Words that start with C

Most baby birds are called chicks.

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.

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.

Children is the plural of child.

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

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.

A chinchilla is a small rodent with soft, dense fur, large ears, and a thick tail. It lives high in the Andes Mountains in South America, where the weather is cool and dry. Chinchillas are most active at night.

A chip is a small piece of something, most commonly a piece of potato, deep fried to make potato chips.

A chip is used in gambling to represent money.

French fries (or chips) are made from potatoes cut into long thin strips and then deep fried in oil. They are usually served hot, with salt.

Chirp is another word for tweet, which is a noise that smaller birds make.