Coventry

A state of ostracism.

cracker-barrel

Plain, rustic, homespun, direct, or unsophisticated.

craic

Good times involving pleasant company, enjoyable conversation, etc.

cremains

Ashes remaining after cremation of a body.

critical mass

The minimum amount or number of something required to initiate or sustain a process or effect.

Croesus

A very wealthy person.

cromulent

Valid; acceptable; satisfactory.

crowdfund

To fund a project by raising money from a large number of people, mostly strangers and usually via t...

cruciform

In the shape of a cross.

crusade

A zealous effort for an idea or cause.

Crusoe

A castaway; a person who is isolated or without companionship.

crwth

An ancient stringed instrument that’s typically associated with Welsh music. Also called a crowd.

cryptogenic

Of unknown origin or cause.

culminant

Being at or reaching the highest point.

cumberworld

A useless person.

cumbrously

In an awkward or ponderous manner.

cummingtonite

A mineral, otherwise known as magnesium iron silicate hydroxide.

cure-all

A remedy to any problem.

curtal

1. A woodwind instrument, an early form of bassoon, also known as a dulcian.

cwm

A steep bowl-shaped mountain basin, carved by glaciers. Also known as a cirque.

cwtch

1. A hiding place, such as a cupboard or a cubbyhole.

cyesis

Pregnancy.

cylindraceous

Resembling a cylinder.

cynanthropy

A delusion in which one believes oneself to be a dog.

cynegetic

Relating to the chase or hunting.

cynophilist

One who loves dogs.

daedal

Ingenious; skillful; intricate; artistic.

daisy-chain

To connect in a sequence, especially in a way such

Damoclean

Involving imminent danger.

deacon

In a church, a person appointed as a lay leader to a position below a pastor, priest, etc.

decarbonize

1. To reduce or remove carbon emissions by curtailing the use of fossil fuels.

deepfake

Digitally manipulated images, video, or audio that make someone appear to do or say something they d...

defrock

To remove from a position of authority, privilege, etc.

delibate

To take a small amount of something: to taste or sip.

Delphic

Obscure or ambiguous.

deontology

The theory or study of duty and obligation, with a focus on the right

Derwenter

An ex-convict.

descamisado

A very poor person.