caiman |
a large reptile that is related to the crocodile and alligator. Caimans live in tropical areas of North and South America. |
Cairo |
the capital city of Egypt, on the Nile River. |
Cajun |
a person of French Canadian descent, now usually native to Louisiana. [2 definitions] |
cake |
a sweet, baked food made of flour, eggs, sugar, and flavoring. Cakes can be made in the form of a loaf or layers. [4 definitions] |
Cal.1 |
abbreviation of "large calorie," or "large calories"; the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water one degree Celsius. |
Cal.2 |
an abbreviation of "California," a U.S. state on the west coast. |
calamity |
an event causing great harm, pain, or destruction; disaster. |
calcium |
a soft, silver-white substance that is one of the chemical elements. Calcium is found in many kinds of rocks. It is used by the body for building healthy bones and teeth. (symbol: Ca) |
calculate |
to find out by using arithmetic; compute. [3 definitions] |
calculation |
the process of getting an answer to a number question by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. The answer that is reached at the end of this process can also be called a calculation. |
calculator |
a machine or computer application used in calculating or computing numbers. |
Calcutta |
the capital city of a state in India. Calcutta is on the eastern coast. |
calendar |
a chart of the days, weeks, and months of one or more years. [2 definitions] |
calf1 |
a young cow or bull. A young whale, seal, or elephant is also known as a calf. [2 definitions] |
calf2 |
the rounded back part of a human's leg below the knee. |
calico |
a woven cotton cloth with a bright printed pattern. [3 definitions] |
California |
a state in the western United States on the Pacific Coast. Its capital is Sacramento. (abbreviated: CA) |
caliph |
in Islam, a spiritual and political leader in some Muslim countries. |
caliphate |
the area ruled, length of rule, or office of a caliph. |
call |
to say in a loud voice or shout out. [10 definitions] |
call for |
to stop by for; fetch. [3 definitions] |