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8-letter words containing a, u

  • cathouse — a house of prostitution
  • catsuits — Plural form of catsuit.
  • catullus — Gaius Valerius (ˈɡaɪəs vəˈlɪərɪəs). ?84–?54 bc, Roman lyric poet, noted particularly for his love poems
  • caucasia — a region in SW Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea: contains the Caucasus Mountains, dividing it into Ciscaucasia in the north and Transcaucasia in the south; one of the most complex ethnic areas in the world, with over 50 different peoples
  • caucasic — Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) of, relating to, or characteristic of one of the traditional racial divisions of humankind, marked by fair to dark skin, straight to tightly curled hair, and light to very dark eyes, and originally inhabiting Europe, parts of North Africa, western Asia, and India.
  • caucasus — a mountain range in SW Russia, running along the N borders of Georgia and Azerbaijan, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea: mostly over 2700 m (9000 ft). Highest peak: Mount Elbrus, 5642 m (18 510 ft)
  • caucused — U.S. Politics. a meeting of party leaders to select candidates, elect convention delegates, etc. a meeting of party members within a legislative body to select leaders and determine strategy. (often initial capital letter) a faction within a legislative body that pursues its interests through the legislative process: the Women's Caucus; the Black Caucus.
  • caucuses — U.S. Politics. a meeting of party leaders to select candidates, elect convention delegates, etc. a meeting of party members within a legislative body to select leaders and determine strategy. (often initial capital letter) a faction within a legislative body that pursues its interests through the legislative process: the Women's Caucus; the Black Caucus.
  • caudaite — a small meteorite, generally less than one half millimeter in diameter, containing crystals of more or less pure magnetite.
  • caudally — Anatomy, Zoology. of, at, or near the tail or the posterior end of the body.
  • caudated — Having a tail, or a termination resembling a tail; caudate.
  • caudicle — the stalk to which an orchid's pollen masses are attached
  • caudillo — (in Spanish-speaking countries) a military or political leader
  • caudling — Present participle of caudle.
  • cauldron — A cauldron is a very large, round metal pot used for cooking over a fire. In stories and fairy tales, a cauldron is used by witches for their spells.
  • caulicle — a small stalk or stem
  • caulking — to fill or close seams or crevices of (a tank, window, etc.) in order to make watertight, airtight, etc.
  • caulonia — a town in S Calabria, in S Italy: ruins of ancient Achaean colony.
  • causable — that can be caused
  • causally — of, constituting, or implying a cause.
  • causerie — an informal talk or conversational piece of writing
  • causeuse — an upholstered settee for two persons.
  • causeway — A causeway is a raised path or road that crosses water or wet land.
  • caustics — Plural form of caustic.
  • cautions — alertness and prudence in a hazardous situation; care; wariness: Landslides ahead—proceed with caution.
  • cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
  • celature — the art of embossing metal.
  • cellular — Cellular means relating to the cells of animals or plants.
  • centaurs — Classical Mythology. one of a race of monsters having the head, trunk, and arms of a man, and the body and legs of a horse.
  • centaury — any Eurasian plant of the genus Centaurium, esp C. erythraea, having purplish-pink flowers and formerly believed to have medicinal properties: family Gentianaceae
  • cephalus — the husband of Procris.
  • cernauti — a city in SW Ukraine, on the Prut River: formerly in Romania.
  • cerulean — a deep blue colour; azure
  • cetaceum — spermaceti.
  • chalk up — If you chalk up a success, a victory, or a number of points in a game, you achieve it.
  • chalukya — a dynasty of central India, ruling a.d. c500–753, and restored a.d. 973–1190.
  • changeup — Alternative form of change-up.
  • changhua — city in W Taiwan: pop. 186,000
  • chanteur — a male singer, especially one who sings in nightclubs and cabarets.
  • chanukah — Chanukah is the same as Hanukkah.
  • chaozhou — a city in SE China, in E Guangdong province, on the Han River: river port. Pop: 480 000 (2005 est)
  • chapeaux — a hat.
  • chaqueta — a heavy jacket associated with South American cowboys
  • char siu — barbecued marinated pork
  • charmful — highly charming or enchanting
  • chartula — charta (def 2).
  • chase up — If you chase up something that is needed or needs dealing with, you find it or find out what is being done about it.
  • chasseur — a member of a unit specially trained and equipped for swift deployment
  • chasuble — a long sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  • chateaux — (in France) a castle or fortress.
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