9-letter words containing e, c, r, i
- epicormic — (of a shoot or branch) growing from a previously dormant bud on the trunk or a limb of a tree.
- epicrania — tissue covering the cranium
- epicrisis — a secondary crisis occurring in the course of a disease
- epicritic — (of certain nerve fibres of the skin) serving to perceive and distinguish fine variations of temperature or touch
- epicurean — Of or concerning Epicurus or his ideas.
- epicurism — Epicureanism.
- epicurize — to act as an epicure
- epidermic — Of or pertaining to the epidermis or to the skin or bark.
- eradicant — something that eradicates
- eradicate — Destroy completely; put an end to.
- erections — Plural form of erection.
- ergogenic — (not in technical use) intended to enhance physical performance, stamina, or recovery.
- ergonomic — (especially of workplace design) intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury.
- eristical — Obsolete form of eristic.
- ermanaric — died ?375 ad, king of the Ostrogoths: ruled an extensive empire in eastern Europe, which was overrun by the Huns in the 370s
- eroticise — Alternative spelling of eroticize.
- eroticism — The quality or character of being erotic.
- eroticist — one who indulges in eroticism
- eroticize — Give (something or someone) erotic qualities.
- erratical — (rare) erratic.
- eruciform — Shaped like a caterpillar.
- erythemic — having the characteristics of erythema
- escarping — Present participle of escarp.
- escoffier — (Georges) Auguste (oɡyst). 1846–1935, French chef at the Savoy Hotel, London (1890–99)
- escorting — Present participle of escort.
- escribano — a clerk or scribe
- escrowing — Present participle of escrow.
- esoterica — Esoteric or highly specialized subjects or publications.
- esoterics — The study of esoterica.
- esotropic — (of an eye) turning inwards
- esurience — The quality of being esurient; extreme gluttony or boundless hunger.
- etherical — relating to ether
- eucharist — The Eucharist is the Christian religious ceremony in which Christ's last meal with his disciples is celebrated by eating bread and drinking wine.
- euchloric — relating to euchlorine
- eucryphia — any tree or shrub of the mostly evergreen genus Eucryphia, native to Australia and S America, having leaves of a dark lustrous green and white flowers: family Eucryphiaceae
- eurythmic — (music) harmonious.
- eurytopic — (of a species) able to tolerate a wide range of environments
- eutrophic — (of a lake or other body of water) rich in nutrients and so supporting a dense plant population, the decomposition of which kills animal life by depriving it of oxygen.
- exarchist — a supporter of an exarch, esp the Exarch of Bulgaria
- excalibur — (in Arthurian legend) the magic sword of King Arthur
- excelsior — Used in the names of hotels, newspapers, and other products to indicate superior quality.
- excentric — Not centrally placed or not having its axis or other part placed centrally.
- excercise — Misspelling of exercise.
- exclaimer — One who exclaims.
- excoriate — Censure or criticize severely.
- excreting — Present participle of excrete.
- excretion — (in living organisms and cells) the process of eliminating or expelling waste matter.
- excretive — Having the power of excreting, or promoting excretion.
- excursing — Present participle of excurse.
- excursion — A short journey or trip, esp. one engaged in as a leisure activity.