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 crotonase Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydration of crotonyl-coenzyme A crotonate Any salt or ester of crotonic acid Crotone A city and comune, the capital of the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. Crotoniate A native or inhabitant of Croton. crotoniazide A topical antiinfective drug. crotonic Of or pertaining to crotonic acid or its derivatives. crotonid Any member of the family Crotoniidae of mites. crotonine A supposed alkaloid obtained from croton oil by boiling it with water and magnesia, later found to be merely a magnesia soap of the oil. crotonobetaine The betaine (3-carboxyallyl)trimethylammonium crotonoid Any plant that is a member of the subfamily Crotonoideae crotonyl The univalent radical CH₃-CH=CH-CO- derived from crotonic acid crotonylated Modified by crotonylation crotonylation posttranslational modification of lysine residues in a histone by the introduction of crotonyl groups crotonylene A colourless, volatile, pungent liquid, C₄H₆. It is produced artificially. crotonylome All the crotonylated proteins of an organism crotovine A paleoburrow that has become filled with soil. crotoxin A cytotoxic polypeptide complex isolated from the venom of a pit viper Crotalus durissus Crotteau A surname from French. crottin A kind of small goat cheese. crottle Any of various lichens gathered for dyeing, especially those of the genus Parmelia. Crotty A surname. crotyl The univalent radical (cis- or trans-) CH₃-CH=CH-CH₂- crotylation Any reaction in which a crotyl group is attached to a molecule crotylboration Any addition reaction of a crotyl organoboron compound crotylglycine The (cis- or trans-) N-crotyl derivative of glycine crotylsarin -But-2-en-1-yl methylphosphonofluoridate, a highly toxic organophosphate nerve agent. crouch To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear. crouchant Lying down with the head erect. crouched Marked with, bearing, or wearing the sign of the cross. croucher A surname. Crouchian Of or relating to Stanley Crouch (born 1945), American poet, writer and critic. crouching The action of the verb crouch. crouchingly In a crouching manner; while crouched down; in a crouch. crouchy Tending to crouch; hunched over. Croughton A hamlet and civil parish (served by Little Stanney and District Parish Council) in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ4172). crounotherapy The drinking of mineral water to treat a condition. croup The top of the rump of a horse or other quadruped. croupade A leap in which the horse pulls its hind legs up towards the belly. croupal Of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or caused by croup. croupier The person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino. croupiere Synonym of crupper (“armor for a horse's buttocks”). croupily In a croupy manner. croupiness The state or quality of being croupy. crouplike Resembling croup or some aspect of it; as with a crouplike cough (sounding like the typical cough of croup) or a crouplike illness (having a clinical picture and a clinical course similar to those of croup). croupon A cowhide with the belly and neck removed. croupous Relating to or resembling croup; especially, attended with the formation of a deposit or membrane like that found in membranous croup. Crouppen A surname. croupy Of, pertaining to, suggestive of, or caused by croup. crouse brisk; lively; bold crousely In a brisk, lively, or bold manner. Crouseville A village in the town of Washburn, Aroostook County, Maine, United States. croustade An edible container (often of pastry) filled with a savoury food crout sauerkraut Crouthamel A surname. crouton A small, often seasoned, piece of dry or fried bread. crouzeliine Any extinct primate in the subfamily Crouzeliinae. Crouzon A surname from French. crovalimab A monoclonal antibody used to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. crow A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call. Crowan A civil parish and small village south of Camborne, Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW6434). crowbait An old, emaciated horse. crowbar An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart. crowbarred Equipped with a crowbar circuit. crowberry Empetrum; a small genus of dwarf evergreen shrubs that bear edible fruit. crowbill A kind of forceps for extracting bullets, etc., from wounds. Crowborough A town and civil parish with a town council in Wealden district, East Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ5130). Crowcombe A village and civil parish in Somerset, England, previously in Somerset West and Taunton district (OS grid ref ST1436). crowd To press forward; to advance by pushing. crowded Containing a dense pack or mass of something; teeming. crowdedly In a crowded manner. crowdedness The state or quality of being crowded. Crowdell A surname. Crowden A hamlet in Tintwistle