8-letter words containing a, u, n
- delaunay — Robert (rɔbɛr). 1885–1941, French painter, whose abstract use of colour characterized Orphism, an attempt to introduce more colour into austere forms of Cubism
- denarius — a silver coin of ancient Rome, often called a penny in translation
- denature — to change the nature of
- dentural — of or relating to dentures
- denudate — denuded; bare
- depurant — purifying
- deuddarn — a type of two-tiered Welsh dresser or cupboard
- dianthus — any Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant of the widely cultivated genus Dianthus, such as the carnation, pink, and sweet william
- dilutant — A diluting agent; a diluent, or thinner.
- diluvian — pertaining to or caused by a flood or deluge.
- dinosaur — any chiefly terrestrial, herbivorous or carnivorous reptile of the extinct orders Saurischia and Ornithischia, from the Mesozoic Era, certain species of which are the largest known land animals.
- dipluran — Any of various hexapods, of the order Diplura.
- disannul — to annul utterly; make void: to disannul a contract.
- diurnals — Plural form of diurnal.
- don juan — a legendary Spanish nobleman famous for his many seductions and dissolute life.
- douanier — a customs officer or official.
- dounreay — the site in N Scotland of a nuclear power station, which contained the world's first fast-breeder reactor (1962–77). A prototype fast-breeder operated from 1974 until 1994: a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant has also operated at the site
- douzaine — a bet in roulette on 12 numbers simultaneously so as to share in any that win.
- downhaul — any of various lines for pulling down a sail or a yard, as for securing in a lowered position when not in use.
- drunkard — a person who is habitually or frequently drunk.
- duathlon — An athletic contest consisting of running and cycling.
- ducatoon — a former silver coin of the Netherlands, used through the 17th and 18th centuries: equal to three gulden.
- dudevant — Madame Amandine Lucile Aurore [French a-mahn-deen ly-seel oh-rawr] /French a mɑ̃ˈdin lüˈsil oʊˈrɔr/ (Show IPA), Sand, George.
- dulciana — an organ stop having metal pipes and giving thin, incisive, somewhat stringlike tones.
- dulcinea — a ladylove; sweetheart.
- dunaburg — German name of Daugavpils.
- duncan i — died 1040, king of Scotland 1030–40: murdered by Macbeth.
- duncical — relating to a dunce or being stupid or simple-minded
- duneland — a tract of land dominated by sand dunes, often bordering on a beach.
- dungaree — dungarees. work clothes, overalls, etc., of blue denim. blue jeans.
- dungheap — pile of dung
- dunkable — (informal) Suitable for dunking (as of food).
- dunleary — a port in E Republic of Ireland, on Dublin Bay. Pop: 24 447 (2002)
- dunnakin — a lavatory
- dunnarts — Plural form of dunnart.
- duo-tang — a type of folder with flexible metal fasteners
- duodenal — of or relating to the duodenum.
- duration — the length of time something continues or exists (often used with the).
- dushanbe — a republic in central Asia, N of Afghanistan. 55,240 sq. mi. (143,600 sq. km). Capital: Dushanbe.
- dustpans — Plural form of dustpan.
- dutchman — a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
- earthnut — any of various roots, tubers, or underground growths, as the peanut and the truffle.
- eaten up — food: finished
- eburnean — Made of ivory.
- echiuran — spoonworm
- el aaiún — a city in Western Sahara, controlled by Morocco: the capital of the former Spanish Sahara; port facilities for rich phosphate deposits nearby. Pop: 197 000 (2005 est)
- emmanuel — a masculine name: dim. Manny; var. Emanuel, Immanuel, Manuel
- enacture — an enactment
- enamours — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of enamour.
- enarmour — To clothe with protective coverings.