8-letter words containing a, u
- 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.
- dupattas — Plural form of dupatta.
- durables — (economics) Plural form of durable; durable goods.
- duration — the length of time something continues or exists (often used with the).
- durative — noting or pertaining to a verb aspect expressing incomplete or continued action. Beat and walk are durative in contrast to strike and step.
- durgapur — a city in S West Bengal State, NE India.
- dushanbe — a republic in central Asia, N of Afghanistan. 55,240 sq. mi. (143,600 sq. km). Capital: Dushanbe.
- dust bag — the bag used in some models of vacuum cleaner for the collection of dust
- dustball — A ball of dust.
- dustcart — a garbage truck.
- dustcoat — a loose lightweight coat worn for early open motor-car riding
- dustheap — a heap or pile of rubbish, refuse, or the like.
- dustpans — Plural form of dustpan.
- dutchman — a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
- dutiable — subject to customs duty, as imported goods.
- duvalier — François [frahn-swa] /frɑ̃ˈswa/ (Show IPA), ("Papa Doc") 1907–71, Haitian physician and dictator: president 1957–71.
- dzhambul — a city in S Kazakhstan, NE of Chimkent.
- ear tuft — a tuft of long feathers above the eyes of some owls and other birds that becomes erect when the bird is excited or afraid but is not used in hearing.
- eardrums — Plural form of eardrum.
- earmuffs — A pair of soft fabric coverings, connected by a band across the top of the head, that are worn over the ears to protect them from cold or noise.
- earplugs — Plural form of earplug.
- earth up — to cover (part of a plant, esp the stem) with soil in order to protect from frost, light, etc
- earthnut — any of various roots, tubers, or underground growths, as the peanut and the truffle.
- ease out — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- eaten up — food: finished
- eboracum — ancient name of York, England.
- eburnean — Made of ivory.
- ecaudate — having no tail.
- echiuran — spoonworm
- ecraseur — surgical device consisting of a heavy wire loop placed around a part to be removed and tightened until it cuts through
- edacious — devouring; voracious; consuming.
- educable — capable of being educated.
- educated — having undergone education: educated people.
- educatee — a person who receives instruction; student.
- educates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of educate.
- educator — a person or thing that educates, especially a teacher, principal, or other person involved in planning or directing education.
- effluvia — a slight or invisible exhalation or vapor, especially one that is disagreeable or noxious.
- 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)
- eluviate — to undergo eluviation