7-letter words containing c, e, u
- lecturn — Misspelling of lectern.
- lecuona — Ernesto [er-nes-taw] /ɛrˈnɛs tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1896–1963, Cuban composer.
- leichou — a peninsula of SW Guangdong province, in SE China, between the South China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin. About 75 miles (120 km) long; about 30 miles (48 km) wide.
- lettuce — a cultivated plant, Lactuca sativa, occurring in many varieties and having succulent leaves used for salads.
- leucine — a white, crystalline, water-soluble amino acid, C 6 H 13 NO 2 , obtained by the decomposition of proteins and made synthetically: essential in the nutrition of humans and animals. Symbol: L. Abbreviation: Leu;
- leucism — An animal condition characterized by reduced pigmentation.
- leucite — a whitish or grayish mineral, potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi 2 O 6 , found in alkali volcanic rocks.
- leucoma — a dense, white opacity of the cornea.
- leucous — White; albino.
- leuctra — a town in ancient Greece, in Boeotia: Thebans defeated Spartans here 371 b.c.
- linecut — an engraving or print obtained from a line drawing
- loculed — having or containing locules
- locules — Plural form of locule.
- lucarne — a dormer window.
- lucence — shining.
- lucency — shining.
- lucerne — a canton in central Switzerland. 576 sq. mi. (1490 sq. km).
- lucifer — a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fell from heaven.
- lucigen — a lamp that burns oil mixed with hot air
- lucille — a female given name, form of Lucia or Lucy.
- luckier — having or marked by good luck; fortunate: That was my lucky day.
- lunched — Simple past tense and past participle of lunch.
- luncher — Someone who lunches, someone who eats lunch.
- lunches — a light midday meal between breakfast and dinner; luncheon.
- lurched — Archaic. the act of lurking or state of watchfulness.
- lurcher — a crossbred dog used especially by poachers.
- lurches — Archaic. the act of lurking or state of watchfulness.
- lyceums — Plural form of lyceum.
- macaque — any monkey of the genus Macaca, chiefly of Asia, characterized by cheek pouches and, usually, a short tail: several species are threatened or endangered.
- maculae — a spot or blotch, especially on one's skin; macule.
- macules — Plural form of macule.
- marceau — Marcel [mahr-sel;; French mar-sel] /mɑrˈsɛl;; French marˈsɛl/ (Show IPA), 1923–2007, French actor and mime.
- marcuse — Herbert, 1898–1979, U.S. political and social philosopher, born in Germany.
- maunche — a conventional representation of a sleeve with a flaring end, used as a charge.
- maurice — German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.
- mcclure — Samuel Sidney, 1857–1949, U.S. editor and publisher, born in Ireland.
- mcqueen — Alexander. 1969–2011, British fashion designer
- mencius — c380–289 b.c, Chinese philosopher.
- mercury — Chemistry. a heavy, silver-white, highly toxic metallic element, the only one that is liquid at room temperature; quicksilver: used in barometers, thermometers, pesticides, pharmaceutical preparations, reflecting surfaces of mirrors, and dental fillings, in certain switches, lamps, and other electric apparatus, and as a laboratory catalyst. Symbol: Hg; atomic weight: 200.59; atomic number: 80; specific gravity: 13.546 at 20°C; freezing point: −38.9°C; boiling point: 357°C.
- mesclun — a salad consisting especially of young, tender mixed greens.
- minceur — (of food) low-fat or low-calorie
- miscued — a stroke in which the cue fails to make solid contact with the cue ball.
- miscues — Plural form of miscue.
- miscure — An incorrect cure of any kind.
- morceau — piece; morsel.
- mouched — to borrow (a small item or amount) without intending to return or repay it.
- moucher — someone who eats hungrily or greedily
- mucigen — (physiology) A substance formed in mucous epithelial cells that gives rise to mucin.
- muckers — Plural form of mucker.
- mucosae — mucous membrane.