Words that start with C

The capsicum or bell pepper is a medium sized fruit that ranges in colour from green to yellow to red. Unlike their cousins the chili, bell peppers are mild and sweet and are often eaten raw in salads, or cooked on pizza.

Someone is a captive if they are restrained and do not have their freedom. Someone or something may be held prisoner in a cage, tied or chained up so they can't escape or are simply held captive by verbal threats.

A car is a vehicle that is usually meant to carry between two and five people. Some cars can go very fast and are used in races, but most cars are just used by people to get to and from work, shopping or school.

A caracal is a slender, muscular, medium-sized wild cat with long legs and a short tail. It is from areas of Africa, west and south Asia. Caracals usually live alone. Female caracals are very territorial, but males will roam over a very large area. Caracals are closely related to servals.

A caravan, or travel trailer, is like a small house that is towed behind a car so you don't need to stay at a hotel when you are on vacation. Caravans are compact, but have one or more beds, an oven, closets, and sometimes even a toilet and shower.