Defn: Same as Cespitose.
CAESURA
Cæ*su"ra, n.; pl. E. Cæsuras (, L. Cæsuræ ( Etym: [L. caesura a
cutting off, a division, stop, fr. caedere, caesum, to cut off. See
Concise.]
Defn: A metrical break in a verse, occurring in the middle of a foot and commonly near the middle of the verse; a sense pause in the middle of a foot. Also, a long syllable on which the cæsural accent rests, or which is used as a foot.
Note: In the following line the cæsura is between study and of.
The prop | er stud | y || of | mankind | is man.
CAESURAL
Cæ*su"ral, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a cæsura. Cæsural pause, a pause made at a cæsura.
CAFE
Ca`fé", n. Etym: [F. See Coffee.]
Defn: A coffeehouse; a restaurant; also, a room in a hotel or restaurant where coffee and liquors are served.
CAFENET; CAFENEH
Caf"e*net, Caf"e*neh, n. Etym: [Turk. qahveh khaneh coffeehouse.]
Defn: A humble inn or house of rest for travelers, where coffee is sold. [Turkey]