English to English Dictionary

Costume Jewelry

Jewelry made from inexpensive metals, glass, plastics, or simulated gemstones rather than precious metals and natural gems, designed for fashion rather than investment.

Costumed Character

A character portrayed by an actor wearing a costume that represents a specific persona or identity.

Costureira

A female tailor or seamstress who makes or alters clothing.

Cot

A small bed, particularly one for infants or young children.

Cotídjano

A term used to describe something that is daily or ordinary.

Cotracare

A collaborative approach to healthcare where multiple providers work together to care for a patient.

Cottage cheese

A soft, white, lumpy dairy product made from the curds of pasteurized cow's milk with a mild flavor.

Cotton

A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll around the seeds of cotton plants.

Cotyledon

The first leaf or leaves that develop from a seed after germination.

Couch-potato

A person who takes little or no physical exercise and spends a large amount of time watching television or using electronic devices.

Cougar

A large wild cat native to the Americas, also known as the mountain lion or puma.

Cough

A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a characteristic sound.