Words that start with C

Cute cats crawl carelessly past carefully cultivated canola.

Cis forChicken

Scientific name: gallus gallus domesticus
A chicken is a kind of bird that is kept as a source of food. Chickens lay eggs which we can eat, and we can also eat chickens. A female chicken is called a hen, male chickens are called roosters. Hens lay eggs, roosters crow when the sun rises.

Cis forChickpea

Scientific name: cicer arietinum
The chickpea, also called garbanzo bean or Indian pea, is a legume that is widely used in the Middle East and India. Chickpeas can be soaked overnight and cooked whole, and eaten plain, in a salad, or as part of a stew or curry. They can also be ground into flour and used for baking. They are the main ingredient of falafels and hummus.

Cis forChicks

Chicks is the plural of chick.
Chihuahuas are the world's smallest breed of dog, named after their home state in Mexico. They are very loyal dogs, and are not suitable for a household with young children. They are prone to getting low blood sugar, and need regular feedings.

Cis forChild

A child is a young person that is not an adult yet. Parents often refer to their sons and daughters as children even after they become adults.

Cis forChildren

Children is the plural of child.

Cis forChili

Scientific name: capsicum annuum
The chili pepper, also spelt chilli, is a small fruit that ranges in colour from green to yellow to red, the most common. The chili is very hot, and when you eat one it feels like your mouth is burning. Chilis are in the same family as the capsicum (bell pepper).

Cis forChilly

The weather can be described as chilly if it is briskly cold but not too cold. Not to be confused with chili.

Cis forChimera

A chimera is a monster with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a snake.

Cis forChimney

A chimney is a structure that draws smoke and hot air away from a fire inside a building. The building may be a big industrial one with huge tall chimneys, or just a house with a fireplace inside.