain functions with powers independent of the individual members. [2 definitions] |