Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Caligula Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, third Roman emperor from 37 to 41 CE. Caligulan Of or pertaining to Caligula (AD 12–41), Roman Emperor. Caligulism Madness, especially when of an extravagant or sadistic nature. caligynephobia The fear of beautiful women. Caliking A barangay of Atok, Benguet, Philippines. Calimesa A city in Riverside County, California, United States. Calimo A locality in the Murray River council area, southern New South Wales, Australia. calimocho A cocktail consisting of approximately 50% red wine and 50% cola-based soft drink. Calimyrna A fig (fruit) of a certain variety grown in California. calin An alloy of lead and tin, from the Far East. Calinan A district of Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. calinda An African-American style of dance (or its associated music) in the southern US and parts of Latin America. calindol A phenylalkylamine calcimimetic N-[(1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl]-1H-indole-2-methanamine that facilitates the activation of a calcium-sensing receptor Calinescu A surname from Romanian. Calingag A barangay of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Calingatngan A barangay of Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. Calingcuan A barangay of Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines. calingula A sluice or escape in irrigation works. Calinog A municipality of Iloilo, Philippines. Calintaan A municipality of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. caliological Relating to caliology. caliologist One who studies birds' nests. caliology The study of birds' nests. calipash The edible greenish material found underneath the upper half of a turtle's carapace (shell). Calipatria A city in Imperial County, California, United States. Calipayan A barangay of Dagami, Leyte, Philippines. calipee A food of the yellowish material found inside the lower half of a turtle's carapace (shell). caliper The part of a disc brake that holds the brake pads. calipers A device used to measure dimensions, especially for small or precise measurements. caliph The holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad. Calipha Caliphess caliphal Of or relating to a caliph or a caliphate. caliphally In the manner of a caliph. caliphate Monarchical government based on a claim of succession to the Islamic State of Muhammad, ruled by a caliph. caliphatic Pertaining to a caliphate. caliphatism Support for the caliphate. caliphatist A supporter of the caliphate. caliphdom A nation having as supreme ruler a Caliph and/or Calipha. caliphess A female caliph. caliphette A (Muslima) woman who is a member of Daesh/ISIS. caliphhood The office and role of caliph caliphian Of or relating to the caliph, a Muslim political leader. Caliphism The political ideology which favors the re-establishment of a caliphate, a unified Islamic government of the Muslim world. Caliphist A proponent of a caliphate, a unified Islamic government of the Muslim world. caliphization Process of becoming a caliphate. caliphship The dignity, rank or office of a caliph. caliphyllid Any member of the Caliphyllidae. calisaya A valuable Peruvian bark obtained from Cinchona calisaya and closely related species, from which quinine is prepared. Calisch A surname. Calise A surname. Calisher A surname. calisson A Provençal diamond-shaped confection made with ground almonds. Calista A female given name from Latin. Calister A surname calistheneum A gym, especially one for light physical exercise by women and children. calisthenic Of, or relating to calisthenics. calisthenics Physical exercises with the participation of a multitude of muscles and often minimal equipment (thus, usually bodyweight exercises); strength training aspects and cardio aspects are both involved, and stamina is often a focus. Calistoga A city in Napa County, California, United States. Calitlitan A barangay of Umingan, Pangasinan, Philippines. calitoxin A sea anemone neurotoxin produced by Calliactis parasitica. caliver A type of light musket. Calivil A locality in the Shire of Loddon, north western Victoria, Australia calix A surname. calixarene Any of a class of organic macrocycles containing a ring of phenol groups linked by a short bridge; they mimic some properties of enzymes, and have many other applications. calixcrown A macrocyclic compound derived from calixarene and crown ether. calixphyrin A compound that is analogous to a porphyrin but with two of the hydrocarbon bridges between pyrroles fully saturated. calixpyrrole A compound that is analogous to a porphyrin but with all four of the hydrocarbon bridges between pyrroles fully saturated. calixresorcinarene A compound that is analogous to a calixarene, but with phenolic groups derived from resorcinol. Calixte A surname from French. Calixtian Of or relating to Georg Calixtus (1586–1656), German Lutheran theologian. Calixtine A Utraquist. Calixtinism Utraquism Calixtro A surname from Spanish. calk A pointed projection on a horseshoe to prevent its slipping. Calke A small village and civil parish in South Derbyshire district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK3722). calker One who calks. calkin A calk (on a horseshoe). call To request, summon, or beckon. calla A marsh plant native to cooler areas throughout the northern hemisphere, Calla palustris, having pale green flowers in a white spathe. callability The state or condition of being callable. callable That can be called. callaeid Any bird in the family Callaeidae. Callafan A fan of the English singer Sam Callahan. Callaghan A surname from Irish. callaghanite A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, copper, hydrogen, magnesium, and oxygen. Callaguip A barangay of Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Callaham A surname from Irish. Callahan A surname from Irish. Callahaner A participant in the Usenet newsgroup alt.callahans. Callahanian A participant in the Usenet newsgroup alt.callahans. callaloo Any of various tropical plants grown in the Americas, especially of the genera Amaranthus and Xanthosoma, cultivated for their edible leaves. Callan A surname from Irish. Callanan A surname from Irish. Callander A small town in Stirling council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NN6307). callant lad, boy callanthiid Any fish in the family Callanthiidae. Callao The largest port city of Peru. Callard A surname. Callari A surname from Italian. callaria water-arum Callawadda A locality in the Shire of Northern Grampians, central western Victoria, Australia. callawapore A blue and white calico fabric from Madras. Callaway A surname. callback The return of a situation to a previous position or state; a reference to such a position or state. callboard A telephone switchboard. callbook A directory of radio station call signs. callboy A male prostitute. Callcott A surname. called Having been called. callee The person who is called by the caller (on the telephone). Callegari A surname from Italian. Calleja A surname from Spanish. Callejas A surname from Spanish. Callen A surname from Irish. Callenbach A surname. Callender A surname originating as an occupation. Callens A surname from Dutch. caller The person who makes a telephone call. Callerton A small village in Woolsington parish, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England (OS grid ref NZ1768). Callery A surname. callet A trull or prostitute. Calley A surname. callianassid Any crustacean in the family Callianassidae. calliandra A flowering plant of the genus Calliandra. calliaphone Synonym of calliope. Callias A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage. callibogus A mixed drink, consisting of rum, molasses, and spruce beer. callicarpa Any member of the species of genus Callicarpa of shrubs and small trees, the beautyberries. callicarpenal A compound derived from Callicarpa americana that can be used as a mosquito repellent. callichthyid Any catfish in the family Callichthyidae. Callick A surname. Callicoat A surname. Callicoon A town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. Callicutt A surname. callid cunning or shrewd; crafty. callidity craftiness, cunning callidulid Any moth in the family Callidulidae. Callie A female given name. Callier A surname from Old French. calliferous Bearing or producing calluses. Calligas A surname from Greek, equivalent to English Farrier. Callignee A locality in the City of Latrobe, central eastern Victoria, Australia. calligraffiti Beautiful or masterfully made graffiti. calligram A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance. calligraph To write using calligraphy. calligrapher one who practices calligraphy calligraphic Of or pertaining to calligraphy. calligraphically in a calligraphic manner: using calligraphy calligraphics Work produced in the form of calligraphy. calligraphist calligrapher