parish, High Peak borough, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK0799). crowder One who crowds or pushes. crowdfactoring Selling debts to a crowd of agents (the factors) crowdfund To fund (a project) by having many individuals pool their money together, usually via the Internet. crowdfunder One who donates to a crowdfunding project. crowdfunding Funding by many individuals pooling their money together for a common goal, usually via the Internet. crowdie Gruel or thin porridge. crowding The act by which somebody is crowded. crowdingly So as to crowd. crowdion A proposed form of lattice imperfection in crystals in which an extra atom is inserted (crowded in) within a row crowdipper A weedy plant, Pinellia ternata, native to East Asia and invasive in Europe and the United States. crowdlending crowdfunding in the form of a loan that must later be repaid crowdless Without a crowd. crowdlessness Absence of crowds. crowdlike Resembling or characteristic of a crowd. crowdom The world of crows; crow society. crowdpleaser Someone or something that is pleasing to the majority of a group. crowdpleasing popular to a large number of people crowdsale An online event where participants can purchase tokens in a cryptocurrency. crowdsensing The sensor measurement of a phenomenon (such as air pollution) by combining readings from numerous devices carried by different individuals. crowdsource To delegate a task to a large, diffuse group. crowdsourced Obtained by crowdsourcing. crowdsourcer One who crowdsources. crowdsourcing The delegation of a task to a large diffuse group in order to introduce new or more developed skill sets and improve efficiency. There is usually no substantial monetary compensation involved. crowdtesting Crowdsourced testing of software, performed by as many Internet users as possible. crowdwork Crowdsourced work. crowdworker Any of the individuals who contribute part of the work toward a crowdsourced task. crowdworking crowdwork employment crowdy A thick gruel of oatmeal and milk or water. Crowe A surname. croweater A person from South Australia. Crowell A surname. crower A bird which, or person who, crows. crowflower A kind of campion. crowfoot Any of many plants, mostly of subgenus Ranunculus subg. Batrachium, that have a leaf shaped somewhat like a bird's foot; especially the buttercups. crowfooted Having crow's feet (wrinkles). crowfootgrass Yardgrass (Eleusine indica). Crowheart A surname crowhop A jumping manoeuvre performed by a horse in which it rounds the back upwards and makes a series of small hops with all four legs leaving the ground simultaneously. Crowhurst A village and civil parish in Rother district, East Sussex, England (OS grid ref TQ7512). crowing A cry of joy or pleasure. crowingly So as to crow; with jubilation or schadenfreude. crowkeeper A person employed to scare off crows. crowl To make a growling noise, as the stomach. Crowland A market town and civil parish in South Holland district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF2410). Crowlands A locality in the Shire of Pyrenees, Shire of Northern Grampians and Rural City of Ararat, Victoria, Australia. Crowle A market town in Crowle and Ealand parish, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SE7712). crowler A large can used to hold craft beer. Crowley A surname. Crowleyan Of or pertaining to Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), English occultist and writer, or to his works or beliefs. Crowleyanism Crowleyan occultism. Crowleyesque Reminiscent of Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), English occultist and writer. crowlike Resembling or characteristic of a crow (the bird). crowly Of, relating to, or resembling a crow or crows; crowlike; corvid. crown A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem. crownable Suitable for being crowned. crownal Relating to a crown; coronal. crownation A coronation (crowning ceremony). crownband a band of the bridle that passes between the eyes and ears crownbeard Any of the flowering plants of the genus Verbesina. crowned Wearing a crown. crowner One who, or that which, crowns. crownet A coronet, small crown. crowngrass A vernacular name for species of Paspalum. crowning Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity. crowningly So as to crown. crownland In Austria-Hungary, any of the provinces, or largest administrative divisions of the monarchy. crownless Without a crown. crownlessness The state of lacking a crown. crownlet A coronet (small crown) crownlike Resembling a crown. crownmaker A manufacturer of crowns. crownment The act of crowning; coronation. crownophane A cyclophane that has some similarities to a crown ether Crownover A surname. crownpiece A strap in the bridle that goes over the horse's head just behind the animal's ears. crownpost A king post. crownshaft A leafbase which forms on some palms above the trunk and below the crown and above the trunk.