Word origins

• coriumThe layer of skin between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissues.
• cormo-Corm.
• cormoidOf or relating to corm or corms.
• -cornhorn(s)
• corneolushorn
• cornicleA little horn.
• corniculateHorned; having horns.
• corniculumA small horn-like part or process.
• cornificProducing horns; forming horn.
• cornificationConversion into, or formation of, horn.
• corniformHaving the shape of a horn; horn-shaped.
• cornigerousHorned, having a horn or horns.
• cornu ammonisA fossil shell, curved like a ram's horn; an ammonite.
• cornuateHorn-shaped, as with a bicornuate uterus.
• cornuteTo give 'horns' to; to make a cuckold of.
• Corona AustralisA small summer constellation of the northern sky said to resemble a crown.
• Corona BorealisA small constellation said to resemble a crown.
• corona glandis penisThe salient part of the penile glans.
• corona lucisSynonym of corona (“type of chandelier”).
• corona seminisSynonym of pappus.
• coronateTo crown (a sovereign or champion).
• coroniformHaving the form of a crown or coronet.
• coronuleA coronet or little crown of a seed; the downy tuft on seeds.
• corpora arenaceaCalcified structures in the pineal gland and other areas of the brain such as the choroid plexus.
• corporalityThe state of being or having a body (being corporal/corporeal); bodily existence.
• corporifyTo form into a body.
• corposantAn electrical discharge accompanied by a corona of ionization in the surrounding atmosphere
• corpotentoriumA median ventral plate of the tentorium of some insects.
• corpus luteumA yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in mammals; it secretes steroid hormones.
• corpus vileA person, animal or thing treated as expendable, to therefore use as an experimental subject regardless of whatever loss or damage it may suffer as a result.
• corradeTo gnaw into; to wear away
• corrasionThe diminution of wealth, etc., such as through unanticipated expenditure.
• correalUnder joint obligation (applied to an obligation in which the parties are severally liable).
• correctioThe amending of a statement just made by further detailing the meaning.
• correctrixA woman or girl who corrects; a female corrector.
• correptionA shortening in pronunciation.
• correspondencySynonym of correspondence.
• corrigateTo correct.
• corrigativeCorrective.
• corrivateTo flow, or cause to flow, together, like water drawn from several streams.
• corrivationThe flowing of different streams into one.
• corroborantstrengthening; supporting; corroborating
• corrodentcorrosive
• corrodierOne receiving a corrody, or allowance from the Church, in return for previous payment or service (usually in the Middle Ages)
• corrodyA form of pension or annuity given by a religious institution as provision for maintenance.
• corrugantHaving the power of contracting into wrinkles.
• corrugateTo wrinkle (the skin).
• corrugatorA machine that corrugates material.
• corruptrixA female corrupter.
• corticatesheathed in bark or in a cortex
• corticiferousProducing bark or bark-like structures.
• corticiformResembling, or having the form of, bark, rind, or a cortex.
• cortico-cortex, usually the adrenal cortex or the cerebral cortex.
• corticoseAbounding in bark
• coruscateTo give off light; to reflect in flashes; to sparkle.
• coruscationA sudden display of brilliance; a flashing of light; a sparkle.
• corviformResembling a crow or raven; corvine.
• corvineOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of crows or ravens.
• corvorantSynonym of cormorant.
• CorybasThe son of Iasion and the goddess Cybele, who gave his name to the Korybants.
• CoryciaA naiad who lived on Mount Parnassus.
• CorycusA mountain in Ionia, Greece
• corymbiferousBearing corymbs of flowers or fruit.
• corymbusA topknot anciently worn by girls in their hair.
• coryphaeusThe conductor or leader of the chorus of a drama.
• corypheusThe conductor or leader of the dramatic chorus in Ancient Greece.
• cos.Consul in the year —. (Used, similarly to fl., in dating Roman texts composed by authors whose year of consulship is known, but little else for dating purposes.)
• cosmolineA substance obtained from the residues of the distillation of petroleum, essentially the same as vaseline, but of somewhat stiffer consistency, and consisting of a mixture of the higher paraffins.
• costateHaving ribs, or the appearance of ribs.
• costmaryAn aromatic plant (Tanacetum balsamita), once used to flavour ale (prior to use of hops); also used as a bookmark in Bibles and other holy texts to dissuade silverfish and other pests.
• cothurnA buskin anciently worn by tragic actors on the stage.
• cothurnusA buskin used in ancient tragedy.
• coticularPertaining to, similar to, or suitable for, whetstones
• cottabusAn ancient game played by throwing wine at metal disks or pans, trying to knock them down or make them sink in a basin of water.
• CottianRelating to the Cottian Alps.
• cotyleA unit of Greek liquid measure.
• cox-Hip, hipbone, hip joint.
• cracovianOf, from or relating to the city of Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
• cramboA guessing game in which players guess words that rhyme with a clue word, seeking a word that is kept secret or concealed.
• crapulaSickness or indisposition caused by excessive eating or drinking.
• crapulenceSickness or indisposition caused by excessive eating or drinking.
• crapulentExhibiting or relating to crapulence.
• crassamentumThe solid component of blood, blood from which serum has been removed; a mass of coagulated blood; a blood clot.
• crastinalRelating to tomorrow, the following day.
• crastinationprocrastination; delaying things until later
• CrataeisThe mother of Scylla
• crateriformHaving the form of a shallow bowl or crater
• craticularRelating to a resting phase in the growth of diatoms during which their valves are expanded
• creableCapable of being created.
• creantcreative; formative
• creatrixA female creator.
• crebrousfrequent; numerous
• credendumSomething to be believed; an article of faith.
• creditrixA female creditor.
• credobaptismPractice of the credobaptists; belief that baptism is only to be administered to those who profess their faith.
• credophileOne who gets positive pleasure from belief and pain from doubt; one who collects beliefs not for utility but for glitter and for whom, once he or she has embraced a belief, it takes something more than mere disproof to make to let go.
• crematorOne who, or that which, cremates or consumes to ashes.
• cremorcream, a creamy substance, yeast, or scum
• crenaA furrow or notch.
• crenateHaving round or blunt teeth on its margin; scalloped.