Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Chayote

An edible pear-shaped green fruit of a tropical American climbing plant of the gourd family, eaten as a vegetable.

Cheese-Connoisseur

A person who has a refined appreciation of cheese and is knowledgeable about its varieties and qualities.

Chef-d'oeuvre

A masterpiece; a supreme work of art, literature, or craftsmanship that is regarded as the greatest achievement of a creator.

Chef-de-mission

The official head or leader of a national delegation or team participating in a major international sports event such as the Olympic Games.

Chemically-inert

Not reacting chemically with other substances under specified conditions.

Chemise

A woman's loose-fitting undergarment or nightgown, hanging straight from the shoulders.

Chemotherapeutic

Relating to the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances, especially in cancer treatment.

Cheongsam

A traditional Chinese women's one-piece dress with a high collar, slit skirt, and knotted buttons, fitting closely to the body.

Cherub

A member of the second order of angels, often depicted as a winged being with a human, lion, ox, or eagle face.

Chichewa

A Bantu language spoken by millions of people in southeastern Africa, particularly in Malawi, where it serves as a national and official language.

Chicle

A coagulated milky latex obtained from the sapodilla tree, traditionally used as the chief ingredient in chewing gum.

Chicom

A derogatory or informal term for a Chinese communist or a citizen, official, or military personnel of the People's Republic of China.