Words that start with C

Cute cats crawl carelessly past carefully cultivated canola.

Cis forCow

Scientific name: bos primigenius
The cow is a large animal that is kept for its milk and meat. The meat from a cow is called bull and a baby cow is a calf.

Cis forCowboy

A cowboy (or cowgirl) is someone who herds cows, usually while riding a horse. Cowboys also do other jobs around a ranch besides just herding cows.

Cis forCower

You cower when you crouch in fear. The dog is cowering under a Christmas tree.

Cis forCowl

A cowl is a loose garment that surrounds the head and neck, much like a scarf. Cowls are often hooded.

Cis forCoyote

Scientific name: canis latrans
The coyote, or prairie wolf, is a type of dog found around North America, Canada and Mexico. Coyotes normally hunt in pairs. They usually eat smaller animals, but if they hunt in a pack they can bring down something as large as a deer.

Cis forCozy

Something is cozy if it is small, but not too small, and warm and comfortable, like a cozy little house. A similar word to cozy is snug.

Cis forCrab

Scientific name: crustaceans of the infraorder brachyura
Crabs are found all over the world around water, both in the sea and in fresh water. They can range in size from a few centimetres wide to up to four metres wide. They have a very thick outside shell, and people catch them to eat.

Cis forCrack

A crack is a long, thin break in something. Cracks are usually found in something big and hard, like a wall or a concrete building.

Cis forCracked

Something that has cracks in it is said to be cracked. The picture is of some dry, cracked ground.