8-letter words containing m, c, n, u
- curcumin — a yellow pigment, derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, and the main active ingredient of turmeric. It is an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties
- document — a written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal or official paper.
- ducommun — Élie [ey-lee] /eɪˈli/ (Show IPA), 1833–1906, Swiss author: Nobel Peace Prize 1902.
- duncedom — the characteristic behaviour or the realm of a dunce or a dullard
- dutchman — a native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
- ecumenic — Ecumenical.
- encomium — A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
- encumber — Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.
- fascinum — An ivory phallus used in certain ancient erotic rites.
- francium — a radioactive element of the alkali metal group. Symbol: Fr; atomic number: 87.
- fulminic — highly explosive; unstable.
- glucinum — (formerly) beryllium. Symbol: Gl.
- gynecium — gynoecium.
- humanics — the study of the nature or affairs of humankind.
- inasmuch — To the extent that; insofar as.
- incumber — encumber.
- indicium — indicia (def 2).
- inoculum — the substance used to make an inoculation.
- insomuch — to such an extent or degree; so (usually followed by that).
- macmanus — Seumas [shey-muh s] /ˈʃeɪ məs/ (Show IPA), 1869–1960, Irish poet and short-story writer.
- macruran — belonging or pertaining to the suborder Macrura, comprising the lobsters, crayfishes, shrimps, and prawns.
- manicule — (typography) the pointing hand symbol, used in printing, graphics or signs, to draw attention to or indicate something.
- manicure — a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, including trimming and polishing of the nails and removing cuticles.
- manucode — any of various birds of paradise of the New Guinea region, having dark, metallic plumage.
- mcguffin — an object or event in a book or a film that serves as the impetus for the plot
- meconium — the first fecal excretion of a newborn child, composed chiefly of bile, mucus, and epithelial cells.
- meniscus — a crescent or a crescent-shaped body.
- metuchen — a city in NE New Jersey.
- micronut — (climbing) A small nut (piece of metal jammed into the rockface to protect a climb).
- mindfuck — the deliberate infliction of psychological damage
- miscount — an erroneous counting; miscalculation.
- mock sun — parhelion.
- moluccan — of or relating to a group of islands in the Malay Archipelago, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. Capital: Amboina. Pop: 2 223 000 (1999 est). Area: about 74 505 sq km (28 766 sq miles)
- monocule — (zoology) A small crustacean with one median eye.
- mouching — to borrow (a small item or amount) without intending to return or repay it.
- muchness — Archaic. greatness, as in quantity, measure, or degree.
- mucinoid — any of a class of glycoproteins found in saliva, gastric juice, etc., that form viscous solutions and act as lubricants or protectants on external and internal surfaces of the body.
- mucinous — Of, pertaining to or containing mucin.
- muckland — fertile farmland characterized by soil (muck soil) that contains a high percentage (between 20 percent and 50 percent) of organic matter.
- muculent — Slimy; moist and moderately viscous.
- mulching — (agriculture) Used for applying a mulch.
- mulcting — Present participle of mulct.
- mulhacen — a mountain in S Spain: the highest peak in Spain. 11,411 feet (3478 meters).
- munchies — crunchy or chewy. Informal. for snacking: munchy foods like popcorn and cookies.
- munching — to chew with steady or vigorous working of the jaws, often audibly.
- munchkin — a small person, especially one who is dwarfish or elfin in appearance.
- mungcorn — a mixture of grains, esp wheat and rye
- munkacsy — Mihály von [mi-hahy fuh n] /ˈmɪ haɪ fən/ (Show IPA), (Michael Lieb) 1844–1900, Hungarian painter.
- muntjacs — Plural form of muntjac.
- muscadin — a person with monarchical sympathies during the French Revolution, especially from 1794 to 1796.