9-letter words containing e, p, i, m
- epidermis — The outer layer of cells covering an organism, in particular.
- epigenome — (genetics) The total epigenetic state of a cell.
- epigonism — An artistic or literary imitation of an artist by a later generation.
- epilimnia — upper layers of water in lakes
- epilobium — a plant from the genus Epilobium, such as willow-herb
- epimerase — an enzyme that catalyses the interconversion of epimers
- epimerism — optical isomerism in which isomers (epimers) can form about asymmetric atoms within the molecule, esp in carbohydrates
- epimerize — to change (a chemical compound) into an epimer
- epimysium — A sheath of fibrous elastic tissue surrounding a muscle.
- epiphragm — A dry layer of mucus used by a snail or mollusk to seal itself inside its shell during hibernation.
- epipolism — fluorescence
- epirrhema — the address in Greek comedy
- epistemes — Plural form of episteme.
- epistemic — Of or relating to knowledge or to the degree of its validation.
- epitomist — One who makes an epitome; one who abridges; an epitomizer.
- epitomize — Be a perfect example of.
- equipment — The necessary items for a particular purpose.
- euphemise — Alternative spelling of euphemize.
- euphemism — A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
- euphemist — One who uses euphemisms.
- euphemize — Refer to (something unpleasant or embarrassing) by means of a euphemism.
- euphonism — the use of pleasant-sounding words or phrases
- euphonium — A valved brass musical instrument resembling a small tuba of tenor pitch, played mainly in military and brass bands.
- euphuisms — Plural form of euphuism.
- exampling — Present participle of example.
- exemplify — Be a typical example of.
- exempting — Present participle of exempt.
- exemption — The process of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
- exemptive — tending to bring about exemption; providing exemption, esp in law
- exit ramp — a short roadway by which vehicles may leave a major highway
- expertism — the quality of being an expert
- filoplume — a specialized, hairlike feather having a slender shaft with few or no barbs.
- fire pump — A fire pump is a piece of equipment that provides the pressure for a water supply system used if there is a fire on a drilling rig.
- frumpiest — frumpish.
- gimme cap — a visored cap decorated with the symbol or name of a product, company, etc.
- gosperism — /gos'p*r-izm/ A hack, invention, or saying due to arch-hacker R. William (Bill) Gosper. This notion merits its own term because there are so many of them. Many of the entries in HAKMEM are Gosperisms. See also life.
- graphemic — Of or pertaining to graphemes or their study.
- grumpiest — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
- hampering — to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
- hampshire — Also called Hants. a county in S England. 1460 sq. mi. (3780 sq. km).
- hemipodes — Plural form of hemipode.
- hemiptera — the order comprising the true bugs.
- hemispace — the area to either the right or left side of the body
- hemitrope — twin1 (def 5).
- hemophile — a hemophiliac.
- hippiedom — the lifestyle and world of hippies, especially in the 1960s.
- hippodame — a sea horse
- homophile — a homosexual.
- humphries — (John) Barry. born 1934, Australian comic actor and writer, best known for creating the character Dame Edna Everage
- hyperemia — an abnormally large amount of blood in any part of the body.