English to English Dictionary

Curiosa

A collection of curious, rare, or unconventional items, particularly books or writings dealing with esoteric, unusual, or erotic subjects.

Curn

A small quantity or amount; a bit.

Currier

A person who dresses and colors tanned leather to prepare it for use in manufacturing.

Curry-favor

To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention; to ingratiate oneself insincerely.

Curry-favour

To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention; to ingratiate oneself insincerely.

Cuspidate

Having a pointed or tapering shape.

Cutwater

The forward part of a ship's prow that cuts through the water.

Cynolatry

The worship of dogs, or the attribution of sacred or divine qualities to canines.

Cynophilist

A person who loves dogs.

Cynosure

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

Cythera

An island in the Ionian Sea, traditionally regarded in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite.

Cytological

Relating to cytology or the microscopic study of the structure, function, and pathology of cells.