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 countwise In terms of the count, or thickness, of yarn. county The land ruled by a count or a countess. countyhood The state of being a county. countyism Localism among Irish-Americans, based on the Irish counties they originated from. countylike Resembling or characteristic of a county. countywide Occurring or extending throughout a county coup A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act. coupage The blending (or cutting) of wine. coupe A shallow glass or glass dish, usually with a stem, in which sparkling wine or desserts are served. couped Cut off smoothly, as distinguished from erased (used especially for the head or limb of an animal). coupee A motion in dancing, when one leg is a little bent and raised from the floor, and with the other a forward motion is made. coupelike Resembling a coupe (car with two doors). couper A dealer in horses or other livestock. Couperinesque Reminiscent of the works or style of François Couperin (1668–1733), French Baroque composer and musician. coupette A small coupe (stemmed glass dish) for serving appetizers or desserts. Coupeville A town on Whidbey Island, the county seat of Island County, Washington, United States. coupism The advocacy or favoring of a coup d'état within a government or the enforcement of the political power of a minority by means of the military. coupist One who takes part in a coup d'état. couplable Capable of being coupled to something else. Coupland A small village in Warcop parish, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, previously in Eden district (OS grid ref NY7118). couplant a material that facilitates the transmission of ultrasonic energy from the transducer into the test specimen. couple Two of the same kind connected or considered together. coupledom The world or sphere of romantic couples. couplehood The state of being a romantic couple. couplement union; combination; a coupling; a pair coupler Someone who couples things together, especially someone whose job it is to couple railway carriages. coupleress A female pimp; a procuress. couplet A pair of lines, typically with rhyming end words. coupleteer One who writes couplets. coupley Pertaining to or characteristic of romantic couples. couplezilla A couple who, in the course of planning their wedding, display difficult, selfish, and narcissistic behavior relating to the event. coupling The act of joining together to form a couple. couplish Characteristic of a (romantic or sexual) couple. coupmaking The execution of a political coup. coupon A section of a ticket, showing the holder to be entitled to some specified accommodation or service, as to a passage over a designated line of travel, a particular seat in a theater, a discount, etc. couponer One who uses money-saving coupons. couponing The use or distribution of money-saving coupons. couponless Without a coupon or coupons. coupstick A stick or switch used among some Native Americans for making or counting a coup. coupure A passage cut through the glacis to facilitate sallies by the besieged. coupvolution An instance of regime change in support of a revolutionary movement against an existing government. cour A three-month unit of television broadcasting, corresponding to one of the four seasons. Courabyra A locality in the Snowy Valleys council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. Couradda A locality in the Narrabri council area, northern New South Wales, Australia. courage The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. couraged Having a specified form or amount of courage. courageless Devoid of courage; fearful, cowardly. couragelessness Lack of courage. courageous Of a person, displaying or possessing courage. courageously In a courageous manner; bravely; boldly. courageousness the state of being courageous Couragogo A locality in the Snowy Valleys council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. courant A piece of music in triple time. courante Any of a family of old French dances from the late Renaissance and the Baroque era in triple metre. Courantyne A river in northern South America in Suriname and Guyana. courap An itching skin disease, common in India, with eruptions on the face, breast, groin, etc. courb To bend; to bow. courbaril Hymenaea courbaril, a South American tree. Courbetian Of or relating to Gustave Courbet (1819–1877), French painter who led the 19th-century realism movement. courbette A movement in dressage in which the horse makes a series of jumps on the hind legs with the forelegs in the air. Courchaine A surname from French. Courcy A commune of Calvados department, France. courgette A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash. courgetti Courgettes cut into thin spaghettilike strands, often as a substitute for spaghetti. couric A unit of mass equal to approximately 2.5 pounds (1.1 kilograms) that is used to measure the mass of fecal matter. Couridjah A locality in the Wollondilly council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia. courier A person who delivers messages. Courington A surname. Courish Curonian; of, from, or pertaining to Courland courlan Limpkin. Courland A region in western Latvia. Courlander Someone from Courland Courlandic Of or relating to Courland. Courlandish Curonian; of, from, or pertaining to Courland Courmayeur A town and comune in northern Italy, in the autonomous region of Aosta Valley. Cournoyer A surname. Cournut A surname from French [in turn from Occitan]. courol A cuckoo-roller (Leptosomus discolor). cours three-month unit of television broadcasting corresponding to a natural season. course A sequence of events. coursebook A textbook, a book designed to accompany a specific academic course, or one specified by the writers of the course to be read by its students. coursecest A sexual or romantic relationship between coursemates. coursed Laid out in courses or rows. courseless Lacking a course. courselike Resembling or characteristic of an academic course. coursemate One who is taking the same academic course. Coursen A surname. coursepack A set of photocopied documents or other materials to be given to students as part of a course of study. courser A dog used for coursing. courses Menses. courseware Educational software or documents in computerized form that facilitate course-based learning and teaching. coursework An assignment, project or task that a student is required to complete as part of a particular course, which is then assessed and counts towards the grade given. coursey A space in the galley; a part of the hatches. coursing The sport of chasing wild animals, especially hares, with dogs by sight rather than by scent. Courson A surname. court An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley. courtable Capable of being courted. Courtallum A town in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, India. Courtauld A surname. courtbred Bred or educated at a royal court courtcraft The artifices and intrigues at courts. courted Romantically pursued; wooed. courtee A person (typically a woman) who is courted by another (typically a man) Courtenay A female given name. Courteney A female given name, variant of Courtney. courteous Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette. courteously In a courteous manner; with obliging civility or condescension; politely. courteousness The characteristic of being courteous. courtepy A short coat of coarse cloth. courter One who courts; one who plays the lover, or solicits in marriage. courtesan A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients. courtesanal Of or relating to a courtesan courtesanly Of or relating to a courtesan courtesanry The state of being a courtesan. courtesanship The state of being a courtesan; harlotry. courtesy Polite behavior. courtful As much as a court would hold. Courthope A surname. courthouse A public building housing courts of law. courtier A person in attendance at a royal court. courtierdom The realm or sphere of courtiers. courtieress A female courtier. courtierism The behaviour or practices of a courtier; obsequiousness. courtierlike Resembling or characteristic of a courtier. courtierly Befitting a courtier. courtiership The role or status of courtier. courtiery The courtly manners of a courtier courting courtship; amorous advances Courtiour A surname courtisanerie The practice or profession of being a courtesan. Courtland A town in Lawrence County, Alabama. courtless Without a court. courtlet A petty court. courtlike Resembling or characteristic of a court. courtlily In a manner befitting of a royal court; in a courtly manner. courtliness The quality of being courtly; refinement of manners. courtling A sycophantic or lesser courtier. courtly Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court; stately, rich or fine, and so suitable for a royal court. Courtmacsherry A coastal village in County Cork, Ireland. courtman A male courtier. Courtnage A surname. Courtney A surname from Old French. courtnoll A courtier. Courtois A surname from French. Courtright A surname. courtroom The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury. courts A surname. courtship The ceremonial performance of acts of courtesy to a dignitary, etc. courtside Alongside the court of play. courtsiding The transmission of information from a sports event (especially a tennis match) for the purpose of obtaining a betting advantage