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 crescentoid Approaching a crescent shape. crescentspot A member of the Melitaeini, a tribe of brush-footed butterflies with crescent-shaped white spots on the red or brown wings. crescentwise In the form of a crescent. Crescenzo A surname from Italian. Cresci A surname from Italian. crescive Increasing or growing; marked by gradual spontaneous development. crescively In a crescive manner. Cresco An unincorporated community in Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, Indiana, United States. crescograph A device for measuring growth in plants. crescographic Of or relating to the crescograph. cresegol The potassium salt of cresol-sulfonic acid, used as a surgical disinfectant. cresol Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol. cresolase monophenol monooxygenase cresolate Any salt of a cresol (when considered to be an acid) cresolic Related to or pertaining to cresol. cresolphthalein A derivative of phenolphthalein used as a pH indicator Creson A surname. cresorcin Synonym of isorcin. cresotamide A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. crespelle Small, folded pancakes, with a savoury (or sweet) filling, sometimes served with a sauce. Crespi A surname. Crespin A surname. crespine A headdress worn by both men and women, usually made of wire or knitted mesh worn on either side of the head, used to contain the long hair. Crespo A surname. cress A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic. Cressage A village in Shropshire, England (OS grid ref SJ5904). Cressagian An age from 488.3 ± 1.7 to 486 million years ago, a subdivision of the Ordovician. Cressbrook A village in Litton parish, Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK1773). cressed Of foods: prepared with cress. cresselle A wooden rattle formerly used as a substitute for a bell in the Roman Catholic church. cresset A metal cup, suspended from or attached to the top of a pole and filled with burning pitch etc., used as portable illumination. Cressey A surname. cressid Any amphipod in the family Cressidae. Cressida A female given name from Ancient Greek. Cressidian Of or relating to the Chaucerian and Shakespearean character Cressida. Cressing A village and civil parish in Braintree district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TL7920). Cressington A part of a council ward in Liverpool, Merseyside, England (OS grid ref SJ3985). Cresskill A borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. cresslike Resembling or characteristic of cress. Cressman A surname. Cresson A surname, probably from French. Cresswell A surname. cressy Abounding in cresses. crest The summit of a hill or mountain ridge. crestal That is situated on, or forms part of, a crest. crested Having a crest, or ornamental tuft (on an animal) or plume (on a helmet). crestedness The property of being crested (or of having a specified type of crest) crestfallen Sad because of a disappointment. crestfallenly In a crestfallen manner. crestfallenness The quality of being crestfallen. crestfish Any of the fish in the lampriform family Lophotidae. crestie A crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus). crestiform In the form of a crest. cresting An ornamental finish on the top of a wall or ridge of a roof. crestless Having no crest crestlessness Absence of a crest. crestlike Having the characteristics of a crest crestline A line of dune crests. crestmarine The plant rock samphire. crestmoreite A supposed mineral, later found to be a mixture of ellestadite and tobermorite. Creston A census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. crestule A small crest Crestview A neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Crestwood A locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. crestwort A liverwort of the genus Lophocolea Creswell A village in Elmton parish, Bolsover district, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK5274). Creswellian A British Upper Palaeolithic culture named after the type site of Creswell Crags in Derbyshire. Creswick A habitational surname from Old English. cresyl Any of three isomeric univalent radical derived from a cresol; tolyl cresylate Any salt of cresylic acid cresylic Related to or pertaining to cresyl. cresylite An explosive composed of a mixture of trinitrocresol and picric acid Cretacean Cretaceous cretaceous Of or relating to chalk. cretaceously In a chalky manner; as or like chalk. Cretan Of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants. Cretanness The quality or characteristic of being Cretan. cretanweed The annual herb Hedypnois rhagadioloides. Crete A Cretan. Cretella A surname from Italian. cretic Using or relating to a metrical pattern of poetry where each foot is composed of three syllables, the first and third of which are stressed and the second of which is unstressed. Creticism The use of falsehoods; lying. cretifaction Impregnation with salts of lime. cretify To become impregnated with salts of lime. cretin A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism. cretinic Exhibiting or relating to cretinism. cretinism A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to the untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones. cretinistic Pertaining to, characterised by, or characteristic of cretinism. cretinization The process of cretinizing, or making cretinous. cretinize To cause to be or act like a cretin. cretinoid Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with cretinism. cretinous Characteristic of a cretin; very stupid. cretinously In a cretinous manner. creton A spreadable paste made from pork fat, ground pork trimmings, onions. cretonnade A meat paste similar to cretons, but made with a meat other than pork. cretonne A strong, heavy fabric of cotton, linen or rayon, used to make curtains and upholstery. cretoxyrhinid Any shark in the family Cretoxyrhinidae. Creuse A department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Capital: Guéret (INSEE code 23). Creutzfeldt A surname from German. crevalle A fish, the cavally or jurel. crevasse A crack or fissure in a glacier or snowfield; a chasm. crevassed having a crevasse or crevasses. Crevedia A river in Hunedoara, Romania. Creveling A surname. crevet A cruet (small container for holding a condiment, or for holding water or wine for the Eucharist). crevette A shrimp. crevice A narrow crack or fissure, as in a rock or wall. creviced Having a crevice or crevices. creviceless Without a crevice. crevicular Of or related to a crevice, such as the gingival crevice. Crevier A surname from French. crevis The crayfish. Creviston A surname. crew Any company of people; an assemblage; a throng. crewable Capable of being crewed. crewdate A social meal at a restaurant between two university societies, traditionally rowing crews, usually involving drinking and banter; commonly associated with sconcing and pennying; equivalent to a swap at Cambridge University. Crewdson A surname. crewe A group of people, especially in Louisiana, who support a Mardi Gras float in parades, as well as other charity work. crewed Having a crew; manned; piloted. Creweian Of or relating to Nathaniel Crew, 3rd Baron Crew (1633–1721), Bishop of Oxford from 1671 to 1674, commemorated in an annual oration at Oxford University. crewel Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery. crewelwork embroidery made using a crewel crewer A member of a crew, as on a ship or spacecraft Crewkerne A town and civil parish with a town council in Somerset, England, previously in South Somerset district (OS grid ref ST4409). crewless Without a crew; unmanned crewlessness Absence of a crew. crewman A member of a crew, especially the crew of a ship. crewmanship The status or role of crewman. crewmate A member of the same crew. crewmember A member of a crew. crewnecked Having a crewneck. crewperson Synonym of crewmember. crews A surname. Crewsian Of or relating to Harry Crews (1935–2012), American writer known for stories with violent, grotesque characters set in the Deep South. crewwoman A female crewmember. CRHergic Produced or activated by CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone). cria A young South American camelid (llama, vicuna, guanaco or alpaca). criadera A tier of sherry barrels in a solera Criado A surname from Spanish. Crianlarich A village in Stirling council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NN3825). crib A baby’s bed with high, often slatted, often moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a cradle or bassinet. Cribb A surname. cribbage A point-counting card game for two players, with variants for three or four players; the cribbage board used for scoring to 61 or 121 points in numerous small increments is characteristic. cribbed Placed in a crib. cribber One who cribs from others; a plagiarist. cribbing The members used to build a (structural) crib, usually of timbers or logs, but also of concrete, steel or even plastic; cribwork. Cribbins A surname. cribble A coarse sieve or screen. cribellar Relating to the cribellum. cribellate Having a cribellum.