My quiz on “Words Beginning with B” seemed to go down well, so what about having a go at a similar quiz on word meanings, but this time with all the answers beginning with C?
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Question of
capelin
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A monastic vestment
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A plant with edible buds that can be pickled and used to flavour food
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A small edible marine fish
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Question of
canola
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A flexible tube with a pointed end, used in medical and surgical procedures
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A type of rapeseed oil used for cooking
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A song or chant used in church services
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Question of
caracole
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A movement in equine dressage
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A wildcat found in Africa and Asia
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A cloak with a large hood
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Question of
cerulean
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A member of a medieval monastic order
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Having a deep blue colour
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Being opinionated and unlikely to change one’s mind
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Question of
charivari
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A Hindu religious festival
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A light carriage drawn by a pony
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A noisy celebration for newlyweds
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Question of
chaudfroid
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Calmness in a stressful situation
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A hot bechamel sauce that is also used when cold and set
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A person whose temper changes suddenly for no apparent reason
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Question of
circiniate
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To proceed in one direction round a circle, then back again
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Leaves or fronds that are coiled with the tip in the centre
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A white colourless acid
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Question of
clavier
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A small dagger
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A bone at the top of the ribcage
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A stringed keyboard musical instrument
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Question of
codicology
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The study of manuscripts
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A cipher system
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The study of partnerships
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Question of
crinoid
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Having many small waves or wrinkles
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A primitive marine invertebrate animal
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Containing a stiff fabric made from horsehair
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