English to English Dictionary

Cause célèbre

A controversial issue, trial, or incident that becomes the subject of widespread public attention, debate, and dispute.

Cauterization

The act of burning a part of the body to remove or close off a part of it.

Caution

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

Cautious

Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Cavalryman

A soldier who is a member of a cavalry unit, typically trained to fight on horseback.

Cavaquinho

A small, traditional Portuguese and Brazilian stringed musical instrument of the guitar family, featuring four wire strings and played with a pick or fingers.

Cave

A large underground chamber, typically formed by natural processes.

Cavity

A hollow space within a solid object or body.

Cay

A small, low-lying island or reef, especially in tropical waters.

Cayenne Pepper

A type of hot pepper used as a spice, typically ground into a powder.

Cease

To bring or come to an end.

Ceasefire

A temporary suspension of fighting, typically agreed upon by opposing forces.