9-letter words containing a, r, u
- aneurysms — Plural form of aneurysm.
- angostura — the bitter, aromatic bark of either of two South American citrus trees, Galipea officinalis or G. cusparia, used in medicine and in the preparation of liqueurs and bitters.
- anguiform — shaped like a snake
- angularly — In an angular manner.
- anhungred — very hungry
- anhydrous — containing no water, esp no water of crystallization
- annapurna — a massif of the Himalayas, in Nepal. Highest peak: 8078 m (26 502 ft)
- annexures — Plural form of annexure.
- announcer — An announcer is someone who introduces programmes on radio or television or who reads the text of a radio or television advertisement.
- annularly — In an annular manner.
- anoestrus — a period of sexual inactivity between two periods of oestrus in many mammals
- ansgarius — Latin name of Ansgar.
- antecourt — a forecourt.
- anthurium — any of various tropical American aroid plants constituting the genus Anthurium, many of which are cultivated as house plants for their showy foliage and their flowers, which are borne in a long-stalked spike surrounded by a flaring heart-shaped white or red bract
- anti-drug — opposing or restricting the use of narcotics or other drugs of abuse: to enact stricter antidrug laws.
- antibuser — someone who opposes busing
- antifraud — acting against fraud
- antinuker — a person who is opposed to nuclear weapons or energy
- antiquark — the antiparticle of a quark
- antiquary — An antiquary is a person who studies the past, or who collects or buys and sells old and valuable objects.
- antiquers — a person who takes a special interest in antiques; a collector of antiquities; antiquary.
- antiserum — blood serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to treat or provide immunity to a disease
- antitrust — In the United States, antitrust laws are intended to stop large firms taking over their competitors, fixing prices with their competitors, or interfering with free competition in any way.
- antitumor — Inhibiting the development of a tumor.
- antiulcer — acting against ulcers
- antiurban — opposed to the urban environment or urban life
- antivirus — a piece of software designed to prevent viruses entering a computer system or network
- apatosaur — a large, long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur
- apertural — relating to aperture or an aperture
- apertured — having an aperture
- apertures — Plural form of aperture.
- apivorous — eating bees
- apparatus — The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.
- applauder — One who applauds.
- apronfuls — Plural form of apronful.
- aqua pura — pure water; esp., distilled water
- aquaboard — a board that can be used to ride on water
- aquadrome — a venue for water sports
- aquaporin — any one of a group of proteins in cell membranes that allow the passage of water across the membrane
- aquarelle — a method of watercolour painting in transparent washes
- aquarists — Plural form of aquarist.
- aquariums — Plural form of aquarium.
- aquarobic — pertaining to exercises performed standing up in a swimming pool
- aquitards — Plural form of aquitard.
- arabesque — An arabesque is a position in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one leg with their other leg lifted and stretched out backwards, and their arms stretched out in front of them.
- aracatuba — a city in SE Brazil.
- araucania — a region of central Chile, inhabited by Araucanian Indians
- araucaria — any tree of the coniferous genus Araucaria of South America, Australia, and Polynesia, such as the monkey puzzle and bunya-bunya
- arbitrium — the power to decide
- arboreous — thickly wooded; having many trees