English to English Dictionary

Cyclops

A member of a race of giants in Greek mythology, each with a single eye in the center of their forehead.

Cygnet

A young swan, especially one that is less than a year old.

Cylinder

A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

Cymbals

A pair of concave brass or bronze plates that are struck together to produce a loud, ringing sound, commonly used in orchestras and bands.

Cynical

Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

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.

Cypress

A type of coniferous tree belonging to the family Cupressaceae, often characterized by its tall, slender shape and evergreen foliage.

Cyrillic

Relating to the alphabetic script used for writing Slavic languages such as Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, and Ukrainian.

Cythera

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

Cytokine

A category of signaling molecules that mediate and regulate immunity, inflammation, and hematopoiesis.