Words that start with C

Cress is a herb with a very sharp, peppery taste that is very easy to grow. It is related to mustard. Cress can be grown inside by sprinkling the seeds over some damp potting soil and left on a window ledge. Cress can be harvested simply by cutting the plants off with scissors when they have a few leaves. Cress is very tasty on salads, or in egg and cress sandwiches.

A crew is a group of people working together to accomplish the same goal. The crew in the picture is a rowing team.

A crib is a small bed for a baby to sleep in. Cribs usually have bars on the sides so the baby doesn't fall out and hurt themselves - and the bars also keep older babies from escaping! Cribs are also known as a cot or cradle or an infant bed.

Cries is the plural of cry, for example "I heard the cries of the baby next door."

When you cringe, you shrink or move away from something you don't like. People cringe to express a variety of negative emotions, including fear and embarrassment.