Words that start with C

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.

A drink is carbonated if it has carbon dioxide gas dissolved into it. Carbon dioxide will only dissolve under pressure, so fizzy drinks tend to be slightly pressurised in their bottles. When you open the bottle and release the pressure, the carbon dioxide comes out of the drink in a big rush of bubbles and makes the drink fizzy.

Cardamom refers to a group of related spices in the same family as ginger. Most commercial growing of cardamom is done in India, and cardamom is a common ingredient in Indian food. Cardamom has a strong flavor, and you don't need to add much to your food.

A cardigan is a type of sweater that has an opening down the front. Cardigans usually have a buttoned opening. They are usually knitted but sometimes are sewn together from fabric.